Does anyone have hound dogs?

[noobs1988]

I really was thinking about getting a basset hound. I probably would get a girl and have her fixed. I live alone and get lonely sometimes and wouldnt mind having a dog. I got a whole yard for him to roam and its fenced in.

I really want a non aggressive dog, a dog that is good around small kids, and i dog that is loyal. I really want to get a puppy also so i can train him. or try

So any input would be nice. Thank you

 

[Stoner4Life]

go to petfinder.com and look for basset hound rescues in your area, you might even find a puppy.

K+

 

[notorious646]

Never had a basset but I did have a pair of redbone coon hounds. Best dog and bitch I've ever had.

 

[theclearspot]

I really was thinking about getting a basset hound. I probably would get a girl and have her fixed. I live alone and get lonely sometimes and wouldnt mind having a dog. I got a whole yard for him to roam and its fenced in.

I really want a non aggressive dog, a dog that is good around small kids, and i dog that is loyal. I really want to get a puppy also so i can train him. or try

So any input would be nice. Thank you

I dont know that much about Hounds but if you are choosing a dog it should suit your lifestyle i.e if you cant walk that much dont get a Doberman as they need 3 walks a day minimum and for a good few kilometres. I like large breeds who are tolerant of a short walk if im indisposed etc. I was once gonna get a Pointer until a hunter told me they can go off miles in front of ya and so you may never see them again. Really depends on your lifestyle. also some breeds have poor reputations in certain countries i.e the German Shepherds in the UK are very poor quality now as theyve been overbred. good idea i found was to visit a fair or show and meet owners etc....

 

[ILikeCheetos]

we had a bluetick coon hound. dumbest shit stepping kennel dog ever. she was sent to "the farm" after a few years... no not killed, really a farm.
Some dogs are just kennel dogs. they walk in shit and bark alot and go out and do work. kind of like rednecks lol. they arent good pets.

bassetts are funny with their pathetic bark and drooping eyes. They have health issues you need to be aware of if you are getting one. They are also surprisingly big for as short as they are.

 

[armedoldhippy]

I have a rescue Plott hound. they were originally bred in North Carolina (state dog) to hunt bears. well, she is afraid of my cats & ANY unexpected noise, which is why she is next to me on the couch instead of out hunting somewhere...

 

[justpassnthru]

IF you want a pet that will protect you and yours and to be good around children with a good personality..
A Lab is my best guess. Anyway, I know 2 retired Veterinarians and that is what they say and do.

Plus, the added bonus is, John is a hunter and they do that well, too! Plus, they think they are lap dogs and are inside dogs, "Belle" and "Buck". Their adult sons have to ask the dog to move, if they want to sit next to Mom or Dad! lol dogs are just furry people, to me.

noobs 88~~Good decision, you won't be disappointed, dogs really are a person's best friend. mine walks all over me! jpt

 

[noobs1988]

I recently rescued a hound mutt and he is pissing everywhere. I got him to go outside durning the day but at night he pees everywhere and I let him outside all the time.

 

[justpassnthru]

I recently rescued a hound mutt and he is pissing everywhere. I got him to go outside durning the day but at night he pees everywhere and I let him outside all the time.

Crate him at night or, trade it for a Lab.
The nice thing about an animal, if you punish it with jail, it can't phone 911 on you for child abuse! jpt

 

[noobs1988]

lol. He WHINESSS BADDD when we leave him or fence him. Im just going to start leaving him outside. hell get used to it.

 

[justpassnthru]

lol. He WHINESSS BADDD when we leave him or fence him. Im just going to start leaving him outside. hell get used to it.

Maybe not, I have a friend that rescued some hounds, the noise is horrible and they eventually had to wear barking cessation collars. Plus, one of them would attack other dogs violently; After doing a number on a puppy Corgi--it went bye bye! I was delighted..that neighborhood is much quieter, now.

Their noise eventually becomes like fingernails on a chalkboard. If you do not hunt..the dog may not be fulfilling its potential and I wonder if the noise is groaning for a farm/hunter-type of life?? jpt

 

[noobs1988]

He never barks or whines when he out and around with us.... only when hes left behind. like separation anxiety or something.. if he didn't piss everywhere at night, hed be a good dog. real nice and friendly.

 

[justpassnthru]

He never barks or whines when he out and around with us.... only when hes left behind. like separation anxiety or something.. if he didn't piss everywhere at night, hed be a good dog. real nice and friendly.

I'd just crate him at night if you are home and place the crate next to your bed, problem solved, on the peeing. I can't stand that, either. Is he "marking" his territory? Some boys never stop doing that.
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/separation_anxiety.html
Separation anxiety.

September 12, 2013
Separation Anxiety

The Humane Society of the United States

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  If your dog becomes destructive or soils the carpet when left alone, he's expressing panic, not punishing you. istockphoto.com

Dogs with separation anxiety exhibit distress and behavior problems when they're left alone.
These are the most common ways that dogs express their painful anxiety:

• • Digging and scratching at doors or windows in an attempt to reunite with their owners
• • Destructive chewing
• • Howling, barking, and whining
• • Urination and defecation (even with otherwise house-trained dogs)

Is it separation anxiety?

If most, or all, of the following statements are true about your dog, he may have a separation anxiety problem:

• The behavior occurs primarily when he's left alone and typically begins soon after you leave.
• He follows you from room to room whenever you're home.
• He displays effusive, frantic greeting behaviors.
• The behavior occurs whether he's left alone for short or long periods.
• He reacts with excitement, depression, or anxiety to your preparations to leave the house.

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What causes separation anxiety

It's not fully understood why some dogs suffer from separation anxiety and others don't. But it's important to realize that the destruction and house soiling that often occur with separation anxiety are part of a panic response. Your dog isn't trying to punish you for leaving her alone.
These are some of the scenarios that can trigger separation anxiety:

• A dog accustomed to constant human companionship is left alone for the first time.
• A dog suffers a traumatic event (from her viewpoint), such as time at a shelter or boarding kennel.
• There's a change in the family's routine or structure or the loss of a family member or other pet.

How to treat minor separation anxiety

• Don't make a big deal out of arrivals and departures. For example, when you arrive home, ignore your dog for the first few minutes then calmly pet him.
  Leave your dog with an article of clothing that smells like you, such as an old T-shirt that you've slept in recently.
• Establish a safety cue—a word or action that you use every time you leave that tells your dog you'll be back.
• Consider using an over-the-counter calming product that may reduce fearfulness in dogs.

How to handle a more severe problem

Use the techniques outlined above along with desensitization training. Teach your dog the sit-stay and down-stay commands using positive reinforcement. This training will help her learn that she can remain calmly and happily in one place while you go to another room.
Create a "safe place" to limit your dog's ability to be destructive. A safe place should:

• Confine loosely rather than strictly (a room with a window and distractions rather than total isolation)
• Contain busy toys for distraction
• Have dirty laundry to lend a calming olfactory cue or other safety cues.

How to cope while your dog learns to be calm

It can take time for your dog to unlearn his panic response to your departures. To help you and your dog cope in the short term, consider the following interim solutions:

• Ask your veterinarian about drug therapy. A good anti-anxiety drug shouldn't sedate your dog but simply reduce his overall anxiety.
• Take your dog to a doggie day care facility or kennel when you have to be away.
• Leave your dog with a friend, family member, or neighbor when you're away.
• Take your dog to work with you, if possible.

What won't help

• Punishment. Punishment isn't effective for treating separation anxiety and can make the situation worse. The destruction and house soiling that often occur with separation anxiety aren't your dog's revenge for being left alone: they're part of a panic response.
• Another dog. Getting your dog a companion usually doesn't help an anxious dog because his anxiety is the result of her separation from you, not just the result of being alone.
• Crating. Your dog will still engage in anxiety responses inside a crate, and she may urinate, defecate, howl, or even injure herself in an attempt to escape. Instead, create other kinds of "safe places" as described above.
• Radio/TV noise. Leaving the radio or television on won't help (unless the radio or TV is used as a safety cue).
• Obedience training. While formal training is always a good idea, separation anxiety isn't the result of disobedience or lack of training; therefore, it won't help this particular issue.

Consult a professional animal behavior specialist for assistance in resolving your dog's issues.
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I had a rescue shih tzu that did all that. Plus, he'd poop below a window he failed to escape from and chew thru a screen, if the window was open. He chewed all the wood around the doors, you name it, he did it. Broke my heart to see him in so much distress. I loved that little dog, more than life itself.

I put in a doggie door, bought a playmate dog and a yard he couldn't escape. No more problems. Happy Home, with 2 little dogs.

Couldn't imagine my life without a dog, now..30 years later. jpt

 

[noobs1988]

He scratched up the whole brand new floor infront of the door. Next day I made him a dog house and fenced him in. He whined the whole time I was gone the neighbors said. Im going to install a doggy door next and see if that helps him with peeing inside... but I appreciate the information. I love having dogs. Mans best friend. literally

 

[Bulldog420]

Basset hounds kind of remind me of bulldogs. Love bulldogs, and I almost bought a basset. Bassests are good dogs but they bark a lot.

 

[Brother Bear]

Weimaraner make a good hound dog, very intelligent.

 

[blastfrompast]

My suggestion on the pissing thing is to start to re-inforce positive pissing...

Doing it outside = treats etc....we use "go time" and keep repeating it....gets old quick but it has worked

Our dogs piss/shit on command...

Watch the water intake before bed, make sure they piss before sleep....

No different than potty training a child.....easier in fact.

Some dogs are treat motivated, others are toy motivated....Find the motivation..use it to your advantage.....

 

[nintey]

I have a hound dog from the shelter, I love it more than anything in the world. Super loyal and well behaved