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irl
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Username: Irl
Post Number: 61
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 15, 2003 - 9:14 pm: | 
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I have the possibility of taking a young beagle that has been an outdoor dog. I would want to train her to be an indoor dog. My plan is to crate train her first, though the current owner says she does fine in the crate and doesn't soil it.
I'd also just try to make sure she gets out regularly.
Any additional suggestions? have I covered the bases? I know beagles are pretty head strong. |
Brett
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Username: Bmalibashksa
Post Number: 518
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, December 15, 2003 - 9:22 pm: |
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I’ve worked with a lot of animals. I’m going to guess that this dog is going to be just as uncomfortable “doing business” in the house as you are. To Him/Her it’s a tool to tell other dogs he/she is around. This all lies on your shoulders, tons of walks and when you think he/she has been inside for too long don’t wait for a sign. |
Yossarian
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Username: Yossarian
Post Number: 152
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 - 8:31 am: |
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irl --
When it comes to Beagles, proceed with EXTREME caution. Head strong is an understatement. They are hounds, and revel in their houndness. Taking an outdoor hound, which will have outdoor hound qualities, and making it an indoor hound, will be a daunting challenge. Good luck if you try it, but based on my experience as a Beagle owner, I say consider a different breed. Having had one Beagle, I can say without a doubt that I would never get another one, no mater how cute and loving it may appear to be.
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LIttlebirde
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Username: Littlebirde
Post Number: 6
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, December 19, 2003 - 4:40 pm: |
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My brother has a beagle and the only feedback they give is make sure you have a fenced in yard. He is such a sweet dog and they are really great with people - but they need to have an outlet for their energy.
They are scent hounds and that is what they live to do. Also, they are not good offleash outside so don't even try. Inside, they are loveable, playful and like to sleep! If you had a dog that has been outside all its life, they sometimes learn to love being inside. Which might be a good thing! |
irl
Citizen
Username: Irl
Post Number: 63
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, December 25, 2003 - 2:01 pm: |
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Does anyone think one of the radio fences will work with a beagle? I think they call them invisible fences? |
Martha Ransom
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Username: Virginiagirl
Post Number: 2
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 3:16 am: |
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I have a Beagle...caution....they BARK...it's their nature. They also will wander so never leave them unattended. Mine never likes to be alone and will destroy if not crated when we leave the house.
They are hounds and their natural instincts will surface " howling, chasing, etc. " |
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