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Dog Training

This skill involves the ability to train dogs.

Each of the following takes 2D6 months.

Train Hunting Dog: Average

Train Watchdog: Average

Train Pack/Sled/Wagon Dog: Average

Train Herding Dog: Difficult

Train Attack Dog: (Will attack on command or on receiving proper stimulus): Difficult

Train Substance-sniffing dog: Formidable (needs 4D6 months, plus access to material to be sniffed for - explosives, drugs, whatever)

Training dog for another master: one level more difficult.

The Inner Dog

For purposes of this rule set, we’ll abstract dogs into several basic classes. Most dog breeds are bred for one of these classes, although a few breeds, like German Shepherds,  cross functions well.

Class

Example Breeds

Tracking Dogs (Scent-followers)

Bloodhound

Hunting Dogs (for flushing game)

Springers, Retrievers

Watch Dogs

  

Fighting Dogs (or hunting dogs that kill game)

Akita, Chow, Pit Bull, Wolfhound

Herding Dogs

Collie, Sheepdog

Burden Dogs

Husky

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