Hi and welcome! Big day in Miami today, isn't it?
I'm not the expert on this but if Toby is routinely alone for a good part of the day, I think a buddy is a good idea.
I have one beag and two other (mixed brd) dogs and if it weren't for my other two, and knowing Henry the way I do, I think he would be very lonely.
Other suggestions for lonely beagles that have been made are: music or television left on for them to listen to, one of those Kong toys stuffed with yummy stuff to keep them busy and last but not least, doggie day-care (if it's feasible). A not-good thing to do is leave the dog with rawhide chews since choking is a risk with some of them.
Beagles do truly enjoy socializing.
Good luck.
I'm not the expert on this but if Toby is routinely alone for a good part of the day, I think a buddy is a good idea.
I have one beag and two other (mixed brd) dogs and if it weren't for my other two, and knowing Henry the way I do, I think he would be very lonely.
Other suggestions for lonely beagles that have been made are: music or television left on for them to listen to, one of those Kong toys stuffed with yummy stuff to keep them busy and last but not least, doggie day-care (if it's feasible). A not-good thing to do is leave the dog with rawhide chews since choking is a risk with some of them.
Beagles do truly enjoy socializing.
Good luck.
