Beagle leash training
Have you ever wondered if it is safe to walk your Beagle down the street without a leash? Most people will say that it is not safe without a leash. This is because the beagle was bred to be a hunting dog with a strong and powerful sense of smell. You cannot override thousands of years of ingrained instinct that is so sharp that the Beagle is one of the few breeds that requires no training to be used for its original hunting purpose. Therefore, Beagle leash training is very important.
Be a responsible owner and don’t let your Beagle off leash. When your Beagle has picked up an intriguing scent, it’s almost impossible to convince him that what he has is better and more interesting than the enticing scent he’s after. For the beagle, his nose rules the roost, and it takes a lot of work and effort to properly motivate and reward the dog.
How long should the leash be? You don’t want the strap to be too long. Four to six feet is ideal. Remember to conduct your Beagle leash training in an area that has few distractions. Your backyard or a quiet park can be potential training locations.
Lots of patience and a positive attitude are prerequisites for leash training. Never yell at your Beagle or hit him. If he’s too excited, you should get him out a bit with some vigorous play before starting leash training.
An untethered Beagle can present many risks. He might jump on strangers, fight other dogs, or run headlong into oncoming traffic. The importance of leash training cannot be overstated. And leash training should begin as soon as you take possession of your Beagle, regardless of age.
I want to suggest 3 easy steps to carry out Beagle leash training.
1. Begin training by putting the collar and leash on your Beagle while eating. This helps your dog have a pleasant association with the leash and collar around his neck. Then after two or three days, take the leash and follow your Beagle around the house for a few minutes after his meal. Lengthen walking periods until the Beagle gets used to both being on the leash and walking beside you.
2. The next step is to take the Beagle out of the house for a walk in the park. Let your Beagle trail the leash, following you. Hold the leash in your right hand as you coax your Beagle to walk on your left side by holding a treat in your left hand. While walking the Beagle, often repeat the phrase “Let’s go!” when you want to move on. Praise your Beagle when he is obedient and does it well.
3. If your Beagle starts to pull forward, you can counter this by turning clockwise and walking in another direction. The leash will pull his head to the side, so he’ll have to hurry to catch up with you. Repeat this exercise until your Beagle learns to walk alongside you and continues to receive your praise.
If you like the tips given above, you might want to check it out yourself. There is a book available on the subject of Beagle leash training. This book is reviewed here.
Book “Beagle training with zone method”. This book describes the zone training method. Zone training is an unparalleled training method developed for specific dog breeds such as the Beagle. It reinforces its position (“zone”) in relation to you as its owner. There is currently no other Beagle training method on the market that can achieve the maximum level of intelligence and happiness in your Beagle. With zone training in The Best Beagle Training Book, you will get the following benefits: Training and Taming your Beagle, Leash Training your Beagle, and other training areas as well.