Basset Hound - Is It Right For You? Part 1
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- Join Uncle Stonnie as he answers the question Basset Hound, Is It Right For You. If you have ever wondered what it's like to live with or train a Basset Hound we feel like this two part series will provide a great starting point for your research!
00:00 - Introduction
03:27 - Initial Off Leash Training & Breed Considerations
18:46 - Leash Training with Mentor Dogs
23:48 - Leash Training Under High Distraction
28:18 - Off Leash Hike with Mentor Dogs and Fellow Puppy Students
From the Basset Hound Club Of America: basset-bhca.org/about-bassets/
The Basset Hound originated in sixth-century France, a country known for its many strains of hounds. Most strains had a tall version as well as a short-legged size under sixteen inches, which were called basset (bas in French means low-set). Both the Basset Hound and its long-legged cousin, the Bloodhound, are thought to be descendants of the famed St. Hubert hounds.
St. Hubert, a churchman, was the patron saint of the hunt, who set out to develop a new strain of hound, which looked similar to today’s Bloodhound. Many authorities feel the Basset was a result of a mutation in the St. Hubert strain. This genetic deviation produced a short-legged, dwarfed hound, whose slower movement and low-set form was to prove useful for hunters on foot in search of small game.
With his long ears helping to stir up the scent, packs of Bassets were used to drive small prey, such as rabbit and hare, from dense undercover into open terrain where hunters could move in for the kill with spears, nets or clubs. The sport of pack hunting with Basset Hounds continues to this day in France and England.
Gentle and sociable in nature, the Basset Hound is loyal to master and family, devoted to children, and mild-mannered and friendly towards other animals. The Basset Hound Club of America (BHCA), its Member Breeders, and BHCA Recognized Rescue organizations would like to provide prospective Basset Hound owners with the knowledge to make an informed decision regarding the purchase or adoption of this easy-going and comical breed. We have compiled a number of tools and guidelines to make this process a successful one for you and your family.
Please take the time to explore all of these materials to make sure that the Basset Hound is the right dog for you. Once that decision is made, the information provided here will guide you to finding a reputable BHCA Member Breeder or BHCA Recognized Rescue organization to help you in your search for your new family member.
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nope, I need a border collie to wear some of the energy off of my aussie. A basset hound is so wrong the dog for my Aussie. Maybe and I mean maybe a Brittany.
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Training looks good. I'm so glad your a peaceful trainer... ❤ I'm a huge Animal Activist.. Bless u... have a nice day.. I love all Animals hounds are my favs
"If you're buying a hound you're buying a dog that's been bred to run away from you and make noise." Uncle Stonnie always tells it like it is. I love it.
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This is why Hounds aren’t for me 😂😅
Sometimes I wonder if he knows how hilarious his honesty is 😂
If you're buying a pitbull, you're buying a dog that's been bred to attack and kill without provocation, using any means; I wish pit nutters understand this.
Lol
Had bassets when I was a kid. If you accept them for what they are, then they’re perfect.
Tautology 😉
I was considering getting one for my 11 year old. We live in an apartment. Are they cool in that setting?
@@thinkinsidetheboxsquarecir3303 absolutely. But they are hound dogs, so expect some barking and howling.
For apartment life, a white noise machine is super helpful, especially if I have to leave them at home, it’s bedtime, or fireworks are going off. White noise silences the ambient noise that is a constant in apartments. When we’ve had hounds, as soon as they hear the white noise, they know it’s crate time.
Cleo was a neighborhood Basset. She would swim across my neighbors pond to come and play with my Setters and my neighbor s Collie. She would run as fast as she could in broad circles baying and turning corners so tightly she would step on her ears and then roll like a barrel. This was about 2 decades ago and I remember it so well. Once done playing she would swim back across the pond to home. She was beautiful, charming, playful and athletic.
This beautiful story makes me miss my Basset/Beagle more. They are "beautiful, charming, playful and athletic."
Oops they do smell a bit. 🤣🤣🤣I love love the way you talk to him and love the way you train him ,these dogs are made for a job , great information thankyou, they look lovely 👏
Have had bassets for forty years. Have two now. Madly in love with these baby dolls. ❤️ Bassets need to be spoiled and loved. They come first! Silly loving sweethearts. Laid back and very loyal.
Odie is adorable 😭
11:25 that whole sequence when he's trying to climb over the obstacle was delightful. And then as Stonnie turns to camera he lays his chin on the beam. What a character!
Nothing funnier that a basset hound in full run mode. It makes me giggle everytime.
They're faster than they look.
What's funny is to watch a Basset try to chase Deer!!!
Absolutely! I love to watch em running full on! Nothing but smiles.😊
I own a basset hound. I go to scenting, rally obedience and agility trials with her: yes, you read that correctly. She has a spunky little personality and comes when she’s called. She’s a super loving dog and very friendly to people of all ages. She’s also good around other dogs. I don’t have to worry about her growling or attacking anyone or anything. Her nose can get her into trouble because she uses it to explore the world. Her housemate is an older Weimaraner - whatever he does, she wants to do too. She’s the second one that I have owned: ❤ the breed.
I do all except for agility; but she did well at the AKC my dog can do that! agility course so I may try some day
Just let me know how she is doing when she will be above ten years old. All those agility jumps with that long back? :(
She is my second basset who does agility. The first one was 13 when she passed and never had any back issues. Back stability, strength etc is dependant on their breeding and size…some of them are more suited than others
My 1st Basset was the stereotype - just wanted to chill. My 2nd is completely different. Totally has ADHD! I had to consult with a dog whisperer. She told me that the walks weren't enough - I had to tire out her brain. So we did agility. She loved it and was really good at it. There was a Doberman in our group who hated the high structures. Mine would literally race up, pause at the top. and give him the side eye. My 3rd (dog whisperer also suggested getting her a puppy) is smart as a whip and can problem solve anything, including how to unscrew the lid of the peanut butter jar. They really are the best.
My husband and I also had a Basset first, and then Weim. Both at separate times. Loved both breeds.
So refreshing to hear a trainer that really gets scent hounds. Hounds are such empathetic dogs, they deserve to be understood and loved for who they are.
I have a beautiful 10 year old Basset. He's the most special dog I've ever had! Not that I didn't love my golden and English Bulldog, but the relationship I have with my Boy Lincoln is just in another level!❤ thanks for understanding the breed and for not saying they're dumb, because lots of people think they are. One of the most underestimated breed!❤
What a sweetheart! Odie is one of the cutest hounds I've seen ❤
Beagles and Basset hounds are my favorite dog breeds by far
Me too. I have one of each. They are wonderful. ❤❤❤
I clicked because I love basset hounds but this was surprisingly informative. You were refreshingly accurate about the basset hound with out using cookie cutter descriptions and demonstrated them well. I have a basset Otis and had an Aussie who we unfortunately had to re home to a family friend because he was stressed around our infant daughter. This video taught me a lot of information that applies to all dog training. I learned more watching this video then I did during 8 $1000 sessions with our aussies dog trainer. If I could go back in time I would have paid anything to come to your area. But my Aussie is living his best life and although it’s hard to admit someone else is a better fit for your dog than you, keeping him in a stressful home would’ve been selfish. Keep up the great work and if I ever need dog training again I’m going to watch all your videos! 😊
He's a GOOD boy! He's only a little bit short on one end, just the top end. He's a champ on the brush pile though, and did great on the small challenges course too. What a good gaggle of dogs out there in the adventure course too. No fighting, no drama, just good dogs out doin' dog stuff with people. Cameraman deserves extra ice cream tonight too. Thanks Stonnie, always a pleasure when notified of one of your videos.
Ahhh the hound cuteness overload!!!! 🥰
We had 3 consecutive Basset Hounds since 2001, and I still learned a lot from this. Thank you very much.
That baby Hound is so cute. Thank you for the video.❤DQ
I had Bassets for 20 years. I think this video was a great introduction to the breed. Looking forward to tomorrow’s walk!😀
Our first basset, Droopy, was a rescue dog and the best friend I ever had. Our new pup is muffin, a purebred Euro and we love her to pieces, but man I miss my old droopy.
Accept the deep genetics of the dog. Wise rule of thumb, your noting this hopefully helps people pause in their dog decisions...we took months of research before we got our Aussie. Helped a great deal. Thanks for your videos.
Wow brilliant video Stonnie. You get exactly what hounds are supposed to be and I'm saying this as someone who has grown up with Beagles and has also owned two himself.
By far the best breed description I heard so far. Best greetings from a proud Basset owner from Berlin, Germany. 👍
This was so great. A basset/beagle cross was my first dog when I was kid. Wish my parents had understood the concept of knowing the breed you are getting. She definitely loved to run away and make noise 😅 Since then we have had Labs and Dobermans. Give me a black Lab every time 🥰
I’ve owned bassets over 30 years. They are for sure the breed for me, but definitely not for everyone. People meet my hounds and say how they want one because “all they do is lay on the porch/couch”. I am quick to tell them that is not true. Yes, they can be very chill, but their brain is basically their nose. 😂 If you want a porch dog, a statue is your best bet. 😂 I love my bassets and can never see myself without them. They love farm life and doing scent work. They’re smart, and if you can train the nose, they’ll do just about anything for you. Mine have been used to visit schools and nursing homes as therapy dogs, and one was task trained as a service dog to alert to sugar changes. Thank you for this video!
one thing about bassets. they will love you more than you deserve.
Great Video Stonnie, You chose your dog they didn't choose you. Empathy is everything... Top Job .. Cheers Nikhil in West Australia
I love scent hounds ❤️ I have a noisy, independent minded dachshund who is such a character. I like your hound philosophy.
Thanks so much for this. My English lab passed away recently, and I've been thinking about a Basset Hound. This gave me great insight into what to expect. Great work.
Once i was on a meeting with friends on a indoor space when a Basset came into, he was the most diligent hound i have ever seen, he wasn't bothered about being surrounded by 10 unknown men, he just followed the track of the food coming from us.
He got his treat for being that brave, of course.
PS she’s doing remarkably well based on your training methods. All dogs/breeds deserve respect. I’m proud to say she has come soooooo far from me not being able to touch her to a confident, secure pup in 6 months. THANK YOU!
I sure wish I had put my basset hound Birdie through some training like this when she was a pup. She is a good girl though and my very best friend.
My basset hound is also named Birdie! She’s 13 now. I wish I’d had the resources to put her through training when she was a puppy.
Odie is the Basset-Chad. I'm considering a Basset hound as I've always liked them. I finally have time to train one since I'm working from home. Easy for me to take 10-15 minutes every hour or work 3 hours and have an hour free since I work fast. The pandemic kind of got me out of shape and I'm looking to exercise a bit more in the future. That could be a sweet combo - me getting in shape while keeping a young dog active to learn.
There's a full pack of Bassett hounds near me.
Always great to see them all out together in the countryside hunting the ground.
Lovely dogs, although any kind of hound breed is one I'd stay away from personally
...each to their own though OFC.
I've had my basset Penelope for 3 years now. I love her so much
This is my favorite series that you do. Great video.
So appreciate the way that you approach training it's ingenious! Keep up the good work with positive reinforcement and hound education for folks!
Always good to watch You Stonnie, plenty of advises and common senses in your training in regards of the dog of the day.
Bravo, keep it the good work 🤙
I had a French basset as a child. Best fun loving dog that loved to play with me. I loved him
So glad I found this channel, I wish there were more on-point- and honest information about dog breeds on youtube.
i'm not personally interested in bassets (or similar), but i REALLY appreciate this kind of video. it's amazing to learn more about what a breed is like, what to expect, what's needed, et cetera. i hope this video reaches loads of people interested in this specific breed, so more informed choices can be made.
if possible, i'd LOVE to see a similar video on estrela mountain dog (since there is so little information on what they're like, to find). 🐺😍❤🔥
Im SO GLAD I found your channel ❤ You really understand this dog. Most owners and dog trainers just DO NOT UNDERSTAND
thank you for all the awesome content, is part 2 on its way? loving the hound specific info, thanks again to all you guys
These dogs can have very unique personalities. My last basset followed me around everywhere I went, constantly wanted attention, and very rarely ever barked. My first basset was more independent - always wanted to go out, hunt, trying to escape to explore the neighborhood, and barked all the time, always made noise.
I absolutely appreciate this video i cant wait to bring my puppy baset home next month i am douing as absolute much research as i can and this video helped me tremendously. Thank you!!!!
This is an excellent video!! Thank you so much for this realistic and very detailed training video!! My husband and I are adopting a Basset puppy in a week and we can’t wait :)
Thank you Stonnie. Love your work and realizations
Loved my Basset we had when I was a kid! Awesome dog. If I were interested in having a dog again, I’d certainly give strong consideration to one of these.
Another awesome video ! Thanks Stonnie !
The look he gave the SIlver Lab as it jumped in the tank ... 🤣
I’ve own d Basset Hounds my entire life and I have to say I am so impressed with your knowledge and approach.
Thank you!
Oh boy, as a dir hard hound owner i love seeing this! Not enough trainers know how to work and understand hounds. Thank you for this video, speaking truth about their instincts. ❤
Stonnie, I LOVE watching your video's. Reasonable. Like common sense, essential. You are a dog lover. All dogs! Cooperation. Simple adjectives that nail it. "people don't understand". and so many of us don't do the ground work, homework if you will. My dog history spans over 50 years. I have learned so much more from you in two months and I'm putting it to work with my 7 yr old Aussie. (rehomed to me because she was, "to dominant") sheesh SHE IS AN AUSSIE. She is incredible. Long story short...dog adventures have been fun for gramma too. (to bad I couldn't show you my less than graceful fall from steep trail) Not hurt but, I promise to be more cognizant of the terrain. LOL Learn by doing/OJT. First learned that a long time ago when first in the USAF. Keep the video's coming. TY Cathy Miller North central PA PS live in town but state lands in PA and NYS within easy driving distance
Very helpful positive training techniques. Thanks you. Such a beautiful dog.
totally amazing how you handle this sweet pup. When I was a kid I wanted to walk the neighbors Dachshund/ Dackel puppy. It was really young, perhaps 2/3 grown, it loved to play with me indoors, and when I wanted to walk him he would sit down and refuse to walk. I was totally stumped and disappointed, as I had never seen a dog decline a walk before. Didn`t have a clue, my parents not either, at least nowadays folks like you improve the actual lives of a gazillion dogs world wide with your videos, thanks a bundle
Learned today that me and basset hounds have a lot in common lol. Really appreciated the vid!
I’m glad you liked it!
Long time lurker, first time commenter from Australia ✋🏼 I started watching this channel in 2019 well before my dog, Bosley (beagle) arrived. I’ve sinced used many of your teaching concepts, especially environmental socialisation and have found it to deepen our bond. Thank you.
I knew coming in that beagles/hounds need extra consistency but I was up to the challenge. All your notes on hounds in this video are accurate! And Odie is very cute😆
Loving the videos with in-depth breed analysis! Especially the one on German pointers!
Appreciate your work
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy our content!
That was awesome how you walked away from him, tapped the ramp and he came right over to inspect.
As always, excellent video from you. 😊
Absolutely the best video on the basset hound! Please do more videos on the basset hound!
💕🐾 my breed of choice has always been a Hound, Dachshund & Basset . And absolutely! When I got my baby I let him lead me outside and he found my front door himself that way he knew where his home was. Just the best breed! Oh my goodness, I do the Follow the leader bit at work with the dogs we have in daycare & boarding, thanks for this video, it was really great!
Had a Bassett most of my life. Stubborn. Loves to roll in anything nasty. Food driven. Selective hearing. and stubborn again. And the best ❤
Stonnie you are a amazing dog trainer love your way of training
My sister has a basset lab mix. He had a ton if energy, was hilariously vocal and just sweet as could be. Just a comical dog. He had to be rehomed because my nephew is prettty alergic to dogs, but he ended up with a family with a bunch of kids that adored him.
I have a basset. Have owned them for 20 years. They are my love. Once weekly, they require ear and nail care. Those nails grow fast. I love how you describe a hound dog. I have never thought of a hound as being stubborn. I have seen them as brave, curious, and tenacious. They have to consider what they were intended to do. I grew up with beagles, and we hunted rabbits in Kentucky.
Great video, a lot of great info here.. thank you!!
We rescued a Bassett found wandering our neighborhood. Freddie (Fredricka) was an extremely gentle dog. Our young daughter used her as a pillow at times. She bonded to me and followed me around. When I'd work under my truck she'd crawl under it give me a lick, then lie down under the truck where she could watch me. She had a "gentle mouth" and enjoyed playing ball. Sad day when she had to be put to sleep.
I love ❤ this guy he is spot on with everything that involves handling and loving ❤ your dog's best trainer I've ever watched 👀 and I've watched all I wish I'd watch him sooner and learned the proper way to raise my dogs 🐕
We have had five baskets. Interestingly enough one of them was named Odle! Thank you Stonnie for your video. 100% on! For any basset or hound dog - if they are not allowed to use their nose on a regular basis every day, you will certainly experience some behaviors that are not his or her fault. They will get quite rammy. When you walk them don’t keep them 100% on the asphalt or concrete. They need to use their sniffer - let them sniff any greenery possible - other dogs - mud - dirt.
They will ❤ you for it.
My husband married me for my Basset. My dog died over a year ago and I'm looking for another to keep this marriage together.
Great video. And great comments on life in general.
Brilliant post, as usual.
I had Treeing Walker Coonhound as a pet (not a hunting dog) for eight years. Everything Stonnie says here is true.
She’s gone now, l miss her every day!
I adopted a Beagle/Dachshund/Treeing Walker mix from a county shelter in 2020. He was nine at the time. I lost him just over a year later to a congenital skin disease. He was a great dog -- learned commands easily, very friendly, walked well on a leash, and loved going into dog-friendly stores. I will say, I was unprepared for his climbing and problem-solving abilities...he moved chairs to climb on counters and tables to get food that I had pushed "out of his reach!" Like the poster above, I miss him every day.
This was insanely helpful. I wish that the dog trainer in my puppy class had watched it.
I have 2 basset hounds and I love them even they are all those things you discussed.
I had a basset hound just died last week age 15 great dog 🐕 I love their personality and character ❤️ great guard dog their deep chested bark alerts you that there's something they have sensed..and I'm thinking of getting another one after Xmas ❤
Would love it if you could spotlight a Beauceron at some point! I'm thinking of getting one, but am still collecting more information on the breed. You have a unique perspective on dogs. I love how laid-back and straightforward you are. Using common sense and an approach that works for everyday people with "normal" lives. ❤
I've watched a bunch of your videos which are awesome by the way and I actually think this could be the dog for me!
i cant speak for others that have had one,but for me it was a very good loving dog and had no complaints and would get another one.
Not a fan of hounds (I love them but they don’t fit my lifestyle) but your approach to the nature of the dog vs my lifestyle is SPOT ON. thanks for all the great videos. I have a tiny (and I mean tiny ) poodle (breeder release) needs much socialization. Some may say Pooh-we’re not interested in your little purse dog. But no. She’s small but she still needs direction just like a 50 lb.standard.
I wish I had watched this video before I bought my basset hound, I see so many qualities now that I hadn't seen beforehand. I'm amazed at Oddie's obedience abilities, i'll definitely take in consideration in the further education of my 9-month old basset
Hey Stonnie, I'm running 7 dogs with different breeds most of them adopted as strays. Your videos have been essential for me to manage the pack. I would be interested to see your kennel setup and routine video. Maybe there are more people interested in this kind of thing. Thanks for all the videos. Best dog trainer ever.
Yes! A kennel management video. I have several rescues too. Mostly heeler or Aussie types and a big ole lab that showed up. I have kennels setup but there’s got to be a better way. I have 5 in the house and the rest in a tobacco barn out of the weather.
That dog is gorgeous. I have 2 basset hounds and have had a total of 6 of them. None of them would run off. My first one couldn’t be dragged off our property and the next 4 would come right back if I said , “see you later”. If they think I am leaving, they would all come running back to me very fast. They are however stubborn, but I like a dog with some individuality and don’t like blind obedience. I like a bit of autonomy in a dog.
Had a basset hound growing up, he was a very good dog, not lazy at all, knew a ton of commands. only negatives is that they stink and run away sometimes. Having a basset made me realize I’m a German shepherd guy
My Sally was a basset. She was amazing and learned many things that I taught her. Yes they're stubborn in more ways. It took me a while to teach her to cross the street. She learned. And they love to roll in the grass
I'm not a fan of hounds as I grew up with beagles, blue ticks and german short hairs.. But, man is that on adorable 😍. Great insight and video.
Got a GSD hound mix and this helps a ton.
Bassets are such sweethearts. I miss mine from time to time but she had all sorts of medical issues. The glaucoma was the worst. She was completely blind by the age of 8. They’re prone to glaucoma which wasn’t fun to watch her go through. I would still get another basset once I get a bigger place with a bigger yard
Love it as he's reading these supposed traits Odie is sitting there quite as a mouse loving on him
I have an old Basset girl who is amazing. However, everyone who knows her loves her in small doses. Apparently it is an acquired taste to have a dog that shouts at you constantly. Her cuddles are the best and if you can learn how to effectively hipped food and trash from these lazy ninjas then this breed is amazing! Especially if you have a lot of physical stims and no need for personal space like me. The floppy ears are 10/10, even when they get stinky haha.
Hi Stonnie, I am very much in line with your daughter re loving small dog breeds 😊😅. I am especially fond of french bulldogs. The only thing that has kept me from getting one is the general bad health of the breed. Since I am not an especially athletic person, I prefer dogs that are not high-energy-athletes and are happy with a small adventure twice a day and the occasional bigger ones. I would absolutely love it, if you were to include small dog breeds that are just companion dogs in your format 'Is this the right breed for you?'. I think there is a huge audience out there for that kind of content. Thank you so much for your videos, they are absolutely awesome! 😊😊
Thank you. 😊
Il est vraiment magnifique ce petit basset j'avais le même il était très sympa ...❤
That is one cute dog❤
Thanks for your excellent video Stonnie👍😎
Glad you enjoyed it
PVGVs are used in packs in France to go after Jack rabbits. I had one and they are fun. They look similar to bassets with long hair. They have bassets in their bloodline from 500 years ago.
Adorable puppies those BH, Odie!
Loveing you videos very informative. At one point I was considering a greater Swiss. Don't see many. I have a 3/4 heeler 1/4 Catahoula. So far great pup very high energy tho. But I live in the sticks so that does help. Again enjoying you videos . Right now my pup is watching your video.
Love this video. Be super careful with them jumping and bouncing too much, they always want to get to a high places like beds, couches, sofas, chairs. Jumping off those can put quite a stress on their backs.
Bassets are the cutest! 🥰❤❤
Would love some videos on Dalmatian dogs Stonnie, thanks for the great content 🙏🏼