Hunting
Info-
Prices & Training- Trained
Dog
Humane Alternatives
to Hunting
Drag Hunting
- An artificial trail is laid
by a rider over a set course
- Dogs are rewarded with food
at the end- without the killing of a wild animal
- For more pros to Drag Hunting
visit Hunting
with dogs
Bloodhounding
- Similar to Drag Hunting- dogs
follow the scent of an athlete who sets off some time before the hunt
Lure Coursing
- Strips of white plastic is used to simulate a rabbit
- Plastic is attached to a line on a series of pulleys to simulate a zigzag
path
- Sighthounds chase the "rabbit"
- Dogs are judged on speed, enthusiasm, agility, accuracy and endurance.
- For more information visit AKC's
article
Types of Hunting
Foxhunting/ Harrier Packs
- A pack of foxhounds/ Harriers
(25-40 dogs) are guided by the huntsman on horseback
- Whippers-in are assistants to
the huntsman and are incharge of keeping the pack together
Beagle Packs
- Beagles are trained to hunt
hares
- Beagle packs are followed on
foot, no horses are involved
Bassett Packs
- Same as beagle packs- but much
slower
