Beagle puppies are favourites among people who are looking for a family dog. They are simply too adorable for anyone to resist. Beagle puppies will bring along a whole lot of fun and entertainment to your family. At times when you feel lonely, your beagle puppy will always be there to accompany you. However, things are not as easy as it appears to be. Beagle puppies are extremely stubborn in nature and it might take some time for it to get used to your family and the new environment it is introduced into. Therefore, proper care for your beagle puppy is needed if you want your beagle puppy to stay healthy and active. Throughout this article, you will be provided with many essential tips on how to care for beagle puppies with ease.

As stated earlier, beagle puppies are very stubborn. Thus, it may be a very difficult task for you to train your beagle puppies, as they might not follow your instructions. You've got to have a lot of patience and the proper techniques to train your beagle puppies. It is never a wise choice to give punishment to your beagle puppy even if it is naughty or if it does not follow your instructions. As they are intelligent animals, you can say that they are egoistic in some way. The more punishments you give them, the more stubborn they become. If this carries on for a long period, things will get out of control and you will no longer enjoy the closeness and the harmony you had enjoyed with your beloved beagle puppy prior. Therefore, you have to be very patient when training your beagle puppy, and bear in mind that you should never give any punishment to your beagle puppy. A tip for you to train your beagle puppy is to give repetitive and consistent commands to your puppy. Although they may be stubborn, they will eventually come to realise that it is better if they follow your instructions.

On the other hand, beagle puppy loves to be adored by others. If you happen to reward your puppy for something good that it does, you will notice that it will do more of the action it did in the future in order to get praises and rewards from you. Therefore, you should note that when it comes to training beagle puppies, you would most likely achieve far better results by rewarding them instead of punishing them.

Beagle puppies prefer to go around in groups and be involved in group activities. For this reason, you should make necessary arrangements to ensure that there is someone, or some other pets to accompany your beagle puppy. When it is left alone, it will tend to make a mess of your house in order to attract the attention that it needs from you. Therefore, you have to build a good relationship with your puppy and make sure that it is well trained.

In conclusion, you must be mentally prepared before adopting a beagle puppy. It may be time consuming for you to train your beagle puppy but it is definitely worth the effort to do so. Otherwise, knowing how to care for beagles puppies with ease with help you to cope with keep a pet beagle puppy.

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Beagles appear to be a popular choice among pet owners nowadays. One of the many reasons is that pet owners find beagles adorable and friendly. However, you should have enough knowledge of how to take care of the beagles before you head down to your local pet store to get your beagles. As many pet owners do not do enough research on beagles' habits and behaviour, they realise that the beagles that they bought do not fit into the lifestyle of their families. Being a misfit in the family, these beagles will most probably be abandoned by their owners. So even if there are beagles for sale, there are 3 important decisions to make before your purchase.

1: Finding the right beagle breeder

In order to buy a beagle that is fit, healthy and one that has a good temperament, it is important that you get it from a reliable breeder. One way to find a reliable breeder is to get recommendations from your fellow friends who are dog owners as well. Other than that, you can also head down to the local vet to get some advice and recommendations of good beagles breeder. Alternatively, you can do your own sourcing on the Internet. Some websites will provide you with the breeders' reviews and some testimonials from the previous buyers of the breeders. As such, you can use that information as a gauge of the reliability of the breeder. Before buying your beagle from the breeder, there are some questions that you should ask the breeders. Questions such as the health status of the beagle and the temperament of the beagle are very important. You do not want to end up getting a sick beagle or a bad tempered beagle.

2: Do you have time to commit to your beagle

You will need to spend a lot of time on your beagle. The beagle puppy always seems to have a supply of energy that never runs out. Therefore, it will be very active throughout the day and sometimes, even at night. For that reason, you should bring your beagle out regularly to the park to do some exercises. When you have the spare time, read up on some dog training techniques in order to know the correct way to train your dog. The main idea here is that you have to find some sort of activity for your beagle puppy to be involved in. If not, it might do something nasty, such as digging up holes in your backyard just to occupy itself.

3: Do you know how to care for your beagle?

Knowledge of proper care for your beagle is very important. For your information, beagle puppies are a bunch of stubborn dogs. If you want it to follow your commands and instructions, you have to make it clear to your puppy that you are the one who makes the decisions around the house. By doing so, it will be more obedient to you. So how do you do that? Right from the first time it enters your house and starts adapting to the environment, you have to start training it.

After going through the 3 questions in your mind, do you think that you have to ability to own a beagle? If yes, do look out for beagle for sales and go through the 3 important decisions to make before your purchase.

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The beagle is an oxymoronic dog. They rank fifth on the 2007 AKC list of breeds - and yet have fallen off the top ten list in many cities, remaining third in Providence, R.I. There are good reasons - this isn't a breed for everyone. More importantly, it's a breed that needs understanding.

The origin of the Beagle, like many hounds, can be blurred. Packs of hounds have long been used in England, dating to Roman times. Both sight and scent hounds were used and it's not uncommon to have hunted in packs. In the 1800s in the US small hounds called Beagles were used in the southern part of the country. They appeared more like a Dachshund or weak headed Basset, and were high endurance dogs without type. In the 1860s the English hounds were combined with these small dogs. In 1888 the Beagle club was formed and began holding trials. Two types - one under 13 inches and one that was 13-15 inches.

From a show dog standpoint they are competitive but have not been changed as much as some other breeds. Perhaps it's the "hound stubborn" of the beagle that refuses to change.

These dogs need understanding on several fronts. Their size is a small dog but their nature is a hound through and through. The "Beagle bawl" is unlike any other small dog - their function as a hunting dog has instilled a unique bay that carries. This is, perhaps, a reason they have fallen in favor in cities - their willingness to 'give voice' is not encouraged in urban areas! Furthermore, there has been an increase in the "Puggle" - a crossbred of the Beagle and Pug - in many of these city areas.

This tendency can be tempered in hounds but not truly erased. They are what they are. They have flaws - but for those who are willing to make an effort, have the patience for training and are looking for an awesome small dog...give the Beagle another look!

These are incredible small dogs. They are very intelligent, although like many hounds, should not be trusted off leash as their nose overrides human commands and can get them in trouble. This is true even of part Beagles! They are some of the kindest, biggest hearted dogs of their size that you can find.

The Beagle loves to please. If you find a way to use their natural tendencies you will have a friend for life. As they are hunted in packs they are incredibly social, happy dogs. A single Beagle penned up alone without company is almost surely to bawl, howl, whine and bark his displeasure. Heavy handling or a dominant dog will make them miserable and can create a very unhappy dog. They are not fighters.

The Beagle is still very widely used for hunting, with field trials and especially rabbits their specialty. But there are other uses for those instincts!

The hound nose and willingness to work until the job is done combined with intelligence and trainability - what better description of a dog to protect our country. While not chasing down bad guys they have a job they've done so well there is a name for it. Some dogs can learn nearly 50 different odors, and their small size makes them ideal for a special job with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspections.

The Beagle Brigade often uses dogs that have been taken from shelters. This very special group of dogs once trained inspect incoming baggage of international passengers at airports. When the dog sits by a package then the package is checked by hand more thoroughly. The Beagle's keen sense of smell can get through packages much faster than humans can search it and more accurately than even high-tech machines. Their small size means they can get on top of luggage and inspect it as it moves on the conveyors without damaging anything and each bag, box and case is checked.

It takes 8-12 weeks of training to ready a Beagle for work, and another week with a trainer at their duty station. They wear distinctive vests which identify them as "Agriculture's Beagle Brigade." With on-the-job training and within a year on the job these incredible little dogs are identifying prohibited materiald correctly about 80% of the time - and this increases in time! They can work for several years at their job, with teams handling a half dozen flights per day.

The Border Beagle Brigade is an extension that works searching for prohibited ag products on the US borders. Other detector dogs have been trained to find termites, gas pipeline leaks, gypsy moth eggs and other items.

Beagles have also made major contributions as research labratory animals - and because of this more is known about problems that affect the breed than perhaps any other breed. Some lines were noted as being excessively aggressive, which is *not* a typical Beagle trait. Cancer, thyroid problems, deafness, vestibular disease, diseases of the lympatic systems, hemophilia, heart problems, immune system issues, skin and liver diseases, pancreatic issues, epilepsy and other neurological diseases, eye disorders, urinary and skeletal problems can be found in the breed. Researchers and veterinarians have learned much to help other dogs because of these dogs.

Beagles could easily sport signs that say "will work for food" - their chow-hound habits mean all food must be kept away from them. They need to be watched carefully so they don't get too fat. Low blood sugar can also be an issue - and quick treatment with Karo syrup or honey is needed if this is the case. The dog will appear disorientated, wobbly, sometimes almost appearing to have a seizure but with more focus of the eyes.

While this sounds like an extensive list remember these are things that *can* affect the breed - it doesn't mean all *do*. However, it bears notice not only in Beagles but in the crosses of them, for pet owners to be aware of the things that can afflict their dog.

One of the most noted and beloved of icons, Snoopy, was a beagle. Beagles have lived in the White House during Lyndon B Johnson's time in office. In June 2006 a Beagle was hailed a hero as a man's service dog when she bit his cell phone to call 911 after he collapsed in a seizure.

They are very smart dogs but often don't do well in obedience trials as they are easily bored with the repetition. Their gentle nature makes them great candidates for pet therapy programs. Their appearance in films like Underdog, Cats and Dogs and Shiloh in starring roles show they enjoy the challenge of acting. Beagles have also appeared on the stage and several television shows. Barry Manilow, a famous Beagle owner, used one of his dogs on album covers.

This is a breed that can life to mid to late teens. Like most small breeds, litters are smaller sized of 3-5.

The Beagle is a wonderful small dog for a home that has the time and attention for him. They aren't the perfect dog for every home - but they might be the perfect one for yours.

David Beart is the owner of the Professors House. Our site covers family related issues from raising children to dog information, relationships to cooking.
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So you think you want to own a beagle? There are few puppies as cute as a little black-and-white beagle! Beagles show up in movies as the perfect family pet. Beagles do make great family pets, but as with any pure bred dog, before purchasing a beagle make sure you learn a few things about the breed.

Beagles are generally a friendly dog breed. They do well with children. Beagles are inherently curious. When you see a beagle, chances are you will see it with its nose to the ground, tracking something. Because they were originally bred as hunting dogs, beagles track things constantly. This can create a problem for the beagle owner because beagles have a tendency to dig out of yards and run after something that they are tracking. Vets usually recommend beagles be implanted with ID chips because of their tendency to get out.

Beagles were bred to hunt in packs and they get lonely easily. A lonely beagle can become destructive, chewing on furniture, digging up gardens and destroying belongings. A lonely beagle will often howl as well. If you have fussy neighbors a beagle might not be the best option, because they will bark and howl at times and beagles have a very distinct howl. Beagles need a lot of exercise to keep them from becoming bored.

Beagle owners need to be careful about how much they feed their dogs. Beagles will eat whatever food is offered to them, no matter the amount. It is not uncommon for beagles to become quite obese. Beagle owners need to monitor food intake. Beagles cannot have unlimited amounts of food at their disposal because they will over eat.

Beagles are easy to groom because they have short hair. Their coat is traditionally tri-colored-brown, black and white. The tip of the beagle's tail is almost always white. They were bred this way to make them easy for hunters to spot in tall grass when hunting small game, like rabbits. Beagles shed a lot and a weekly brushing is a good grooming idea. As with all breeds that have hanging ears, beagles need to have their ears cleaned. Commercial ear cleaners are available for this purpose. If the owner does not keep the dog's ears clean, they can get an ear infection or ear mites. For indoor dogs, bathing once a month is usually sufficient.

The average lifespan of beagles is twelve to fifteen years. Before purchasing any pet, make sure you are ready to make a life-long commitment. As a breed, beagles can be stubborn and difficult to train. The best training method is to use food rewards. A beagle will do almost anything for food! Beagles are one of the most loving and amusing dog breeds. Their energetic personality and persistent curiosity is a constant source of delight for their owners. Beagles love to be around people and do very well with children. Most beagle owners fall in love quite quickly and find themselves beagle owners for life!

For more information on the beagle dog or a full list of dog breeds take a look at this Dog Training website.

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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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