Working together to successfully
Raise Your very own
Lifelong Companion Pet
We have had many years of experience with our beagles & helping our customers raise their babies into loving, respectable family members. Miss Christina and Christi happily offer our guidance from years of experience, advice, tips & tricks to help you & your family successfully raise the perfect family addition!
Responsible Puppy Guidance from Day One
is the Key to a Happy Family
As a puppy's mind expands in the adaptation stages of puppy-hood,
their humans' direct guidance will influence and shape their tendencies,
to develop life habits for the years to come.
It’s time to ensure that your new beagle puppy learns exactly what they should and shouldn’t do -- as a part of your pack -- so that they develop positive lifelong behaviors under your supervision, allowing their personality to reach its healthiest state of mind.
their humans' direct guidance will influence and shape their tendencies,
to develop life habits for the years to come.
It’s time to ensure that your new beagle puppy learns exactly what they should and shouldn’t do -- as a part of your pack -- so that they develop positive lifelong behaviors under your supervision, allowing their personality to reach its healthiest state of mind.
Beagles are a pack animal. It’s the security of this order-in-command that keeps them safe and thriving. A beagle puppy must know that he or she has strong leaders whom they can follow and trust to always make the right choices for not only their long-run well-being, but the overall health of the pack. Puppies want to be shown the pack order up front so that they can learn how to best fit in -- to discover what position will be the most beneficial for their future in this pack and accept your leadership, allowing them to be content and happy with their situation for the years to come as an established member of the family.
When intelligent canines are allowed to think that those around them are not strong and confident in their ability to lead the pack wisely, they will be unsatisfied. Without leadership, pups see the pack as weak and will continue to challenge the boundaries and possibly pursue filling that position as alpha dog. If a puppy is allowed to think they are alpha, (or in other words "too cute to say no to", and too spoiled for the humans to stay assertive...), the owner(s) will lose respect from their dog, and therefore lose control as leader.
Obedience is all about respect for the master, thus the desire to make the alpha proud. You must show your puppy what makes you proud and what makes you disappointed, by providing your puppy with the same calm-assertive leadership that he or she would have received in a natural pack with an intelligent alpha dog in charge. You are taking over that role now so that they can begin adapting to your Household's lifestyle -- developing lifelong indoor-appropriate family habits and becoming a responsible member of your human pack.
Your attentive Beagle Puppy has all the wonderful characteristics for the great potential to grow into just the right companion pet for you. Here you (and family members) will learn how to be a responsible & respected beagle puppy parent, so that you can successfully raise your learning puppy into a respectful sidekick to enjoy for the years to come, providing your puppy/student with the appropriate types of attention, at the right time, for an optimum learning experience.
- Remember: Everyone in the pack must be on the same page- all humans are leaders to your new puppy.
New Puppy Rules
for a smooth adaptation!
Review our Advice pages from our years of experience raising beagles.
Take the right steps from Day1 to be consistent & successfully raise your new puppy into your very own well-mannered indoor companion beagle!
Be Consistent in your reactions, and correct your learning puppy's experimental behaviors right away, so they can learn how to adapt to your family& home, and develop positive habits.
Puppies learn from your guidance.
Your Interactions influence their energy and behaviors
&
Your Reactions to their behaviors shapes their future habits in your home
Communicate clearly to your puppy, and remember,
Avoid making these Simple mistakes:
· Do Not let your new beagle have free roam of the new, unfamiliar house.
With any new dog, take them outside through the same door often to form a routine and establish what door to go to etc. and supervise them in your home so that you can influence the way they will interact with the things in your house and responsibly behave in your home for the years to come.
Introduce them to your household boundaries and have them follow your guidance on how to behave in your home so they will always be clear on how to be a responsible member of your household for years to come. If you don't establish clear boundaries from the beginning, this can be very confusing to your puppy when you are suddenly frustrated later on. Avoid frustration, by setting the ground rules and being consistent during the learning stage
Puppies are babies without diapers - Start them in a safe confined area with paper and bedding, such as the tub, a custom box, or kitchen with a childgate so that they can be confident in choosing paper for “hurry-up” vs bedding, and play with their designated good toys during the times you are busy and not actively offering them leadership.
Help your puppy learn the boundaries with your active engagement, so that they can earn the freedom of household privileges and harmony for the years to come.
Avoid overfeeding to help your puppy develop properly. The right amount for most young puppies at the homecoming stage is between about ¼ for minis or ½ cup for standard puppies in the morning and again at night- when you eat breakfast and dinner. If the belly is too big afterwards, they ate too much and it stretched their stomach- simply cut back a little. (Do not leave water out in the house unattended- give it periodically or only in their "safe area" with paper during housetraining, Remember, “hurry up” comes after every time they eat or drink, so take them outside. )
· Do Not carry around or bring your puppy onto the carpet during the first 5-10 minutes after they Drink, Eat, or Wakeup. They need to go to the bathroom first within those first 5-10 minutes. Let them stay on the paper, or take them outside to that area of the yard. Encourage your puppy to go “Hurry Up” and praise them with “good Hurry up” when they go. Since all puppies are different, just like people, keep track of how long it takes your puppy to go "hurryup" after eating and drinking, so you can develop a tailored routine.
Your Interactions
influence their behaviors
Your Reactions Shape
their future habits
· Do Not Scream, Yip, or Run from the puppy
Screaming or running away from hyper behavior confuses your puppy. If you were reacting to their behavior by screaming or running, then it teaches your puppy that you are either on the same page as far as being hyper- or not strong & dependable as a leader and that they must have won the challenge with that behavior, which leads to a big head/ alpha behaviors. "Run & Chase" is a BAD game to teach a puppy, especially with kids. Running around screaming riles puppies up, which is negative energy during their development in your pet home. Hyper behaviors at this age can cause loss of respect and demote your place as master. This is important for kids to realize- even if they think it is funny to run around in bedroom slippers with their puppy chasing them- it is teaching the puppy that it is okay to target feet as toys.
Instead, always confront your puppy directly with confidence & proper communication so that they learn a lesson, and won't think they can ever win with bad behavior.
They need to know that you are the wiser, are self-composed and in charge from the get-go,
so that they will want to follow and learn from you.
· Ignore hyper greetings
We've all seen it- mommy or daddy just drives up from an outing, and already their pampered pet is jumping up and down, ready to jump all over them as soon as they enter the door, and as a response, the welcome home part commences, with praise and cheery voice reassuring the excitable dog "yes I'm home, yeah there's a good boy!". This type of reward encourage that hyper behavior, which is later a problem when grandparents arrive or the mailmen comes to the door. Instead, teaching your pet to greet you with a loving calm by only calming acknowleding them after they've settled down will help to retrain them to skip the hyper part that yields no attention.
Never reassure/ praise bad behavior- like the jumping up and down- your happy petting as a response to that action teaches your dog it is good to jump up on you, which is a demanding habit you shouldn't allow to develop in your pack.
Always Correct the Negative behavior first so that you can stop that state of mind from continuing. For instance- your puppy has discovered the books under the coffee table. You haven't told your puppy that these are yours, and not fair game yet. If you simply give your puppy a toy, this teaches the puppy, "hey, as long as I find SOMETHING to chew on, I will get attention and toys!". Instead- tell your puppy "NO" in a serious voice, if they pause, I usually say "that's not a toy" in a serious voice (by saying "that's not a toy", my mindset is on sending that message to the puppy, so my voice is meaningful in trying to communicate my message of not chewing on the book), they will continue to look at me for what to do next, now assuming a calmer expression, and THEN, I will calmly get a toy, and say in a more encouraging voice, "this is a toy" (with emphasis on the word toy- again the phrase is simply to remind you of your message- but try not to complicate your message with too many words). Give your puppy the toy, and continue what you were doin. This way, the correction was made, the redirection was made, but you weren't being tricked into reward play, instead you simply guided your pup towards a behavior you are more satisfied with. After they continue a good behavior, then you can engage with you rewarding attention and calm petting & good kisses.
Follow the guidance pages. After you show your puppy that they did wrong, and they know what you don't allow, submitting to your lesson & apologizing by showing that they can be calm for you, then you can introduce a new state of mind by connecting what you Want them to do, & adjust the mood.
Remember- exercise helps your puppy have a calmer mind later.
Playing with a ball outside, or taking a walk can help everyone enjoy a balanced lifestyle- you’ll both be the better for it!
Puppies need you to be upfront, so that they can know what you want, learn and move forward towards adapting to your pack’s rules in order to fit in and thrive. Correct your puppy with firm, direct communication.
Be Patient and Consistent with their learning process, and always stay in control of the situation. They are much smaller than you- you can always win, so that they will respect you as the alpha, and learn from your lessons.
Calmly & Lovingly Praise the good behaviors- that which you want to encourage
as they develop life-habits with your guidance, and enjoy a harmonious future with you.
It is important to realize there must be a balance- you and your puppy can not simply live a life of corrections only- there must also be exercises of positive reinforcements- times when you acknowledge their good behaviors, and build their confidence in those behaviors, so that they feel most comfortable being a good dog, knowing that you appreciate that, and less likely to resort to behaviors you don't like.
When you keep your language simple, then your words, your correctins and your praises, become more meaningful.
Be the Calm Assertive Leader.
Avoid making these Simple mistakes:
· Do Not let your new beagle have free roam of the new, unfamiliar house.
With any new dog, take them outside through the same door often to form a routine and establish what door to go to etc. and supervise them in your home so that you can influence the way they will interact with the things in your house and responsibly behave in your home for the years to come.
Introduce them to your household boundaries and have them follow your guidance on how to behave in your home so they will always be clear on how to be a responsible member of your household for years to come. If you don't establish clear boundaries from the beginning, this can be very confusing to your puppy when you are suddenly frustrated later on. Avoid frustration, by setting the ground rules and being consistent during the learning stage
Puppies are babies without diapers - Start them in a safe confined area with paper and bedding, such as the tub, a custom box, or kitchen with a childgate so that they can be confident in choosing paper for “hurry-up” vs bedding, and play with their designated good toys during the times you are busy and not actively offering them leadership.
Help your puppy learn the boundaries with your active engagement, so that they can earn the freedom of household privileges and harmony for the years to come.
- Do Not let your beagle eat to their heart's desire
Avoid overfeeding to help your puppy develop properly. The right amount for most young puppies at the homecoming stage is between about ¼ for minis or ½ cup for standard puppies in the morning and again at night- when you eat breakfast and dinner. If the belly is too big afterwards, they ate too much and it stretched their stomach- simply cut back a little. (Do not leave water out in the house unattended- give it periodically or only in their "safe area" with paper during housetraining, Remember, “hurry up” comes after every time they eat or drink, so take them outside. )
· Do Not carry around or bring your puppy onto the carpet during the first 5-10 minutes after they Drink, Eat, or Wakeup. They need to go to the bathroom first within those first 5-10 minutes. Let them stay on the paper, or take them outside to that area of the yard. Encourage your puppy to go “Hurry Up” and praise them with “good Hurry up” when they go. Since all puppies are different, just like people, keep track of how long it takes your puppy to go "hurryup" after eating and drinking, so you can develop a tailored routine.
- Don't keep your pooch cooped up all day!
Both exercise and Sunlight have many health benefits, the exercise helps your dog release built up energy into a positive outlet, and sunlight stimulates melatonin production, which fights depression and anxiety, helping your pet to be healthier, happier and more satisfied thus easier to work with during training .
Your Interactions
influence their behaviors
- Do Not tickle/ scratch, tug-a-war or Roughhouse
with your newly adjusting baby beagle
who hasn't learned what is not okay to "grab" yet
Tickling and scratching hands are like another puppy's biting mouth, and this tempts your puppy to get riled up and bite back. Even if this seems like harmless fun at first- when they think it is acceptable to bite later on, no one will be having fun.
They must first learn that your hands are responsible, calm and to be trusted, and learn from you that they need to stay in a responsible state of mind when around your hands, before getting into harder but responsible play later on after this is established. You want calm interaction to be established as the "natural mode" first.
Keep your fingers together and Pet your puppy smoothly, with calm movements,
either on the back of the neck or under the chin while they are being good (petting under the chin helps build confidence).
(Don't point or scratch with a single finger, keep your fingers together so they aren't tempting. )
Correct them with firm, calm hands and a slow deep voice,
if they test your strength and ability to be alpha. - Your puppy does Not know English (yet!)
Communicate to your puppy in a tone that is clear to them, if you're happy, be cheery (but not hyper!) with simple words (such as "Sit, Good Sit" );
if you’re disappointed, sound disappointed and keep it simple
such as a deep "Nooo"
instead of an excited "don't chew that!" - this exciment is confusing to a puppy,
but a deep Nooo is similar to a mother dog's slow, calm warning growl to her learning pup.
If needed, some are able to give a building warning growl like the momma dog / alpha pack leader would to get the point across. This is always done slow, not fast, and is not meant to 'startle' the pup, but is intended to communicate a boundary they are getting close to.
Your Pup wants to understand you, so don’t get lost in translation! When they understand & take you seriously, they can begin following & adapting to your pack.
Be consistent with the words you choose to teach so that they can begin associating their meaning and remembering them for an easier future. Remember the energy of your voice and the purpose of your message- you want your puppy to understand & respond appropriately to your command. You do not want to sound frustrated, because frustration is a weakness and can make for poor judgment- you only want to sound serious and meaningful. Learn about the dog's learning process, and how to further connect by reading our further guidance pages. - Do Not overwhelm your transitioning puppy with New faces or too much energy/activity. Especially with kids- don't throw a new puppy party!
It is best to start the transition to your household with calm energy, as you introduce your puppy to how to naturally behave inside your home, your rules of the house, and thus raise a good well-adjusted dog. They are learning all about your human pack order, and discovering what is and isn’t acceptable in your household- other people’s interference with your consistency, and any irresponsible interactions, such as hyper hands and roughhousing, can influence your puppy's future behaviors.
Make sure everyone around your puppy knows the rules to ensure an optimum learning experience for happy years to come. Additionally, before working with your puppy on training or sitting with you, be sure you have given him exercise so that he can feel more satisfied and ready to focus. Go out in the yard and encourage your pup to play with a ball, or their sibling if you got two! Exercise allows them the time to express their physical capabilities in a positive way, and thus be satisfied and ready to learn or hang out responsibly afterwards.
Your Reactions Shape
their future habits
- Do Not always put your puppy down if they wiggle.
Sometimes puppies test your leadership.
Since you gave them time for hurry-up, they already went to the bathroom, now they are just testing your strength.
Putting your puppy down if they wiggle/cry is a negative reinforcement of that impatient, demanding mindset.
Show them you are strong and will not be overrun nor give in so easily. Puppy is the newcomer, not the leader, and can not do whatever they want- they must respect your leadership.
For instance- imagine you are walking your puppy and encounter a scary situation ahead- such as a garbage truck. You want your puppy to be okay with your restraint and respect your decision to stay in place, not carelessy romp forward nor retreat away from your watch.
If your puppy tests your resolve, Uphold your position as strong leader by firming your grip, pulling them against you, and give a firm, confident “No”…. then a calming voice.
Once they calm down and remain calm, slowly reassure them “good”,
and then you may proceed or put them back in their area.
If your puppy is whining while you are holding them, and you are not sure if they went 'hurry up' yet, don't simply put them down where you are standing- walk over to their safe area with paper. This way you are sending the message that you are deciding where to go, yet acknowledging they may need to hurry up!
The best way to hold your puppy so they feel secure and you have control is to place the thumb behind their shoulder, index finger across the chest, and other fingers behind the other shoulder, so they are forward facing and you are supporting their rib cage. Then you can tuck them up to your side, with your arm/inner elbow supporting their other side. This even allows you a free hand, and you can still do things around the house while bonding. - Do Not ever allow your puppy to bite you
or seek dominance over you.
Puppies test the boundaries to see how they should behave, what they can get away with, and to find out who is alpha, so discourage puppy from challenging your position and make sure they understand you’re stronger and smarter- you’re the boss, not them. They need to know that you’re not the underdog, so that they can trust your ability to always be a wise and strong leader for them to follow in the future.
It is good to name "kisses" so that there is a difference between kissing your hands, and biting.
When they give kisses, calmy say "good kisses" with a loving voice.
If they start to nibble, quickly respond with a bold "No biting"
or the “tsht!”/"chit" sound like the dog whisperer does for corrections.
When you see your puppy pause and look to you for further guidance, say in a softer warning voice, "just kisses", and let them give you a few more kisses. If they nibble again, repeat the No with a firmer voice, and discontinue play, standing to your feet. Continue to watch your puppy, most will try to look to you in order to read what you want them to do next. At this point you do not want to hand them a toy, but want them to simply calm down. If they are calm for at least a minute, you can re-engage with calm hands, ask for kisses (remember to keep your fingers together and about an inch from their face- don't touch or tickle their face. After a kiss, say "Good Kisses" and smoothly pet your puppy. Allow a brief calm moment, so that the moment sets in, and then start something new- give them a toy to teeth on.
Sometimes people like to aggressively shake toys, but try not to do this- a small shake is good enough to engage interest without making your puppy hyper. Say "Toy" and let your puppy check out the toy on his own. If they start to bite and play with the toy on the ground, re-assuringly say "good toy", usually they give a quick tail wag to acknowledge your assurance, and proceed to play more with the toy.
Now you've established what is IS okay to bite and teeth on- toys!
While your puppy plays with the toy, try not to put your hands in the mix, since they are still learning these boundaries- you dont want to confuse the new word, "good toy", with hands. If your puppy is calmly playing with their toy, you can calmly pet them on the back a few times, slowly yet happily saying "gooood", to establish your hands as trustworthy during play. Then allow your pup to continue focusing on the toy. Experienced owners also do this calm pet on the back during meal time in order to establish hands as trustworthy around food rather than threatening. The calm yet confident, loving hand contact is important to influencing your dog's energy.
If the transition from No biting to kisses does not work at first, continue to be firm towards nibbling
You can do the quick, immediate correction with a firm tap on the nose and bold “No” or the “tsht!”/"chit" sound like the dog whisperer does for corrections. Don't return your hands to your pup's face, but instead wait a moment for the correction to set in.
Only after the correction is clear, can you redirect them to a toy to chew on instead.
This way, the toy is not the reward response to biting, your disapproval is the response.
The toy is then given after they concede to your wisedom, as a reminder of what is okay to nibble on,
since puppies do need something to teeth on in order to massage their gums before they lose their baby teeth and this is natural. But biting on you needs to be established as not acceptable for future habits.
*Insight: If a puppy bites momma dog more than once, she growls to warn them, and if they don’t get it, she will growl again and swiftly roll them over and pin them down into the subordinate position. She holds them there, very calm but serious; they do not wiggle- if they do, she growls again until they freeze to show submission to her authority. She is higher on the totem pole, and is establishing that now so that the future goes much smoother with her as leader, before they’re too big and undisciplined!
· Do Not Scream, Yip, or Run from the puppy
Screaming or running away from hyper behavior confuses your puppy. If you were reacting to their behavior by screaming or running, then it teaches your puppy that you are either on the same page as far as being hyper- or not strong & dependable as a leader and that they must have won the challenge with that behavior, which leads to a big head/ alpha behaviors. "Run & Chase" is a BAD game to teach a puppy, especially with kids. Running around screaming riles puppies up, which is negative energy during their development in your pet home. Hyper behaviors at this age can cause loss of respect and demote your place as master. This is important for kids to realize- even if they think it is funny to run around in bedroom slippers with their puppy chasing them- it is teaching the puppy that it is okay to target feet as toys.
Instead, always confront your puppy directly with confidence & proper communication so that they learn a lesson, and won't think they can ever win with bad behavior.
They need to know that you are the wiser, are self-composed and in charge from the get-go,
so that they will want to follow and learn from you.
· Ignore hyper greetings
We've all seen it- mommy or daddy just drives up from an outing, and already their pampered pet is jumping up and down, ready to jump all over them as soon as they enter the door, and as a response, the welcome home part commences, with praise and cheery voice reassuring the excitable dog "yes I'm home, yeah there's a good boy!". This type of reward encourage that hyper behavior, which is later a problem when grandparents arrive or the mailmen comes to the door. Instead, teaching your pet to greet you with a loving calm by only calming acknowleding them after they've settled down will help to retrain them to skip the hyper part that yields no attention.
Never reassure/ praise bad behavior- like the jumping up and down- your happy petting as a response to that action teaches your dog it is good to jump up on you, which is a demanding habit you shouldn't allow to develop in your pack.
- Do Not respond to every whine and cry
- Do Not distract your puppy's bad behavior with a toy-
Always Correct the Negative behavior first so that you can stop that state of mind from continuing. For instance- your puppy has discovered the books under the coffee table. You haven't told your puppy that these are yours, and not fair game yet. If you simply give your puppy a toy, this teaches the puppy, "hey, as long as I find SOMETHING to chew on, I will get attention and toys!". Instead- tell your puppy "NO" in a serious voice, if they pause, I usually say "that's not a toy" in a serious voice (by saying "that's not a toy", my mindset is on sending that message to the puppy, so my voice is meaningful in trying to communicate my message of not chewing on the book), they will continue to look at me for what to do next, now assuming a calmer expression, and THEN, I will calmly get a toy, and say in a more encouraging voice, "this is a toy" (with emphasis on the word toy- again the phrase is simply to remind you of your message- but try not to complicate your message with too many words). Give your puppy the toy, and continue what you were doin. This way, the correction was made, the redirection was made, but you weren't being tricked into reward play, instead you simply guided your pup towards a behavior you are more satisfied with. After they continue a good behavior, then you can engage with you rewarding attention and calm petting & good kisses.
Follow the guidance pages. After you show your puppy that they did wrong, and they know what you don't allow, submitting to your lesson & apologizing by showing that they can be calm for you, then you can introduce a new state of mind by connecting what you Want them to do, & adjust the mood.
Remember- exercise helps your puppy have a calmer mind later.
Playing with a ball outside, or taking a walk can help everyone enjoy a balanced lifestyle- you’ll both be the better for it!
- Do Not get Mad or lose self-control,
Puppies need you to be upfront, so that they can know what you want, learn and move forward towards adapting to your pack’s rules in order to fit in and thrive. Correct your puppy with firm, direct communication.
Be Patient and Consistent with their learning process, and always stay in control of the situation. They are much smaller than you- you can always win, so that they will respect you as the alpha, and learn from your lessons.
Calmly & Lovingly Praise the good behaviors- that which you want to encourage
as they develop life-habits with your guidance, and enjoy a harmonious future with you.
It is important to realize there must be a balance- you and your puppy can not simply live a life of corrections only- there must also be exercises of positive reinforcements- times when you acknowledge their good behaviors, and build their confidence in those behaviors, so that they feel most comfortable being a good dog, knowing that you appreciate that, and less likely to resort to behaviors you don't like.
When you keep your language simple, then your words, your correctins and your praises, become more meaningful.
Be the Calm Assertive Leader.
remember to spend some calm and quiet time with your new family member , its not all about chasing toys and playing fetch , they need to see you being calm so they learn that too:)
These are the basic rules that can greatly make a difference on how well your puppy adapts to your pack & leads a responsible lifestyle. Learn more about What TO DO by exploring our helpful Advice pages, so that you can understand more about your new puppy's learning process, and how to successfully raise them into your new Companion Pet!
We love each one of our puppies, and we know that the way we specifically breed for good homebody characteristics, and family raise our puppies, makes a huge difference as they have the appropriate start. Our small family has been breeding our beagles for Pet-Home traits over the last 20 years. We have been raising our puppies in the type of environment we expect them to go into- an indoor, clean home environment, with daily handling, care, snuggling, and guidance.
You can successfully guide your beagle puppy into your perfect companion dog. We agree with Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer's understanding of the dog’s mind, learning process, and needs. You want to set your dog up with the correct state of mind, and you can by truly caring about how your interactions effect your dog’s development. We have worked to eliminate the drives that make having a beagle in a home setting difficult, and have removed the negative influences & tendencies that are imprinted if litters were cage raised or in a mill environment. These presets have been undone & reformatted. Now its up to you to do the programming.
Balancing the mind and body leads to balanced behavior. A dog must know that their calm assertive leader is there to provide them with the proper balance of activity & exercise, rules, boundaries & guidance, and then rewarding affection, so that they can get the most out of their learning experience and successfully take their place as the calm submissive/obedient follower. It is up to the leaders to consistently make wise decisions for the good of the pack, and your puppy will respect and trust the strength of true leadership.
Your puppy has been started off on the right track, but their development is not over, and it is up to you to consistently guide your puppy towards living the right kind of life there in your home. Anyone can do it, but its those who truly want to understand the puppy's learning process that will ultimately stay true to establishing a positive balance, and living in harmony.
You can successfully guide your beagle puppy into your perfect companion dog. We agree with Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer's understanding of the dog’s mind, learning process, and needs. You want to set your dog up with the correct state of mind, and you can by truly caring about how your interactions effect your dog’s development. We have worked to eliminate the drives that make having a beagle in a home setting difficult, and have removed the negative influences & tendencies that are imprinted if litters were cage raised or in a mill environment. These presets have been undone & reformatted. Now its up to you to do the programming.
Balancing the mind and body leads to balanced behavior. A dog must know that their calm assertive leader is there to provide them with the proper balance of activity & exercise, rules, boundaries & guidance, and then rewarding affection, so that they can get the most out of their learning experience and successfully take their place as the calm submissive/obedient follower. It is up to the leaders to consistently make wise decisions for the good of the pack, and your puppy will respect and trust the strength of true leadership.
Your puppy has been started off on the right track, but their development is not over, and it is up to you to consistently guide your puppy towards living the right kind of life there in your home. Anyone can do it, but its those who truly want to understand the puppy's learning process that will ultimately stay true to establishing a positive balance, and living in harmony.
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Puppy Guidance
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Adjustment StagesRead how to make the trip go smoothly.
"We just got home with our New Puppy!"
What steps to take the First Day in the Pupppy's New Home there with your family. Remember that a new puppy is a baby without diapers and must be supervised when loose! Our Advice for house training & helping your new addition successfully adapt to your home.
1st Stage:
Contained Setup Area The Initial Puppy-Setup is a Contained Play Area & Sleeping arrangement best-suited to puppy's stage in the establishment process 2nd Stage:
Crate Training -Why it is important, How to introduce it, and When. How to stop the habit and
Introduce a Puppy Toy Basket |
Health & Care What, How Much & When
Since eggs can be easily picked up, Deworming is an easy routine. See How To & When
Puppy Booster shots are done in 2-3 week increments- We keep our pups up to date.
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