I wish more people would socialize and play with their cur dogs as pups. I've meet too many that are skittish shy and take over 10 mins just to catch. These dogs were never abused physically or verbally just seems like they were left in a kennel and not handled until they were a year old and now they act like a wild coyote. You don't want them so familiar with you that they always stay close and are wanting to look to you to see what they need to be doing but for petes sakes at least play with them enough that they aint afraid of a human and have somewhat of a handle.
You can love on catch dogs as much as you want!
THats what I used to think but we have a dog that has lots of potential. He has struck his own hogs and is very gritty but he just wont range out because of his desire to be near my husband. We leave him at home now and he is our yard dog. Its very sad because he could have been a good dog but we treated him like a pet from day one and now thats what he is.
But you are also right about not letting them be wild like a coyote.
