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I love huskies and I’m planning to adopt one. I have read that huskies have a very strong hunting instinct but they are very stubborn when it comes to training I was wondering if huskies can be trained to be hunting companions and if so how? Any books?
By hunting, they mean the dog likes to hunt, strong prey drive. Which usually translates to: the chase things. They are working dogs but not traditionally hunting dogs. The do not tend to be good off lead, and are difficult to train. They are usually not good dogs for first time owners, becuase they can be challenging to train, high energy, and require a lot of physical and mental stimulation. If you are set on adopting one I would work with a husky rescue or local musher/breeder to find one who’s personality is calm, well socialized, and has some basic training. If you have not trained dogs before you also might consider enrolling with you new dog in a class, you will learn as much as the dog as well as purchasing a PetSafe Wireless Fence in order to keep your dog safe when it is out in the yard.  You might have a lot of fun with an agility class, and working dogs tend to be very good at agility and enjoy it. It would be a really fun active way to learn about how to train and work with your husky. Once you are better a training and working with your dog, you might be able to teach them some skills to make it possible for your dog to join you on adventures. But I am guessing that having a husky off lead as a hunting partner, or trying to get them to somehow help you hunt is not really likely.

The Beagle is one of the most popular of the hunting dogs — scent hounds. They are known for their outstanding personality and playful energy. The beagle is joyful, friendly, gentle and playful, and makes a wonderful family pet. He is an affectionate yet calm dog who loves everyone, and is excellent with children and with others dogs.

This hound is the most renowned of all for rabbit hunting. The beagle is a part of the family of dogs known as gun dogs but the beagle is particularly good as a scent hound. The exact origin of the beagle is uncertain, however, we do know that the ancient Greeks and Romans had small dogs that hunted by scent as far back as 400B.C. It is an ancient breed in Britain and may be descended from the Harrier and other ancient English hounds.

Of all the dog breeds for hunting rabbits Beagles are specially trained hounds that are great at using their smell alone to chase and kill rabbits, and bringing a pack along with you on your rabbit hunting sessions will usually make a huge difference to your success.

The Beagle is full of energy and does great in a family environment. They are very lively, active, and high energy making a wonderful child’s companion given the proper socialization and training.  Like most things  dog training collars from one of the top manufacturers like Tri-tronics, SportDOG, Dogtra or Innotek will help get the job done.  The Beagle is a medium-sized dog and one of the smallest of the hounds. The Beagle is also a type of hound with a short, easy-to-manage coat that requires little grooming. It can come in a variety of colors, including black, tan, yellow, white, and orange.

The beagle is usually quite active when inside, so a small yard is normally sufficient. Be sure to always use a leash when out walking with a beagle to prevent it from running off in search of a trail.

The Beagle, as the king of the dog breeds for hunting rabbits is nevertheless a very tolerant and patient dog which makes it a very good family pet. The Beagle is a dog breed for hunting rabbits which nevertheless has bags of love and attention to give to his family. He is always happy to see you when you come home, and will wag his tail of and greet you with kisses.

by Steve Evans