A beagle pup is a great thing to get for you and your family as they make great family dogs and can be a lot of fun to raise and watch grow up. But beagle puppies require a lot of patience and beagle puppy care is not as easy as it may seem. Take the time to do some research on how to raise your beagle pup the right way so that it stays healthy and grows into a great family dog. Always keep your vet involved with regular appointments and consultations if something should go wrong.
Rule number one, and probably the most important thing to remember that goes right along with patience, is to know what to expect from your beagle pup as it develops and grows. A three-month-old beagle is not going to be able to be taught the same things as a ten-month-old would. Beagles are just like kids in that you have to teach them based on where they are in their physical and mental development.
If you are caging your beagle pup to try and housebreak it and the process is not working then there is another way that may do the trick. Set aside a 48-hour period where you and someone else can take the dog out every hour on the hour and take it to the spot where you want it to do its business. Reinforce to the puppy that this outside spot is where to do these things and that the inside is not a good place. If this alternative does not work contact your vet.
Beating the puppy or chasing it around your house in anger rarely solves behavioral problems in beagle pups. If your puppy barks constantly, pointing at it and giving sharp one word commands such as “No” or “Stop” could be very effective. It is important that you dominate your pet through positive reinforcement and not through fear or physical violence.
Most, if not all, of the behavioral patterns required for beagle pups need to be taught to them while they are still pups. Walking on a leash, for example, may seem like an easy second nature thing to do but beagle pups are not born with the ability to walk on a leash, you need to teach them. It takes patience but you need to make sure that all negative behavioral traits are eliminated when they are still young enough to learn.
A beagle pup is like an empty book waiting to be filled with information. If you wait too long to address behavioral issues then those issues become patterns in adulthood and negative behavioral patterns are much more difficult to stop. So make sure you take the time to train your pup while it is still young so you and your family can enjoy it for years to come.
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As you probably know a great choice for a gun dog is a Labrador retriever especially if you want a good all rounder for shooting and hunting. I find these are probably the easiest to train especially for a beginner.
Like all breeds of gun dogs Lab’s have good and bad points, Here are some of the Pro’s and Con’s of training and owning a Labrador Retriever.
The Pro’s
Of all the hunting dog breeds the Labrador is the strongest swimmer, which makes him excellent at duck hunting. The breed was originally bred and trained to jump off fishing boats to bring the fishing nets to shore. Most Labs have webbed feet that aid in swimming
They are affectionate and patient dogs. They are known for being good natured, loyal, intelligent, and friendly. They are also great as a family pet as they are great with children.
Talents include tracking, retrieving, hunting, police work, They also do excellent work as guide dogs for the blind and the disabled. Other activities they are used for are sledding, competitive obedience, and search and rescue.
The Con’s
There is not much not to love about Labradors, maybe the only problem is their love of food. You need to moderate food intake, Labs are big eaters, and may Quickly Become Overweight if given the wrong diet.
Another problem is they need regular exercise. They love long walks and also like to swim whatever the weather, so if you have a lake in your local park it will love a swim a few times a week. Plus plenty of exercise.
The Labrador Retriever may become nervous and destructive if their human owner does not act as “pack leader” or if they do not receive enough exercise, it is best if you at least have a large yard to own one of these great hunting dogs.
There may seem a lot to worry about here but most Lab’s turn into wonderful gundogs and/or family pets. More things you may want to know about the Labrador are below:
Height and Weight
Adult males are usually between 22-24 inches tall and weigh around 60-75 pounds.
Adult females are usually between 21-23 inches tall and weigh around 55-70 pounds.
Life Expectancy
The average life of a Labrador retriever is about 12 years.
Grooming
Their smooth double coat is easy to groom with a brush with firm bristles. Pay attention to the undercoat, and bathe only when necessary. Even when they swim their skin stays dry due to the undercoat. They are also moderate shredders of hair.
History
As I mentioned earlier the Labrador Retriever was breed by fishermen in the 1700′s, originally from Newfoundland and known as St. John’s Dogs, They are now one of the most popular breeds in the U.S. and throughout the world.
Grouping
Gun Dog, AKC Sporting
Recognition
CKC, AKC, KCGB, ANKC, NZKC, CCR, ACR, UKC, CKC, NKC, APRI, FCI
Training:
The great thing about a Labrador Retriever is the ease with how you can train him as a gun dog. We find the best way to train is to train your Labrador is by doing it in short bursts maybe only 10 minutes twice a day. The only thing to beer in mind is not to many treats if you use treat training as your dog may put on to much weight.
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A good dog training video can be one of the best purchases you will ever make. Puppies don’t come to us already trained and well-behaved. Like human children, they have to be taught what is expected of them. It takes time, consistency and patience.
Obedience training your dog also takes knowledge of how to teach, how to break that information down into small pieces and communicate effectively so they understand. Puppies need to learn when and where they can potty, what they can chew on and what they can’t. They need to learn what behavior is acceptable and what isn’t.
Without proper training, your puppy will grow up to be a problem dog. A misbehaving dog can turn your life and home upside down with destructive and expensive chewing, destroyed carpets, rugs and furniture. An aggressive or unruly dog can keep your friends and family from wanting to visit and can be a danger to others and himself.
On the flip-side, a well trained, well-behaved dog is a priceless addition to your life and home. Few things will enrich your life like a good dog will – companionship, devotion, fun and friendship, even protection.
You can teach an old dog new tricks! There is no dog too old, too stubborn or too set in his misbehaving ways to give up on. Even the worst behavior can be improved and quickly with the right information and tools. It’s getting that information and those tools.
That’s why you want a Dog training video.
You could go to the neighborhood pet store “obedience” class and learn a basic or two, like sitting and walking on a leash. But that’s about all. They don’t address most of the issues you may, or do already, have. The classroom situation is far from ideal as well, especially for beginning puppies and dogs. With all the other dogs around, the distractions are often too much to overcome. That’s why there are so many “obedience” class flunk-outs. It isn’t your dog’s fault.
Expensive trainers can come to your home for one-on-one training. Great if you can afford it. The trainer will come in and train you. Exactly right. Not train your dog, train you. There is no point in teaching your dog if you don’t know what to do with him or how to reinforce and maintain the lessons learned. Training is as much relationship building as anything and only you can do that.
Dog and puppy training books are a great resource, but are lacking in that voice and body language are so important in training. You can read about it, but if you can’t see it or hear it, you are disadvantaged. You may experience slower or less than positive results and not know that it’s just a matter of changing the tone of your voice to turn it all around quickly.
Dog training videos do it all. They show you step-by-step exactly what to do and how to do it, broken down into small bite-sized pieces so you and your dog will have success together every step of the way. You can see and hear the trainer so you don’t have to try to imagine the vocal pitch or level of calm or excitement. You can see the dog’s response so you’ll know when you’re on the right track with yours.
Best of all, you can move at your own pace and the learning speed of your dog. A good dog training video will be the second best purchase you ever make. The first one, of course, was your dog.
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To totally understand the true character of the Labrador Retriever, dog owners must have a solid grip on the three most important aspects that make up this animal’s temperament and character.
Three Things You Can Always Rely On When Raising A Labrador Retriever
1. Labs Are Like A Box Of Cookies: The most important thing to understand with Labrador Retrievers is that they are peculiar and not every Lab is the same. A Labrador is like a box of cookies, they come in all sorts and you never know just what you will get as they become adults.
Many Labs demonstrate the same interests in the following: hunting, running, retrieving, and swimming, but oftentimes you may get a Labrador puppy that may completely hate water. If you are lucky enough, your Lab may not have an oral fascination, which causes many of these dogs to eat anything they can get a hold of.
One thing you can positively count on is that every Labrador Retriever is special and through proper training, attention, and love, you will have a wonderful dog that will show the utmost in loyalty and affection until its last day on earth with you.
2. Labs Are Natural Born Hunters: Unlike most other hunting dog breeds, Labs do not just wait for its human hunting companion to command them to retrieve fallen birds. These dogs have to be so love that they can mark the fallen foul themselves.
Many people believe that Labrador Retrievers are more aware of their surroundings than other hunting dogs because of their heritage. When hunting, Labs await for the right signal from their hunter in order to find their prey. While at home, they regularly wait by their owner’s side for the next task or command, regardless of what it is. It could be to walk, eat, etc. This is what makes Labrador Retriever dogs just a little too needy for some owners.
3. Labs Must Be Well Trained: As hunters, Labs have to be able to follow specific rules in order to find birds. So, even if they do not have a direction to move in, they will keep hunting without giving up. So, basically, a good Lab literally takes matters into its own hands to get the job finished.
These characteristics are great for dog owners to enjoy having a service dog that can take on its own in certain situations. Alternatively, it’s bad for dog owners who are not able of providing absolutely no direction whatsoever. This is where most issues lie with new Labrador owners.
Several people see well-trained Labs at the beach or walking with their owners and think to themselves “I should get one of those dogs. They’re so well trained!” Little do they know that these pets are never born trained. It takes regular progressive dedication to exact training protocols, all based on a Labrador’s genetic make up. For many people, this can prove too much work for to handle. They will more than likely end up with nothing but issues and annoyance with their dog.
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Background
I got my puppy from the local animal shelter. The description in the local paper was: “I am a beautiful, lively black puppy from a variety of dog breeds. I was abandonment and desperately need a home. Please come fetch me or else I will be going to doggy heaven”
Needless to say the puppy’s appeal worked and low and behold he was home with me. The abandonment word, led me to call him Bandit. I could not have asked for a more lovable dog.
Unfortunately that cute little puppy grew into a 60kg long-legged lively lovable dog that like a typical teenager listens to nobody!
This became a problem. Big and boisterous it ran my household with furious enthusiasm.
Now, what?
Can you train an 8 month old big dog? (Gosh, I forgot to mention, he must have some Great Dane in his family history somewhere, because Bandit sure stands high!)
Consequence
To be frank! I work long hours and come home late at night, which means Bandit do not get a lot of park time and on top of it I am so tired after a day at the office that I normally become a coach potato in front of the television.
This led to a very lovable but badly behaved dog with behavioural problems.
Considerations
Things I considered doing:
Enrol in the local dog training days, which normally was a Saturday or Sunday.
Look on the internet to see if there is a do-it-yourself course on dog training with written as well as video material.
From what I know of my work schedule and my social schedule I knew that the local dog training days were not an option for me as I wanted more flexibility.
So I started searching the internet.
Oh Dear, what I did not anticipate was the amount of web sites that offer dog training at home.
The search took a couple of days and at last I selected a training program.
Solutions
I chose the dog training program based on the following criteria:
Researched the web site as much as possible to get an opinion from existing users.
Asked some of the dog owners at the park their opinion on do-it-yourself dog training.
Checked the cost of the on line dog training material.
Checked what material the online dog training program offered.
To be honest, although I felt I had done a fair amount of checking, I could still not put my hand on my heart and swear that this online dog training course would be the program I was looking for.
Results
After one month Bandit was a 100% more obedient dog than before. The material, specifically the dog training video material was excellent.
Today, one year later, I have a wonderful obedient dog that listens and behaves when spoken to.
If this story is also your story and you are a dog lover, you owe the training to your dog. He or she would love it as this is another way that you give your dog the added attention he or she needs.
The effort is certainly worth it and you can do it at home like I did with the occasional practise day at the park.
Taking Bandit out for a walk or to the park now is an absolute pleasure. Before the training I became very stressed out when I took Bandit for a walk as fighting to restrain him from running off behind every other dog was difficult.
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