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Our beagle pup loves to "help" with the washing too. He doesn't chew items though or run away. We just make him sit when I am loading washing and if he does get anything that has dropped we "bhaa" at him and tell him "give it" which he does. But because he loves being around so much especially when I am hanging the washing....I now let him "help" . This is what I do. I put the washing basket on a small table that he cannot reach and I put the basket of pegs on the ground (they are chunky pegs, plastic only and no springs) I say "get the peg" and as soon as one is in his mouth I say "ta" and he gives it to me.....so I guess I am in the process of training him to pass the pegs. He is having so much fun doing that that he doesn't even worry about the clothes. So maybe look for a creative way to challenge his mind. That said...I am a stay at home mum with a little extra time that some one who works...so not sure if that is the solution to your problem but.......it was just food for thought! added: I guess it is like little kids. Don't focus as much on what they can't do as sometimes the repetition falls on deaf ears....focus more on what they can do and lits of praise....

AHHHAAAHAHAHAHAH! My Beagle does this too! Disgusting but.....he prefers poo of the feline variety. Thanks very much to the all wandering cats in our neighbourhood? Our cats are inside cats only and he likes to try and sneak in to the kitty litter. Oh and the other favourite pass time is trying to get the lid of the nappy bucket.......EWWW!

I feed pro plan dry food and pro peak roll along with chicken necks, sardines and the odd bit of yoghurt. I just buy the pro plan when it is on special if I see it and then get three or four bags???? From other threads I have read....I think that cheaper food just requires you to feed more which = false economy. i.e you may only pay half the price but have to feed twice the amount?! Not sure how much you would save??? I am also interested in what others have to say........especially re the natural BARF diet....does this work out cheaper???

Just brought a kong wubba....will see how it goes.

Thanks guys, more great ideas.......hadn't heard of either canex or sentinel for fleas/ticks....

Great, will try some heart this weeks and see how he likes it. THANKS!

Thanks for the reply. I tried Baxta on Eagle pack as this is one of the ones recommended but, he didn't like it? Sounds like BARF diet is popular. And, I wondered about other raw meats like heart. Is liver ok?

I lOVE that photo of your beagles!!!! Am looking into the BARF diet but need to do a little more research. Thanks for the advice.

Thanks for your reply....Had completely forgotten about eggs. Will add that to Baxtas diet.

Can you give Sasha's blend to puppy's for added extras or is it purely for athritis. Just wondering?

Hi there, I have a 12 week old beagle and would love your oprnions on a few things.....I am following breeders reccommendations which I am really happy with but just curious what others do?! Q1-What dry food do you use...I am currently using pro plan (puppy formula) Q2-What other food do you use as well (if any)....I am giving pro peak roll, some chicken necks. (cut up and put in a kong) and also some yoghurt and sardines. Not all on the same day but as added extras. Q3-What flea and tick treatments do you like...I am using fidos flea and tick rinse. Q4-What toys are favourites in your house...we like the kong, empty yoghurt containers to lick the remaining yoghurt from, a small soft toy rattle (cheekily stolen from our 1 year old bub within 5 minutes of BAXTA arriving at his new home) and a stuffed toy that came home from the breeders. Q5-What games does your dog/puppy love...Baxta loves playing with my son in his cubby house, doing crazy zoomies and fetching his toy rattle as well as......Ripping out the Bromeliads in my garden Q6-if you had to give one peice of advice to dog owners, what would it be??? Would love your input.... OH! One more thing! Have added a link for you all to see pics. http://s672.photobucket.com/albums/vv90/cfa31/

It needs to be an enzyme-based cleaner used according to the instructions. I would imagine that a timber deck may require more than one or two applications, but I don't really know the answer to that one. Is his crate appropriately sized? It is very unusual for a pup to go in his crate unless forced to, if the crate is the correct size. There are average times for house-training, but these aren't applicable to an individual pup. Just do the best you can to avoid accidents and reinforce good habits and you will get there. Thanks for your reply. I will invest in an ppropriate cleaner. Any suggestioins

Hi there, Having a wee problem ('scuse the pun) with our puppy, who is 12 weeks. He is great going to the toilet in the right spot (on the grass) if we are outside with him. But, has taking to peeing on the deck instead of the grass if he is outside by himself. He has access to the grass at all times, except if we are out he is on the deck or in his crate. At night when he is in his crate, he is good and lets us know when he needs to go. So that doesn't seem to be a problem. Occassionally he has peed in his crate, if he was in there for an hour or so during the day, even if he had just gone to the toilet, which is why we have been leaving him on the deck (easier to clean up)!? I am praising him when he does go in the right spot. And I like that he has access to outside rather than being in his crate too much. Does anyone have any helpful suggestions....or is it just a time and patience issue. How long does it take for a pup to be toilet trained on average!? Also, what product should I use to clean up his messes. I have Tried vinegar and also an enzyme based detergent, but it doesn't seem to stop him from going in the same spot. Thanks in advance.

We have our beagle inside at night in a crate and he sleeps happily in there. The crate works well for us and in summer we will have a spot outside where he can go if he chooses to. I am happy to have him inside at night if he uses his manners and is well behaved....a big expectation when they are puppies and this is why the crate works. We know he cannot get into mischief. Eventually we want him to have a bed rather than a crate. This is just what works for us with this pup. Our last dog was a stafford and he was an outside dog. We always had a coat on him in winter and he was fine. This is what worked for us with that particular dog. He lived till 15. Having had an outside dog and now an inside/outside do, I do prefer the option of having them inside at night. BUT... If you don't or cannot have your pup inside for whatever reason, I would just try and keep puppy warm as possible....it does sound like he could be cold????? I am sure that your dogs are spoilt and well loved.....you wouldn't be concerned and asking advice otherwise. Just do what feels right.

Great post. Thankyou for your experience with the lure coursing, I bet they have fun...I too have been wondering where all the beagle posts are??!! We have a new beagle pup and still have alot to learn about this lovely breed. So the more info the better. I will be sure to check out the lure coursing pics.