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