| There are several reasons why beagles are | | | | known for, that fact will probably not ease the |
| consistently voted a top breed among dog lovers. | | | | irritation felt by your neighbors. Beagles respond |
| Beagles are spirited and affectionate dogs who are | | | | well to obedience training and will have no trouble |
| make great family pets. They do have some specific | | | | learning basic commands when rewarded with praise. |
| needs though, so follow these steps to be sure you | | | | Step 5: Exercise your beagle daily. A beagle can be |
| are meeting your beagle’s needs. | | | | quite content in a small yard; due to their energetic |
| Step 1: Make sure you don’t leave your beagle | | | | nature they will get plenty of exercise even if given |
| home alone too often. Beagles suffer from | | | | a small space. Play games in the yard or take him |
| separation anxiety when left to themselves for long | | | | on walks to better socialize him to other pets and |
| periods of time. Their generally docile nature will be | | | | people. |
| tested and your pup will begin to exhibit negative or | | | | Step 6: Feed your beagle one nutritious and delicious |
| destructive behaviors. | | | | meal a day. The breed has a tendency to gain weight |
| Step 2: Plan to play tracking games with your beagle. | | | | easily so be sure not to feed him table scraps or too |
| A beagle has a natural instinct to track and you | | | | many treats. |
| should encourage that instinct by hiding items for him | | | | Step 7: Keep a close eye on this natural born hunter. |
| and allowing him to “hunt” for them. | | | | Pets other than canines could fall prey to your beagle |
| Step 3: Keep your beagle leashed and/or fenced at all | | | | if you don’t take the time to socialize him to |
| times. Their natural instinct to track also means that | | | | other pets in the home that are not dogs. |
| beagles like to follow their nose. If you aren’t | | | | If you follow the steps above, you can be sure that |
| careful, your beagle might follow his nose to the next | | | | you will share your home with a healthy and happy |
| town over in no time at all! | | | | beagle. Your efforts to meet his needs will be |
| Step 4: Enroll your beagle in an obedience class to | | | | rewarded with your beagle’s wagging tail and |
| tackle a behavior that is common in beagles; barking | | | | endless loyalty. |
| and baying. Although it’s a trait that beagles are | | | | |