Anyone own any beagles?

[Big Dog Man]

Will someone give me some information about the beagle breed because when school is out next summer im thinking of getting one because my FT looks kinda lonely when i leave so i want another dog in the house.

[lovemydogs]

I do not own a beagle but my neighbor does and this dog has to be the KING of all escape artists. Today I found the dog in my yard and when I went out to take him back home he climbed, yes climbed, over my fence and went for a stroll in the neighborhood. This story has a happy ending a neighbor on the other end of the the street found him inside of her fenced in yard and brought him home. I don't know if all beagles are like that but I have never seen a dog climb that way.

[catcher T]

I do not own a beagle but my neighbor does and this dog has to be the KING of all escape artists. Today I found the dog in my yard and when I went out to take him back home he climbed, yes climbed, over my fence and went for a stroll in the neighborhood. This story has a happy ending a neighbor on the other end of the the street found him inside of her fenced in yard and brought him home. I don't know if all beagles are like that but I have never seen a dog climb that way.
yup,,my neighbor has one too,,this is his third one,,the first one escaped all the time and then one day didn't come back,,the other one did die of old age,,she was very sweet,,now they have a puppy with the invisable fence and that seems to work for her,,she howls alot,,but is a very nice dog,,beagles are runners,,but very good dogs

[Big Dog Man]

Are they easy to housetrain and obedience train? I hear food really motivates them.

[ClarkFarm]

Beagles live by their nose so they are going to be easily distracted. I would say they are more difficult to obedience and house train because of this.

[Big Dog Man]

They"re nose can smell alot of things and those things excite them distracting them from the lesson you are trying to teach them?

[ClarkFarm]

I do not own a beagle so I am only stating what I have read and what beagle owners have told me. I was told that beagles can be stubborn (maybe because they are distracted by some scent?) and are somewhat more difficult to housebreak than other breeds. Personally, I would not let that persuade you because alot of your degree of success is going to depend on a myriad of factors, including your dedication, the method of housebreaking, the quality of training, and the individual dog.

If you have your heart set on a beagle, why not contact a local beagle rescue or quality breeder and see if they have any literature or better yet, time for a one-on-one discussion about the breed?

[Rottweilerlvr]

This is a funny story, but the ONLY experience I have of a beagle is when I was a teenager(like 13 years old) and I went over to a friends house. We went outside to talk ( back then "grown-ups" where too nosy and could hear everything) and started playing on her swing set... Well, her beagle started humping my leg, and I would push the dog of my leg and it would come right back and start humping my leg again... The dog was a freak and wouldn't leave my leg ALONE... okay... So, I'm like to my friend, " What's the matter with your dog?" and she's just sitting on her swing laughing away, not bothering to help me at all, getting a hoot out of the whole thing... I push the dog off again and stand up, thinking that would eliminate this dogs need to hump my leg, but boy, let me tell you, I was so wrong. That dawg wrapped his front feet around my calf and WENT AT IT AGAIN, and he was getting faster... ok... By this time, I'm embarrassed and a little freaked out because no dog has ever done this to me before and for a 13 year old, this was kinda 'sick' to have to experience. I start running, the dog is chasing me, and I slam into my friends sliding glass door, and I see her parents do a startle jump from the couch. I open the door, rush in, and close it real quick, leaving the beagle outside.... Friend's Mom gets up from reading and asked, " Are you ok?" and I'm like, " Your dog wouldn't quit humping my leg." She pauses... Then she burst out laughing, sooo hard.... Ok... I'm trying to hurry... I'll skip to the part of when I get home to tell my Mom and my stepdad... So, when I tell my parents what happened (and we are good friends with them, parents know each other real well, us kids went to the same school, etc) my dad walks outside and comes back in with those huge grass cutter type thing. He then proceeds to the phone to call my friends parents. For you southern folks, my dad is a huge R.D Mercer fan and on road trips, we listened to him. My dad started saying things to the friends family, very R.D Mercer like. Dad says in a country twaing, " Now I hear ya'll got a problem with a dog. " They say something over the phone. Same country twaing voice he barks out, " Well, I don't let no boys hump on her leg, what makes you think I'm gonna let a dog." He pauses. " How big a dog is he?" He pauses... He picks up those huge grass cutter things and starts making the chopping noise next to the phone and says in that R.D Mercer slow, country twaing voice, " Well, I'm on my way over and I'm going to be cutting his balls. Ain't no boy going to be humping my daughter, and ain't no dog either." He pauses for a second. " I'll be there in five minutes." He pauses, and I hear a faint, frantic talk through the phone. He barks out in the slow, country twaing, " And that dog better be there." and hangs up the phone... I look at him to my Mom trying to figure out if he was seriously going to chop that dogs balls off with grass cutters and then he bursts out laughing, Mom pitches in, and then all of us start laughing. The phone starts ringing, we barely hear it over our laughing (back then there was 7 of us total, we could get loud at times) and he sees it's our friends from the caller ID and picks up the phone and bellows, " Hello." He then starts laughing and says " Gotcha!!"

Anyway, there's my experience of a beagle. They are cute, but I'm hooked on rottweilers and english mastiffs... Good Luck!!

[catcher T]

what a funny story!!! so glad u ended up laughing about it and not in therapy

[Rottweilerlvr]

what a funny story!!! so glad u ended up laughing about it and not in therapy

lol... I know, right.... *sigh*

Good Luck, Big Dog Man!!! (smile)

[blueismyboy]

I own a male blue beagle that will be 7 months on the 23rd. I brought him home at 4 months. I decided to crate train him. I used a seperator to give him just enough room to lay and turn around in his crate, just to avoid any messes. Of course he had accidents in the house. I would tell him no, he learned that word very quickly, and would make him go to his 'beddy' (crate). When he pottied on my hardwood floor, I used a wee wee pad to soak it up and sat it on the grass in the backyard. When he went #2, I picked it up and took it outside as well. He caught on rather quickly. I started off taking him on a leash in the backyard so I could watch him and tell him to go potty, then I would praise him when he went. My baby learned 'sit' in two days. When I would go to give him a treat, he constantly jumped until it was given to him. That didnt work for me, so I made him sit and taught him to stay. I was able to put the treat right to his nose after two days. At almost 7 months, he is completely housetrained. He listens really well and is just an awesome dog.....I couldn't have made a better choice. We learn more about each other everyday, and I'm so happy he is in my life. If you have any other questions or concerns, just post and I will do my best to help!

[Big Dog Man]

How do you train your dog yourself,dont you suppose to pay some special traner if not lol any tips on how to train mine if i get 1

[blueismyboy]

It's really quite simple...as long as you're patient. It's not effective to have someone else train your dog...because your dog has to answer to you. I always stuck with one word...like 'potty' for example. Repetition of at least one word for everything helps them understand....with time that is. Count on spending a lot of time with your puppy for the first week or two. You will have to take the pup out several times a day...because they constantly seem to have to go. You should take it to one certain spot, and i recommend on a leash because the pup probably wouldn't follow you on it's own. This way the puppy knows what you expect of it when you take it to the same spot. They usually will need to go within 30min after eating. They also definitely need to go out after naps. I was always able to tell if my beagle had to go. He would walk in little circles and sniff around quite a bit. You need to be alert of your dogs needs, they usually give physical signs. A pups bladder control isn't fully established until 3-6 months of age. Accidents will happen, and it's not like it's an act of misbehavior. So react quickly, firmly and fairly. Use 'NO' and show the puppy the proper procedure. When the pup goes outside, make sure to praise it, maybe have a treat on hand. I've read that correction need only be attempted if you acctually catch the dog in the process of relieving itself inside. Clean each accident to avoid reattracting the dog to that spot. Use a little vinegar or pet solution. Whatever you do, don't use any type of household ammonia. It's very effective to crate train, to avoid letting the pup roam at night while you are asleep. Don't make the mistake of letting the dog think its a prision though. Do not place their food and water bowl there. I read that at some point, a male dog will test his power with you and see if he can boss you. A female seldom does this, although a female beagle is more likely to try it than a female dog of another breed. Males are generally more independant, headstrong and very watchful. You have to let the dog know whos boss...and that the boss is you! :)

[Big Dog Man]

Mom says i have to pass in order to get the pup so im getting straight a"s to convince her for 2 Pups! thanks for the information guys keep it coming

[Beagle Lover]

Will someone give me some information about the beagle breed because when school is out next summer im thinking of getting one because my FT looks kinda lonely when i leave so i want another dog in the house.

Hi! I guess you can tell by my name I LOVE beagles.:) I have owned one pure bred beagle and two beagle mixes. My first one was a male pure bred and adopted at one year of age. He had been left outside all the time and was
owned by an elderly man so when we got him he was almost like a pup--not housetrained, or anything. And YES they are stubborn, and escape artists. If you do get a beagle make sure you have a secure fence! They follow their noses and that can lead them to big trouble!

If you are really bent on a beagle and it is your first, I would highly recommend a beagle mix. I have had two. My dog now is a beagle mix.
I must say that the mixes have been alot easier to work with and do not
escape like the pure bred. I can understand if you do want a pure bred,
many people do, but the beagle mixes make some wonderful pets! My dog now is a female beagle/terrier mix. Both of my mixes had much more beagle in them than the other breed they were. My girl now is quiet and rarely barks unless the neighbor cat comes out and teases her. She ALWAYS comes when I call her. Something
that my beagle rarely did, LOL! If you call a beagle they will come AFTER
they are done pursuing whatever they are after. I guess it sounds like beagles are
bad but they are wonderful dogs! One of the most affectionate dogs you will ever have the pleasure of owning. They are comical too. I fell in love with beagles when I was a small child and still love them after all these years. If you have the patience and really want one I say go for it! One other thing they are little chow hounds and you really have to watch their weight. Their big brown eyes will win you over every time. A beagle in a household is one happy household in my opinion. Good luck and hope a beagle wins your heart over. You wont be disappponted if you have the
tenacity and patience! PS My girl now is an only-dog. but my pure bred beagle enjoyed his home with a male dalmatian and a female lab/shep. All got along after some readjusting and became life-long buddies.

Good luck!
Signed,
Beagle Lover:cool:

[Big Dog Man]

Keep information coming im trynna learn as much as possible!thanks for the info much barks to you guys for you help!

[cec]

Hi there--I recently adopted a beagle mix--and I have to say he is the funniest dog I have ever seen!! I had a beagle when I was young--so have some working knowledge of the breed--they definitely do like to "take off"--I think driven by their hunting instinct, and need to smell everything. Training is a challenge since the dog is very distractable (I think he has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder!)--but definitely responds to food as a training tool. Beagles need alot of exercise (to use that nose of theirs)--but are a great companion dog-very social. I think starting with a mixed bred beagle was a great suggestion! Good luck. P.S. I think Labrador Retrievers make a great first dog ---loyal, if trained well, are very obedient, and will do anything to retrieve a ball!!

[Bubby]

Hi! I have a wonderful 2-1/2 yr old beagle mix. I'm not sure what he's mixed with but he has a ton of beagle in him. Coloring and markings of rotweiller, shephard or doberman. He is extremely intelligent, and active - we have a border collie mix and they run and play together most of the time. He's never tried to climb a fence or escape - he's scared of steps and storms and fireworks (just has to get under a bunch of quilts and stick his nose out!)

We call him our "perfect dog" - he potty trained literally in about a week, never chewed anything - we got him when he was six or seven months old and he only spent two days in a cage while we were at work. After that, he was fully trusted. Does what he's supposed to do - we can't fault him with anything (other than his appetite!)

I don't know how purebred beagles are, but if it's a mix you're looking for - something with beagle in it is great!

[RobDar]

What specific questions do you have on the Beagle?

general info at www.houndsong.com

I have 15 years experience with the breed and scent hounds in general.