About 2 months ago we adopted a beagle. He's about a year old, so still a pup, I know. However, I wonder if he'll calm down and when. Are there any tricks specifically for his personality type, meaning a hound? How can we get him to stop bolting for the door every time it opens? I'm afraid he won't come back one of these times.
hints for training a beagle
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Cowgirl
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Teach him the word "wait". Pick a spot behind the door (maybe a hallway, at the edge of the foyer, whatever) and tell him "WAIT". Make him sit, and give him a treat. Practice going to the door, and tell him WAIT. Whenever he sits there, give him a treat and praise him. If he moves, don't fuss at him, just bring him back to the spot, make him sit, and say WAIT. Say it fairly firm, so he understands you're giving him a command. Use the same word every single time. Don't get frustrated and start sputtering "stop, no, wait, get back" because you will just confuse him. I really like to put my hand in front of the dog's face when I teach them the wait or stay command, because I feel it helps make a physical barrier and helps them understand what I want them to do. If you have kids, make them practice with him too.
cattitude
My Sweetest Boy
"Wait" is a great and very helpful command. Use it often..getting out of the car..taking them out for a walk..even letting him out in the yard. Practice it often and make sure you use a "release" word, like "okay" or even "release" and they can't budge until you say so. It doesn't take them long to get it, being reliable however takes practice.
Cowgirl
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I make Scooter sit and wait before eating his food. Then I tell him ok. I'm such a mean mommy.
cattitude
My Sweetest Boy
I make Scooter sit and wait before eating his food. Then I tell him ok. I'm such a mean mommy.
Nah...it's a good practice and reinforces MANNERS.
I can take Abbey out front of our place on her leash and tell her to wait. I can tug on the leash, call her, etc. and she won't budge until she get's the "okay." 
huntr1
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Tugging on the leash of a boxer that is not in the mood to move is like trying to get a democrat to cut taxes. Both are equally futile endevours.Nah...it's a good practice and reinforces MANNERS.
cattitude
My Sweetest Boy
Really? I don't have that problem with any of my Boxers. As soon as she gets the "okay" she is ready to go.
huntr1
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If you find that positive enforcement doesn't work, I have a remote controlled shock collar you can borrow. It gives a momentary minor shock to get their attention when you push the button and eventually helps correct bad behavior.
huntr1
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No, you miss my point. When boxer has been told to stay, and knows not to move till "release", then no amount of pulling on a leash will work to get them to move. (I was agreeing with you)
cattitude
My Sweetest Boy
cattitude
My Sweetest Boy
Ahh...but it *should* work on any dog if trained properly. Abbey takes everything very seriously. Biscuit..not so much. 
wharf rat
Smilin on a cloudy day
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.
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remaxrealtor
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Is he a rescue? I ask because my little guy just turned 1 and he was a local rescue. Same deal, busy, busy, busy and SMART!!!!!
Callie girl
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I have one of these for my dog which is a mountain feist and it is wonderful.
I could use some training tips for the boxers if you want to share more
GallopNTec
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Beelzebaby666
Has confinement issues..
Thank you for adopting a beagle.. I love min, even if he drives me crazy!!! I got him when he was 1 and he had never been in the house.He is three now and does very well in the house. Sit, laydown, sit up, no, fetch, you name it, he does it.
Once he's outside, all bets are off
That's why he stays on a leash or in his pen during the day. I can let him run after dark and he comes right back to me.I've been told that beagles settle down after they get to be about two. Work dilligently with him until then and I bet your beagle starts to sleep about 12-14 hours a day
We do have a fenced in yard, and thank goodness for that. We don't want to leave him out there alone because we read that they are social, and we want him to develop an attachment to us. He is smart, in that he does stay "down", he does, "sit", and a few other goodies. The bigger problem is that he bolts if he hears the door handle jiggle, and he's gotten out a few times. He won't come back when we call, so I'm worried sick we're going to lose him, especially as the weather turns warm and the 3y/o opens the door.
Additionally, his chewing. It is to be expected, I know. However, I am baffled by the fact that a couch cushion, which he never attempted in his first two months with us, got ripped to smithereens last night. I was mighty upset. I guess I can't take anything for granted, huh? Constant supervision?
Do you stick their noses in (for instance) the couch cushion and say, "NO"?
If we catch him in time and say, "Drop it", he will. It's just that when we're not looking, EEEKK!!
Additionally, his chewing. It is to be expected, I know. However, I am baffled by the fact that a couch cushion, which he never attempted in his first two months with us, got ripped to smithereens last night. I was mighty upset. I guess I can't take anything for granted, huh? Constant supervision?
Do you stick their noses in (for instance) the couch cushion and say, "NO"?
If we catch him in time and say, "Drop it", he will. It's just that when we're not looking, EEEKK!!