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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.

Teach the equipment before the walk

Lead skills & going outside

The first month is not about reaching the park. It is about making the equipment comfortable and teaching that a loose lead makes the world move.

Begin indoors in three steps

  1. Desensitise the fit Put the harness on, immediately deliver food, and remove it after five seconds.
  2. Drag the lead under supervision Let the puppy move indoors with the lead attached while an adult watches continuously to prevent tangling.
  3. Play the follow game Walk a few steps and mark whenever the puppy chooses to follow beside you.
Watercolour comparison of a loose lead and a tight lead
LOOSE LEASH = a relaxed J-shaped lead and continued movement; TIGHT LEASH = pulling and forward movement stops.

Go out safely before vaccination is complete

Ask your veterinarian which locations and ground surfaces are appropriate for current local disease conditions.

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