Any Beagle owners? Does your dog bark and howl alot?

Question

I love Beagles - I think they are adorable. They're like a small dog with a big dog personality! I've been thinking about getting one but their reputation as being "noisey" kind of scares me. I had a Sheltie when I was a kid that barked all the time and our next door neighbor poisoned her! So... do all Beagles howl and bark?

Answer 1

I agree, research! I had a Beagle, or as the family called it, "the dog from hell". He was everything a Beagle is supposed to be. That said, my family and myself dind't mesh at all with what he's supposed to be. They are loud, destructive when they want to be, stubborn to the core, they will try your patience nearly as much as a 13 year old girl, and they are LOADS of fun!.

An example; I would see the dog by the door, I would open the door, he would just stand there. I would so "ok, go on, go".. and he wouldn't budge. I would close the door, mumble a few choice expletives and walk away say "fine, you don't want to go?, don't". I would get 10 feet from the door and he'd HOWL.. then I'd turn around and he would go out.

Beagles are hunters, and they are bred to hunt for their own pleasure not yours, therefore, they have little interest in pleasing you like a Lab or a GSD would. If there's nothing in it for them, they don't care.

I took him for training once, and the trainer said "before we start, I want you to understand that there are not a lot of champion obedience Beagles, there's a reason for that".

They're great dogs if that's the kind of dog you want, but I would never get another one.

Answer 2

Q. Are beagles noisy? How do I keep my beagle from barking so much?!
A. Like all hounds, beagles have a distinctive 'baying' howl rather than a traditional bark. Some beagles like to bark a lot, others not so much – just like any other dog.
If you find your beagle has become a nuisance barker, there are many steps you can take to correct the problem. First and foremost, make sure your beagle receives enough attention and stimulation throughout the day to prevent boredom. Second, citronella collars, which squirt citronella in the dog's nose if the dog barks for an extended period of time, are a humane option should barking become a serious problem.

Answer 3

As a dog groomer, I know Beagles have a tendency to "bey".
And are very loud dogs. I wash all kinds of Beagles and they make that irritating howling noise when left in the cage to dry. Most of them howl and bark. But there is a way you can train them not too. Don't debark them. That is cruel.

My best bet is to do research on the breed first beforehand.

If your neighbors poisoned your sheltie dog, you should press charges. That is a felony. But since that was done ages ago, it's too late now or is it?

Answer 4

Yes, I had a beagle and they are one of the most adorable dogs but it's good that you're doing a little research on the breed instead of just buying one because of how "cute" they are. Beagles love to bark and howl at everything. Like any dog they can be trained not to bark but beagles are also a notoriously stubborn breed. So be prepared for a lot of work in training them. If you still feel you can commit to this slightly "high-maintenance" breed then go for it!

Answer 5

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Answer 6

I'm so sorry for the loss of your Sheltie. I hope the next door neighbour was
convicted. There's no excuse for that. Beagles do bark a lot-it's their nature. Try
this when your dog does this---a coin that has been canned. When your dog
barks shake it at him. If that doesn't work try a water spritzer bottle in his face. {Of course, he might think you are giving him a drink???} : } Our daughter in the states has trained dogs and this is 2 of the methods that she used with a great deal of success. It's worth a try. Is there anywhere in your back yard that your dog will be safe. I'd hate to think someone would harm your dog. Try dog obedience school. Maybe that will work. Good luck.

Answer 7

You are correct. Beagles howl and bark alot. This is their hunting ability, they have a strong prey drive and will follow a fox/deer for miles, and howl all the way.

It isn't easy to rid them of this behaviour...and really, if you like the Beagle, why would you want to get rid of all howling? Alot of Obedience work is needed, but it may not stop it entirely (or even 20% of the time).

The Beagle has to be given activities and work. They need alot of exercise....and if the 'hunt' can be used as play, it may satisfy the Beagles need....Tracking is terrific fun.

Do alot of research, read, read & read some more!

Answer 8

Depends. They do tend to make noise when they are excited. Their voices are a way to find them when they're hunting so a voice is important to have in a beagle. They are not so much of the 'bark just to hear the sound of your own bark' though that shelties have.

Answer 9

I don't think I have ever heard mine bark she does howl occasionally but that's only when she wants to come in from outside and we taught her to sing for treats. She is however extremely hyper and she manages to run away alot she needs tons of attention and she and my cat sometimes throw wild parties while I'm away at work. Other than that she is super affectionate and sleeps under the blankets with me at night is wonderful with kids is quite possibly the best dog I have ever had.

Answer 10

Yes. they all bark. My beagle barks like a maniac. Sometimes they say "make your dog quiet or i'll call the police"