Its not been properly trained to navigate obstacles,thats not the dogs fault is it?.Geez mucker you,ve some sharp and knowledgeable hunting companions.
If the dog was truly game and really wanted its quarry it would have learned to get over round under through any obstacle ... IMHO if a dog won't bust a gut go get to what it wants then it can't be really that game ......
Gameness as nothing to do with a lack of basic training.I agree a dog should have the nous to work things out on its own initiative,especially when caught up in the excitement of the chase,it should make every effort to kee