How can I teach my bird dog to avoid rattlers and other snakes.

[Del in KS]

How can I teach my bird dog to avoid rattlers and other snakes.

[Chris Carpenter]

I dont think you can, but if dog are like humans and they are they'll learn the first time the get bit, i hope.

[CPT BRAD]

you really can't that's something they learn on their own. I've had hounds get bit by cotton mouths and othere poisonous snakes and they lived. Dogs seem to have a high tolerence to snake venom.

[kolbster]

there is nothing you can do.

[HillbillyDeluxe]

Actually, if you live in rattler or other snake country, many experienced dog trainers provide classes for dogs that specifically train them to stay away from snakes. They work very well. I used to live in the deserty outskirts of San Diego, where rattlers are almost a daily experience. I trained my dog, and he's still bite free today. I would recommend doing this for all dogs regardless, it's worth it.

[HillbillyDeluxe]

You can look up Rattlesnake Avoidance Training and hopefully it will help

[Beekeeper]

I don't think there is really a way to train them to avoid rattlers. It is sort of an occupational hazard. While I have not had a dog bitten in the field in years of hunting I have had three bitten by rattlers that crawled into the dogs kennels.

[ishawooa]

You might not be aware but dogs can be vaccinated for rattlesnake bites. This vaccine may not be available in all states so ask you vet.

[rudyglove27]

I don't think you can and that's just my opinion Del!!!