SNAKEWORK FAQS

Q. Are baby rattlesnakes more venomous than adult rattlesnakes?

A.  No. Baby rattlesnakes do have a venom that is a little more toxic which is designed to help with some of their prey like lizards and insects but they only deliver very small amounts. They can control the amount they deliver and can control how much is given from each fang.

Q. Can my dog tell the difference between rattlesnakes and other non-venomous snakes?

A.  Many dogs after this training will avoid all snakes but a select few will only avoid rattlesnakes because each species of snake has a completely different scent. This is RATTLESNAKE AVOIDANCE TRAINING not Gopher Snake, Kingsnake, Rosy Boa or any other non-venomous snake avoidance training.

Q. Can I have my puppy trained to avoid rattlesnakes?

A.  We recommend that puppies be at least 6 months of age so that they are mature enough to make the correct associations during the training. We will gladly evaluate your pup before training. 

Q. Are your snakes defanged?

A.  NO! Our snakes are safely muzzled which causes no pain or discomfort to the snakes. Venomous snakes periodically replace fangs so technically you can’t defang one. We make sure are snakes our given the very best care possible.

Q. How many times does my dog need to be trained?

A.  We strongly suggest that you have your dog trained once a year for 3 -4 years in a row. This helps your dog build a long-term memory of why they are avoiding these animals.

Q.  Does the Correction Collar (Shock Collar) hurt my dog?

A. We start all dogs at a very low level. The dogs actually decide what level they go to. We only increase the level of the collar until the dog says that is enough I’m not going to mess with that snake the smell or the sound. Corrections that are too high usually send a dog into a panic mode and they stop learning. We want to give your beloved pet the best and least stressful chance at being able to avoid rattlesnakes.