hi i just got a beagle pup yesterday and all day yesterday he just sat in a corner shaking with his tail curled up in his backlegs today he keeps jumping on the stove where his reflection is and keeps wimpering and aperently he looks exactly like his mom. the person that owned him before just left him outside with his parents and a trof with food in it and water and we only got him because our friends bought the parents and the guy said all of them or nothing so they took all of them because he was just gonna shoot them all in the head is there anything i can do for him thanks
2007-09-10 03:55:53 · 15 answers · asked by tkerbag 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i can get him outside easy with the leash just i have to carry him down the stairs because hes terified of stairs and heights and another thing i havent everheard him bark is there anything wrong with him he hasent barked inside or outside
2007-09-10 04:12:54 · update #1
and he likes the go in a lot beside my house and run around with the leash he like to chase me
2007-09-10 04:13:23 · update #2
hes 4 to 8 months old the guy has to find his papers and he was alone with his parents that was the only one out of the litter he couldnt "get rid of"
2007-09-10 04:17:19 · update #3
I am not a beagle person, but I do know one. I have "starred" your question and I hope he sees it. It sounds like separation anxiety, but I am not sure the best way to address it in this type of breed.
2007-09-10 04:05:02 · answer #1 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my beagle/basset pup doesn't bark much either. Only now has he started barking if he wants something, such as the cats to play with him. He is 10 weeks old right now. I got him when he was 6 weeks old. He would follow me around and cry for the first night. He slowly got better and is doing great. How old is the pup? He will take some time to get use to the new home and being without his parents. Just give him time, love and take good care of him and he will be fine. My puppy would look at mirrors or the dishwasher and think it was another dog. Try to keep him away from these until he is used to be alone and knows they are not dogs. He should be fine just be gentle and understanding with him.
edit: find some toys or stuffed animals that the dog can cuddle with. My beagle has a bear from my childhood my dad gave him, it was about 3 times his size when i first got him and he would carry it around and he sleeps on it sometimes. He is a very quick learner. Start teaching your pup as soon as he is confortable with you and the new home.
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2007-09-10 04:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by rate86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Some owner that guy was. Definitely don't make the puppy anymore scared than he already is by loud yelling or anything. Try to be near him and try to get him to accept you as the new parent for him. Get him something he can curl up with like a large stuffed dog with the same coloring and a heated water bottle might help. It'll take a little bit of time for him to relax and get used to his new surroundings. He was just pulled away from his parents and if that was all he knew he's probably scared and anxious. Also as he gets older definitely have him on a leash when outside. Beagles have a bad habit of following their nose and can get lost.
2007-09-10 04:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by wolfwitch421 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How decent of you! Kudos for taking on the responsibility of raising this little fella. He is not socialized to humans yet, it will take time but he will come around.
Make him a bed and put an old shirt of yours in it to get him used to your scent. Never speak harshly to him, do not make sudden moves and find a food treat he enjoys, cheese, bologna, jerky etc. With the food, set it near him at first then slowly over a few days get him to take it from your hand.
Be patient and hopefully soon you will have a happy little tail wagging beagle chasing a ball in the yard or baying at squirrels. Be warned beagles can be a noisy dog, I think their voices are charming and they are a good sentinel that way. Best of luck.
2007-09-10 04:13:42 · answer #4 · answered by Princessa Macha Venial 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations, and glad to hear all these poor creatures were rescued from what sounds like awful owners. You don't say how old he is, but it sounds as if he is getting used to being apart from his mom and litter mates, and as if he's not really used to people. It will take him a while to get used to all these changes. I would get him a crate and keep it in a quiet area so he has someplace to go that feels safe and comfy, you can put one of your old shirts inside. I would also bring him to the vet for a check up, worm check and vaccinations. Other than that, it will just take time, patience, and love for him to start feeling more secure and acting more like a puppy. Good luck.
2007-09-10 04:05:53 · answer #5 · answered by Rachal961 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tkerbag: It sounds like you have your hands full!! This little guy will be fine. Dogs like "caves" so I recommend crate training him. Put a soft blanket or pillow in a crate or even a box. This will help him feel safe. Spend A LOT of time with him on the floor, sitting at his level. Hand feed him treats and give him plenty of opportunities to go outside and do his business. It sounds like you have lots of love to give him. Patience and love will turn him around. You'll make a great parent.
2007-09-10 04:06:21 · answer #6 · answered by Stella-bear 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My beagle puppy was the same way. It's really hard for any puppy to be away from it's siblings and mother. Are you crate training him? If you are, putting a ticking clock in with his blankets helps a little, it makes them think of their mother's heartbeat. Also, we went to pet smart and bought her a special toy that you can heat up in the microwave. It kept her warm while she was in her crate, once again, reminding her of her littermates and mother. You just gotta give him time. After a couple days, mine started to relax and run around the house. Just give him lots of attention and make him feel safe and secure. He'll warm up to you in no time!
2007-09-10 04:03:10 · answer #7 · answered by Heather 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could probably interact with your puppy as much as possible, hold him, talk gently and reassure him he is "safe"... he might do well if you went out and bought him a few toys, also.
Your puppy needs time to adjust to his new environment.
There are many websites with helpful information about puppies... you can yahoo search for TRAINING A NEW PUPPY, and CARING FOR A NEW PUPPY for starters.
I am sure your pup will feel right "at home" in no time.
take care.
2007-09-10 04:04:57 · answer #8 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's almost certainly been abused. You're going to have to work with him. I would keep him in one room for awhile, and spend time with him. Try feeding him treats by hand. Talk softly to him. Take him out for regular walks (or at least out to poop in the yard). Give him a box with the side cut out and a blanket in it to sleep in. Don't force him to be around others until he trusts you more. Don't yell at him even if he makes a mess, and never hit him. If you're gentle and patient with him, he will grow to trust you.
2007-09-10 04:05:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gently aproach it, and give it a reward when it it nearer to you. Just spend time with it, and let it get used to you. IMPORTANT!: Wear a friendly face, and don't get angry with it. It's just scared, 'cause it's never been handled before, and he's somewhere that he's not used to. Make sure you feed it properly, or it'll keep well away from you.
2007-09-10 04:05:16 · answer #10 · answered by raneleemage 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋