Socializing Beagle Puppies
This happy little dog has a way of making friends with
children of all ages as well as providing loyal companionship
to their owners. They have also been used as visitors
for patients in hospitals and have been known to help
promote a Their ability to hunt down a scent with amazing
stamina has been part of the breed’s heritage for centuries.
While easily trained, these otherwise intelligent animals
are quick to head off in a new direction if a new smell
crosses their path. This inherent desire to hunt is
one of the more endearing qualities of a beagle puppy.
The beagle also has a role with law enforcement and
its search for contraband shipments, especially in confined
areas where larger dogs and humans may not fit. They
are not as intimidating as larger dogs and their keen
sense of smell can isolate the smell of what they are
looking for, narrowing down their search to prevent
false alerts.
Fans of cartoons already know that Snoopy, from the
"Peanuts" cartoons is the most well known beagle in
the world. Due to its popularity, many families have
decided to have a beagle puppy for a pet and are rewarded
by a fun loving, loyal animal that ingratiates itself
into the family. Often considered to be a happy dog,
the beagle has an even temper and docile temperament,
and can easily be integrated into a family, even where
young children are present.
While some may consider the beagle to be mischievous,
they are looking to have fun and their breed is well
known for liking to play with others in the household.
When a puppy is born and has the opportunity to learn
how to act around other puppies, they can quickly adapt
to a new home with a new human family. As highly intelligent
dogs, a beagle puppy can learn new behaviors and be
ready and willing to demonstrate their new abilities.
Very few beagles will be kept outdoors, despite their
heritage of being a hunting dog. Their small size and
genuine appeal make them a great indoor pet, yet they
will require room to run and jump to work off some of
their natural energy. The highly developed sense of
smell possessed by the breed makes them eager for a
hunt, but if they cannot get outside to find a new scent,
they can be equally happy to sniff out fun with other
family members.
However, this penchant for hunting can also be hindrance
for their training as their short attention span can
quickly allow the distraction of a strange scent to
take over as they head out in search of its source.
A beagle puppy may be willing to learn but a new smell
will divert their learning into a game of hide and seek.
If the puppy is allowed to roam free in a yard, they
may disappear on the trail of a different scent.
In addition to being great family pets, the beagle
puppy can be trained to work for a living, happily wandering
through tight surroundings sniffing suitcases and baggage
in airports where larger dogs cannot fit. Their use
by customs officials to find contraband in shipments
is growing every year and their uncanny ability to separate
scent and zero in on one specific odor is helpful to
many government agencies.
In their earlier days of hunting, they were known for
their stamina, enabling them to chase down a rabbit
through all types of terrain while their handlers rode
on horseback, often extending the hunt for several hours.
It is this stamina that make them ideal for use in many
situations where they refuse to give up until they have
found what they have been instructed to locate. When
a beagle puppy is not working for the government or
out in the field hunting, they can be found playing
games with the children of the family.
About the Author
Michelle Adams has extensive experience with the beagle
breed and enjoys their fun loving nature. Beagles are
known for their intelligence as well as needing a little
nudge now and again to keep them on the right path. Most
families find beagles
puppies to be full of life and spirit, willing to
become part of the family and hoping to please their owners
by learning al they are taught. |
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