There are many training methods available. You need to find method that will work for you and your dog, (a humane method of training, of course.)

I was thinking about this as I was taking my 3 dogs (one is blind) out for a walk today. Just as we were getting into jeep (I drive to where I walk), a lady pushing a stroller came past my house.

Now, you need to understand, that my now golden retriever, Nikki, seems to think whole world is out to play with her. She is only 1 1/2 years old. I thought to myself...WOW! What if she had decided to take off and play with lady and her stroller? Would she have come back to me instantly when called? Stopped instantly on command? I am not sure. This gave me reason to reflect seriously about obedience training. Now, you may be thinking that because she is a therapy dog, she is a well behaved trained dog. And yes, she is. But even a therapy dog gets their moments when out and running lose. And for some reason, my dogs can be total pests at home, and total angels when visiting seniors.

A dog must, for their own safety and security, and I will repeat myself here, a dog MUST stop and come on demand. This can never be an option. Whether your dog is a therapy dog, like mine, or a house pet same rule applies.

Check your neighborhood for training classes. Also, there are many different types of programs available, including online downloadable programs, which are very,very good.. Check them out. Find one that suits your lifestyle. And, do it. Both you and your dog will be happier!

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Physical Characteristics:

General Appearance: Disproportionately short legs and heavy bones for it's height, while well-balanced. Smooth free action with forelegs extending well forward and hind legs thrusting backwards powerfully. Colour: Any hound colour. Usually black, white and tan or lemon and white. Coat: Short, smooth, dense and no feathering. The skin is loose and elastic, with wrinkles between knee and foot. Tail: Carried high, rather long in length and tapering. Ears: Extremely long, narrow and set low. They have a velvety texture and hang in loose folds, curling slightly inwards. Body: Long, smooth ribs carried far back, level back, prominent sternum, shoulders well back and strong and an overall barrel-like shape.

Additional Comments:

There are a variety of problems associated with Basset Hound including; eye problems from drooping lower eyelid, limb problems and ear irritations due to lack of air circulation in ear canal.