Beagles also like to use their voices and often bark when they get excited. Good training and plenty of exercise are key to prevent this becoming a problem. Commit to regular training sessions (at least twice a day), for as long as it takes to successfully train your beagle. Don’t be discouraged, and don’t give up!
For example, you might insist that he sits before you put his food bowl down or sits at the curb before crossing a road. If the dog does not obey, do not do the activity. So, if he doesn’t sit for the food, put it away. Get him to sit, then bring the food bowl out. If he refuses to sit at the curb, retrace your steps, then approach the curb and ask again. [4] X Research source If you really need to cross the road and he still refuses, retrace your steps. Then, move forward and cross the road, but don’t request your dog to sit. [5] X Research source
Try giving your beagle high-quality commercial dog treats that contain few fillers. Or, you can also feed him cooked lean meats or baked potato, cut into small bites. [6] X Trustworthy Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Leading organization dedicated to the prevention of animal cruelty Go to source [7] X Research source
You could play fetch or run with your dog on a leash. Remember that beagles are capable of running all day, so a 20-minute walk around the block twice a day won’t exhaust your dog. [8] X Research source
Practice the “sit” command at every opportunity and in different locations, like at home in the yard, or on the street. This prevents tunnel vision where the beagle thinks he only has to respond if the command is given on his home turf. [10] X Research source Eventually, your dog will respond to “sit” alone, without tracing the arc of the treat. Once he is doing this regularly, skip giving a treat. This builds uncertainty into the dog’s mind so he doesn’t take the treat for granted but works harder for it. [11] X Research source Mattinson, Pippa. The Happy Puppy Handbook: Your Definitive Guide to Puppy Care and Early Training. Ebury Press. 2014.
Your dog might only do this for a second or two, but you should give him lots of praise and keep practicing. Eventually, you can practice moving away from your dog while he stays.
One method: you can ignore the jumping and walk away. Call him after a few minutes and give him lots of praise. Another method: you can use the stay command, followed by the sit command. If you suspect your beagle is jumping up out of boredom, consider schooling him. The behavior may stop while he’s busy learning new things.
If your dog is taking a frustratingly long time to come, don’t scold the beagle or snap the lead on and march your dog away. Your dog will associate the recall command with punishment. Once your dog has come to your side, instead of setting off straight home, give him his favorite toy and indulge him in a game on leash for a minute or two. That way he doesn’t link the recall to punishment or an end to entertainment. [15] X Research source Mattinson, Pippa. The Happy Puppy Handbook: Your Definitive Guide to Puppy Care and Early Training. Ebury Press. 2014.
If your beagle bites you or another person, it may be because he is afraid or doesn’t trust you. Your dog may begin biting, but that doesn’t mean he’s a mean or aggressive dog. Your beagle may just be curious, playing, or defending himself. It’s a good idea to teach your dog not to bite, regardless of what’s causing him to do it. [17] X Research source
When you see that expression, distract him. You can use the favorite chew toy to get his attention. With the barking interrupted, get your dog to sit and reward the good behavior. Sometimes, one recurring thing can cause your dog to bark: the doorbell, garbage trucks in the morning, the vacuum. Learn what causes your beagle to bark and then try to find a solution, either eliminating that thing or teaching your dog not to bark.
If you’re out walking your beagle and notice other dogs, don’t tense up and worry about whether your dog will bark. Chances are, your beagle will be able to read your tension, which will also put him on alert, making it more likely that he’ll bark. [19] X Research source
Start by keeping the beagle in one room, so that he’s not overwhelmed or distracted by a whole house of scents. Reward your dog immediately after he eliminates, so he associates the reward with the action.
Since you’re already outside, try rewarding your beagle with playtime in the park or a long walk. [21] X Trustworthy Source The Humane Society of the United States National organization devoted to the promotion of animal welfare Go to source
Young beagles, will need to go outside more frequently. As a general rule, a puppy can wait 1 hour for each month of age it is, up to 8 hours. For example, a 3 month old puppy can wait 3 hours. [24] X Research source The amount of food you give your beagle will depend on whether you’re feeding dry manufactured food, meat, canned manufactured food, or making it yourself. Talk to your vet about a healthy beagle diet.
Look for barking or scratching at the door through which you take your puppy out, squatting, restlessness, and sniffing around or circling. [25] X Trustworthy Source The Humane Society of the United States National organization devoted to the promotion of animal welfare Go to source It’s better to take your beagle out even if you’re not completely sure he needs to go.
Avoid general household cleaners which often contain bleach or ammonia. Ammonia is one of the components of urine. If you clean with it, you may actually make the scent signal or urine stronger which could make the beagle return to the wrong place to urinate. Do not leave cleaning products around the house that your dog can get into. Most of them are hazardous to health, so store them correctly.
