hi mate i have 2hound cross russell pups.
and i was talking to a very good mate of mine that has kept hounds for the past 20 or so years
and he told me that most hounds and hound crosses dont start to hunt properly un till thay are about 12months old.
so take ur time with the pup mate get it used to fences. rivers. sheep cows and other farm animals.
then when its about 6months old show it the quarry you want it to hunt ok mate.