Activities For Istrian Coarse-Haired Hounds

This activity combines cross-country skiing with dog walking to provide a vigorous winter workout for your pooch. If your fur-baby tends to pull you along when you go for a stroll, they're a candidate for this sport.  The high energy level and dense fur coat of the Istrian Coarse-haired Hound makes this a puptastic way to burn off some of their exuberance. Before you attempt this activity with your pal, take them to the vet for a checkup. You'll need to know if they have any physical limitations. It's best to wait until your four-footed friend is about a year old before you start training.

As a scent hound, the Istrian Coarse-haired Hound will enjoy the physical and mental stimulation of this tracking exercise. The best place to do this is in a grassy field, but you can practice the skill in other areas as your pooch gains mastery. Crush a strongly scented piece of food on the bottom of your shoe. Then you'll create a trail that Fido can follow to their quarry. To avoid confusion, try to hold your initial training sessions as early in the day as possible. That way, there's less risk that there will already be other fresh scents be on the grass.

Agility is a furriffic fit for this breed. The Istrian Coarse-haired Hound is an intelligent breed with lots of energy. Teaching them to navigate an obstacle course with hurdles, weave poles, inclines, tunnels, and more will stimulate them physically and mentally. Your pal will thoroughly enjoy the challenge that this sport provides. What's more, you and Fido will build a stronger bond as they learn to pay close attention to your cues. With each successful run, your encouragement will enhance their enthusiasm. Once you teach your furry pal the basic obedience commands, consider taking some agility classes and participating in some local trials.