Instructions
Say the word "come" clearly whenever your Redbone Coonhound comes to you. Reward immediately with a treat such as a small piece of cheese or a dog biscuit. This command can be taught at any age, although puppies can catch on quicker, as they tend to follow their owners around whenever possible. Take advantage of this by beginning the training as early as possible. It is important to teach your Redbone to come when called because the breed can easily become focused on a scent and run away when let off the leash. Never punish your dog after coming to you, as this can create a negative association with the command.
Walk your dog to train it on a leash. Your dog should be in a relaxed state before you begin your walk. If the dog becomes excited when the leash is put on, stand quietly and wait for it to sit quietly, then set off walking immediately. Reward the dog with a treat whenever it follows you on the leash without pulling. Keep the leash relaxed while the dog is walking correctly. Stop walking if the dog does pull and call it back to you before continuing the walk with the dog in the correct position. Always walk slightly in front of your dog to show it that you are the pack leader. If you are attempting to leash-train a shy dog that is reluctant to move forward on the leash, ask someone with a well-balanced dog to walk with you to encourage your Redbone to engage in the same type of behavior.
Take your puppy outside every hour and within 15 minutes of feeding to house-train your dog. Wait for five minutes for the puppy to eliminate and if nothing happens, then take the puppy back inside and try again in five minutes. When the puppy eliminates in the desired area, give it plenty of praise and affection. You can also train your hound to let you know when it needs to go outside by placing a bell near the back door. Before taking the dog out, say "potty time" or something similar, and ring the bell. Eventually, the dog will learn to nudge the bell when it needs to go outside to eliminate. It is important never to punish your dog for eliminating in the wrong place, as this is an ineffective method that will only confuse the dog.
Say the word "speak" at a time that the dog usually barks to train it to bark on cue and control its natural urge to bark excessively. Give the dog a treat when it barks. Now teach the dog to stop barking on cue by taking a treat and moving it around in front of the dog's nose. As the dog stops barking in order to sniff the treat, say the word "shush." Count to four and give the dog the treat. Each time you use the command, make the dog wait in silence for a slightly longer period before rewarding.
How to Train a Redbone Coonhound
The Redbone Coonhound is recognized by the American Kennel Club as an agile hunting breed with a muscular build, pleading expression, musical bark and striking red coat. The breed was originally developed as a hunting dog, although this dog can also make a suitable family pet that behaves well with children and is generally eager to please. It is important to begin reward-based training with the Redbone as early as possible to create an obedient adult. The Redbone Coonhound also requires a lot of exercise to prevent destructive behavior, including the chewing of furniture.