Earthdog, photo heavy

[Ivan]

Earthdog looks like fun. I'd like Buddy to try it, only if it's calm & peaceful.

But I dunno what it's really like. It seems to encourage them to go ballistic after a rat. Does it? This would be contrary to what we've been teaching Buddy. I'm ok with calm hunting & tracking only. No digging, no chasing critters, no barking, no biting.

Question: Is that realistic? What's it really like? And does it make them more aggressive towards cats, squirrels, chipmunks, skunks, etc.?

[BeauBuddy]

These are good questions!
Earthdog is to encourage hunting and barking and digging. I agree with you, I would rather have calm hunting and tracking since we are in the city and the best parks with squirrels require a leash.

[SasatheRusty]

I've seen these programs on TV. Never thought about it making the dogs more aggressive. My two run toward things but Penny won't even hurt a lizard. I think it is more of the dog's nature.