Training and care tips for beagle dog owners.
Posted in Behavior on Feb 26th, 2009
Over hundreds of years of breeding as hunting dogs, Beagles have developed a tendency to howl, bark, and bay. Training a Beagle with such a heritage to not howl is like trying to keep them still all day. It simply isn’t going to happen!
To begin to understand why Beagles howl we must revisit the hunting [...]
Posted in Dog Food on Feb 25th, 2009
Giving your Beagle the proper mix of nutrients will help her live longer and feel her best for many years. But, what composes the best Beagle diets of today?
Let’s start with carbohydrates. Carbohydrates provide an energy source for all animals. This energy drives chemical reactions within the dog’s body. Moving muscles in all parts of [...]
Posted in Behavior on Feb 23rd, 2009
Stubborn. That is the first word that often comes to mind when describing the Beagle temperament. However, beagle owners will also attest to the friendliness of this breed of hound.
The Beagle temperament can additionally be described as playful. The Beagle was initially used as a companion to fox hunters. They would howl to alert the [...]
Posted in Training on Feb 16th, 2009
Securing your beagle in a crate can appear cruel at first. However, most beagle owners realize that their dog enjoys staying in her crate. The key to crate training beagles is to assure the dog’s comfort level will be high. In essence, successfully crate training beagles depends on choosing the right crate.
When choosing the right [...]