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Beagle Behavior
Overview of Beagle Behavior
The Beagle is one of the most popular pets in the world for good reasons!
This breed is gentle, sweet, outgoing and curious. The Beagle usually gets along very well with everyone and are wonderful canine family members
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With any dog breed, the Beagle does have its own unique characteristics and personality traits.
Let’s take a look at what makes this dog breed just so special and lovable.
This breed is gentle, sweet, outgoing and curious. The Beagle usually gets along very well with everyone and are wonderful canine family members
.
With any dog breed, the Beagle does have its own unique characteristics and personality traits.
Let’s take a look at what makes this dog breed just so special and lovable.
Beagles, Children & The FamilyCorrect socialization, introduction and planning should be implemented when:
- Bringing your Beagle home
- When a new baby or new family member comes to the household
- Training your dog to get along well with other people & dogs. You will want proper behavior training done at an early age so that your Beagle will react appropriately to your neighbors, those in dog parks, and have self control in any situation
Beagles and Other Pets
This breed usually does well with other dogs and generally enjoys having canine company. However, for other smaller pets, such as hamsters, gerbils, bunnies, chinchillas, cats and any other non-canine animal, care must be taken. The hunter instinct in this breed may result in Beagle behavior of chasing after smaller pets.
It is most helpful to properly socialize this dog to other pets at a young age. It is when the dog is young that he or she can be trained to react appropriately to other animals.
Independent Beagle Behavior
This breed is known for being independent in general, but are also susceptible to Separation Anxiety when left home alone.
One of the elements that helps the Beagle remain happy and to promote good behavior is to have a daily, routine schedule. When he or she can depend on “what will happen when”, this greatly helps the dog behave. Each day, certain tasks should be done at certain times. Schedules will vary depending on your dog’s age and whether you are home during the day or not.
An Example Schedule for a Beagle Puppy When You are Home
7:00 AM – Morning walk. Use this time not only to allow your puppy to relive themselves but also to have some moderate exercise. Exercising your puppy in the morning will help tired him or her out a bit, so that the pup is not so hyper during the day.
7:30 AM – Breakfast
8:00 – 10:00 AM - Interaction with family. This includes outside interactions such as watching an owner perform housecleaning tasks and personal interaction such as sitting on an owner’s lap while they are on the computer, etc
12:00 - Lunch time
12:30 – Time to bring your puppy outside to urinate or eliminate. The frequency of going outside for this will depend on the age of your Beagle.
1:00 PM – Grooming. This should include any of the grooming needs in which it is time to perform. This includes bath time, brushings, tooth brushing, nail trimming, fur trimming
1:30 PM – Training. When you have a Beagle puppy, time must be set aside each day for one-on-one training. This time may be used to teach certain behaviors, such as socialization training with visitors, or command training, such as teaching your Beagle puppy to sit or stay. For any type of training, a minimum of 30 minutes should be dedicated each day to showing your dog proper behavior.
2:00 PM – Nap time. Your puppy will take many naps throughout the day, this is normal Beagle behavior. You cannot plan when he or she will want to nap; however an owner must allow the puppy to rest or nap whenever the pup wants to. You can expect 2-5 nap times through the day for puppies.
2:30 PM – Play time. This can be the reward for your Beagle doing a great job during the previous training time. You can enjoy a romp at the dog park, play catch in your back yard or Hide & Seek in the house…. This should be an activity that your Beagle enjoys doing.
3:30 PM – Down time. With your morning walk, exercise, training, feeding, interaction and grooming done, you can feel confident that it is just fine to have some down time. This is a great opportunity to teach your puppy to be happy on its own. A Beagle must learn that all is just fine when they are given toys to play with and you and other family members are doing other things. Remember, a dog toy is not just a dog toy. Puppies need 2 types of toys: Interactive play toys & teething toys.
5:30 PM – Dinner time. It is important to choose mealtimes for your dog and to keep those times. Even if your dinner is a bit behind, do be sure to feed your Beagle at the same times each day.
6:00 PM – Evening walk. You should first bring your puppy to the designated area to urinate and/or eliminate and then go for the walk. This evening walk is important for 2 reasons. Your puppy need exercise to maintain health and this evening walk will tired him or her out and help induce a good night’s sleep.
7:00 PM – Downtime with the Family. Your Beagle may wish to sit with the family or to go on their own to play with their toys. Either is acceptable behavior. Although you may wish for them to sit with you, be happy if they go to play on their own; this will help when it comes time to be home alone.
8:00 PM – Last time of going outside. Before your Beagle gets ready for sleep, be sure to allow them to go outside, whether you have a puppy or an adult.
8:30 PM – Sleep time. Now that the day has been filled with activities, it is time to sleep. There are many elements needed to help your Beagle sleep good through the night. The puppy or dog must have their own special area. This should be a crate lined with a cozy baby blanket or a soft and cozy dog bed. If you decide to have your Beagle sleep in your bed, be very careful if he or she is young. Your pup should be placed in the top corner of a bed that is cornered against 2 walls. Some Beagle may resist sleeping. There are many things that you can do to induce him or her to remain in the sleeping area.
Bad Behavior?
There really is not bad Beagle behavior, there are only Beagle behavior problems that must be addressed with proper training. A Beagle may need specific training for:
- Destructive behavior
- Excessive chewing
- Socializing to get along with other people and animals
- Barking at visitors
- Nipping – Due to teething or due to Separation Anxiety...and so much more.
Tip: Many owners worry about the behavior of their Beagle eating feces. The medical term for this is Coprophagia. While it may seem as if this is a behavioral canine issue, there are actually some medical issues that can cause a dog to do this. Medical issues must be ruled out first, and then actions should be taken from a behavior standpoint.
Help with All Issues
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