Beagle Puppy Training - It's Easier Than You Think

Beagles have one of the most best developed senseWhile walking, maintain a quick walking speed to avoid
of smell among any dogs. They are very keen when itfrom stopping because your pup may be curious with
comes to smelling that's why they are commonly usedthe different scents he encounters. Off leash is not yet
for tracking, hunting, detection dogs or police force.advisable to carry out for your beagle pup, because
They weigh for about 18-35 lbs. and stand up forthey can without a doubt wander of to follow some
about 13-16 inches high. This medium sized hound dogscent trails.
has an even temper, gentle natured and a loyalFor training beagle puppies, they are quick learners and
companion. They appear in different colors, thethey respond best to positive reinforcement and praise
common beagle color is the tri-color (white with largeand reward. So, basic commands like sit, heel, stay,
black areas and light brown shading). But they canand come will be easy to master for your beagle pup.
occur in any hound colors.Although, they can sometimes be stubborn when it
Despite their uber cute appearance, Beagle puppiescomes to training because of their sharp sense of
can be very energetic and eager to play. That's whysmell which and makes them easily distracted.
they are a good pet for a family, they are very playfulBegin housebreaking as soon as you welcome them
especially when it comes to children. The first timeto a new home. Train him to go into one spot in the
they are brought to a new home, they will most likelyhouse because their sense of smell is very sharp,
be shy and unresponsive as all puppies do. So just getconfusions will occur, and puzzle him where to go
acquainted with them. Socializing them early will also beafterwards. Crate training is one of the best methods
a good idea, take them out occasionally to let themin housebreaking a beagle, they can be stubborn in
familiarize the environment. And it would be best if yousometimes but with positive reinforcement they can
combine the socializing part with the leash training.quickly master the technique.