Help Training Beagle Puppy

Our Beagle is 1 year old and has no obediance.

Can someone recommend and book or some tips to help train our disobediant Beagle.

My wife and I are about to get rid of her.

We house trained her in a cage but beyond that she doesn't obey any commands and is destructive.

 

I read your words carefully. And think both pet and owners would be happier with different pet and owners. Unless you're willing to change expectations and see this animal in a very different light.

 

Mackey,

I tend to agree to a point with Kobuchi, but, if you honestly want to train your beagle, take her to a class for obedience near you.

As for books, they can be helpful, however, normally you would be starting with a pup or younger dog, not a nearly full grown one.

You don't mention why you have not attempted to properly train her until now? If she is being destructive, is it when you are gone or while you are there? What is she doing that is destructive?

I feel that you honestly may want to consider finding her another home, and looking for a dog that is already trained properly. Many wonderful dogs can be found at your local shelters, that already have had obedience training.

Please keep us posted, and feel free to give us more information about your beagle and situation. so we can try best to help you and your dog.

 

Once you understand what the needs of the dog are you will have an easier time training it.
You need to have a balance between exercise, discipline and affection.
Many dog owners treat their dogs like people and resort to talking to them expecting some form of understanding.
Dogs have a specific way of learning and you need to do a lot of reading and research to understand what makes them tick.

I would suspect that because your dog is destructive it is not getting enough exercise and/or the right kind of attention.
How many hours a day does it get excercise and if it does is it tired at the end of it or is it looking for more.?
Are you leaving the dog home alone for long periods?

Patting, cuddling, excess food, constant praise where none is earned, talking as if it understands words, letting it get away with misbehavior are not the right kind of attention.
After an exercise session and the successful completion of some simple task would be a good time to say "good boy/girl", not when it obediently comes to be fed.

I have never owned a Beagle but am of the understanding that they take a bit more patience when training than other breeds do.
I think you would do well to make sure if you want to keep this dog that your lifestyle and commitment would allow it.

I think better shut up now because I can get carried away on this subject!

Oh ya.
There are several dog training shows on TV you might want to look at and I find I like this one the best if you get National Geographic channel.
He has some pointers on his website.


Any questions just ask.

 

The problem was my wife came down with a serious illnes just after we got the dog at 10 weeks old and my house was under contruction all summer from a flood on my first floor so I couldn't train her and neither could my wife and my kids..........well, that's another story.

Thankfully my wife is doing much better but we missed a critical period of early training.
We did have another Beagle about 18 years ago from a pup but she was also very tough to train but we did better job with that dog.

Yes, she is home alone for long periods of time during the day.
I just need to work with her more.
I was hoping for a pearl of wisdom from some people who know how to work with Beagles.
Now I'll just walk away with my tail between my legs after that scolding. bow-wow-wowwwww

 

RhainyC gave you good advice

when we got our beagle he was a bit wild wife took him to obedience class made all the difference

highly recommend you do the same

best dog we've ever owned

 

Sorry if it appeared as a scolding but considering that you suggested getting rid of the dog I wanted to make you aware of what is required to correct your dog.

I really don't think there are any pearls of wisdom that would help to train a beagle as all dogs take the same basic principles to train.
Beagles maybe take a bit more patience than some other breeds.

Check out that link as there is some good advice there.

 

Sorry.......too late

I'm kidding

P.s.
I did check out the site and it looks helpful,

Thanks

 

Mackey,

I am sorry if I sounded like I was scolding...it was not meant in that manner at all. I am also sorry I haven't been able to respond myself more quickly. I can understand why the training was put off, and hope things have settled now for you and your wife.

I would definitely suggest since you do seem to want to keep her, to look into taking her to a good class as soon as you can, and in the meantime look into the book and site that was mentioned. I have my own preferred methods of training which are not in keeping with many.

You say you used a crate to house break her, if you have to leave her for long periods of time, you should, if you aren't already, crate her while you are gone. That is one method of keeping her from destroying stuff while you are away.

There are many helpful sites with dog training guides and tips, but I would warn you away from any that are *treat* based. You want your beagle to behave regardless of whether she gets a treat or not. Instead, her reward should be calm praise and pats or scritches.

Please keep us posted, and I again apologize if I sounded like I was scolding, it was not my intention.

 

oops messed up this reply

 

Well, when I wrote that post we were upset with the dog and probably came across a little harsh but she is a sweet girl and am schedualing her for an obediance class.

Yes, we do crate her inside when we leave the house for long periods of time unless it's nice outside because we have a large fenced in yard and I built her a nice dog house for shelter.

Her cage is a good size and we keep her blankie and large pillow inside for her and at night she likes to sleep with my kids and she well loved.

 

I suggest educating the kids about dog obedience and enlisting their cooperation. Otherwise they will probably undermine your efforts with sweet intentions - giving endless treats, personifying the animal, etc.