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July 18th, 2009 by KittyKitty

A popular dog breed for a family pet is a Beagle as they are bright, keen to please their owners and have a very warm nature. Beagles are not too big and not too small; medium sized, which is worth thinking about before you pick your family pet. Beagles come from the hound family and were originally bred for hunting rabbits and hares etc due to their heightened sense of smell. Having a well developed sense of smell can make training both challenging and rewarding. Stubborness is common in Beagles and you will have to make training stimulating to prevent your dog from switching off or becoming distracted by something else . Beagles are great pets especially if you have a young family. They have a large tolerance for noise and activity about the house. Like most dogs, Beagles are happiest when with their family and are unhappy spending large amounts of time on their own. Consider a second Beagle as company for the first.

See some training options below. Chose the option that is most appropriate for your lifestyle and schedule when considering the Beagle training tips below. Get extra tips about Training your Beagle at DogHelpdesk.com.

Training without attending classes

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. A disadvantage of training alone means you won’t be exposing your dog to distractions such as other people and dogs. 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.

Puppy pre-school classes are a good idea

Group training provides an opportunity for you and your dog to get used to distractions. You will need to be armed with strong smelling rewards to keep your Beagle focussed on your commands. If your rewards aren’t more interesting than the ground your Beagle will spend the entire training session with its nose downwards! Beagles can be stubborn and won’t bend too easily if they find something more interesting to do. Plenty of praise and positive rewards will help to keep you firm and consistent with your instruction. The more exciting you make training, the more your Beagle will want to participate and it will easily learn from your commands. Training a Beagle is very rewarding.