About the Basset Hound
Known for their stubborn scenthound who would rather follow their nose off a cliff than obey a recall command, Basset Hounds have a gentle stubbornness and nose-driven independence that makes them lovable but exasperating to train.
Common Basset Hound Training Challenges
The most common challenge Basset Hound owners face is ignoring every command in favor of following scents. Other frequent issues include scent fixation, stubbornness, howling, and complete recall deafness.
Sound familiar?
Picture your Bassets planting their feet and refusing to move on walks, baying at every passing dog, and following their nose straight into traffic.
The Right Training Approach for Basset Hounds
The key to training a Basset Hound lies in leveraging their natural food motivation and patient temperament that responds beautifully to short, reward-heavy sessions. Work with their instincts, not against them.
Breed-Specific Training Tip
Basset Hounds have 220 million scent receptors. When their nose is engaged, their ears literally stop working. Use scent-based games and training to work WITH their nose rather than against it.
Basset Hound puppies seem easy -- they are wrong. Their stubbornness intensifies with age. Start training early while they are still food-motivated enough to cooperate.
The Transformation
Whether your Basset Hound is a floppy-eared puppy or a stubborn senior who has never seen a reason to hurry, the right training approach transforms them. Imagine your droopy, lovable Basset shuffling happily beside you on walks, coming when called even with scents in the air, and sitting patiently for their dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this specifically for Basset Hounds?
My Basset Hound is already 4 years old. Is it too late?
How quickly will I see results?
What if it does not work for my dog?
What Basset Hound Owners Say
“Our Basset Hound had terrible ignoring every command in favor of following scents. Within two weeks of following this system, the improvement was dramatic. I wish I had found this sooner.”
Henry H.
-- Basset Hound owner“I tried three other training programs before this one. None of them understood Bassets. This guide was written by someone who actually knows the breed.”
Olivia U.
-- Basset Hound owner“The stubbornness section alone was worth the price. Our Basset Hound is a completely different dog now. Calm, responsive, and actually listens.”
Xavier H.
-- Basset Hound ownerThe Complete Basset Hound Obedience System
Whether your Basset Hound is a floppy-eared puppy or a stubborn senior who has never seen a reason to hurry, this breed-specific system was built for Basset Hounds.
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