Beagle Training

Because of their somewhat stubborn temperament, Beagle Training is usually a challenge for novice dog owners, and it requires professional assistance. Another reason why Beagle Training can be difficult is the dog’s keen nose that impedes concentration on fulfilling an assignment. Some breeders do not recommend Beagles for those who lack experience in dog training and suggest other options.

Although Beagles are a little harder to train than many other breeds, this is not to say they are not intelligent. Indeed, they have a very specific way of thinking that permits them to unravel very intricate puzzles. Needless to say, they would not have been so valued by hunters otherwise. Effective Beagle Training is only feasible through moderate firmness, consistency and patience. These dogs are not responsive to rough training and may become neurotic or aggressive if abused.

Beagles are no lap dogs. They are very active and thrive on permanent physical activity. They are no great choice for guard-dog lovers, because Beagles can play with everything and everyone they see. They never display aggression toward strangers and enjoy the company of another dog. Many Beagles do okay with cats. Beagles have long been trained to hunt in “packs”, which has taught them to accept both dogs and people around them as members of a “pack”. Beagles consider children to be the best “pack companions” imaginable, so there is hardly a better enjoyment for them in the whole world than an couple of hours spent in the company of active and well-behaved children. Sometimes, regular interaction with children is highly conducive to the whole Beagle Training process.

The exact origin of the Beagle is uncertain. There are many pieces of documentary evidence proving the existence of Beagle-type dogs around 200 B. C. in the British Isles. Beagles gained popularity in the 1300s and 1400s, but they were only available to royal authorities. Those dogs were much smaller than the Beagle of today. The dog started taking on its today’s appearance in the 1800s, when it was bred to larger dogs. Today, beagles measure 13-15 inches high at the withers. The AKC also recognizes a smaller Beagle type (under 13 inches high at the withers). Beagles usually come in tri-color combinations typical of hound dogs. These dogs have long hanging ears and a moderately long tail that is carried high. Their facial expression is remarkably intelligent and a sort of pleading. Beagle Training specialists know many effective ways of getting these dogs to act properly during training process.