Beagle Training: How To Train A Beagle You Can Live With

Beagles are, by nature, very sweet, gentle dogs. They typically make wonderful family dogs and they are excellent with children. However, they can still use some training. Beagles can have a mind of their own at times, usually because of their sense of smell and their strong hunting instincts. Your Beagle may be very sweet, but if he smells a rabbit he could take off in a flash, ignoring your calls. Beagle training can help with this kind of problem so you can have a Beagle you can live with.

1. Beagle training: where to start?

You should start your Beagle training the same way that most training starts, especially if you have a Beagle puppy. All puppies need good socialization. This means that you should take your Beagle puppy with you to places where friendly puppies and dogs are welcome, such as a park or a pet supply store. Ask friendly strangers to pet your puppy and give him a treat so your puppy learns that people are friendly. Allow your puppy to meet other friendly puppies and dogs, on a leash.

You need to supervise every encounter so your puppy isn’t too exuberant. Make sure you ask an owner first before allowing your puppy to meet their dog. Some dogs do not want a puppy to bother them and you don’t want your Beagle puppy to have a bad experience. The purpose of this Beagle training is to teach your puppy that people are friendly, other puppies and dogs can be friendly, and to enjoy going to new places and seeing new things. All of these things helps to build a puppy or dog’s confidence so he won’t be a nervous or shy adult dog. Because Beagles have been bred to live in packs for so long, they can be prone to separation anxiety if they are left alone. Good socialization can help prevent problems with separation anxiety.

2. Take your Beagle puppy to puppy preschool.

Your Beagle training can also include taking your puppy to puppy preschool or puppy kindergarten classes. These are classes offered by local kennel clubs, animal shelters, pet stores, or training centers. They enroll puppies so they can socialize with each other. The owners have a chance to pet and play with the puppies. Some classes also teach a few basic obedience commands and the puppies can learn some manners. Plus, if you have any questions about your puppy’s behavior at home you can ask the training instructor about them. Classes such as these make training a Beagle fun and easy and your Beagle puppy will probably have a wonderful time.

3. Teach your Beagle puppy some obedience commands.

Your Beagle puppy may be the sweetest, most loving puppy you’ve ever had, but he may have a mind of his own sometimes. It’s a good idea to teach your puppy some obedience commands. As a hound breed, Beagles can be independent at times. They are hunters and in the field they do have to think for themselves. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t intelligent. They are! You simply have to find ways to motivate your Beagle. Fortunately, Beagles are often very motivated by food. You can use this to your advantage.

Beagles respond well to praise and treats during training. You can decide whether you want to sign up for an obedience course taught by a trainer using positive reinforcement methods (praise and rewards), or if you want to teach your dog obedience commands at home. You can succeed with your Beagle either way. There are many good training courses offered by local kennel clubs, animal shelters, pet stores, and training centers. Private trainers also offer classes. A trainer may be willing to come to your house to work with you and your dog, though they may charge slightly more for a home lesson. You can also work with your dog on your own. There are many good books, CDs, and DVDs about obedience training to help you with training a Beagle.

You don’t have to be an expert in how to train Beagles to train your dog. If you follow the suggestions here and devote time to working with your dog, training a Beagle isn’t really that hard. In fact, Beagle training can be fun for you and your dog. Be patient and firm with your Beagle. Start with socialization and proceed to some basic obedience commands. It won’t take long for your Beagle to be the well-trained dog you want him to be.

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