The first stage, off you should determine whether your Dogo Argentino is old enough to start his or her training. I have done my research and found out that you are able to begin training your Dogo when it is between the ages of three and four months old.
The second stage, you need to buy a pig to be use for training your Dogo. However, if you do not feel comfortable in training your Dogo to hunt, than you can always find a qualified trainer to help you. You should start off by choosing a pig that is smaller than the Dogo. This will help your Dogo build their confidence and keep your Dogo from being frightened by the pig.
The third stage, you should introduce your Dogo to the pig. This should be done in a controlled fashion, with your dog inside a contained area like a fenced yard or pen. Choose a place where your Dogo feels secure and can see the pig. Gradually walk your Dogo up to see the pig, encourage your Dogo to jump and bark and get excited.
The fourth stage, you should continue to show the pig to your Dogo every other day, and continue the process for about 2 to 3 weeks. Your Dogo should seem to be more aggressive and struggle to get to the pig. When your Dogo starts to show this sign then you must praise to reinforce its aggression towards the pig. Only let this part of the training happen for a couple minutes each time you do it, or your Dogo pup will lose interest.
The fifth stage, you need to tie the pig up somewhere, then load up your dog and drive to the location of your pig. Let your Dogo see the pig; however you must keep them separated. You also need to encourage your Dogo to become excited. If your Dogo starts showing signs of aggression then it is a good idea to praise him or her. This shows your dog that he or she is doing a good job. After a few minutes you need to bring your dog back home. Repeat this process every few days.
The sixth stage is to teach your Dogo to track the pig. Lead the pig around in a wooded area to make a fresh track and sent for your Dogo to locate. Wearing rubber boots while doing this is a good idea some say because it does not spread your scent and confuse your Dogo. Shuffle the pig at the end of the track so that your Dogo can find it. It is a good idea to then encourage your Dogo to find the scent on its own with your help. If, he or she cannot find it, than you can give your Dogo some quick guidance for the first few times you go out on the trail. When your Dogo finally starts to follow the scent of the pig and locates it then you need to shower it with praise.
The seventh stage, continue with taking your Dogo out into the woods with the pig so that he or she can track it down. Make sure you give praise every time he or she finds it and make sure that your Dogo shows aggression towards the pig. Then when you feel that your Dogo is ready to go on a hunt, try going with an experienced pack of hunters.
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