I want the dog to be able to tree a coon, but i also want to be able to be a "mans best friend" and not strickly coon hunting. I know some friends that the only time they pay attention to they're dogs,is to feed them and load them into the dog cage in the back of the truck. I dont intend on putting him in a cage when he is riding in the truck, im gonna let him enjoy the ride. And they bark at everything, so ill know if anybody is outside the house, or pulling in the driveway.