Dog and Copperhead

For those that frequent the southwest I would highly recommend having your dog attend snake avoidance training. I do my own snake avoidance training and so far it has worked. When my dogs see or smell a snake they stop and bark at it. His could work for other types of snakes but since I am only concerned with rattle snakes, that is my focus.

Google "Snake Avoidance Training" you'll find videos that will give you some idea of what it entails. Having a shock collar can help, but not necessary.