i just got a beagle puppy?

Question

is there anything i should know to help me raise him well?

Answer 1

Beagle rule #1: Never chase a Beagle!!
Beagles by nature will hunt in a circle, but anytime you move toward them this is their signal to expand their hunt. So if you chase one, they will only end up farther away.

Beagle rule #2: Never leave a Beagle unattended in the house!! Crate them when you leave.
A Beagle can smell where bacon grease spattered on the kitchen floor ten years ago, and given the chance they will eat the floor.

By nature, Beagles do not do well if left alone for prolonged periods of time. (extreme pack instinct) If the dog will be home alone all day while everyone is at work/school, two will do far better than one left all by it's self.

Answer 2

Dogs are like kids they need rules and boundries..train them early and often some dogs are natural at learning, others need help. Look online for Beagle traits and behaviors and gear your training and fun for that breed and they should do well. It is well worth the money to take them to a Pet store and do a puppy training package if you can afford it, it helps to make the dog realize that you are the boss and and therefore they will listen to you better. Be consistent in your training, set aside time every day and remember they have short attention spans so gear your training to one thing per day (sit, stay, etc). I trained my dogs with Cheerios it's a cheap and good alternative to treats, also you don't have to bribe with treats all the time they should also do commands just because you give them lots of affection or play with a favorite toy for a short time after they have preformed the desired behavior. Most of all love the dog and respect them and they will give you unconditional love in return.

Answer 3

Do a google search and check out books on how to care for a beagle. Remember that they can be incredibly loud sometimes. They don't bark but have a loud baying howl (they were originally bred to hunt and the howl would alert hunters to prey).

Answer 4

Lol, that's a topic that I could write for months on, but I won't.

Here's a link to get you started off on the right foot. It contains other links to a lot of excellent information about health, training, socialization, etc.

http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/dog/lib-puppy.htm

Good luck with your new puppy!

Answer 5

first of all your should of asked this before you got the puppy..but basically its like taking care of child or yourself.
Proper training for potty, feed, fresh water play time, leash, up to date vaccinations and worm. Get a good vet and ask them all the questions you have. The best place to ask.

Answer 6

Great dogs and never had one, but, the people I know that do have, are to be sure they fenced in. They are hunters and until they learn their way home can wander off and get lost.

Answer 7

socialize him a lot. Talk him on a leash to places with lots of other people and dogs. Parks, Pet Co, walks at a busy beach/sidewalk. Let people pet him, play with other dogs etc.. Don't let anyone abuse him.

Answer 8

They are really fun little dogs, but they sure are vocal.
Other than that, they are EXTREMELY loyal to their family, and are smart and eager to please.
You won't regret owning a Beagle.

Answer 9

Consider yourself licked.

Those dogs love to love.

He gonna be your bud!

The Rat

Answer 10

I have one, since he was born, he's five years old now and I love him

Lots of love and attention

teach him tricks early: sit, come, go, up, etc.

I already tought him those and am trying out rollover, its practically impossible now...

Good luck!