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The word Basset comes from the French word “bas” meaning low. Therefore, some authors suggest that the basset hound dogs come from dwarfs born in litters of French hounds.

Other authors indicate that the basset hound lines originated from the bloodhound.

In either case, the breed is prized for its qualities to follow a trail. Today, and popularized in the world, this breed of dog fulfills both functions as functions of hunting dog companion dog.

Moreover, his charismatic appearance has led companies as “Hush Puppies” to use the image of basset hound for your logo.

They got a bran’ new baby At Bud Hicks’ house, you see.

You’d think Bud Hicks had somethin’ The way he talks to me!

He comes around a-braggin’, An’ when he wouldn’t quit I said: “What good’s a baby?

You can’t hunt fleas on it.”

Then Bud turned to me an’ told me

How loud that kid could yell, An’ lots I can’t remember, He had so much to tell.

But I got tired o’ hearin’ An’ so I ast him, quick, “If you wuz in a-swimmin’ Could it go get a stick?”

There is no use a-talkin’, Bud thinks their baby’s fine! Huh! I’d a whole lot rather Jest have a pup like mine. I’ll bet it’s not bald-headed! But if Bud doesn’t fail To let me hear it yellin’, I’ll let him pull Spot’s tail.

How to socialize your Basset Hound
Socializing your basset means introducing him as a puppy
all the people, places and things I could find a
adult dog so that will be familiar and not scary. The
crucial period for socialization is between 7 and 14 weeks
age, but the process should continue throughout puberty
and young adulthood. Talk to your veterinarian about when
safe to begin socializing your particular dog.

How to teach your Basset Hound to Socialize
When socializing your basset, make sure that each new
object and situation fun. The most positive views of
outside world, better able to interact with him
throughout his life.
• Socialize with other people doing it to feed her
Basset treats and petting.
• Socialize him to children under strict supervision
reminding them never to tease him, pull his ears or tail,
approach him when he is sleeping, take his toys or food,
or eye contact.
• Socialize him to other dogs and let him play with
like many breeds and sizes as possible. Monitor, but
interfere only if play gets too rough or your dog is
cowering in fear.

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Treating Parasites for Basset Hounds

I- External Parasites

The external parasites that most commonly afflict dogs are

fleas, mites, and ticks.

Fleas

Flea bites cause dogs to itch. A telltale sign of fleas is flea

dirt—little granules you’ll find on your basset or in his bed.

If the granules turn red when placed on a white napkin and

wetted, your dog has fleas. To get rid of fleas, wash your dog

with a flea-killing shampoo or talk to your vet about getting

a pill that sterilizes fleas. You’ll also have to treat your house

to get rid of any flea infestations.

Preventing fleas is your first defense, and your vet can

prescribe a preventive. You also can use a safe insecticide

in your home or in outdoor areas to prevent infestation.

Mites

Mites are contagious among dogs and also can pass to humans.

On dogs, mites cause a skin condition called mange,

characterized by intense itching, hair loss, crusty and rottensmelling

bumps on the skin, and lesions at the edge of the

ears. Mites can be treated only by your vet.

Ticks

Ticks may attach themselves to bassets who play outside

in woods or grasses. You’ll most likely notice ticks during

grooming—they’ll feel just like hard little bumps on the skin.

The best way to remove a tick is with a pair of tweezers:

1. Grip the tick as close to the skin as possible.

2. Without twisting or jerking, pull the tick out slowly.

3. Make sure that you remove all of the tick, including

the head.

4. After you remove the tick, put it in a sealable container

and bring it to the vet to test it for disease.

5. Clean your basset’s wound with rubbing alcohol or

disinfectant to minimize the chance of infection.

6. If you can’t get the tick out, bring your dog to the vet.

II-  Internal Parasites

Some internal parasites have virtually no effect on the host

animal’s health, while others cause illness and even death

if they are present in large enough numbers. Some common

intestinal parasites include hookworms, roundworms,

whipworms, and tapeworms. Your vet can identify these

parasites through microscopic examination of your basset’s

feces. A heartworm infestation is caused by a parasitic

worm that infests the heart, clogging the vessels and causing

congestive heart failure. If your dog is at risk for heartworm,

your vet will prescribe a preventive and suggest that

he be tested for the parasite every year or two.

How to correct excessive barking

It is normal for a dog to bark a couple of times to alert you an intruder, but excessive wild barking, is unacceptable. To tone down barking, shake a can of pennies when dog barks too loud. When the Basset Hounds stops barking go to see what the racquet, call is and give him a treat. Continue this until he learns to come in for a gift instead of continued to bark

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How to Fix Inappropriate Chewing

Chewing is a natural behavior of the Basset Hounds, so instead of trying completely prevent, redirect the urge to appropriate objects, as a toy. Use bitter apple spray (a harmless substance that tastes bad to dogs) on wood and furniture to avoid unpleasant chewing, and confine your Basset Hounds in his cage when you cannot supervise.
How to Fix Jumping

Put your basset a leash and tell him to sit. Have a helper approach to pet the Basset Hounds. If your Basset Hounds gets up, the assistant should back away from your Basset Hounds, and you should have adjusted to the belt so that your Basset Hounds cannot follow and jump on your assistant. Wait for your Basset to sit again. (Do not tell, just wait.) When the Basset Hounds sits, ask the assistant to come again. Repeat until your dog when you sit on aid. Reward with praise or treat. Repeat in several places, including outside with other people around.
How to Fix excavation

Bassets enjoy digging but this habit can destroy your garden. To save your lawn, consider giving your basset your own sandbox to bury balls, toys and treats. Soon will prefer digging in the sandbox. If you call the excavation basset outside their litter box, do not make a fuss. Call more, and reward if he comes. If it keeps digging, calmly and carefully take it to the digging area and say “No!” in a firm voice. Then have him sit, and reward him once. My friends Basset Hounds Lovers remember be patient in training the Bassett Hounds are calm environment lovers.
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Versión en Español / Spanish  Version
¿Cómo arreglar el comportamiento de tu Basset Hound?.
Cómo corregir los ladridos o ladrados excesivos
Es normal que un perro a ladrar un par de veces para que le avise de un intruso, pero ladrido excesivo, salvaje es inaceptable. Para bajar el tono de ladrar, sacuda una lata de monedas de un centavo cuando su perro ladra demasiado alto. Cuando deje de ladrar para ver qué esta raqueta nueva, llame y dele un premio. Siga haciendo esto hasta que aprenda a venir a por un regalo en lugar de continuar a ladrar.
Cómo inapropiado y mal habito de mascar
La masticación es un comportamiento natural del Basset Hounds, así que en lugar de tratar de prevenir por completo, redirigir el impulso de los objetos apropiados, como un juguete. El uso del aerosol de manzana amarga (una sustancia inocua que sabe mal a los perros) en la madera y muebles para evitar desagradables hábitos de mascar, y confinar a su Basset Hounds en su jaula cuando no pueda supervisarlo.
Cómo arreglar el Salto o Brinco

Pon tu Basset Hounds en una correa y dígale que se siente. Contar con un ayudante que se aproxime a acariciar al perro. Si su perro se levanta, el ayudante debe hacer una copia fuera del alcance de su perro, y usted debe tener ajustados a la correa para que su perro no pueda seguir. Espere a que su BassetHounds se siente de nuevo. (No le digas que se siente, sólo tiene que esperar.) Cuando se sienta, pedir a la ayuda a acercarse de nuevo. Repita hasta que su perro permanece sentado cuando se acerca la ayuda. Recompensa con premios . Repita el proceso en varios lugares, incluyendo afuera con otras personas alrededor.
Cómo arreglar excavación

Basset Hounds les gusta disfrutar de la excavación, pero este hábito puede destruir su jardín. Para salvar su césped, considere la posibilidad de dar su Basset Hounds su propia caja de arena en el que pueda enterrar pelotas, juguetes y golosinas. Pronto va a preferir excavación en el recinto de seguridad. Si usted llama la excavación Basset Hounds fuera de su caja de arena, no hagas un escándalo. Llámelo más, y recompensa si él viene. Si sigue cavando, con calma y con cuidado llevarlo a la zona de excavación y decir “¡No!” con voz firme. Luego pídale que se siente, y la recompensa el Basset Hounds .
Mis amigos amantes de Basset Hounds recuerde hay que ser paciente en el entrenamiento del Bassett Hounds el mejor ambiente es para los Bassett Hounds es un ambiente tranquilo.

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Basset Hounds and Fun Activities

Basset Hounds Parties

There Basset Hound group meetings throughout the United States. Some are
annual, monthly or even weekly. Basset owners gather in parks with their dogs and share stories and fun with others. Basset Hound  there are also many special events you can attend your dog. Maybe your dog Basset next queen of their own local party! All racial groups, have parts of the dog, too. Local animal shelters have annual walk-a-thon fundraiser, usually with a lot of fun stalls and food vendors in
end. Check with your local humane society or shelter, get some friends and
dogs together, and sign up to 3K or 5K walk to benefit the homeless dogs
your favorite charity. You will have fun and be doing a good deed, too

Dog Park’s

Basset Hounds
Are so social, this is an ideal place for him to make friends and get some exercise.
A good dog park should be fenced and has separate areas for small and
big dogs. Always carry water for you and your dog when exercising.

A park is as good as dogs and owners who visit. If they are not aggressive
dogs or owners who do not control their dogs when the game gets out of hand,
exit. You are solely responsible for the safety of your dog.
Not every dog loves a dog park. Sometimes it is overwhelming when
are so many dogs running amok in one place. Observe your dog’s reaction, and if
not fun, find another place to play is more fun for him.
Responsible for dog park visitors to clean up after their dogs and control their own
dog behavior so that no dogs or people get hurt.

Walking your Basset Hounds

Walking is an enjoyable hobby for you and your dog. Bassets were bred to
move slowly, but with great resistance, while after a rabbit through the countryside ,so they are able to exercise more than you think. A healthy adult Basset can easily walk two miles a day. If you and your dog have been addicted to television for a while, start your exercise plan slowly so that both can be fit without hurting yourself. Once has been walking for a few days, you can start increasing your pace if have a healthy adult dogs, although puppies and older dogs will have to  keep pace comfortable for the dog. Basset Hounds have unusual bone structure and the puppies have much growing to do, so do not walk your puppy too hard or too far away, until at least one year of age.
In addition to cross the neighborhood, you’ll love Basset explore local trails
and the fields that give many opportunities to use your nose. Keep it in the mail,
however, because once the active trackers, which will focus solely on the odor,
to contact you. A long line or retractable leash provides some freedom
but also helps you maintain control.Walking is a good time to practice skills training. Teach your Basset
Dog walking very well on the leash without pulling. Throwing is a very bad habit,
not only because it is difficult in
arms, shoulders and back, but
because it puts your Basset Hound
dependents. Psychologically this is not
good. Think of the dogs which
seen walking with their owners. The
quiet dogs are going very well on the belt, right? Dogs that jump to
hysterically barking dog are the ones that pull the belt. This is because
think they are in charge of the world. If you need help with the test (and
other compliance issues), call your local dog trainer. Invest a couple of weeks by stagecoach
training and will be rewarded with many years of enjoyable walks with your dog.
Walking is also an excellent way to keep your well socialized Basset Hound
the world around him. Carry some treats in your pocket and when
find someone in your foot that smiles at her dog, ask if you would like
to visit with him. Give the person a gift to give your dog and you have set for
treatment and cherish. Your Basset will be a great public relations officer for the
race!

Playing Games with Your Basset Hound

Regular play helps develop understanding and communication
skills that cannot be learned during formal training.

Find-the-Treat

Bassets are such good fans; this is an excellent game for your dog.
1. Place in a down position or sitting still, and hide tasty is in the yard.
2. Give the command “find” and tune in to see your prize.

Follow-the-Leader

1. Grab a treat and take off.
2. Urge your Basset to track progress over obstacles such as wading pools or footstools.
If you’re planning to train your Basset’s agility in the future play these games with him is a great start.

1. Put your dog in a sitting or down position, then step before him, holding a flattened palm to his face.
2. Look at his/her eyes and say “Stay” in a firm voice.
3. After a second of rest, lean down and say “Yes, Good Boy/Girl!” and treat. Then say “Well, what will be the release statement from “Stay.”
4. Working with time the longer the stay, then vary upon request; this will prevent you Basset learning to stay only for a period of time.

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Beef flavored chunks are available in addition to the beef flavored tablets or solutions that  can be given orally to the Basset Hounds as a measure against the incidence of heart worms.  Avoid mosquito bites by providing proper mosquito-proof shelter facilities to the Basset Hounds.

Just plan whether there is any need to go for the heart worm prevention though out the year or only in some months of the year. For example, in case of some countries, the mosquitoes may be dormant in most of the colder months.

However, in some countries, this is not a position. Many a times, medications are available for oral administration to prevent heart worms along with hookworms etc.  Such oral medications need to be taken as per the instructions. However, be cautious about the occurrence of any adverse drug reactions in the dog given with such prophylactic therapy.

Adverse event reports need to be sent if you come across any sorts of adverse drug reactions in your Basset Hounds during the preventive treatment.Soft beef flavored tablets are highly preferred by the pet animals as the preventive measure against heart worms.  The Basset Hounds owner needs to consult a veterinarian if the dose for the prophylaxis of heart worm is missed for few months.  In such occasions, the Basset Hounds needs to undergo the heart worm test.

Heartgard, sentinel, interceptor, revolution, etc. are available in the commercial fields as drugs for the preventive measure.  Avoid water stagnation around the Basset Hounds shelter and the bushes around the area that  facilitate mosquito breeding.  This test needs to be carried out in consultation with a veterinarian who is specialized in the Basset Hounds health care and medicine.

As a preventive measure for the heart worms, the Basset Hounds need to be tested for the evidence of these worms at an age of six months.  Real beef chew able tablets are available containing medical agent like ivermectin.

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1.     Put your basset in his leash with a flat buckle collar.
2. When he pulls, stop and wait to relax and clearance to enter the belt. The second this happens, say “Yes” and try, then keep walking.
3. Repeat until the Basset Hound Realizes that if he pulls, not get anywhere, but if he relaxes  he will receive a treat  and get to keep walking.
4. Add the verbal cue “Let’s go” when it is clear that he understands.
5. If you’re Basset pulls when he sees another dog or anything else you want, turn around, walk to another direction and say, “Come.” Then mark “Yes!”
and treat to come along.