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Beagle puppies are especially appealing, tails wagging, tongues swiping, bodies all aquiver with joy, but this breed is not for just any family. Before you choose a Beagle as a pet, you should ask yourself if this dog will fit into your environment.
STEP ONE: BEAGLES FARE BEST IN A LARGE FAMILYBeagles require more training than other breeds and have a strong tendency to stray when the opportunity presents itself. They respond best to the stimulation of a large active family. If you choose to train a Beagle, consider the fact that you must start the training early and having more than one Beagle will make things much easier. They can keep each other company if no one else is at home and will be delightful companions to all members of the family.
STEP TWO: BEAGLES ARE HUNTING DOGS
Beagles are natural hunters and are easily distracted from commands by the scent of a rabbit or squirrel or nothing more than the neighborhood cat. The scent alone will send them chasing even though the animal might have been in the area several hours earlier. Therefore, in the house or in a fenced yard, training isn't that difficult, but when out for a walk, a leash is recommended. You might think you have a perfectly behaved dog until natural instinct takes over. To Beagles, going on the hunt is what they think you want.
STEP THREE: THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF BEAGLES
Beagles are short-haired dogs but they have double coats, fine beneath and coarser on top, that do shed in the spring. They are muscular and medium-sized with a keen sense of smell. They like to get dirty and will probably need weekly brushing and a bath once in a while. Because they have droopy ears, they are subject to ear infections. Most Beagles are tri-colored, black, brown, and white. Their origins are English, and they were used for hunting rabbits. The Beagle we see today was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1884 and is one of the countries most popular breeds.
STEP FOUR: BEAGLES NEED CAREFUL MONITORING:
You've just brought home a delightful Beagle puppy, and he's already charming everyone. But you can't put a diaper on him, and an 8-week-old Beagle needs to be housetrained as soon as possible. The puppy should be at least 8 weeks old; otherwise he hasn't learned the basic behavior from his mother that he needs. Because he is still an infant, he will need to go out every couple of hours. There should also be a spot in the house with newspapers where he can be confined. If you can't keep an eye on him because he is roaming the house, he's apt to use the floor and the bad habit is started. And Beagles will roam if allowed to do so. Unless you're actually with the dog, he should be where the papers are. Pet supply stores have shredded recycled newspaper that you can use in a litter box. Female Beagles are easier to train in a litter box because they don't have to lift their leg. The litter box should be similar to a carrying case and large enough to accommodate your Beagle puppy as she grows. The male puppy needs to be taken outside on a regular basis to a specific potty area, but set aside a spot in the house with newspapers just in case. A doggie door that leads to a confined space outdoors is ideal.
STEP FIVE: MAKE YOUR BEAGLE FEEL SECURE
The first step in training your puppy is to make him feel secure. That means establishing a routine. Understanding the word “no” is the first step. If you tell him no, you must be ready to follow through. You must be higher in the pack order than he is. He expects this and wants it. Pets are dependent on their owners and are comfortable with following your orders. If he knows exactly where his food dish and water dish will be every day and if he knows what time he will be fed, what time he will go for a walk, what time he is expected to retire and to start the day, and where his bed is located, he will feel much more secure and will be more apt to respond to your commands.
Because Beagles are naturally sociable animals, getting along with people is not a problem, but they are easily distracted by other animals or people, and patience is a virtue in the training of a Beagle. Adolescence for your puppy begins between 6 and 9 months and ends between 1 and 3 years old. This can be an awkward time of change and upheaval when the behavior of your Beagle is unstable, but as long as you understand this phase and know that it‘s temporary, you can handle your dog as you would handle any teenager. Beagles are one of the most appealing pets anyone could have, but only if they have the training they need.
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Using a Dog Training Harness to Train Your Dog
- well first, you need to teach it properly if you don't well....... he will never listen to you unfortunately he will bite because he wasnt trained! don't let that happen!
- Dogs are harder to train the older they are. I would suggest saying the command in a firm voice with a sign and showing the dog how to do it. Once they do it give them a treat. For example say "sit" then make a sign with ur hand and lightly press its butt down.
- This is what I personally consider to be crucial, and always strive for when training my own dogs:
To build a strong owner-dog relationship, based on trust and mutual respect.
To have confidence in, and control of my dogs in any situation.
Most importantly to have happy, outgoing dogs that are properly socialized.
To work with my dogs natural drives and instincts.
Absolutely no cruelty or harsh "old school" training techniques. I certainly don't believe you have to "break a dogs spirit" in the training processIt's important with all dog training but especially with young puppies to use lots of encouragement, praise and rewards (positive reinforcement) in your training. Start your puppy training sessions as soon as your little puppy arrives at your home - it's never too early. Set your puppy up to succeed, concentrate on developing desirable habits in your puppy and preventing undesirable behavior. It's much a better alternative to put your puppy on the right path from the start, rather than trying to correct established problem behaviors later on.
Keep your training sessions short, consistent and always have fun. The key to shaping your puppy's behavior is to start out with very easy commands, continue to build on these successes and apply heaps of repetition. Base your training sessions around trust and mutual respect rather than old school methods based on punishment, avoidance and harsh corrections. In this environment you will find that your puppy loves his training sessions and his confidence will grow with each and every session.Always remember that you are dealing with a very immature young animal. Be realistic, flexible, patient and always fair during puppy training sessions. Your puppy doesn't just automatically know this stuff! It's all new to him and he is bound to have the odd slip up and mistake along the way. Don't worry about these mistakes, just move on and do your best to prevent them in the future. Enjoy this fantastic time in your dog's life. His puppyhood is the time where you will lay the foundation for your puppy's life. It's also where you will develop, build and strengthen the special bond you will share with your dog for life. - Read dog training books by experienced people in the field. Here are some resources: Anything by Patricia McConnell (she has a PhD in animal behavior and her main focus is dogs), "Good Owners, Great Dogs" by Brian Kilcommons & Sarah Wilson (a great book for any new dog owner!), any book from clickertraining.com (books by Karen Pryor, Emma Parsons, Mogan Spector, etc.). Hope this helps. The best thing for youo dog is to do research, don't just take anyone's advice, only take the best advice available!
- Em7 offers some excellent books. Two more would be "When Pigs Fly: Training for Impossible Dogs" and the excellent harness-training workbook "Unbroken Spirits: Harnessing Your Dog's Potential" (available only at www.petperfect.com).
First, don't expect poor Rusty to behave like a retriever or shepherd. Beagles are hounds and hounds, like terriers and many toy breeds, are not bred to await with baited breath your every wish. They think for themselves, as they were bred to do. Which means they get distracted easily and many people think of them as "impossible" or worse, stupid. They are NOT. But you need to keep training short, positive, and fun. Pigs Fly can help you understand how to use your dogs gifts and challenges to help him think what you want him to do was his idea (and therefore, FUN!)
Diane Arrington's harness-training workbook, I have to admit, I wasn't a fan of harnesses...I had one large and three powerful bully breeds and thought it would be a fiasco, ending with me being dragged around the block. But no! Right away they became even better behaved and faster to respond than ever before. They are *eager* to learn new commands now. The greyhound, another "impossible" breed, for the first time actually learned a solid sit-stay and down-stay...and responds to "wait" at the door instead of racing through. All without anything more than strong, fair leadership, positive reinforcement, and her time-tested harness method. No choking, yanking, yelling, spraying, shocking, or other harsh corrections. Just a harness, a leash, the dog and you. - Hello, what a cute picture you've got.
One of the cutest dogs out there is the Beagle. Beagles are a small dog that have a lot of energy, are loving and great to have in a family. To have the best Beagle possible, you will need to look into Beagle training. This training will help make your Beagle listen, and it will give you fewer headaches.
Be Fair With Corrections
When you are involved in Beagle puppy training, you should be fair with the corrections. You want your Beagle to know what you want before you do it...and before you have to correct them. You should never be suddenly angry with your Beagle because they will not understand that.
Make the Beagle part of your human pack by using these types of corrections:
1. Do not praise.
2. Use a stern voice.
3. A slight tug on the leash if needed.
Have Fun
It is important that when you do Beagle training that you have fun. Training Beagle puppies can be difficult, but if you have fun with hit, the puppies will be more apt to listen to you. Beagle dog training should involve praise that is well-timed and appropriate to what the dog has done. With a good relationship with your Beagle, a stern "no" is all that is needed to set them straight.
Work Together
One of the best Beagle training tips is to work together with your Beagle. When the two of you work together and are on the same team, things can go a lot quicker. Let your Beagle learn to play by having fun with you. Show them love and affection and make sure you show them that you care for them.
If the Beagle thinks that they are in a well-loved pack with an alpha who cares, they will be more apt to listen to you and that helps your Beagle training.
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