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Re: I got a new puppy!! :) Here's a pic.
      09/01/04 07:55 AM
BL

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Aaaahhhhh, a beagle!!! My favorite thing in the world (besides my two sons. Ha!) We've had 3 beagles and loved them all.

Do you know what size beagle Rocco is? Many people don't realize there are different size beagles.

The great thing about beagles---- they're sweet and loveable, very laid back and they love people, especially children. And they're easy to care for and bathe.

Check out wwww.beagles-on-the-web.com.


Are you crate training him? If not, I would suggest it. Some people think it's cruel to put them in a "cage," but it really is their security blanket. It is the one place they can go and feel secure. My little beagle just went and crawled in hers on her own. She loves it! I put a towel across the top to give them a feeling of security---kind of like their own little hiding place! And when you're out of town, if they are used to their crate, then they will stay in theirs with no problem for whoever is tending to them.

Crate training will help you with potty training. Don't think of it as punishment (it's not!) and don't think you will have to keep him in it forever. You can gradually give him more freedom as he gets older.

Puppies are like babies. I caution you not to leave him alone when you leave the house (or even get in the shower), because they can quickly get into so many things that can be dangerous. If he chews on a cord, he could electrocute himself. Or he could eat something poisonous or choke on something (even a sock left on the floor). Crating him when you can't watch him is for his own safety. You wouldn't leave a baby or toddler alone in your house when you're away, would you?

Because of their keen sense of smell (airport officials use them to find drugs!), beagles can easily find food. We had to put a baby lock on our cabinet door because one of ours kept getting into the trashcan! One of ours chewed on a poisonous plant and almost died (this costs us $800 at the emergency vet clinic)

And when you take him on a walk, his little nose will be down on the ground constantly (especially on days when the trashcans are on the curb!).

Something else that beagle rescue societies caution beagle owners about is that beagles will run away ----if given the slightest opportunity. They will take off on the scent of a squirrel or rabbit, and before they know it, they are out of the neighborhood and lost for good! It's their hunting instinct.

So please DON'T ever take him outside without putting him on a leash---or you will regret it. A beagle is not the kind of dog that will stay with you in the yard and come back when you call him! No amount of obedience training will teach a beagle to do that.

And beagles are hefty eaters! Many will eat as much as you give them, so figure out how much he needs, and don't give him anymore than necessary---or he will quickly get overweight.

And make sure you give him his monthly heartworm and flea treatment (get this from your vet.) They are expensive, but worth it. You don't want him to get heartworms, because the treatment for it is very painful and expensive!

And last but not least, get him used to everything while he's young (this is called "socializing" in doggie terms). If you don't socialize him when he's a puppy, he will have a hard time adjusting later.

Early on, get him around loud and boisterous children, take him to the pet store or city park to see strangers, walk him on a leash, give him baths and brush his hair, fiddle with his ears, brush his teeth (yep!) ----then he will take all this in stride when he's older.

Tips for potty training---take him to the same spot every time and use the same term so he will know what you want from him. (For instance, say "GO POTTY!" He will learn to do it on command which comes in very handy on cold, rainy nights.) Take him out whenever he wakes up, after playtime, and after he eats. And don't scold him if he wets in the house. This will teach him to be afraid of you. Just act very matter-of-fact and pick him up and take him outside to his spot. And PRAISE him highly (a belly rub and a sweet voice works best!) after he goes where you want him to. Give him a treat when you return inside.

I didn't mean to write you a book on beagle care. I've learned a lot in the past several years from the beagle rescue society that I volunteer with.

Good luck with little Rocco!

Where is he sleeping?

Beaglelover













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* I got a new puppy!! :) Here's a pic.
Cara4503
09/01/04 05:24 AM
* Cara........info on puppies and babies
BL
09/05/04 11:37 AM
* Interesting!
Cara4503
09/05/04 03:18 PM
* cara..
Dr. Spice Yamin
09/02/04 05:36 PM
* Re: cara..
StephS
09/02/04 07:07 PM
* Update --
Cara4503
09/04/04 05:32 AM
* Re: Update --
Snow for Sarala
09/05/04 07:58 AM
* Cara, that's great!!!!
BL
09/04/04 06:29 AM
* Thanks BL, Linz, Barbie, Bev, and all...
Snow for Sarala
09/05/04 08:01 AM
* Thanks BL - one more question for ya....
Cara4503
09/04/04 11:31 AM
* Re: Thanks BL - one more question for ya....
BL
09/04/04 12:06 PM
* Re: Thanks BL - one more question for ya....
Snow for Sarala
09/05/04 08:07 AM
* Re: Thanks BL - one more question for ya....
Cara4503
09/05/04 03:17 PM
* Cara
StephS
09/05/04 09:28 AM
* Thanks Steph! :)
Cara4503
09/05/04 03:58 PM
* Re: Thanks Steph! :)
StephS
09/05/04 08:27 PM
* Clover...
Cara4503
09/06/04 06:51 AM
* Raising TWO doggies...any pointers?
Snow for Sarala
09/06/04 03:51 PM
* Re: Raising TWO doggies...any pointers?
Linz
09/07/04 02:06 AM
* pic of my dog Clover!
StephS
09/05/04 08:32 PM
* Re: pic of my dog Clover!
Snow for Sarala
09/06/04 05:29 PM
* Re: pic of my dog Clover!
StephS
09/06/04 08:26 PM
* Aahhh, Clover is so cute!!!! --nt--
BL
09/06/04 07:31 AM
* Thanks AGAIN BL....
Cara4503
09/04/04 04:23 PM
* Oh my gosh, Cara......
BL
09/04/04 06:11 PM
* Re: Oh my gosh, Cara......
Cara4503
09/05/04 07:13 AM
* Awwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!........
Linz
09/05/04 03:45 AM
* More Pics.... I can't resist! :)
Cara4503
09/02/04 05:36 AM
* You're not gonna believe this!
Linz
09/02/04 03:10 AM
* That rocks Linz! :) NT
Cara4503
09/02/04 05:09 AM
* Re: I got a new puppy!! :) Here's a pic.
Vicam
09/01/04 10:01 PM
* Thanks Kelly! :) NT
Cara4503
09/04/04 05:41 AM
* Yaay Rocco!
Bevvy
09/01/04 08:03 PM
* Re: Yaay Rocco!
Cara4503
09/02/04 05:12 AM
* Re: Yaay Rocco!
Snow for Sarala
09/03/04 09:16 AM
* Help For Rocco
Bevvy
09/02/04 12:48 PM
* Thanks Bev - and I have some questions for anyone who knows! --
Cara4503
09/02/04 03:08 PM
* Chewing and my puppy...what hubby and I did
Snow for Sarala
09/03/04 09:36 AM
* Puppy help for Cara
BL
09/03/04 07:16 AM
* Some suggestions
Linz
09/03/04 01:48 AM
* Thanks Linz!
Cara4503
09/04/04 05:45 AM
* A tired puppy works!
BL
09/04/04 06:31 AM
* To anyone thinking about ADOPTING a dog
BL
09/03/04 07:47 AM
* Re: To anyone thinking about ADOPTING a dog
chinagrl
09/06/04 08:21 PM
* We adopt in our family....both kids and dogs!
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09/06/04 06:21 PM
* Beagle lover
Linz
09/03/04 09:06 AM
* Linz
BL
09/03/04 01:21 PM
* Lotsa Questions, Some Answers
Bevvy
09/02/04 08:34 PM
* WHEW, Cara.....
barbie
09/02/04 04:40 PM
* Re: I got a new puppy!! :) Here's a pic.
LittleLisa
09/01/04 06:24 PM
* Re: I got a new puppy!! :) Here's a pic.
Cara4503
09/02/04 05:13 AM
* Re: I got a new puppy!! :) Here's a pic.
ChristineM
09/01/04 06:17 PM
* Thanks Auntie Christine! :) NT
Cara4503
09/02/04 05:14 AM
* Female dogs ,,... teenage girls.... and .... fireworks at my house!
BL
09/01/04 04:47 PM
* Re: He's soooooo beautiful!!! - nt
CathUK
09/01/04 09:08 AM
* Re: I got a new puppy!! :) Here's a pic.
BL
09/01/04 07:55 AM
* Oh my gosh BL - THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cara4503
09/01/04 08:30 AM
* More tips for Cara
BL
09/01/04 09:37 AM
* I second that about crates!
atomic rose
09/01/04 08:23 AM
* Beagle info online
BL
09/01/04 08:08 AM
* *squeals!*
atomic rose
09/01/04 06:51 AM
* Thanks Casey! :) I love him! :) NT
Cara4503
09/02/04 05:28 AM
* Oh, Cara, how absolutely precious.....
barbie
09/01/04 06:28 AM
* Re: Oh, Cara, how absolutely precious.....
Cara4503
09/01/04 06:33 AM
* Re: I got a new puppy!! :) Here's a pic.
heather7476
09/01/04 05:29 AM
* Re: I got a new puppy!! :) Here's a pic.
Linz
09/01/04 06:19 AM

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