Post by Clifford on Mar 13, 2010 7:31:05 GMT -6
Its getting to be that time again, and sooner or later your dog will encounter a snake.
This method of training them to avoid close range contact seems to work well. But, you still need to be prepared to treat them for a bite, in case it happens!
You need a defanged rattlesnake. The snake is placed in a place where he will stay put. Place your dog on a long lead and fit it with a shock collar. As the dog is walked in the area of the snake, he should hear the snake and smell it too. At the exact moment the dog shows any interest in the snake, he should be given a zap from the collar, which is controlled by someone else.
The dog will jump and yelp. You immediately run the dog away from the snake and give him a lot of love and praise, so he will not associate the shock with you. Repeat the process, and if the dog again shows interest, give him another zap.
After a little rest period, tape the snakes rattles so there will be no noise to attract the dog, and move it to a new place.
The dog can now only show interest by smelling the snake. As soon as it does, zap it! You can try this twice if needed.
Finally, put the snake in a bag and walk the dog around it. Any interest produces another zap! This should get the job done. But, you might want to check the dog again in about a year...
This method of training them to avoid close range contact seems to work well. But, you still need to be prepared to treat them for a bite, in case it happens!
You need a defanged rattlesnake. The snake is placed in a place where he will stay put. Place your dog on a long lead and fit it with a shock collar. As the dog is walked in the area of the snake, he should hear the snake and smell it too. At the exact moment the dog shows any interest in the snake, he should be given a zap from the collar, which is controlled by someone else.
The dog will jump and yelp. You immediately run the dog away from the snake and give him a lot of love and praise, so he will not associate the shock with you. Repeat the process, and if the dog again shows interest, give him another zap.
After a little rest period, tape the snakes rattles so there will be no noise to attract the dog, and move it to a new place.
The dog can now only show interest by smelling the snake. As soon as it does, zap it! You can try this twice if needed.
Finally, put the snake in a bag and walk the dog around it. Any interest produces another zap! This should get the job done. But, you might want to check the dog again in about a year...
