| Beagles are fantastic dogs to have as companions, | | | | come towards you. Remember, we need to maintain |
| but you must remember not to overlook the fact | | | | them focused on the task at hand. |
| that beagles require a very specific training and | | | | 3. Now you can begin to hold the treat closer to your |
| environment to fulfil their full potential. | | | | beagles chest. Really emphasize on maintaining the |
| If you train your beagle with patience and | | | | focus on you and not the treat. If you see that your |
| perseverance you will ultimately have a very | | | | beagle does not pay attention to you, then snap |
| obedient dog, one that will do almost anything on | | | | your fingers and say "eyes here", once the beagle |
| command. This is a very special skill to have, | | | | looks at you, you can then reward him until he can |
| especially if you have a beagle. This is due to the | | | | do this consistently. |
| fact that these dogs are hunting dogs and will usually | | | | 4. Next, bring the treat from your beagles chest |
| go wherever their noses tell them to, rather than | | | | directly down between his paws. While doing this, |
| where their master tells them to. | | | | make sure you say "down", once he has laid down, |
| A great way to start your beagle dog training would | | | | give your beagle the treat and pet him as well. You |
| be to teach him the "lay down" command. | | | | should do this several times until it becomes second |
| So what is the "lay down" command? | | | | nature. |
| The lay down command is simply getting your beagle | | | | 5. Lastly, start moving away from your beagle and |
| to lay down on its tummy on YOUR command. On | | | | make sure he does not suddenly pop up. If he does |
| top of this, the beagle must not move until you | | | | so, no rewards are given. On the other hand, if your |
| release the command for it to do so. | | | | beagle stays in the lay down position until your |
| That makes sense! But how does the "lay down" | | | | release the command, then you can reward him with |
| command work? You can find the instructions to this | | | | the treat. |
| question below. | | | | Following these instructions will allow you to form a |
| Training Instructions: | | | | much closer and obedient relationship with your |
| 1. Begin by having your beagle in a sitting position and | | | | beagle. Training does not have to be so challenging, |
| make sure to gain its attention. This can be achieved | | | | so long as you are able to listen to your beagle and |
| by the simple calling of his name. | | | | make sure to constantly reinforce when your |
| 2. You then make it known that it is time to do a | | | | commands have been met, versus when those are |
| training exercise by holding some kind of treat or toy | | | | ignored. |
| above your head so it is clearly visible. Make sure | | | | If you do this you and your beagle will be doing much |
| your beagle stays in a sitting position and does not | | | | better in no time. |