Basset Hound
Basset Hound Training
Early socialization and training is strongly encouraged to help your Basset Hound pup grow into a well-adjusted and well-behaved companion. This is especially true since these dogs can easily slip into doing things their own way. So the sooner you get them into good habits, the better. Start with the basics, like sit stay, come and potty. Once those fundamental tasks are out of the way, you can work on more complicated feats like agility. It’s also important to target bad behaviour, like chewing, biting or sleeping on the bed, off the bat. Enforcing good habits will go a long way.
Selecting a Basset Hound Puppy
Basset Hound Puppy Ears
Basset Hounds ears are thin, soft and very long. When drawn forward, the ears fold over to the end of the nose. Check for debris and excessive amounts of wax. 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.