If you want dogs to catch cats consistently in this area of the country they better be broke off yote!

Conditions and acclimating play a big part unlike some will ever admit!

It slows down in this area as snakes get bad. Coon hunting along the rivers is a plus for some.

Dogs can catch in about any temps it's the houndsman that gets smarter with age when to go out and when to stay home. Andy

It truely depends on the dog and and it's genetics on weather they tree early or if they are a little later on the locate and tree but if they can't do this alone in my opinon are not worth keeping. Andy

If a pup is wanting to go let it go. I've turned many a young hounds under a yr old with old dogs if they go they only get better with age! Andy

Find a hound that works in your area. Talk to a few guys that catch cats in your area not chase them. You only need one dog to catch cats. But it's always nice to have a couple in case one get sored up. Andy

If dog is missing cats consistently once they are jumped it's time to look for a new hound. Andy

Get after the dog for doing it! If not corrected it will just get worse. A 5yr old lead hound shouldnt be getting out ran! Andy

Like I said it may detour them. If a lion jumps most likely he is headed down if he jumps on up hill side or lower side. Andy

Most lion hunts if one uses their heads is not dangerous. Only reason for coming into a lion tree on up hill side is to detour a lion from jumping and running. Has nothing to do with keeping a person safe. Yes things can be dangerous but so can walking across the street! Lol. Andy

I sure read it wrong my apologies. Andy

I don't believe any one is doubting it can't be done! But consistantly in my eyes isn't 6 cats in 6 months. If one hunts his dogs enough in any conditions you are going to put a few up it's just that simple. Andy

If dogs are catching bobcats consistently in (Dry) areas that tells me there is a heavy population of cats in those areas and the tracks are fairly hot ones.

Until one goes and takes their own dogs to someone else's area they will never know now will they???????