[Murphys Dad]

Originally Posted By: Winston's Mombut if I can put it my feet or the bottom of my pant leg....I might actually be able to make dinner without feeling like I am dinner.

Seriously now, I took the active approach with the kitchen issue. Teach Winston to sit/down and stay. Put him in that position while you're cooking/whatever....

It will take time, as you need to start with 30 sec. and move up to 15-20 minutes... or even longer, though Beagles have a serious problem with staying focused for a long time. You can also give him a stuffed kong to keep him occupied while your keeping yourself busy with other things.

 

[Murphys Dad]

Originally Posted By: Winston's Mom The lady I called was kind of rude too...and I quote a beagle eh? You'll be wasting your time anyway, he can't learn anything

Beagles are not stupid! I hate people who think that. Stubborn? Yup! Totally food motivated? Yup! Not always willing to do something unless there's something in for them? You betcha'! But they are not stupid. They are quite willing to please and like to make their masters happy. At least mine is. OK, done with my rant now.

It's easier than it sounds to teach a sit or down stay. Obedience classes teach us more than they teach the dogs. If you can't get a place to do training until 6 months, invest in a couple of good training books and start on your own. Our PetSmart took dogs as soon as they had all their shots finished. I think we started Jersey somewhere around 11-12 weeks and it was the best $99 I ever spent.

 

[Murphys Dad]

I echo everything Jen said! Chloe knows a lot, and keeps on learning more things all the time. Beagles copy us in ways you will never imagine possible. Stay on your guard constantly and you'll be amazed.

For tips on different commands, just start a new thread in the discussion board with what you want to start with, and I'm sure we'll all have something to say!