Anti-hunting training in Augsburg – more cooperation, more safety, less stress
Many dogs exhibit a strong hunting instinct – some naturally, others develop it as they mature. Deer, birds, joggers, bicycles, or simply exciting scents can cause dogs to react impulsively and become difficult to control.
Our anti-hunting training helps you understand, influence, and safely manage this behavior without suppressing your dog. The goal is a team that is proactive, relaxed, and well-adjusted in everyday situations.
Key aspects of anti-hunting training
1. Prevention 2. Management 3. Relaxation & regeneration 4. Exercise & engagement 5. Training
Our anti-hunting training combines meaningful activity, clear guidance, and a good understanding of your dog's needs. The graphic clearly illustrates how we channel hunting behavior in a constructive direction: through proactive planning, clear management, a balanced approach between relaxation and activity, and structured training that makes both dog and owner safer step by step.
Why do dogs hunt at all?
A dog's hunting instinct is deeply ingrained and based on genetic programming. It is more pronounced in some breeds than in others. Many dogs, especially during puberty or in low-stimulus environments, become more sensitive to movement.
Behaviors such as tracking, chasing, fixating, or following are not "disobedience" but normal canine behavior – however, they require clear leadership, training, and management to remain safe in everyday life.
The following graphic shows a complete hunting sequence of the dog.
1. Keep an eye out & orientation
2. Locating & focus
3. Creeping
4. Trailing & chasing
5. Catching & holding on to
6. Killing
7. Tearing apart & dismantling
8. Eating
Due to domestication and the various breeding programs of dogs, this hunting sequence is no longer fully present in all breeds.
One example is the Weimaraner, a typical pointing dog. Its trademark is the raised front paw with a fixed gaze and body posture directed towards the prey.
This breed only partially executes the hunting sequence, as it was bred to, for example, find game, indicate it (point), chase it, and drive it towards the hunter or even catch it themselves.
The last three parts of the sequence have been bred out, so that killing, tearing apart, and eating are usually not exhibited at all.
How does the anti-hunting training work?
Our anti-hunting training is based on a multi-stage, scientifically sound approach that doesn't "train away" hunting behavior, but rather makes it understandable, controllable, and safe.
A personal initial consultation is required to begin, during which we assess hunting motivation, everyday situations, and your dog's current training level.
Dogs don't hunt to annoy you—they hunt because their brains are programmed that way. And that's precisely where we start:
✔ Understanding the biology
✔ Making everyday life safe
✔ Guiding impulsive behavior
✔ Offering alternatives
✔ Strengthening orientation and cooperation
You'll learn to recognize when a hunting sequence begins—long before your dog starts running. This gives you control, security, and relaxed walks.
Depending on the dog and everyday situation, additional individualized specialized training may be beneficial.
For which dogs is this training suitable?
This training is suitable for:
• Young dogs going through puberty
• Adult dogs with hunting instincts
• Dogs that point at or fixate on wildlife
• Dogs that chase joggers or bicycles
• Insecure or overly enthusiastic dogs in the woods
• Dogs that are difficult to respond to outdoors
What you will achieve with this training
• More relaxed walks
• Improved orientation of your dog
• Reliable recall
• Less stress in the woods and fields
• Early recognition of hunting instincts
• Safe handling of the long line
• Controlled off-leash walking
• Understanding of motivation and behavior
• A strong human-dog team
The goal is not to "switch off" hunting behavior – that would be neither realistic nor fair.
The goal is control, safety, and relaxed walks together, even in the presence of wildlife.