My British Basset

Betty The UK Basset's Mum · 10-04-2007, 07:49 AM

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Hi Everyone
Just wanted to say Hi from England and introduce Betty my puppy Bassett Hound.
She is absolutley gorgeous but SOOOO stubborn and greedy, anyone got any tips to deal with the stubborness, she even lies down when walking if we want her to go a way she doesn't want to walk, not fun in rainy old England, I keep getting soaked on walks and end up carrying her home at times. She steals food too, classic Basset behaviour I know but any tips from experienced owners would be great. Here are a couple of pics

Elvismom · 10-04-2007, 08:32 AM

Betty is doing the flat basset! A very common occurence with bassets whose slaves try to go in a direction that the hound doesn't want to! It's a lot of fun when they get to 60 or 70 lbs. and go flat basset in the middle of a street!

The only thing I know that works with a basset being stubborn is bribing them with food. Bassets are highly intelligent but they won't do anything unless they want to! Establish yourself as the head of the pack now or she will walk all over you. It's so hard not to give into those big eyes and sad expression.

Betty is adorable! YOu have lots of fun times ahead of you!

murraysmom · 10-04-2007, 08:40 AM

She's gorgeous! Welcome! :P !

Maggie's Mommy · 10-04-2007, 08:42 AM

What a beauty!!!!!!!!!

I think the trick is to be more stubborn than your Basset. Don't be taken in by their adorable looks. It's tough to not cave to their charm but you'll be better off in the long run!! Welcome!!

mgbrown66 · 10-04-2007, 09:23 AM

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I think the trick is to be more stubborn than your Basset. Don't be taken in by their adorable looks. It's tough to not cave to their charm but you'll be better off in the long run!![/b]

This is the best advice.

Bassets are motivated by food. Keep a couple of small treats with you on your walk and a basset should follow you to the moon. Establish that you are the alpha as soon as possible.

clarejon · 10-04-2007, 09:57 AM

hello from another british basset owner!!

Betty is cute and i love her name! where about are you? im in cheltenham, gloucestershire.

i have a two year old female called snoops and she very stuborn too. we get the flat basset often on walks, even when she was only a few months old she done it. i would advise never to pick her up to come home though. i'd honestly drag her until she stands up. i know that sounds crule but she's be huge and too heavey to carry home by the time she's 7/8 months old and you'll look a be rediculous carrying a huge dog home rather than a cute little puppy!

snoops still digs her heals in now if she wants to sniff something in the opposite direction. best thing to do is distract her to make her get up. we usually say, come on walkies and that gets a good responce, or come on biscuit time and she'll get up, or i'll say quick daddys home now and we'll race home to see daddy!

but id honest refrain from picking her up else she'll expect it everytime...

as for stealing food i have no idea how to overcome that one. she know's the leave it command but when it applys to a cup of tea on the side she seems to forget, or if i leave my finished cereal bowl on the sofa she's straight up there to lick it clean when im not looking!

look forward to seeing more of betty!

murraysmom · 10-04-2007, 10:10 AM

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but id honest refrain from picking her up else she'll expect it everytime...[/b]

A couple of years ago I saw an episode of The Dog Whisperer which was about a fully grown, 60 pound basset that did 'flat basset' constantly, and was carried around by the poor woman who owned him on a regular basis

... sometimes she would drag him along the floor when she couldn't lift him... don't know if anyone else saw that program or remembers it- it was pretty funny unless you're in that situation-

FredMom · 10-04-2007, 10:11 AM

What a beauty!

shallhb · 10-04-2007, 12:30 PM

Hi Everyone
Just wanted to say Hi from England and introduce Betty my puppy Bassett Hound.

She's cute as a bug, and obviously is working her Basset wiles.

I agree with the poster who said not to pick her up and carry her home now--smart as they are, you'll soon be lugging a 50+ dog in your arms. A light little pop on the collar and a let's go works, well as the magic word , 'cookie', especially if it's followed by one.

I don't recall how old she is, but you might want to consider a puppy training class one of these day, if they have those in your area.

Welcome!

Jasmine's Mum · 10-04-2007, 01:35 PM

Aww, bless, she looks an awful lot like my British (Welsh born and Hertfordshire, England raised) Jasmine when she was a pup. I'm afraid I can't offer much advice on the flat Basset phenomenon, as that seems to be one of the few bad Basset traits that Jazzy doesn't have. I do, however, second the recommendation on training. Jasmine is only two, but she's been in almost regular training since she was a puppy. I don't think they ever grow out of the stubborness, you just have to find ways to deal with it. Jasmine is still a handful at times, but she is much more manageable because of tips from my trainers. I wish you years of happiness with your fluffy-pup!

10-04-2007, 07:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Betty The UK Basset's Mum Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3	[attachment=475:Betty_003.JPG][attachment=476:Image012.jpg][attachment=474:002.JPG] Hi Everyone Just wanted to say Hi from England and introduce Betty my puppy Bassett Hound. She is absolutley gorgeous but SOOOO stubborn and greedy, anyone got any tips to deal with the stubborness, she even lies down when walking if we want her to go a way she doesn't want to walk, not fun in rainy old England, I keep getting soaked on walks and end up carrying her home at times. She steals food too, classic Basset behaviour I know but any tips from experienced owners would be great. Here are a couple of pics Attached Thumbnails

10-04-2007, 08:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Elvismom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new mexico Posts: 1,196	Betty is doing the flat basset! A very common occurence with bassets whose slaves try to go in a direction that the hound doesn't want to! It's a lot of fun when they get to 60 or 70 lbs. and go flat basset in the middle of a street! The only thing I know that works with a basset being stubborn is bribing them with food. Bassets are highly intelligent but they won't do anything unless they want to! Establish yourself as the head of the pack now or she will walk all over you. It's so hard not to give into those big eyes and sad expression. Betty is adorable! YOu have lots of fun times ahead of you! __________________ Chris Foodslave, chauffer & doorperson to Elvis, Georgia, Ginger & Maggie, Crissy & Dart

10-04-2007, 12:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
shallhb Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 1,348	Hi Everyone Just wanted to say Hi from England and introduce Betty my puppy Bassett Hound. She's cute as a bug, and obviously is working her Basset wiles. I agree with the poster who said not to pick her up and carry her home now--smart as they are, you'll soon be lugging a 50+ dog in your arms. A light little pop on the collar and a let's go works, well as the magic word , 'cookie', especially if it's followed by one. I don't recall how old she is, but you might want to consider a puppy training class one of these day, if they have those in your area. Welcome! __________________ Sharon Hall Grace (puppy in training) Bella, UD, VER, TD, RE, CGC Pearl,UD, TDX, RE, CGC (Waiting at the Bridge) Samantha, Theodore, CGC, Louella, Zeke and Arty, Bassets All; (All Waiting at the Bridge)

10-04-2007, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,235	She's gorgeous! Welcome! :P !

10-04-2007, 08:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Maggie's Mommy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 775	What a beauty!!!!!!!!! I think the trick is to be more stubborn than your Basset. Don't be taken in by their adorable looks. It's tough to not cave to their charm but you'll be better off in the long run!! Welcome!!

10-04-2007, 09:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
clarejon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucestershire, UK Posts: 284	hello from another british basset owner!! Betty is cute and i love her name! where about are you? im in cheltenham, gloucestershire. i have a two year old female called snoops and she very stuborn too. we get the flat basset often on walks, even when she was only a few months old she done it. i would advise never to pick her up to come home though. i'd honestly drag her until she stands up. i know that sounds crule but she's be huge and too heavey to carry home by the time she's 7/8 months old and you'll look a be rediculous carrying a huge dog home rather than a cute little puppy! snoops still digs her heals in now if she wants to sniff something in the opposite direction. best thing to do is distract her to make her get up. we usually say, come on walkies and that gets a good responce, or come on biscuit time and she'll get up, or i'll say quick daddys home now and we'll race home to see daddy! but id honest refrain from picking her up else she'll expect it everytime... as for stealing food i have no idea how to overcome that one. she know's the leave it command but when it applys to a cup of tea on the side she seems to forget, or if i leave my finished cereal bowl on the sofa she's straight up there to lick it clean when im not looking! look forward to seeing more of betty!

10-04-2007, 10:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
FredMom Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 230	What a beauty!

10-04-2007, 01:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jasmine's Mum Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 19	Aww, bless, she looks an awful lot like my British (Welsh born and Hertfordshire, England raised) Jasmine when she was a pup. I'm afraid I can't offer much advice on the flat Basset phenomenon, as that seems to be one of the few bad Basset traits that Jazzy doesn't have. I do, however, second the recommendation on training. Jasmine is only two, but she's been in almost regular training since she was a puppy. I don't think they ever grow out of the stubborness, you just have to find ways to deal with it. Jasmine is still a handful at times, but she is much more manageable because of tips from my trainers. I wish you years of happiness with your fluffy-pup!

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