On this episode, we sit down and get into the gritty reality of running hounds in the West. From chasing bear and lion to the challenges that come with it, nothing is off the table. We talk about the ever-present danger of rattlesnakes—dogs getting bitten, how those encounters happen, and what you can do when it goes sideways.

We also dive into one of the oldest debates in the hound world: what dog truly works harder—a bobcat dog, a lion dog, or a bear dog? Each brings a different level of grit, endurance, and instinct, and we break down what separates them when it counts.

If you live the hound life, this one will hit home—real stories, hard lessons, and honest opinions from the field.

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