06 Pharaoh Hound Training
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This article is from the Pharaoh Hounds Breed FAQ, by KayDurr@BIHS.NET (Kay Durr) with numerous contributions by others.
06 Pharaoh Hound Training
Pharaohs are hounds through and through. Thus they can be quite
stubborn & will try to outsmart you.. They can NOT be forced to do
anything they deem improper. They feel they have a right to a say so
about every decision concerning them. With plenty of patience and a
good sense of humor, they can be trained to do just about anything. A
lesson once learned if never forgotten. This applies to bad habits
also. Just because that puppy is so cute doing something, if it is
something that you will not be able to live with later in his life,
correct it immediately. Untraining those bad habits is much harder
than enforcing the good habits, no matter the age. But they are very
adaptable. Specially if they are led to believe it was their idea to
do what you are trying to teach them. Mental happiness is also
important.
House training is usually a snap. They are very clean and therefore,
great house dogs, never having a "doggy odor", they will clean
themselves much as a cat does. They are quick and eager to learn,
though a bit strong minded. With their independent nature, they prefer
to think for themselves with a very high degree of intelligence.
Being natural hunters, the "come" command is vital for their welfare.
When in pursuit of the "game", they can become selectively deaf, and
being so intent, they will keep going for the thrill of the chase.
They pay no attention to where they are going & can become lost. They
hunt by scent & sight and are aided by their tremendous speed &
agility. The best rule here is never have them off lead except in a
controlled situation, like totally fenced in areas that are escape
proof.
The Pharaoh demands an Alpha leader, and if he feels you are not up to
the job, he will try to take over command and train you to his way of
life. Be Consistent, Fair and Gentle at the same time and you will
have a wonderful companion. And always keep the training Fun &
Exciting for both of you. They consider training just another new
game, keep it that way. They do no handle repetition well.
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