How to Train a Puppy to Hunt?

Start obedience training when the dog is two months old, the most basic training for a hunting dog, aiming to make it listen and avoid wrong judgments while hunting. Use simple exercises like recall, sit, and shake-hands, guided by gestures, commands, and food rewards.

Next, place small animals like chickens, rats, or rabbits in the yard and watch the dog’s reaction. A dog with hunting instinct will probe and chase. Once it confirms the prey is safe, it will attack. After a few practice sessions at home, take the dog to the hills for real training.