Is a Beagle for Us? Honest opinions

[Chelsea]

yep im still here.
our family just got bigger

[Dawna]

Originally Posted by Chelsea

yep im still here.
our family just got bigger

Did you get another dog or take in a boarder?

[Chelsea]

not a dog we rescused 2 stray kittns off the street )

[ljas]

You can train a beagle - or any other dog - to be quiet. As a trainer, I am sure that you know this. By teaching your dog to bark on command, you can also train them to be quiet on command. Sophie is the quietest dog I have ever had - her intelligence makes her a joy (and sometimes a challenge) to train.

A busy beagle is a well behaved beagle. Because of her intelligence, Sophie can get things that I need - such as my inhaler when I am having an severe asthma attack. She can 'go get' the child of my choice. When my teens are fighting, she gets between them and 'yodels'.

Since you have a secure yard, your dog could go out on the days that you are ill - unless he or she is like 'Nurse Sophie' - she will not leave the side of anyone - adult or child - who is sick.

I have found beagles and german shepherds to be similar in their intelligence and stubbornness - it is just that beagles are so small, cute, and charming, people are shocked that they actually require work.

An adult dog would probably be a good choice for you - I would spend time 'visiting' to make sure that I knew the animal's quirks before making up my mind.

Good luck!!!

[Dawna]

Originally Posted by ljas

You can train a beagle - or any other dog - to be quiet. As a trainer, I am sure that you know this. By teaching your dog to bark on command, you can also train them to be quiet on command. Sophie is the quietest dog I have ever had - her intelligence makes her a joy (and sometimes a challenge) to train.

A busy beagle is a well behaved beagle. Because of her intelligence, Sophie can get things that I need - such as my inhaler when I am having an severe asthma attack. She can 'go get' the child of my choice. When my teens are fighting, she gets between them and 'yodels'.

Since you have a secure yard, your dog could go out on the days that you are ill - unless he or she is like 'Nurse Sophie' - she will not leave the side of anyone - adult or child - who is sick.

I have found beagles and german shepherds to be similar in their intelligence and stubbornness - it is just that beagles are so small, cute, and charming, people are shocked that they actually require work.

An adult dog would probably be a good choice for you - I would spend time 'visiting' to make sure that I knew the animal's quirks before making up my mind.

Good luck!!!

This is so true. My grandparents had 2 Beagles-a mother and son Butch and Queen. We lived with them , and they said every time I cried as a baby, Queen, would go running up the stairs to check on me.

[Sara80]

I don't know how qualified I am to give advice, but we decided to rescue a beagle recently bc we did not want to go through the puppy phase and also bc we could see the dogs personality. Cooper is a 2 yr old beagle, quiet as can be, LOVES to play with my 6 yr old son but is not overly "hyper." Mostly house trained. And most important just as sweet as he can be!!! Would def recommend it.

[Dawna]

Is it just me, or does something not quite seem right with this total picture? Many in the group initially fussed at Chelsea for inconsistencies in her posts. I have read this and reread this and all the correct things are incorporated here, but taken as a whole there are several contradictions that make me really doubt the reality of this whole thing.

[kutyuska]

@Dawna, you are absolutely right

[Dawna]

Originally Posted by kutyuska

@Dawna, you are absolutely right

Thanks!

[Chelsea]

i dont understand whst you mean dawna