When training a basset hound, it is very essential to take into account his character traits before deciding what training technique should be employed. You can't simply utilize a particular method you stumbled across the internet or that new training tool your neighbor has been talking about. You have to observe your dog and the way he reacts to several scenarios, gather and look into the advice of numerous pet owners and if possible, consult a dog expert, professional or experienced dog owner.

While housebreaking is reportedly difficult with this breed, training a basset hound with positive reinforcement together with gentle and patient handling can help you obtain desirable dog training result. In positive reinforcement, you use something in the situation in the hopes of motivating the pet to repeat the behavior. Reinforcement could be toys, praise, time to play and not surprisingly, the most traditionally used, the treats.

Rewarding your four-legged friend with that tasty small pieces of food every time he did something appropriate can certainly help him figure out that he gets good things for obeying your commands. It will also help him associate the command with the action.

When training using treats, it is a good idea to keep the treat clear of your dog's sight rather than showing it to him. For example the lesson for the day is sit. One method is to hold a treat in front of your dog's nose and then gradually move your hands upward so that he'll follow it. But rather than holding it with your fingers, it is better to keep the treat in your fist to ensure that he can only smell it but not see it. Though it would cause him to wonder if there is really a treat inside, he'll still be motivated to obey. The process can help him avoid becoming food dependent.

Food treats should  be truly rewarding for your pet – liver, cheese or hotdog are usually loved by dogs of all sizes. Make sure that treats won't cause  health risks and remember not to use them as substitute for staple food.

When training a basset hound, it is very essential to take into account his character traits before deciding what training technique should be employed. You can't simply utilize a particular method you stumbled across the internet or that new training tool your neighbor has been talking about. You have to observe your dog and the way he reacts to several scenarios, gather and look into the advice of numerous pet owners and if possible, consult a dog expert, professional or experienced dog owner.

While housebreaking is reportedly difficult with this breed, training a basset hound with positive reinforcement together with gentle and patient handling can help you obtain desirable dog training result. In positive reinforcement, you use something in the situation in the hopes of motivating the pet to repeat the behavior. Reinforcement could be toys, praise, time to play and not surprisingly, the most traditionally used, the treats.

Rewarding your four-legged friend with that tasty small pieces of food every time he did something appropriate can certainly help him figure out that he gets good things for obeying your commands. It will also help him associate the command with the action.

When training using treats, it is a good idea to keep the treat clear of your dog's sight rather than showing it to him. For example the lesson for the day is sit. One method is to hold a treat in front of your dog's nose and then gradually move your hands upward so that he'll follow it. But rather than holding it with your fingers, it is better to keep the treat in your fist to ensure that he can only smell it but not see it. Though it would cause him to wonder if there is really a treat inside, he'll still be motivated to obey. The process can help him avoid becoming food dependent.

Food treats should  be truly rewarding for your pet – liver, cheese or hotdog are usually loved by dogs of all sizes. Make sure that treats won't cause  health risks and remember not to use them as substitute for staple food.