How to Train Your Dog to Catch Moles

You head downstairs in the morning and look out into your yard while the coffee brews, but instead of green you see an array of mole hills. These pesky creatures have wreaked havoc on your yard and you’re nearing your wits’ end. Where you used to have a well looked after and regularly mowed lawn, you have a yard that looks like it’s been in the middle of world war three.You can’t put poisonous chemicals out because you have pets and young children. Thankfully, dogs can be trained to be effective mole catchers and killers.

This training can save your countless hours of work getting the yard looking picturesque for summer. It’s also a cost-effective way to deal with your mole problem. It even comes with the added bonus of strengthening the bond between dog and owner!

Most people are surprised to learn that training your dog to catch moles is actually relatively straightforward. Training mainly entails bringing out the hunter instinct in your dog and honing his skills. You need to familiarize him with the scent and sight of moles and turn catching them into a game. If he’s a puppy he’ll be full of energy and confidence and should respond to training in just a week or two. If he’s getting on a bit and prefers lounging around in doorways instead of hunting then you may need to invest several weeks into training.

However long it takes, it will be a small price to pay for a mole-free yard again. It will save you serious frustration and may also help keep other rodents at bay. Not to mention, completing this sort of training will only make it easier to teach other commands.

Most people are surprised to learn that training your dog to catch moles is actually relatively straightforward. Training mainly entails bringing out the hunter instinct in your dog and honing his skills. You need to familiarize him with the scent and sight of moles and turn catching them into a game. If he’s a puppy he’ll be full of energy and confidence and should respond to training in just a week or two. If he’s getting on a bit and prefers lounging around in doorways instead of hunting then you may need to invest several weeks into training.

However long it takes, it will be a small price to pay for a mole-free yard again. It will save you serious frustration and may also help keep other rodents at bay. Not to mention, completing this sort of training will only make it easier to teach other commands.