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Beagle Puppy Training Manual

From 8 Weeks

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

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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.

Precision before vocabulary

A marker is one short, consistent sound—a clicker click or a spoken “Yes!”—that means: “That exact behaviour; your reward is coming.”

Choose a quiet environment Remove toys, people and movement so the sound is the only new information.
Marker, then food within one second ×15 Make the sound once, then deliver one piece of food within one second. The puppy does not need to perform a cue.
Test the association Make the marker sound while the puppy is not already watching you. An immediate turn towards you means charging is complete.

Keep the position

To maintain a sit, bring the food directly to the mouth so the puppy does not need to stand or step forward.

Reset for another repetition

To have the puppy get up and repeat, toss the food away, let the puppy collect it, then set up the behaviour again.

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