Afghan Hound
Afghan Hound Training
Training an Afghan Hound puppy is no walk in the park, so to speak. The breed is gentle, loving, and sweet-natured, however a common lack of cooperation seems to be a general trend. When you begin house training, be sure to supervise your dog at all times. If you live in a big space, you can close off doors to separate rooms and crate train. Setting a regular routine for your puppy is also very important. You can do this by setting dedicated meal times, and taking it outside to go potty every 30 mins. Lastly, it is never a good idea to punish your pup for making mistakes indoors. They learn best by positive reinforcement, and of course getting a treat as a reward.
Selecting a Afghan Hound Puppy
Afghan Hound Puppy Ears
The ears should be long, floppy and evenly proportionate. Make sure that the leather of the ear nearly reaches the end of the puppy's nose. Silky hair should coat the outside of the ears. Healthy puppies will have clean ears with no signs of discharge, redness, inflammation or pungent odour. If the puppy is aggressively scratching or pawing their ear, tilting their head or excessively flipping their head, it may also be a sign of discomfort. Breeds with floppy ears are more prone to infection or disease.