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Bloodhound Training

Information on Training Your Bloodhound Dog or Puppy

There is an uncommon stubbornness associated with the Bloodhound - an attribute that can likely be linked to his unwavering tracking instinct. For example, if the Bloodhound has decided on a suitable place to settle, there is no amount of pleading, tugging or pushing that will move him. In his own good time, the Bloodhound will move along, but there is little the owner can do to expedite this. But it is when the Bloodhound is tracking a scent that he is at his most tenacious. Once the Bloodhound has found a scent, any scent, he is unwavering. The Bloodhound will ignore all commands while he is in pursuit, so never let a Bloodhound off a leash while walking him.

While at home, the Bloodhound is extremely trustworthy around children, although he may carelessly knock them over with his sizable girth. His is so gentle and patient in fact, that some children may be bored by the Bloodhound's unwillingness to play. But, don't let the folkloric image of the lazy ol' hound-dawg characterize this breed. The Bloodhound is more active and fun-loving than he has been portrayed, but this is on the Bloodhound�s own schedule.

As a breed, the Bloodhound is more inclined to follow his instinct than a command. Pairing this with the Bloodhound's stubborn nature and his odd, but distinct sense of self importance, can make training your Bloodhound tricky at best and maddeningly impossible at worst. The owner is well advised to accept this independent attitude from his Bloodhound and to view the hound's baby steps at obedience as victories. Many Bloodhound owners resort to seeking professional training. Either way, steel yourself with zen-like patience and a stiff drink before attempting to train your Bloodhound.

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