New hunting dog
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There really is no comandig a hound in the field, you just turn them loose,they get on a deer, rabbit whatver and the hound just keeps the game moving til someone gets a shot.Shock callors, were used more in retriever training.After training for years ,if you need a shock collar , get yourself a better bred dog.I 've had 7 bealges and there's no training but to let them go.Enjoy
For beagles, you just need to train them to come back when you call them, that will be a challenge all on it's own.
Anything more than "come" is completely up to you.
My father once, trained a beagle to retrieve ducks and hunt pheasants.
And DO NOT USE THE SHOCK COLLAR until the dog understands the commands, they are not for training, they are for re-enforcing the training.
Anything more than "come" is completely up to you.
My father once, trained a beagle to retrieve ducks and hunt pheasants.
And DO NOT USE THE SHOCK COLLAR until the dog understands the commands, they are not for training, they are for re-enforcing the training.
If you are going to shock your animal to get it to listen, you need a different dog or try the f-ing collar on yourself. Too many people use those things and don't know how to use them properly. A good dog does not need physical pain to be trained. A good dog will do as it is asked out of the dog's natural tendancy to please its master. If you can't train it, don't buy it, or pay someone to train it for you. Work on building a strong bond with the dog, don't worry about hurting the dog when it does not do what you want.
rustysdream
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IMHO, when you're out in the bush, there is nothing more frustrating than an untrained hunting dog.
Beagles do need training just like any other breed. There are way too many of them lost and killed in the bush due to poor or no training.
I've seen a beagle retrieving ducks from the water...
I think it would be a really good thing for your dog - and for yourself - if you could find a local trainer. Best to contact a Beagle Club (unfortunately, there are fewer and fewer of them...) or even a breeder who specializes in hunting blood lines.
Beagles do need training just like any other breed. There are way too many of them lost and killed in the bush due to poor or no training.
I've seen a beagle retrieving ducks from the water...
I think it would be a really good thing for your dog - and for yourself - if you could find a local trainer. Best to contact a Beagle Club (unfortunately, there are fewer and fewer of them...) or even a breeder who specializes in hunting blood lines.
Sometimes getting them to stay in the same area code is a challenge.
Got that right. My one beagle,some years ago got lost at the end of the sec ond week , north of Cloyne.He turned up two weeks later at someones place in Arden!!! But i guess that's the same area code
Most beagles that I have seen around these parts are kept outside in a kennel and do not have much attention paid to them outside of hunting season (####ty owners). These dogs don't know basic commands and although are great at running rabbits, are a royal pain in the rear to get back out of the woods. The ones that are kept as pets (inside) as well as hunting dogs are much better but you still have to be pretty patient/diligent when you are trying to get them to come back to you. Once they get on the scent, they are determined little buggers !!
Farlsincharge
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When an animal loves and respects you, it will listen to you. Praise for accomplishments goes a lot farther than punishment for mistakes. Dogs need to be scolded and punished sometimes, but too early in the training and they will just get scared and frustrated.
Basically the only real tool is TIME
shock collars on beagles arn't too good. i tried one on my beagle and unlike my lab it confused the beagle. a shock to my lab and he understood it was a correction. my beagle just howled and didn't understand. as for chasing rabbits they were born to do it. they are amazing little dogs. full of affection and energy.
Two of my three beagles are in kennels. The other one turned 21 years old in may.The other two get plenty of attention,but the strong bonding is more important with retrievers.I've got two goldens and i've owned many others.I've done the field trial curcuit for a long time, actually too long.My old beagle is retired to the couch. My two goldens live in the house.ALL my dogs would gladly curl up and sleep in bed with you.Beagles are very determined little BUGGERS!!All dogs NEED attention and i agree with you, too many a$$ holes don't care about their dogs,in some cases like their guns, until hunting season,WRONG!!! All dogs especially hunting dogs,unlike SOME!! women will love to the day they die completely unconditionally.You feed them, make a fuss over them, you hunt them and they are happy. I LOVE MY DOGS!!!
I have owned and trained many beagles...it takes dedication and patience.... As stated ealier the most important thing is to get your dog to come on cammand.... Start with that/the come cammand and go from there...
As far as rabbit training goes do this and you can't fail....first thing to do play with your dog in the backyard and have someone bang pots and pans/you don't pay no attention to loud noises and your dog won't either...Once in a while when playing with your dog scream out bang/bang..have him get used to loud noises early in life...Take him to the gun range and have him listen to gun shots/never make a big deal with loud noises/neither will the dog...This is a great bonding time for you and your dog, take advantage of it.....pet and talk to him on every shot fired....
Also get a hold of a rabbit leg or skin from a rabbit from a /farm/petshop/wild rabbit whatever....put it on the clothes line and have him chase it...never allow him to catch it.... Remember always pratacing stop/come cammand/very inportant/and pots and pan noises.....
Then put the leg/skin in his face and tell him to find it....this is where you go hide it from him/not far.....20/30 ft...maybe in your garage behind some wood or something.... he will search for it and find it....leave a scent trail (drag it on the ground) for him to find it..... When he does find it and grabs it imediately enforce the come cammand..it must be inforced/can't stress that eneogh/come command must be taught over and over again....
Once he learns to play and seek with a rabbit leg or skin..you need a real rabbit... At the beginning I always use a pet shop or farm rabbit for training..they can't run far and the dog would be able to catch it easily..make sure the rabbit is a small one..you don't want to itimadate you dog....So you have your dog....show him the live rabbit....rub his face in it and walk away and hide the rabbit....wait a minute and send the dog after him.... When he get good with a farm rabbit it is time for the real deal....
You go out and buy a rabbit trap....capture a live cottontail and have fun.... Put a wrist watche on the live cottontail wrapped around his neck... with an alarm set/10 minutes after release.. and a fishing line 30' or so attached so you don't loose the rabbit...
Remember the dog must obey the come cammond or all will be lost good luck...rabbit hunting with dogs is the best....
As far as rabbit training goes do this and you can't fail....first thing to do play with your dog in the backyard and have someone bang pots and pans/you don't pay no attention to loud noises and your dog won't either...Once in a while when playing with your dog scream out bang/bang..have him get used to loud noises early in life...Take him to the gun range and have him listen to gun shots/never make a big deal with loud noises/neither will the dog...This is a great bonding time for you and your dog, take advantage of it.....pet and talk to him on every shot fired....
Also get a hold of a rabbit leg or skin from a rabbit from a /farm/petshop/wild rabbit whatever....put it on the clothes line and have him chase it...never allow him to catch it.... Remember always pratacing stop/come cammand/very inportant/and pots and pan noises.....
Then put the leg/skin in his face and tell him to find it....this is where you go hide it from him/not far.....20/30 ft...maybe in your garage behind some wood or something.... he will search for it and find it....leave a scent trail (drag it on the ground) for him to find it..... When he does find it and grabs it imediately enforce the come cammand..it must be inforced/can't stress that eneogh/come command must be taught over and over again....
Once he learns to play and seek with a rabbit leg or skin..you need a real rabbit... At the beginning I always use a pet shop or farm rabbit for training..they can't run far and the dog would be able to catch it easily..make sure the rabbit is a small one..you don't want to itimadate you dog....So you have your dog....show him the live rabbit....rub his face in it and walk away and hide the rabbit....wait a minute and send the dog after him.... When he get good with a farm rabbit it is time for the real deal....
You go out and buy a rabbit trap....capture a live cottontail and have fun.... Put a wrist watche on the live cottontail wrapped around his neck... with an alarm set/10 minutes after release.. and a fishing line 30' or so attached so you don't loose the rabbit...
Remember the dog must obey the come cammond or all will be lost good luck...rabbit hunting with dogs is the best....
You don't need to shock a beagle to train it. If you don't know how to use a shock collar you will do more damage than good.
I have 3 beagles and 2 will break off a chase when called, the 3rd is a puppy and still learning. None of them will chase deer, except off the yard and then stop. The 2 older ones will chase rabbits when I say it is OK. All 3 live in the house and I interact with them everyday both inside, in the yard and in the bush.
I have 3 beagles and 2 will break off a chase when called, the 3rd is a puppy and still learning. None of them will chase deer, except off the yard and then stop. The 2 older ones will chase rabbits when I say it is OK. All 3 live in the house and I interact with them everyday both inside, in the yard and in the bush.
High energy dogs like Beagles need attention, exercise, love, and rules, every day. EVERY DAY. Think of them as permanent 2 year olds. You have to tell them the same thing every day, over and over. Dedicated lessons and command practice for 10 minutes every day. Big responsibility, have fun, enjoy your new crazy puppy.
Buy a few good books on training Beagles specifically if you can. Read them. Employ their best methods of training, consistently, have patience and your rewards will come with time.
