Most of my dogs were about eleven years of age when they were done. Training a coon dog is sometimes quite time-consuming. Usually teaming a young dog with one already trained is the best way. Another productive way of getting a dog started on chasing coon is getting your dog on a hot track. For example, one crosses the road or someone is having problems with raccoon on their property.
Sweet corn is one food that they really like and seem to know just when it is ready.
Hunt the areas where raccoon are known to be feeding. One thing about coon hunting is that it is done at night. A real advantage to this is that coon hunting normally doesn't interfere with your day work. Best of all, you are able to see the wonder of God's creation at night. There is a real feeling of solitude.