Beagle Training
My family adopted a new dog last November. We named him Jack. His mother was a Beagle and his father was a Shepherd. He is not a full blooded Beagle but he does look and act quite a bit like a Beagle. He is very friendly and social. He does not like it when we leave him alone. If we take him outside and he gets a scent he likes he will ignore me if I let him. He can be very stubborn. Because of this I had to do some research on Beagles and how to approach Beagle training. There were three things that I learned.
First, as with most dogs, you must be the pack leader. A Beagle needs a leader or else it will become the pack leader. If it assumes the pack leader role some serious behavior problems could arise. Excessive barking, biting and other aggressive behavior problems could develop. I made sure that Jack, like my other two dogs, knows that I am the pack leader. He has not had a problem with this and it makes training him easier.
Second, Beagles can be tough to potty train. I have another beagle mix that was potty trained in one day. Jack on the other hand was stubborn. The way we trained him was by using the crate training method. Dogs will view the crate as their den and will not want to mess it up. When you cannot be in the room with your Beagle keep it in its crate. Make sure to take it outside to go to the bathroom often as puppies have small bladders and less control over their bladders. When you are able to stay in the room with it make sure you keep an eye on it at all times and at the slightest sign of trouble take the dog outside to see if it needs to use the bathroom. If it does make a mistake do not scold it. Put the dog back in its crate and clean the area with the proper cleaner to get rid of any scent that may attract the Beagle back to that area again. You can find the proper cleaners at your local pet store. Also, don’t forget to praise your puppy every time he or she goes to the bathroom outside. Be patient, potty training a Beagle can take a while.
Third, Beagles can have a mind of their own. Especially if they catch a scent they like. If your Beagle gets on a scent it might ignore every command you try to give it. This behavior is normal and frustrating. The only way to try to deal with this is through consistent training and making sure you let them know that you are the pack leader. This can be a lifelong challenge depending on the Beagle. You must stay consistent with your training.
Beagles can make great pets. Jack has fit right into our family. He is very social and very loving. He is also very stubborn. However, by following the guidelines above in your Beagle training you can have a wonderful pet and family member.
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