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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 38 MIN

Hound Dog Network - Handling the Hesitant Hound

from Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting · host Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network

Not every good hound comes out of the gate bold. Some take time, patience, and the right kind of handling to find their confidence—and if you push too hard, you can set them back just as fast as you move them forward.In this episode, we break down what a timid or hesitant hound really needs. We talk about reading your dog, knowing when to step in and when to step back, and how to build confidence without creating pressure. From controlled exposure to the woods, to letting them learn at their own pace, this one’s about bringing the best out of a dog that might not show it right away.Because sometimes the quiet ones turn into the most dependable dogs you’ll ever follow. IG - heathhyatt147FB Heath HyattYoutube - Heath Hyatt  Send your stories or questions to: [email protected] Follow our Sponsors:Inukshuk DarkenergyOnX Double U Hunting SupplyQuick-track.comMuddy River Transport  Inukshuk:Inukshukpro.comCorey.ca Darkenergy: best-charging banks on market. Discount code is CODE4darkenergy.com Frontline Optics- Duty sunglassesPolarizedNo questions asked replacementCharitable Donation with every pairFree shippingFrontline-Optics.com use promo code - CODE4https://frontline-optics.com?sca_ref=5672409.03I05MEwyy  Subscribe to: Full Cry MagazineBear Hunting MagazineAmerican Bear Foundation For the best lights in the businessCheck out: Cajunlights.com  Double U Hunting Supply: Get all your hound hunting gear at Double U. Products every hound hunter trusts to keep up with their pack. Double U Hunting Supply.comWe would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode. www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcastsCheck out Thompson Cigars and use my code SE for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck out Troll Co. Clothing at trollco.com/hunting and enter EMPIRE25 for an awesome discount.Our Sponsors:* Check out Nathan and Sons at https://nathanandsons.com* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code EMPIRE for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.com* Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code EMPIRE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollco.com/huntingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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