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Positive training · From eight weeks

Beagle Puppy Training Manual

From 8 Weeks

Beagle: let the nose work, then build check-ins and recall around scent.

29 chapters · English / 中文

Watercolour illustration of a Beagle puppy scenting flowers beside a paw-print trail along a garden path
Beagle: let the nose work, then build check-ins and recall around scent.

Breed profile

Training group
Scenthounds
Origin
The Beagle originated in England as a pack scenthound used for hunting by scent.
Shoulder height
33–40 cm
Weight
9–14 kg
Coat
Short coat
Coat care
Condition calm acceptance of brushing, whole-body checks, paw handling and gentle ear checks in small voluntary steps.
Drive keywords
Scent · Food · Group activity
Handling practice
Calm, gradual brushing, whole-body checks and paw handling for the short coat, especially after ground-level scent work. · Voluntary ear handling: brief touch, gentle lift or look, marker, reward and release before the puppy moves away.

General reference range only; individual dogs vary considerably.

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Edition 2026-08
Positive training · From eight weeks
Beagle Puppy Training ManualFrom 8 Weeks

A practical manual for families bringing home an eight-week-old Beagle puppy, built around scent as a reward, a longer long-line phase and proactive food management.

Core training period Arrival at 8 weeks through the 16-week socialisation window
Roadmap beyond puppyhood Clear next steps through 6 and 12 months

Prepared by FluffyWA Pty Ltd · Southern River, Western Australia

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