| There are plenty of dogs you can choose as family | | | | Beagles are not like Golden Retrievers. They do not |
| pets but if you are currently in the market for a new | | | | live their lives to please their masters. A Beagle dog |
| addition to your family why not consider a Beagle | | | | tends to be stubborn and independent by nature, |
| dog? Beagles generally tend to make good family | | | | which means that training will require plenty of |
| pets because of their friendly, playful nature that | | | | patience and persistence. Keep in mind that the hard |
| works well with adults and children alike. Beagles are | | | | work that you put into training your dog will pay off |
| intelligent creatures, but like most dogs from the | | | | in great dividends when you end up with a family pet |
| hound family, they also tend to run on the stubborn | | | | that is a joy for every member of your clan. |
| side. This can make training and housebreaking a | | | | If you like to take long, brisk walks daily, then the |
| Beagle a bit more challenging than training other | | | | Beagle will make the perfect companion for you. |
| breeds of dogs. But once your pup has successfully | | | | These dogs tend to be active and enjoy lots of |
| learned the rules of the house, he is not likely to | | | | exercise. They also have an instinct to run, |
| forget them easily. Beagles have an incredibly keen | | | | particularly if an interesting scent catches their |
| sense of smell as well, which can contribute to the | | | | attention. Because of this, it is always best to keep |
| training challenge, since scents can be an easy | | | | your Beagle dog on his leash or in his fenced |
| distraction for this dog. It is also why Beagles should | | | | backyard. Unless of course the Beagle is found curled |
| never be allowed off leash, unless in their own, | | | | up inside the house amid his family. This will become a |
| fenced backyard. One interesting smell can send him | | | | Beagle's most favorite spot of all. The social aspect |
| running, and it may be close to impossible for you to | | | | of your Beagle's personality will make him crave the |
| round him up again. However, Beagles are also social | | | | companionship of his family, so train him well and he |
| animals that enjoy spending time with their families, | | | | will make a friendly addition to your home. |
| and can bring you many years of fun and enjoyment. | | | | |