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noob advice for training new dogs

I have partnered with a friend to get 2 beagles for rabbit hunting. He picked the dogs from a breeder with a good reputation. We aren't worried about competition, just having decent dogs to hunt over with our boys. What is the best way to get them going? We have discussed building a starting pen but that seems like a lot of work for only two dogs. I am wondering if it would be cheaper and easier for send them to a trainer. Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks
Josh
Eta: dogs are about 6 months old and we are in mid west Ohio.

if there 6 months old

Id get them in a starting pen now and than when you get them back head straight to the thickets .... now there time

Starting dogs....

Call Chad Curran....Jeffersonville, Kentucky. He has a starting pen and will absolutely be a great investment for your hounds!!!

Used him many, many times... He is as quality as there are.

Knows hounds and treats them right and runs them right.

859-585-4220

You can tell him Jim Hall referred you to him. He is a quality guy, glad to call him a friend.

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Jim Hall
Buffalo Creek Kennels

Thanks for the help. I spoke with him this morning.
Josh