Beegle Training Tips
I still remember like it was yesterday. I had just bought a new house and my wife and I were looking to fill it with the love from a K-9 friend. Naturally, I went with the quirkiest dog possible. Unknowingly, I also went with one of the hardest dogs to train. My Beagle (Cassandra), urinated, chewed, barked uncontrollably and destroyed anything it could.
As a new pet owner, I wasn’t prepared for the pitfalls of owning a Beagle. Cassandra really took us by surprise; but with a little bit of research, we found five effective methods we used daily when training our Beagle. Whether you are a new buyer or a buyer beware, you will benefit from our tips greatly when beagle training.
1: The Reason Why: Like humans, beagles have certain behaviors. They are good, bad, happy and sad. When training your Beagle you must look at the reasons why they are acting the way they are. Cassandra was in the pound for nearly a year before we rescued her. We found that her constant barking was a direct result of living in a crowded shelter. Once we knew her reasons, we realized why the crate was such a problem throughout the night. Beagle training became easier as we learned more about her.
2: Establishing Yourself as the Leader: Beagles are very pack oriented. They need a sense of belonging and if you give them it, they will love you. But their self-awareness of their position can become a problem in Beagle training. One example is walking the dog. Often, the dog will want to be in front of you. While this may seem harmless to you, the Beagle is developing a pack leader mentality. Get a shorter leash and make sure you are in front. Also, make sure they are the last to enter your house.
3: Not too Much; Not too Little: Training Beagles also means diet control for the dog. If you are a new buyer, you will soon find out that Beagles have an endless pit of a stomach. To be efficient at Beagle training, you must provide the dog with the right amount of energy. That also means sleeping hours as well.
4: Giving them the Attention they Need: That is right. Like people, your Beagle needs attention. Feeling loved, wanted and appreciated will go a long way in Beagle training. Cassandra gets upset when we leave for a vacation. She also acts out at our dog sitter’s house. When they feel neglect, the Beagle training process only becomes harder.
5: No Mixed Messages: Make sure that your Beegle is never confused. One of the hardest parts of training a Beagle is to get them to listen to you. As Beagles become more aware of what is expected of them, they are easier to train. The biggest problem is that people often allow something once in a while or not at all. Do not teach a dog to speak and then get mad when they bark at something.
To be successful at Beagle training, you will need to practice all five suggestions. All of them need to be practiced regularly.
Oct 07, 2009 | 0 | beagle training
