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Beagles are traditionally scent hounds, trained for the sole purpose as tracking dogs on hunting expeditions. With a long history as game-hounds, bred and trained to hunt by smell and chase down anything that runs, the truth about Beagles is that they simply cannot be trusted off the leash no matter how well they’re trained. Only ever exercise your Beagle off the leash in a safe, enclosed space.
Correct Beagle Training
The first command that any dog should be taught is the ‘come’ command. This is especially important if you have a Beagle – it’s no fun trying to chase down a running Beagle, who, oblivious to your cries, has gone hounding off after the nearest cat/bird/interesting smell.
Start working on the ‘come’ command using a long lead.
- Put the leash on your Beagle and get him to sit facing you at a distance of about six to ten feet. Make sure you have some treats – a fanny-pack of smelly goodies is exceptionally tempting for a scent-hound like the Beagle.
- In a clear, loud voice, call ‘Come’. At the same time, make a clear beckoning gesture using your whole hand and forearm. Remember your tone of voice and the gesture used here, as you will need to repeat these every time you use the command in your future.
- Simultaneously, reel your Beagle in towards you with the leash.
- When he reaches you, praise him lavishly and reward with a treat.
- Repeat the process for about ten minutes. Remember to end on a good note: you don’t want to train for so long that your Beagle becomes bored and frustrated, as this will erase any good work that has been done. When training is over, it’s time for a play session.
Your dog will get the hang of this training method in a fairly short time-period. When he’s able to trot towards you without the benefit of a gentle tug on the leash, try recalling without the leash. In an enclosed space, simply repeat the training process – and remember to reward him every time he obeys you.
More Beagle Training Tips
- Remember, “training” means “learning”. Expect mistakes and do not punish them. A good trainer will ignore mistakes and generously reward the dog when he obeys. Use plentiful encouragement and food treats to really drum the message into his memory.
- You may wish to supplement the commands at first by bending down and stretching your arms out, as if for a hug. This welcoming posture will help to make it clear to your Beagle exactly what you expect of him. Snapping your fingers or patting your leg are also good “come” signals to use.
- Keep your face smiley and your voice welcoming – your Beagle will pick up on the smallest of mannerisms and use them to form his own opinions about whether it is “worth” obeying you. He is much more likely to obey the recall command if you appear welcoming and happy.
Walking Your Beagle
Even the best-trained Beagle should never be walked off-leash in an unenclosed space. Your dog’s safety will be at risk if you put too much faith in training. Strong genetic programming as a scent-hunter is not something that can be subverted by even a thorough and lengthy obedience program.
Only walk your Beagle off the leash in a safe, enclosed space, or you will likely find yourself yelling helplessly for him to come back while he chases off into the undergrowth – and what if that tempting scent leads across a busy motorway or street? It’s simply not worth it.
Investing in a long, self-retracting lead, and going for plenty of walks and games in enclosed spaces – big gardens, fenced playgrounds, etc – is a good way to ensure that your Beagle gets sufficient and stimulating exercise.
Beagle training expert Colin Pederson shares simple yet effective steps to regain control over your beagle off the leash.
For more training advice visit Colin’s Beagle Training pages at: http://dogobedienceadvice.com/beagle-training.php
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