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A popular dog breed for a family pet is a Beagle as they are intelligent, keen to please their owners and have a very affectionate nature. Beagles are not too big and not too small; medium sized, which is worth thinking about before you choose your family pet. Beagles come from the hound family and were originally bred for hunting rabbits and hares etc due to their well developed sense of smell. It can be a challenge to train a hound as well as a very rewarding experience. Beagles can be headstrong and to make training time productive you will need to be creative so your dog does not become distracted. Beagles are great pets and companions, particularly if you have small children. They have a large tolerance for noise and activity about the house. They thrive on being with their family and dislike spending large amounts of time alone. You could consider buying two for companionship.
Here are some training options for you to consider. Choose the option that best suits your lifestyle and routine.
Teaching Yourself
Many training techniques and materials available are aimed at dog owners who want to train their dog themselves. It's a good idea to chose wisely-materials developed by experienced dog trainers. By chosing to train your dog yourself you'll have the advantage of being able to fit training times in with your busy schedule. This approach to training your Beagle has disadvantages such as reduced exposure to other dogs, scents and people. These factors are important in the development of a well adjusted dog. For more tips on dog-training and handling (very handy if you are considering training your Beagle yourself), take a look at Dove Cresswell's 'Online Puppy and Dog Training': packed with valuable information, straight from the mouth of an experienced dog-trainer.
Your Beagle will love puppy pre-school classes
Group training provides an opportunity for you and your dog to get used to distractions. Your Beagle will be distracted by the scents in the grass, new dogs and unfamilar people so you will need to try strong smelling treats to keep it interested. If not, you could have your dog with its nose to the ground for the entire training session! A headstrong and intelligent dog won't give in too easily to your training instructions if it's found something more interesting to do. Plenty of praise and positive rewards will help to keep you firm and consistent with your instruction. Beagles respond well to and learn quickly from instruction, particularly if they are enjoying training sessions. You will get a lot of pleasure from training your Beagle.
I hope these ideas will help you on the way to training your Beagle. Learn more about Training your Beagle.
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