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