Alice White
#10 At 5-6 months, the East Siberian Laika begins to train on the squirrel.
Moreover, if there is an adult who experienced Laika at home, it is advisable to also involve it in the case. In the process, the puppy will adopt the habits of an older compatriot and will quickly learn how to hunt correctly. From the very first lessons, it is necessary to eradicate the traditional mistakes of a young individual. A professionally trained East Siberian Laika should not rush into trees and gnaw on branches where a squirrel is sitting. It is also impossible to allow empty barking and tormenting of the wounded animal. A disciplined dog should calmly sniff dead prey, sometimes bite slightly, but not try to tear or eat it.
#11 Sable hunting, which is often practiced with East Siberian Laika, is considered a transition to a higher level, since, unlike squirrels, this fur-bearing animal escapes the pursuit more masterly.
It is better to train an oriental sable on the first snow when the tracks are clearly visible. The optimal age for this activity is the same as when working with squirrels, that is, 5-6 months. The methods of training the breed for various types of production are described in more detail in the book by A. V. Gets "East Siberian Laika".
#12 It is worth trying to go on a moose with a Laika when the pet is one year old, and preferably two.
The optimal month for the first training in September, when wild artiodactyls start rutting and when it is allowed to shoot males. The mining is usually done in two ways. The first is the long-term pursuit of the animal by the Laika at a distance of at least 15 m, without sudden attacks. The second is a gambling race, furious barking, and active attempts to grab prey by the face and neck.
