When trying to find a Beagle as a pet, you will naturally look for one that will be a good friend to you, but you will certainly want one that can be easily trained. When you are working with a Beagle who can be obedience trained quite easily, it will make your job much easier when you are house training him and teaching him simple manners. While a stubborn Beagle can present some problems in training, it can be trained by someone who has experience handling Beagles. But, if you’re just starting out with Beagle training, you’d be better off finding one that’s quick to learn. When searching for local Beagle breeders for this type of Beagle, there are a few things to look for in personality, breed, and age.
personality
A common thought is that a calm Beagle will be much easier to train. Although it is probably easier to hold this type of Beagle’s attention, an exuberant and hyperactive Beagle can also be easy to train if you have some patience. The key is to bring home a Beagle that bonds with you. When you bond with a Beagle and that Beagle is constantly on you because he thinks of you as a more important member of his family, he will eagerly do anything you ask of him. A Beagle attached to its owner is very easy to train, regardless of whether it is hyperactive or placid, submissive or dominant.
A submissive Beagle will generally exhibit fewer problems in training than a dominant one. To find out if your partner is submissive, look him in the eye. If that pup looks away first, that shows submission. With a Beagle puppy, hold him and turn him so his tummy is up. A submissive Beagle will just stand there and allow you to turn him around. A dominant Beagle will resist you, trying to roll over.
age
The old saying is that you can’t teach an old dog a new trick and many people believe that adult beagles can’t be trained, but that’s far from the truth. Many adult Beagles learn even faster than puppies. Adult beagles often have a better ability to focus on learning than puppies and are more settled. Adult beagles can make great pets and can be very easy to train, making a good case for supporting rescues.
When looking for a Beagle, look for one that will click with you. If you find the Beagle that you can bond with, it will make your training much easier.