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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.

Start with the route you need

How to use this manual

This is an execution manual, not a book to read once and shelve.

Every practical chapter ends with “Do these three things,” so you always know what to do this week. Printable logs and scorecards are collected in Chapter 27.

Choose your reading path

Path 01

The puppy arrived today

Set up the environment and routine first, then move directly to toileting and crate work.

Path 02

The puppy has been home for two weeks

Build marker and focus skills, then address mouthing and safe socialisation.

Path 03

Is the Beagle right for your home?

Read the breed reality, the developmental clock and the long-term exercise limits before deciding.

How to read the cards

Warning card

Safety or behaviour risk

Stop, lower the difficulty and manage the situation before continuing.

Goal card

A clear passing standard

Use the stated behaviour and success rate to decide whether to progress.

Time card

Length of one session

End while the puppy is still successful; more minutes are not automatically better.

Training with FluffyWA

Day school, board & train and private sessions are quoted after a chat, and boarding or daycare can be booked online with live prices.