hints for training a beagle

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Originally Posted by wharf rat

We have 6 beagles ranging from 6 months to 13 years old. They're a stubborn breed but very trainable. I personally wouldn't recommend anyone getting a beagle with out a fence but, with that said, you'll just need to be a little more vigilant with leash training.

Will he calm down? Maybe, but they're busy bodies and need to be kept busy. The more time we spend running our beagles, the better we sleep at night. Our 13 year old sleeps a little more then the rest but not much. They love nothing more then to chase something. A frisbee or tennis ball during the day and lazer pointer at night really helps ours burn some energy.

Specific tricks? Ours can do many different types. You're only limited to your imagination and your pups personality.

Good luck with him.

I have a 15 yr. old beagle gal-she's mostly deaf and losing her sight BUT her sense of smell is 100% and I never forget that. Having rabbits, chipmunks and squirrels all over the property (fenced) keeps her exercised without being too stressed. She has been a faithful, loving companion-she's irreplaceable.

no you can't stick his nose in it and say no. Its too late for that if you didn't catch him doing it. The vet told us if we caught bruno doing something wrong to redirect her to something else like if she was chewing my shoes give her a rawhide to chew on and when she takes the rawhide and starts chewing it give her praise. I know with bruno if I have to leave her I have to crate her because if I don't not sure what my apartment will look like when I come back as she has separation anxiety issues.