Before you adopt a Beagle there are some things you need to be aware of and prepare for .You need to understand and be able to work through the most common Beagle behavior problems. If you prepare yourself prior to bringing your Beagle puppy home your life and your Beagle’s life will be less stressful.
First thing to know is that the most Beagle behavior problems are not dangerous to humans and are mainly just annoying. Many problems can be easily deterred or prevent with regular excursive and training. Neutering can also help alleviate some problems.
Unfortunately a lot of Beagle owners get frustrated with their dogs problems and give them up to animal shelters. This can be avoided if they would just take the time to learn and apply proper Beagle training and caring procedures.
One of the more common problems Beagles have is that they tend to wander off. Sometimes neutering can help prevent this, but not always. Beagles don’t just wander off for mating purposes. More often than not they find a scent and follow it wherever it takes them. Sometimes they wander off because they are bored.
You need to make sure your yard has a fence that will keep them on your property. If not an above ground fence an underground fence or just a smaller area or pen that is fenced in. Also make sure they get regular exercise and attention. This will help reduce the boredom/.
Beagles are also known for their grand appetite. They love food more than most dogs. Because of this they have been known to get into garbage cans to look for food. They have also been known to eat anything. Make sure you keep your garbage cans locked or securely closed at all times. You don’t want your Beagle getting a hold of something that is poisonous to them or something that can harm them like a chicken bone.
Another common problem for Beagles is separation anxiety. Separation Anxiety is a problem that is caused by your Beagle being very upset when they are left alone, especially inside your home. They can react in several ways including, constant barking or howling and chewing or destroying things. Tips for handling this is it first make sure you don’t make a big deal or fuss when you leave your Beagle home alone. Just act like everything is OK and normal while you are leaving. Also, put the dog in a crate or area that they think of as their den. You can also leave an old t-shirt that has your smell on it to help relax or comfort him.
Some suggest that leaving a TV or radio on to give them back ground noise that they are used to hearing will also help. Finally leave some chew toys so that they have something to chew on other than your shoes or furniture.
Beagles make great pets if you know in advance what problems may arise and how to solve them. It isn’t always easy but the reward of having a well trained Beagle as a family member is worth the work.
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Aug 19, 2009 | | About Beagles
If you are in a place where you want to adopt a beagle, you will find that there are a number of different things that you need to consider. Beagles are a a lovely, sweet breed, and they have been around and loving people since the Elizabethan era; are they the right dog to share your home and your life with? Before you adopt a beagle, there are number of things that you need to consider.
In the first place, you will find that beagles make great family pets. When well-trained, they are good around children and they are also good watchdogs, due to their propensity to howl or bark when they see something new. They are extremely helpful, and their high intelligence makes them a great dog to have around. On the other hand, you should also be aware that they have high prey drives and this might make them a poor choice if you have pets other than dogs. They were bred to hunt rabbits, after all, and any small animal of that size can trigger that impulse.
What are the basics when it comes to the beagle itself? They are a smaller dog, weighing in around eighteen to thirty pounds when they are full grown, and they will stand a little more than thirteen inches at the shoulder. They live longer than large dogs and with good care can live upwards of thirteen to fifteen years.
When you are looking for a dog with a good temperament, you don’t need to look much further than a beagle. They are very friendly and social dogs and they will bond quite firmly to your family, seeing it as their pack. You should remember that they can be a little standoffish and aloof with strangers, but this is usually easily cured. They are very intent dogs and they have been known to be highly excitable thanks to the fact that they are single minded and rather prey driven. They do have a great nose and they can be distracted by an interesting sent.
When you are thinking about whether you should adopt a beagle, think about your own lifestyle. Remember that a beagle is originally a working dog and that they do need a fair amount of exercise to be happy. A beagle that does not get enough of a workout might be prone to fretfulness, restlessness and destruction, not to mention weight gain, which the breed is prone to later in life.
If you are in a place where you want to adopt a beagle, make sure that you consider a beagle rescue. A beagle rescue is an organization that takes in dogs that have been abandoned by their owners, and depending on the rescue, you will find dogs of all ages. These dogs are not defective, and in many cases have been abandoned due to things like their owner moving or even dying. In many cases, you can get a dog that is already housebroken and through their troublesome chewing phase!
Don’t tread lightly into getting a Beagle or any other dog for that matter. They can be a lot of work. However, the fun and happiness they can bring is well worth the work.
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Jul 24, 2009 | | Picking out a Beagle
