Mental conditioning!!!!

[Officially Retired]

We all know when it comes to conditioning the focus is on the physical aspect of working these hounds but I wonder is there a way to incorporate a mental conditioning method,I figure the brain is like a muscle and also plays a role when it comes to a hunt so why not strength it. Is there ways or has anyone tried this in their keep I'm pretty sure it can time consuming if your not mentally stimulating your dog on the regular. What do you think?

This is a great topic, and is actually already covered in The Pit Bull Bible, under the Schooling and Game-Testing chapters (Chapters 13 & 14)

Jack

[Acesaun]

This is a great topic, and is actually already covered in The Pit Bull Bible, under the Schooling and Game-Testing chapters (Chapters 13 & 14)

Jack

Thanks Jack, but I was thinking more on the lines of something that can build intelligence not just thru schooling something similar to canine training a sort of training that will help the dog use more of its judgement than just instincts.

[Officially Retired]

Thanks Jack, but I was thinking more on the lines of something that can build intelligence not just thru schooling something similar to canine training a sort of training that will help the dog use more of its judgement than just instincts.

That is why they call it "school" ... is because you're teaching your dog

Still, your dog will only learn to within whatever limits/excellence his genetic intelligence gives him ...

Some dogs are "born talented" ... while others will remain stupid after 20 schooling sessions ...

Same with human children.

That said, schooling (so long as the dog isn't getting seriously injured) will ALWAYS benefit a dog, if intelligently-planned.
Even the smartest dogs can "learn more" ... and I have seen (what appeared to be) average dogs at first ... get better-and-better after each session.

Jack