Let me introduce you.

What can I say about Bloodhounds that has not already been said by breeders or veterinarians?
I know you are probably saying to yourself  "not much".  Living in the city and in a small townhouse with not much of a yard, it is quite a challenge.

Well I want to introduce you to 2 very special bloodhound that are very near and dear to my heart.

My first was "Wilson".

I was looking on the Internet for shelters that offered "friends" that needed a new forever home.  My first choice had been a Basset Hound. But I found the saddest photo of a Bloodhound that I have ever seen.  I said to myself then "How much harder can it be?"

We made the arrangements to go and see him.  On the way there my new car broke down on the side of the highway.  The engine blew with only 7500 kms on it.  So my older son came to rescue us.

That day really did change my life.  I went from walking to being dragged almost every where.

"Wilson" was a typical bloodhound when we were out.  At home though was a different story.  I will tell you more about that in up coming posts.

It is very hard to find a photo of him with out the leash showing.  But that was normal for him.  Once we learned to respect each other we had a great time.







My Second Bloodhound is "Rufus."
Just ask anyone at our park who "Rufus" is and they will all tell you they same thing.  He is not your typical Bloodhound.

He has wormed he way into every ones heart.  Most of the people that we see would gladly take him home with therm.  I have had so many offers that it is hard to keep track of them all.  There are many who look to see "Rufus" everyday.  And he knows almost everyone.










I don't compare them because they are 2 very different hounds.
The stories and the way I was able to train the 2 of them with out the help of professionals is what this post is all about.
Come back again tomorrow for some more about both of them.