Rattlesnake Aversion Training

[Wandering Sagebrush]

It started with Houston, we have a problem... The snake liked the warm engine compartment better than the wet cold ground...

Once the snake was out of the engine compartment, things progressed as planned. The dogs were introduced to two snakes in cages, then given a shock when they showed curiosity about the snakes. Following that, the dogs were introduced to this free snake that rattled and coiled. Neither Fritz nor Ketzel needed any other persuasion to stay away, they wanted nothing to do with the critter.

Both dogs were vaccinated against snakebite, with a booster to be given in 3-4 weeks.

 

[CougarCouple]

Nice for the curious ones.

Russ

 

[craig333]

I have an appointment for next Saturday. Ain't cheap but considering what we do and where we go... Can you imagine? Haul ass into Cedarville, sorry, doc is out at the thompson ranch, should be back in a couple hours....

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Craig, if vaccination isn’t included (need a booster, too), I’d recommend talking to your vet.

 

[craig333]

The clinic is being held at a vet so I'm betting they'll offer the vaccination also.

 

[craig333]

Nice for the curious ones.

Russ

Rattlesnake guys say they're all curious.