Since Mr. Bailey is my first Beagle, I thought I would ask a few questions about some of his behaviors. First of all...do Beagles always put every DEAD thing they find on their walks IN THEIR MOUTHS?? I am sure it's quite the sight to see me trying to get him to drop it, and be totally grossed out at the same time! Dead squished frogs are his favorite. :::shudder:::: I try to keep my eyes peeled for these little snacks of his..but of course with that Beagle nose he finds them before I have a chance.
Also, Bailey loves his stuffed animals and of course like most dogs, loves to tear them apart and get that squeaker out. BUT..he also loves going underneath our bed and chewing holes in our box springs!! I bought some of that bitter spray, but that hasn't deterred him. I keep the door shut as often as I can so he cannot get in our room, but then he goes after something else that he can rip/tear..like couch pillows, sheets, towels, etc. We do give him chewy toys and nylabones to curb his teething/chewing. I suppose I am asking if this is a puppy stage or a lifelong trait I will need to adjust to? Our family adores Bailey - he is such a love.
Oh..and on a positive note, he has been 8 days now without an accident in the house, yay!!
Thanks for all of your help!
Cindi
Also, Bailey loves his stuffed animals and of course like most dogs, loves to tear them apart and get that squeaker out. BUT..he also loves going underneath our bed and chewing holes in our box springs!! I bought some of that bitter spray, but that hasn't deterred him. I keep the door shut as often as I can so he cannot get in our room, but then he goes after something else that he can rip/tear..like couch pillows, sheets, towels, etc. We do give him chewy toys and nylabones to curb his teething/chewing. I suppose I am asking if this is a puppy stage or a lifelong trait I will need to adjust to? Our family adores Bailey - he is such a love.
Oh..and on a positive note, he has been 8 days now without an accident in the house, yay!!
Thanks for all of your help!
Cindi