How to Train your BILLY

Training Your Billy

The Billy is a large, striking French scent hound known for its pure white or off-white coat. They are highly intelligent, very fast, and somewhat stubborn.

Key Training Tips:

• Consistent Boundaries: They are independent thinkers and will ignore commands if they don’t see the point. Consistency and patience are crucial.
• Scent Distractions: Training them requires making yourself more interesting than the scents around them, which is a significant challenge. Use high-value rewards.
• Socialization: They can be aggressive with other dogs if not socialized early. Puppy classes and supervised playdates are highly recommended.

They are deeply loyal to their owners and make excellent, albeit highly energetic, companions for active families.