Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Provide the Beagle with Motivation
• Part 2 of 3: Teach the Beagle Basic Obedience Commands
• Part 3 of 3: Teaching the beagle to cleanliness in the walls of the house
• Tips
• Warnings

When a person is looking for a good-natured and active dog, a beagle usually immediately comes to mind. This breed is fun, energetic and good-tempered, making them a popular choice among many dog ​​owners. However, the Beagles are also quite stubborn. Since they have a lot of energy in them, it is extremely important to teach them how to behave so that they can be good pets and worthy representatives of the canine family.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Provide the Beagle with Motivation

1. 1 Expect your beagle to be quite active. Beagles are naturally very energetic and have a good sense of smell. They evolved from hunting dogs, which were used to track animals by smell while hunting. It also means that these dogs tend to make independent decisions, rather than rely entirely on the instructions of the owner. If your pet will not be used for hunting, proper training is essential.
   • Beagles also love to hear the sound of their own voice and often bark when excited. Good training with enough physical activity will be the key to overcoming this problem.
   • Stick to regular training (at least twice a day) for as long as it takes to successfully complete your dog's training. Don't be discouraged and never give up.
   SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

   

   Pippa Elliott, MRCVS

   
   
   Veterinarian, Royal College of Veterinary Surgery Dr. Elliot, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal care. Graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. Has been working in the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.

   Pippa Elliott, MRCVS
   Veterinarian, Royal College of Veterinary Surgery

   Find ways to channel the naturally active temperament of the beagle for good. Pippa Elliot, a licensed veterinarian, advises: “A beagle can become so addicted to smells that it stops responding to everything else, including your commands. Instead of trying to stop the dog, use it for fun. For instance, teach the beagle to follow the trail of your favorite toy».

   
   
2. 2 Take the lead and be patient. Bigleys prefer to see themselves as leaders, which is a disaster for the inexperienced dog trainer. You need to establish strong leadership in order for your dog to begin to believe in obeying your commands. Always use positive rewards rather than punishment during training. During the lessons, the beagle's mind may be hovering somewhere else, so be prepared for the fact that training a beagle will take longer than training any other more docile dog, such as a Labrador or Border Collie.
3. 3 Continue teaching the beagle at normal times of the day. Do not confine training exclusively to training sessions. Your beagle will do great things if you continue to work with him on teams throughout the day.
   • For example, you might insist that your dog sit down before you place a bowl of food in front of him, or that he should sit down on the sidewalk before crossing the road. If the dog does not obey, you should not have any further actions expected by the dog. Therefore, if the dog does not sit down when you are about to feed it, just put the bowl back. Make the dog sit down and only then put a bowl in front of it.
   • If the dog refuses to sit on the sidewalk in front of the road, step back a little, and then again approach the sidewalk with it.
   • If you really need to cross the road, and the dog refuses to sit by the side of the road, go back a little. Then just walk forward and cross the road without asking the dog to sit down.
4. 4 Motivate the beagle with food and praise. Food is a powerful motivator for beagles, and some of the dogs are still highly motivated by attention and praise. Plan to use treats as part of your training so that you have them ready for your dog when he obeys you. Once your dog starts to obey you on a regular basis, start giving him treats only for every fourth or fifth time the command is successful.
   • Try giving the beagle high quality ready-to-eat dog treats that contain a variety of fillings. Alternatively, you can treat your dog to boiled meat or potatoes cut into small pieces.
5. 5 Provide the beagle with regular physical activity. Since Beagles are very energetic dogs, it will be more difficult to teach your pet if he wants to run more than listen to your instructions. Try taking the beagle for an hour's walk twice a day so that he can run well. This will burn off excess energy and make the dog more alert during training.
   • You can play fetch with your dog or run around with it on a leash.
   • Remember that this breed can run all day, so walking around the block for 20 minutes twice a day will not give it the exercise it needs.

Part 2 of 3: Teach the Beagle Basic Obedience Commands

1. 1 Teach your dog to command "sit". Call the beagle to you, holding a treat in your hand. Show it to your dog, but don't let her eat it. Instead, hold the treat with your fingers directly in front of the dog's nose. Once you get her attention, raise the treat higher so that the dog is forced to raise its muzzle. Then move your hand with the treat slightly back behind the dog's head so that, following the treat, it will instinctively sit down. As soon as the dog begins to sit up, firmly say "sit" and give him a treat.
   • Practice the “sit” command whenever possible in a variety of places, such as at home, in the yard, or on the street. This will avoid the situation when the beagle deems it necessary to respond to your commands only at home.
   • In the end, the dog will begin to obey you only on the command to "sit", without having to follow the treat. When your dog begins to sit down regularly on command, stop giving him treats. This will make it clear to your pet that treats are not for free, but should be earned by hard work.
2. 2 Teach the beagle to command "a place". Before learning this command, your dog must learn the command to sit. Sit down the dog first. Put your hand forward, as if trying to stop someone, and give the command "place" in a firm voice.
   • Your dog may only stay in place for a second or two at first, but you should give him generous praise and continue training.
   • Eventually, you can start walking further away from the dog while it stays in place.
3. 3 Wean the beagle jump on people. There are a few simple tricks you can use to keep the beagle from jumping. If he succeeds in meeting your requirements, praise him generously.
   • Method one: You can simply ignore the jumping dog and walk away. After a few minutes, call your dog and give him generous praise.
   • Method two: you can use the "seat" command followed by the "sit" command.
   • If you suspect that the beagle is jumping at you out of boredom, consider enrolling in a training course with it. This can help stop unwanted behavior as the dog is busy learning new things.
4. 4 Teach the beagle to command "to me". If it happens that the dog itself comes up to you, say the command "to me." Otherwise, lure your dog to come closer with a treat. As soon as she approaches you, say the command "to me", and then act very intense pleasure or give the dog a treat. Give your dog some time to complete this command.
   • If the command takes a very long time for the dog, do not scold him or catch him on a leash to leave. Otherwise, the beagle will begin to associate your draft command with punishment.
   • When the dog approaches you, instead of going home directly, hand him your favorite toy and play with him for a minute or two on a leash. This will prevent your dog from associating the call command with punishment or the end of the fun.
5. 5 Don't let the beagle bite. If your dog bites during play, do not play aggressively or roughly with him. If during the game it starts to bite, stop the game. The beagle will soon realize that the bites will end the entertainment. Give your dog space and let him get comfortable around you before approaching him.
   • If a beagle bites you or another person, this may be due to the animal's fear or if the dog does not trust you.
   • Your dog may bite, but that doesn't mean he is mean or aggressive. The beagle can simply show interest, play, or defend himself. In any case, it will be good to wean the dog from biting, regardless of the reason for this behavior.
6. 6 Learn to control the barking of a beagle. Beagles very often bark when they are excited or when they want to play. Unfortunately, strangers may confuse this behavior with aggression, and other dogs may find it offensive. When you’re at home, learn to guess the dog’s readiness to bark by the expression on its face. She may look very tense, and may wrinkle her face and frown. Notice this unique expression on the dog's muzzle before barking.
   • When you notice that expression on her face, distract her. You can use her favorite toy to attract attention. When you have successfully stopped the barking, sit the dog down and praise him for his good behavior.
   • This breed of dog can be caused to bark by the same repetitive event, for example, the sound of a doorbell, a passing garbage car in the morning, or the sound of a vacuum cleaner. Find out what makes your beagle bark, and then try to find a solution, either by eliminating this factor, or by teaching your dog not to bark.
7. 7 Unlearn the beagle from barking at other dogs. Your beagle will most likely run into other dogs while walking. First, put your dog on a leash. When she sees another dog and starts barking, give the command "quiet" and then turn around and walk in the opposite direction. After the beagle has calmed down, turn back to the other dog. Repeat this procedure, and eventually your beagle will understand that barking is counterproductive behavior.
   • If you see other dogs while walking with the beagle, do not become nervous or worried about your dog starting to bark. The chances are that the beagle will feel your tension and will also become nervous, which, in turn, is more likely to cause it to bark.

Part 3 of 3: Teaching the beagle to cleanliness in the walls of the house

1. 1 Establish a routine for training your dog to be clean inside the walls of the house. Start doing this as soon as your puppy arrives, giving him a specific place where he can go to the toilet. If the puppy crouches down to go to the toilet, give him the command to go to the toilet. When he is done with his business, give him generous praise or give him a treat.
   • First, keep the beagle in the same room at home so that he is not frightened and distracted by all the smells present in the house.
   • Encourage your dog to associate it with reward as soon as he relieves himself on the street.
2. 2 Be consistent. If possible, try to take your puppy outside every 20-30 minutes. Find a place outside where he can go to the toilet. Always return to this place when you take it for a walk. You should take your puppy for a walk immediately after waking up in the morning, just before bedtime, and after each feed. Whenever your puppy goes to the bathroom outside, praise him generously each time.
   • Since you will be outdoors, try encouraging the beagle with games in the park or a long walk.
3. 3 Feed your dog regularly. It is very important to stick to specific feeding times rather than letting your dog eat all day. Schedule several feeds a day. Regular feeding will result in the dog needing walks at regular times.Take the beagle for a walk 30-40 minutes after each feed. Plan your personal activities around these walking times and stick to a routine.
   • Younger beagles will need more frequent walks. As a general rule, remember that a puppy can tolerate about as many hours as it is months old, and so on up to 8 hours. For example, a three-month-old puppy can tolerate 3 hours before the next walk.
   • The amount of food given to your beagle will depend on whether you are feeding it ready-made dry food, meat, canned food, or preparing the food yourself. For more information on a healthy diet for your pet, consult your veterinarian.
4. 4 Watch for signs that your dog wants to use the toilet. The beagle will probably try to show you what it needs to go to the toilet. Pay attention to this and give your dog the opportunity to do his business on the street before the oversight happens at home.
   • Pay attention to the barking or scratching of the door through which you walk with the dog, sitting down, worrying, walking in circles and sniffing the floor.
   • It is always best to take the beagle outside, even if you are not entirely sure if he wants to use the toilet.
5. 5 Be prepared for pet oversights. If your dog has an oversight at home, never yell at him or get angry. Simply clean up behind it and thoroughly wash the area with an enzymatic cleaner so that there is no smell left that could attract the puppy to go to the toilet again in this area.
   • Avoid using common household cleaners, which often contain chlorine or ammonia, when cleaning your puppy. Ammonia is one of the constituents of urine. If you wash a stained area with it, you can give the puppy a signal that will force him to re-go to the toilet in that area.
   • Do not leave cleaning products available to your puppy around the house. Most of them are dangerous to his health, so store them correctly.

Tips

• By teaching a beagle the basic commands "sit," "place," and "come to me," you will be able to cope with any situation. For example, if you see that a beagle is about to chase another dog, you can immediately stop it by giving the command to sit.
• Start training as soon as the puppy arrives at your home, taking him outside to the same place and praising him for doing the right thing. It is perfectly acceptable to start training at 8 weeks, just do not overestimate the ability of a small puppy to concentrate. Asking the puppy to sit down before giving him a bowl of food is a good way to introduce the “sit” command and train your puppy to be attentive.
• Crate training in a beagle has a positive effect on the dog, in addition, the cage provides him with a sense of safety and security.
• During a walk, beagles should be kept on a leash or allowed to walk in a fenced yard. If the dog picks up any trail, it will bury its nose in the ground and walk along it, usually ignoring any commands from the owner. Beagles are able to follow the trail for hours and days and therefore can get lost.
• Dogs learn the fastest at a young age, so don't be afraid to start training early, but keep your dog's mental capacity in mind and keep it short if it has difficulty concentrating.
• Train your dog at home from an early age to avoid oversight.
• Beagles tend to get carried away by literally any odors, so always keep your pet on a leash.

Warnings

• Never do not hit the beagle and do not shout at him. Correct the misbehavior with a strict vocal command "fu". Let the dog know how it should behave and praise it immediately if it obeys.