Last May I �rescued� a 2 year old nurtured male beagle. He had been kenneled in a box inside a home for most of his life, allowed to run in a small back yard after work hours. Also, he was trained not to bark. Since then, the wife and I have been gaining his trust and all have been trying to train each other.
Up �til a month ago, he was 80% nose. His face was down, his eyes were down and if he did not smell something first it does not exist. He is just now getting his head up on walks around the neighborhood but he is still mostly nose. Voice and hand commands still have little or no affect when his nose is down.
So, the question is: How do I keep track of him and call him back if/when we chase rabbits this winter?
I can envision him 2-3 miles away before he even notices.
What training do I need to start?
Should I wait �til next fall/winter?
I�ve seen the collar units that are basic walky-talkies on a collar with or without a shock unit. Is there a best one?
TIA
