Nick White 5 Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Anyone use a putbull for hog hunting on here? If yes, how early did you train them? And is 9 months to late to start training her? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EJ45 38 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Hunted with dogs since 2000. I have used and hunted behind many pits. A good dog only needs exposure, Id give the dog time to mature to let its teeth adult teeth set in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILLIEVEE 15 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 I have never heard of using Pit bulls for hunting. The only thing I can think of would be for wild pigs? Do you use them to flush the game or attack and bring down? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EJ45 38 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 The way we use them was to catch and hold the (wild) hogs once the "find" dogs had them located and stopped. We hold the catch dogs back until we get as close as possible then go in right after them to kill the hog. I have always used a knife, some people catch and tie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raleighsaiga 81 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 How in the hell do you safely get a Pit Bull that's in "drive" off a squealing, struggling pig? Serious question, as I think that is something the OP should be comfortable with and know how to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nick White 5 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Same way you would a squealing struggling dog. I got my little girl from a guy who was breeding them to fight. (I had to resist knocking his teethout when he told me that). But she was aggressive with other dogs when I got her. But with one helluv a lot of training she's listening flawlessly. (unless she has a toy). But for Sierra (my pit) all I say is "drop!" and she listens. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koljec 37 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 How in the hell do you safely get a Pit Bull that's in "drive" off a squealing, struggling pig? Serious question, as I think that is something the OP should be comfortable with and know how to do. You stick a finger in its ass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EJ45 38 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Even when pits were used in dog fights, aggression to their handlers wasnt tolerated. In hog hunting they have a fairly simple job, go to the barking dog and catch whats there regardless of size or how mad it is. Since we killed mostly all hogs, getting the catch dogs off isnt an issue, as they let go as soon as the hog stops struggling. A poorly behaved dog doesnt make too many hunts. Any dog regardless of the breed is only as good as what their owner makes them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nick White 5 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Koljec, I ain't goin huntin with you if you're gonna finger my dog. Hahahah. EJ45, that's true. She's becoming a well behaved dog. But she's one hell of a theft deturremt when she's in my truck though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zenman223 460 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Wish there were more hogs around here, My pit would make a helluva "hog dog" but there really isnt any hogs "to speak of" here! Dont know of any other kind of hunting he would really shine at. Im sure they can be trained to hunt anything but hog huntin just seems like a natural fit for pitbulls. Oh well I geuss in another 10-20 years they'll be taking over here too!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EJ45 38 Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 We have 2 million plus hogs here in Tx! Im sure we could spare a few for your dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lbsrdi 1,078 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I think pits and Saigas go together nicely. I always keep both in the room. Mine would make one hell of a hog dog. He is a gator pit named Socrates and he is smart ass hell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EJ45 38 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Here are a few bulldogs I have owned Stump Dipstick Chyna Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nick White 5 Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Those are some good looking dogs. I'll post pics of mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zenman223 460 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 (edited) Since were posting pics heres mine; His names Ruger, he's just a pet but wants to be a hog dog so bad he cant stand it!! Edited April 7, 2011 by big-J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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