The Complete Guide to Beagles: Choosing, Housebreaking, Training, Feeding, and Loving Your New Beagle Puppy, (Paperback)

A revolutionary new look into everything "Beagle"; a MUST-READ that includes practical tips, tricks, and insights to help a new (or seasoned) Beagle owner.

Using interviews with 8 top Beagle breeders, author and experienced Beagle owner Tracey Squaire has created an in-depth look at what it REALLY takes to successfully live with, raise, and train a Beagle.

Covering all the Beagle-specific topics you NEED TO KNOW, such as:

• The unique characteristics and quirks of the Beagle breed
• Early training (including housebreaking) strategies for Beagles
• Choosing the proper supplies and food for a Beagle puppy
• Helpful strategies for socializing a Beagle with other dogs
• Health care advice for each stage of your Beagles life
• Grooming tips that a Beagle owner needs to know!

If you are considering bringing a Beagle into your home (or already have!) then you need to read this book as soon as possible!

Beagles are classic hound dogs with a long history of popularity as animal companions. Though they've grown in size since our ancestors hunted with these dogs, they've continued to be loyal, expressive, curious, and intelligent companions to their human pack mates. This guide outlines the long, rich history of this majestic breed and provides information to ensure a continued long and happy future for the breed.

From the first few days of being an anxious new pup parent to the many mornings filled with playful (but loud) howling, this book will guide you on every step of your journey as a Beagle owner and make sure you survive the first year of training this sometimes-stubborn dog breed.

Learn exactly what you need to know to keep your Beagle fit and healthy. These pups are prone to obesity and need to be trained with food. Inside these pages are the training methods you need to be sure your Beagle is as hardy and well-trained. Chapters include basic and advanced topics such as:

• What to know before choosing a Beagle
• Choosing a Beagle
• Preparing your Home for your Beagle
• Bringing Home your Beagle
• Being a Puppy Parent
• Housetraining
• Socializing with People and Animals
• Beagles and Your Other Pets
• Physical and Mental Exercise
• Training your Beagle
• Playtime with your Beagle
• Basic Commands
• Dealing with Unwanted Behaviors
• Traveling with Beagles
• Nutrition
• Grooming your Beagle
• Basic Health Care
• Advanced Beagle Health and Aging Dog Care

Beagles are incredibly smart dogs, so make sure you're prepared to creatively combat their naturally mischievous nature and avoid having a misbehaved dog with the behavioral information and tips written for Beagle owners by a Beagle owner.