Beagle Dogs as a Family Pet
by: MichelleAdams
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There are plenty of dogs you can choose as family pets but if you are currently in the market for a new addition to your family why not consider a Beagle dog? Beagles generally tend to make good family pets because of their friendly, playful nature that works well with adults and children alike. Beagles are intelligent creatures, but like most dogs from the hound family, they also tend to run on the stubborn side.
As with any new pet however, it is important to teach your children how to properly care for your dog to ensure a happy, successful relationship. Beagles are generally intelligent, but run a bit on the stubborn side. It is essential therefore, to stick with your Beagle's training program, to ensure that your new dog learns the rules of the home. Your hard work will pay off in a family pet that is obedient and a joy to have in your house.
Training of a Beagle dog should begin taking place as soon as you bring your puppy home from the breeder. It is much easier to teach your Beagle the rules of the house from the beginning, rather than trying to change bad habits after they have started.
The key is in starting early, both with housebreaking and other types of obedience training. Beagles may take two to four months of intensive crate training before getting fully housebroken. Other types of training can take a bit longer, and obedience classes may prove helpful here. The good news is that once your Beagle is completely trained, you will have a playful, social dog that the entire family can enjoy.
If you like to take long, brisk walks daily, then the Beagle will make the perfect companion for you. These dogs tend to be active and enjoy lots of exercise. They also have an instinct to run, particularly if an interesting scent catches their attention. Because of this, it is always best to keep your Beagle dog on his leash or in his fenced backyard. Unless of course the Beagle is found curled up inside the house amid his family. This will become a Beagle's most favorite spot of all. The social aspect of your Beagle's personality will make him crave the companionship of his family, so train him well and he will make a friendly addition to your home.
The Beagle dog will make a wonderful addition to your family provided that you arm yourself with plenty of Beagle information about care and training first. This dog tends to be friendly and social and will enjoy an abundance of interaction with all of the members of his family.
Keep in mind that like any puppy a Beagle will require plenty of love and care, especially in his first few months in your home when training is taking place. Due to the stubborn streak that is found in most hounds, Beagles will require an extra dose of patience and persistence when it comes to housebreaking and obedience training. However, a Beagle is also an intelligent creature, so once the lessons are learned, they will undoubtedly stick for the life of your pet.
However, as indoor companions go, a Beagle can be fun and social and will go out of his way to entertain his family with his clown-like antics every day. Beagles are worth every bit of time and effort that will go into training and care because you will reap the rewards of the fun family pet for many years to come.
About the Author
About the author: Michelle Adams is an avid lover of the Beagle and has a popular website that can show you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Beagle. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Beagle History plus a whole lot more.
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