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Though usually referred to as sweet, gentle and naturally well-behaved, training a basset hound can be stressful because of the breed’s strong sense of smell. A basset hound, be it a young pup or grown one, can become stubborn if his nose has noticed a scent too enticing to ignore. But do not let this prevent you from training your short-legged pet to become a well-mannered one. There are several measures you can take in order for you to achieve your aims. Here are a few advice you may want to be aware of:

  • Though their strong sense of smell can lead to stubbornness, there is one thing that could highly motivate them – food. Using tasty and appealing treats is one of the ways to reach successful dog training. While it is important to pick treats that are high in protein, you must remember that treats should never substitute your dog’s regular food.
  • While they are quickly motivated by food, overfeeding should also be prevented because excess weight can be too much for their short legs and long body to bear. And since this breed is predisposed to bloat, it is a good idea to feed your canine friend two or three small meals each day as opposed to large one. Exercise, training and other strenuous activities should also be avoided right before and after meals.
  • Because of their strong sense of smell that they usually tend to follow if they picked up something interesting, basset hounds should only be allowed off leash in secure or fenced in areas.
  • Basset hounds are vocal dogs and can become excessive barkers when not trained the right way. Socialization can help you avoid this problem.
  • When training a basset hound, activities like climbing up and down the stairs, jumping and prolonged running or walking should be avoided as much as possible to prevent paralysis as they are inclined to it.

Basset hounds make terrific pets even in families with children. Yet training them to behave properly is essential in order to keep everybody safe as well as happy.

 

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