Basset Hound
Easygoing, patient and driven by scent, the Basset Hound was developed in France to track game at a steady pace. It is friendly and a little stubborn.
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- Bred for
- Tracking game by scent, low to the ground
- Typical energy
- Moderate
- Size
- Medium
Where to start
Usually motivated by food and following scents. Use that in training and keep sessions short and rewarded.
First focus
Use food rewards and sniffing games: scent is the best reward a Basset knows.
Next
Practice recall on a long line, because a Basset on a trail may not hear you.
Daily habit
Keep sessions short and upbeat, and reward the smallest steps.
Breed notes describe tendencies in a group of dogs, not your dog. Every dog is an individual, and Dogify does not assess your dog. This is general training information and not a substitute for a qualified professional.
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