The Basics of Caring for a Beagle Puppy

The beagle can be a delightful breed. They are adorable, small dogs, and beagle personalities make great pets if they are disciplined and well taken care of. If you fail to train and take good care of your dog, they can also be difficult. Caring for a beagle will be rewarding, however, if you are willing to learn a bit about the breed and make some effort.

In order to properly groom the pet, you will need to come to terms with the fact that regular grooming is required. Even though the breed has relatively short hair, you should brush it about once a week. This breed does shed a little, and doing this will also remove dirt and prevent an odor. Their ears also need care as well. Check the ears and clean them with a cotton ball about every other week. They can get dirty (and irritated) and develop an odor as well. You don't need to bathe often, maybe once a month.

Beagles tend to be voracious eaters, and if you're not careful, obesity could be a big problem for your beagle. Don't feed your beagle from the table. Keep with dry dog food instead. You will also need to exercise your dog regularly. If you plan on getting a beagle, be ready to take the dog out at least once a day—maybe twice.

Dog training beagle puppies is a huge step in making sure your puppy grows into a well-minding dog. Although a friendly breed, the beagle can be stubborn (especially when it comes to looking for food). Be very consistent in your discipline and don't slack off. Try to use positive correction as opposed to negative punishment. If you have small children, be careful, as they tend to nip or bite if provoked.

Beagles tend to live to the ripe old age of around 12 - 15 years, so you can look forward to several years of companionship with this breed. If you take care of your beagle properly, you are sure to make those years a very happy time full of lots of love and funny beagle antics.

If you are looking to find beagles for sale, the internet is a great place to start. You may also find some great deals by looking in the classifieds section of your local newspaper. Take care in choosing your pet and make sure that the breeder is reputable.

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