Every finished hound starts as an 8-week-old puppy. This episode we're breaking down the entire journey—from bringing that pup home for the first time to turning it into a game-running hound.

We'll cover:

✅ Picking the right pup from the litter

✅ Building confidence and drive

✅ Socialization and early training

✅ Introducing scent and game

✅ Starting pups with older dogs

✅ Common mistakes that ruin young hounds

✅ When to hunt them alone

✅ Genetics vs. training

✅ What separates a good dog from a great one

We'll also be talking about the mischievous side of raising pups—the chewing, wandering off, ignoring commands, and all the headaches that come with turning a young hound into a reliable hunting partner.

Whether you've started dozens of pups or you're raising y ...