Bloodhound
Bloodhound Training
Early socialization and training is encouraged to help your Bloodhound pup grow into a well-adjusted and well-behaved companion. This is especially true since these dogs can be quite stubborn and headstrong, and will easily slip into their own way. The sooner you get them into good habits, the better. Start with the basics, like sit stay, come and potty. Once those 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 Bloodhound Puppy
Bloodhound Puppy Ears
Bloodhounds ears are thin, soft, very long, and fall in graceful folds, the lower parts curling inward and backward. 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.