This breed is used particularly for treeing and trailing raccoon. The Black And Tan Virginia Foxhound as well as the Bloodhound was crossed for creating the Black and Tan Coonhound.

Appearance

A Black and Tan Coonhound has an average weight of about 65 to 130 pounds. Male Black and Tan Coonhound are in general much heavier and larger as compared to female Black and Tan Coonhound. The color of their eyes is either brown or hazel. The tan and black marks on their body is somewhat similar to that of a Doberman Pinscher.

Temperament

This breed of dogs is usually adaptable, lovable and gentle by nature. Most of them are people friendly and easy going. You need to be patient while handling this breed. Though most of them are sweet natured, yet they need substantial amount of support for boosting their confidence. They enjoy their bonding with human beings. They may appear nervous or cautious around unfamiliar dogs or strangers.

History

This breed of dog originated from the United States. It has descended from another breed popularly known as the “Talbot hound”.

Health

The average life span of a Black and Tan Coonhound is about ten to twelve years. Cataracts, HD, PRA, bleeding disorders and entropion are some of the common health issues that a Black and Tan Coonhound comes across.

Miscellaneous

In the year 1945, this breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club. The other groups of Coonhound include English Coonhound, Bluetick Coonhound and Treeing walker Coonhound.

Behavior/Obedience Problems and Solutions

Keep in mind, behavior/obedience problems can happen with any breed of dog. They may be experiencing problems because the dog is just young, or has been trained poorly or abused. It is important to identify these behaviors and then address them.

Did you know social confusion is one reason that a dog might act out. Dogs think about their human families as their pack. So, it is important that your dog realizes that he is at the bottom of the pecking order. While this may seem strange or harsh, remember that submissive pack members will do what the more dominant members say. Period.

That means you, the Dog Parent, must learn how to train your dog or puppy, so you, your kids and your dog have the best life possible. Why? Because we all want to be respected by other dog owners as someone who takes great care of their dog. However, there are tons of “so-called dog training” products on the market. Trust me, I have tried them all. However, one continues to rise above the rest - Secrets to Dog Training .

There’s an impressive amount of information packed into this guide. It’s not just the problem behaviors that are discussed. The book starts off with new dog owner advice (how to choose a puppy or dog, the best places to get your dog from, breed information, puppy and/or dog proofing your home, the first veterenarian visit, housetraining and more). If you are looking for more advance info it covers: behavioral problems (such as aggression, dominance, chewing, digging, excessive barking, separation anxiety), intermediate-level obedience commands, health-related dog problems (allergies, cat/dog coexistence, fleas, heatstroke), and advanced commands and tricks. There is also an impressive section on dog whispering.

Daniel Stevens explains the background of the technique, how to utilize voice and body language to your best advantage, and how to use the technique to calmly, assertively, and effectively correct and train your dog or puppy. Step-by-step instructions are included for basic commands (sit, down, come, stay, quiet).

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