Similar to dog ownership, beagle puppy training is a long-time commitment. It does not end after a month or two of lessons on obedience, housebreaking and others. They need to know a lot of things to ensure that they would not cause trouble to their human family. One lesson is teaching them to keep away from the trash no matter how tempting the aroma is.
Beagle is an intelligent canine breed created to have the best sense of smell. This feature, though a necessity in hunting, can possibly give you problems if he decided to make use of his talent not on scenting a hare but on the smelly contents of your trash can. Scavenging is definitely not acceptable for various reasons:
- Trash cans hold all kinds of waste – expired or rotten food, pesticide, poison or chemical containers, splintered pieces of household items and just about everything you no longer need. These items might cause choking or stomach upset if swallowed.
- The dog may knock down the trash can therefore creating a mess in the area. Cleaning the mess he created in the kitchen or your neighbor’s yard isn’t always easy, right?
- Disobeying your command to step away from the trashcan is a bad behavior. Quickly enough, he will learn to growl and worse, bite you if you attempt to interrupt him from what he’s doing.
As a remedy to this predicament, teach your dog the “leave it” or “off”. These commands can help you take control of your dog in different circumstances thus explains why dog gurus always point out that dog training should always include lessons on commands such as these.
Others use household cleaners such as ammonia and bleach to prevent them from messing your garbage. Pouring bleach or sprinkling ammonia into your trashcan can make him stay far away from the smell.
If all else fail, buy a trashcan with cover and lock or block off the area where your trashcan is placed.
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Aug 08, 2010 | | dog training
I know the feeling all too well. You just purchased a new Beagle puppy and you have no clue where to begin with training. Like my first time, you probably have many questions on what to teach, how to discipline and how to house training. Well, it is not that complex. The simplest answer I can give is to start training everything right now.
There are certain things that your Beagle puppy will need to learn in a logical step. For instance, you cannot train your Beagle how to heal with out it walking on the leash first. But for the sake of beginning, you can begin Beagle puppy training with just the basics.
Start out with boundaries in the home and yard. Whether you live in a one bedroom apartment or a six-bedroom country home, your beagle puppy will need to learn where it can and can’t go. To start this, simply begin by walking around the house. Let them explore and when the get to an unwanted area, such as your bed or closet, firmly state “No!” and guide them back to where they can go.
Crate training your Beagle should begin early as well. As a young puppy, your Beagle might have problems with this type of training. I would recommend slowly introducing them to the crate. Do this by sitting them in the crate for fifteen minutes. Go outside and let your dog be alone. Once they are fine with fifteen minutes, go to thirty. Slowly build up your time away from your dog. You want to get where you can eventually let them stay in there all night.
One of the most frustrating parts of training your Beagle puppy is house training them. During this process, stay calm and remember, all dogs have trouble learning where and when to use the bathroom. It takes many dogs week to successful learn house training. I would recommend taking your Beagle out a half a dozen times a day. Also, try feeding them on a regular time schedule. This will teach them when and where to you the bathroom.
Because Beagles are food hoarders, begging will also become a problem. The first thing you need to do with your Beagle puppy is avoid giving them table scraps. This only encourages your Beagle to beg to get your food. By starting early with your dog, you will reinforce the idea of no begging. Lastly, take one more measure and force them to sit in a designated spot away from the dinner table. I use the recliner in the other room. I always state “Chair” and my Beagle knows to stay there until we are done eating.
There are plenty of things you need to do to train your new puppy. It is never too early to begin. The earlier you start, the easier it is for your beagle puppy to learn the protocol of training. Beagle training can be tough but it can also be very rewarding when you start to make progress. Keep at it.
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Oct 21, 2009 | | beagle training
It is a wrong notion to think that Beagles are pets that are un-trainable. Even though it can be quite a challenge to train them, it doesn’t mean that it is actually not feasible. It is also wrong to allow the dog to rule you and allow him to do whatever he wants. What is important is for your pet to know that you are the master and he needs to obey your commands.
For this reason, most owners would opt for Beagle puppy training obedience class, so they can effectively learn the right process of Beagle training. The following are beagle house training guidelines that will work for your advantage:
House breaking can be trying and it takes lots of time and patience in order to potty train your Beagle. Potty training Beagles should be started as soon as you get them home for the first time. This simply means that during the first day you bring home your Beagle, it is critical to start training him on the need to do his business outside the house.
Below are actions that you need to do until he is house trained or potty trained:
1. Take him out on a regular basis.
2. Take him out when he start to get excited.
3. Take him out during mornings, immediately after you wake up.
4. Take him outside each time before you go to bed.
5. Take him out after he eats or drinks.
6. Take him out each time you think there is the need to do so.
Furthermore, the need for training consistency is critical. Due to the fact that this breed of dog is naturally stubborn, you should be consistent and firm all the times. Also, when doing any tope of training you need to take frequent breaks from you training. Keep in mind that all puppies’ have short attention spans and it is hard to keep their attention for any length of time.
When your puppy does something wrong in front of you let him know it. This does not give you a license to shout or spank him. What you need to do is to look at him straight in the eye and say in a commanding tone the word “no”. After which, proceed with what you want him to do so he will get the message then praise him after doing such.
Don’t forget to give him praises and rewards. Dogs respond much better to positive feedback than to negative feedback. Beagles are known for their love of food so a bone or little piece of their food would make a great reward for good behavior. Just make sure you don’t over feed them.
With proper encouragement, training techniques and commitment you will be well on your way to house training your Beagle.
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Aug 05, 2009 | | beagle training
