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The mild-mannered Basset is too laid-back to ever be sharp-tempered. He gets along with everyone, kids and other animals included, and the only thing that gets him really excited is a good scent trail. He's calm indoors but alert enough that he makes an excellent watchdog. Like all hounds, he can be stubborn when it comes to training and responds best to positive methods such as food rewards and food rewards. Bassets are pack dogs and will be unhappy if left alone all day. The company of another dog is helpful.

Like every dog, Basset Hounds need early socialization--exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences--when they're young. Socialization helps ensure that your Basset puppy grows up to be a well-rounded dog.

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Scent Training

I have a 3 Year old Basset and we are adopting a puppy, I would like to learn how to Scent Train them just for fun and to ... (continued)

1 79 Nov 13, 2009 3:37am by Aaron
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Any basset people here?

Just wondering if there are any basset people here?

14 623 Nov 7, 2009 7:17am by Stephanie
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