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FOR NEW & BEGINNING RABBIT DOG HANDLERS

Producing A Future Rabbit Dog: Guide to Help You Train and Produce A Future Rabbit Dog

Producing A Future Rabbit Dog: Guide to Help You Train and Produce A Future Rabbit Dog

Unsure where to start with your young rabbit dog? Build your understanding of your pup, learn what to focus on as it develops, and approach training with more patience, confidence, and direction!

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Cover of 25 Costly Mistakes Hunting Dog Handlers Make

Optional add-on · Digital field guide

Spot Costly Mistakes Before They Set You Back

Make sense of a rough outing, recognize progress you might be overlooking, and head into your next hunt with a clearer idea of what to work on. 25 Costly Mistakes includes rabbit dog and tree dog examples, plus five printable field sheets to use with your own dog.

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Stop Guessing. Start Knowing What You're Looking At

Working with a young rabbit dog can leave you with plenty of questions. What should I work on first? Is my pup ready for more? Should I keep going or end this session?

I wrote Producing a Future Rabbit Dog to help new handlers think through those questions and have a clearer starting point.

Through stories, tips, and practical training concepts, you’ll build a better understanding of your pup and your role as a handler—so you can make thoughtful decisions with more patience, confidence, and direction.

Dogs Don't Read Calendars

Age matters because it gives you context. It doesn’t have to become a deadline.

Young dogs mature differently, and development doesn’t always happen in a straight line.

The goal is to recognize progress, understand where your dog is in the process, and make decisions based on what that dog is actually ready for.

Your standards can stay high while the timeline stays flexible.

Age is context. Not a deadline.

Walk Into the Woods With More Clarity

  • Read Your Dog More Clearly

    Recognize what your dog is actually showing you instead of only focusing on what you hoped to see that day.

  • Know What to Work on Next

    Get clearer on what to work on as your rabbit dog develops, so you can focus on the next step instead of expecting the finished dog all at once.

  • Make Better Decisions in the Moment

    Get better at knowing when to push, when to help, when to correct, when to slow down and when to stay out of the dog’s way.

You Don't Build the Finished Dog All at Once

A finished rabbit dog is made up of a lot of individual pieces.

Searching for a rabbit. Jumping it. Following the track. Working through a loss. Running with other dogs. Handling.

You don’t have to teach, improve, or judge every piece at the same time.

Producing a Future Rabbit Dog helps you understand what your dog is showing you, recognize where it needs more experience, and approach the next step with patience and direction.

Build the foundation. Give your dog opportunities. Recognize progress along the way.

What This Book Helps You Work Through

Being Clear on the Dog You Want

Get clearer on the kind of rabbit dog you want. Explore hunting mentalities, hound speed, bloodlines, and picking a pup so you have more direction when choosing your dog.

Understanding Your Rabbit Dog

Explore dogs’ hunting mentalities, hound speed, and inherited traits. Build a better understanding of what your dog brings to the hunt so you can make more thoughtful choices as a handler.

Getting Your Pup Started

Explore the starting methods covered in the book, including ole stick and string, trapped rabbit, sight release, hot track, and starting pen. Get a clearer starting point for introducing your pup to rabbit work.

Solo vs. Running With the Pack

Think through running your young rabbit dog alone and running it with other dogs. Explore this part of training so you can make more informed decisions about your dog’s opportunities and experience.

Recognizing Your Progress

Keep your focus on your growth and your dog’s growth. Learn to recognize progress from where you both started, giving yourself more perspective and patience as you gain experience together.

Building Your Understanding of Training

Work through stories, tips, and practical training concepts that give you more direction as a beginner. Build your understanding of your role as a handler and approach your rabbit dog’s development with more confidence and patience.

Time to Hunt

Bring your growing understanding into the field. The book’s “Time to Hunt” chapter helps you connect the training discussion to the rabbit hunting experience you and your dog are working toward.

Why I Wrote This Book

I wrote Producing a Future Rabbit Dog for new and beginning handlers who want a clearer starting point with their young rabbit dog.

I’ve spent years working with hunting dogs—learning from them, making mistakes, adjusting, and gaining experience along the way.

This book brings those experiences together through stories, tips, and practical training concepts to help you understand your pup and approach its development with more direction.

My goal is to help you think through the dog you want, recognize what your pup brings to the hunt, and make thoughtful decisions as you both gain experience.

Stay sharp. Stay real. Stay houndy!

This Book Is For You If...

  • You’re new to rabbit dogs and want a clearer starting point.
  • You’re choosing a pup and want to think through the kind of rabbit dog you want.
  • You have a young rabbit dog and want more direction with training.
  • You want to better understand hunting mentalities, hound speed, and your dog’s natural traits.
  • You learn well through stories, tips, and practical examples from hunting experience.

What You Get When You Order Direct

Producing a Future Rabbit Dog — Physical Paperback

Stories, tips, and practical training concepts to help you understand your young rabbit dog and get started with more confidence and direction.

3 FREE Bonus Audios — Included

Welcome Audio • Something That Gets Overlooked • End on a High Note

Downloadable audio lessons to listen to while your paperback is on its way. These bonuses are included when you order directly from Bawlin Out Kennels.

Book + Bonus Audios: $19.97

Shipping & Handling: $10

Total before tax: $29.97

In-stock books ship within 2 business days.

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BOK Rabbit Dog Training Logbook (Printable Digital Edition)

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Record your rabbit dog’s training sessions with 30 entries, session details, skill checkboxes, handler notes, and a Milestones & Reflections page. Printable digital download—no additional shipping charge!

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Keep Track of Your Rabbit Dog’s Progress

Give yourself a place to record what happened each session, what your dog showed you, and what you want to work on next.

The BOK Rabbit Dog Training Logbook includes 30 training entries with space for the date, weather, location, and focus, plus skill checkboxes, handler notes, and a Milestones & Reflections page.

Print it for your own use and keep your observations together so you can look back on your dog’s development.

$9.99 — Printable Digital Download

Optional add-on. Digital PDF for you to print. No additional shipping charge.

Questions Before You Order?

What if I'm completely new to rabbit dogs?

That’s who this book was written for. Producing a Future Rabbit Dog gives new and beginning handlers a clearer starting point through stories, tips, and practical training concepts. It covers choosing a pup, understanding hunting mentalities and hound speed, starting methods, and solo vs. pack running to help you approach your rabbit dog journey with more confidence and direction.

Is this book focused on beagles?

Yes. Producing a Future Rabbit Dog draws on my experience with Beagles and developing rabbit dogs. It covers hunting mentalities, hound speed, picking a pup, starting methods, and solo vs. pack running, with new and beginning rabbit dog handlers in mind.

What age should my dog be for this book to help me?

You can start before you even choose your pup. The book covers being clear on the dog you want, picking a pup, and getting started with training. If you already have a young rabbit dog, those discussions can help you build your understanding as you gain experience together.

What if my dog is already started?

The book can still be useful if you’re a newer handler with a rabbit dog that has already started. Topics such as hunting mentalities, hound speed, solo vs. pack running, and recognizing your dog’s growth give you things to consider as you continue gaining experience together.

Is this a step-by-step training manual?

This is a beginner’s guide built around stories, tips, and practical training concepts. It covers choosing a pup, understanding your rabbit dog, starting methods, and solo vs. pack running. The goal is to give you a clearer starting point and more direction as a handler, while recognizing that each dog’s development can differ.

Is this a physical book or a digital book?

You’ll receive a physical paperback of Producing a Future Rabbit Dog, shipped directly from Bawlin Out Kennels. Your direct order also includes three FREE downloadable bonus audios: Welcome Audio, Something That Gets Overlooked, and End on a High Note. The optional Rabbit Dog Training Logbook is a separate printable digital download.

Why should I order directly from Bawlin Out Kennels instead of Amazon?

Your direct order includes the physical paperback plus three FREE downloadable bonus audios: Welcome Audio, Something That Gets Overlooked, and End on a High Note. These audio bonuses are exclusive to website orders and aren’t included with Amazon purchases.

The book and bonus audios are $19.97, plus $10 shipping & handling—a total of $29.97 before tax. Your paperback ships directly from Bawlin Out Kennels with a signed thank-you insert.

When will my book ship?

In-stock books are packed and shipped directly from Bawlin Out Kennels within 2 business days. You’ll receive tracking information once your order is prepared for shipment. Delivery time depends on the carrier and your location.

Give Yourself a Clearer Way Forward With Your Dog 

Start your rabbit dog journey with more understanding, patience, and direction.

Learn what to consider when choosing a pup, explore ways to get started, and build your confidence as you and your dog gain experience together.

Producing a Future Rabbit Dog was written to help you take that next step.

Physical Paperback: $19.97

3 FREE Downloadable Bonus Audios: Included

Shipping & Handling: $10

Total before tax: $29.97

Give your dog opportunities. Recognize progress. Go make some memories.

Stay sharp. Stay real. Stay houndy!