Typically the dogs start as puppies working on Shoats(Baby pigs). As the dog grows it's wqorked on larger pigs. Boar hunting is serious business, even seasoned dogs get killed. In your case trhe wisest move would to be hook-up with some hunters in your area and get hands on help. This is an area of dog training that is to involved to learn over the net. Here's a few places to start looking for help: http://www.baydog.com/ http://www.biggamehoundsmen.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3669&start=0 http://www.bayedsolid.com/ 180# boar - Cut-up two seasoned dogs :O and he is was just a little guy :-d