Training Your Beagle in Los Angeles: Cute ≠ Clueless

Beagles make the perfect family pet. They are energetic and lovable, originally bred to hunt rabbits and hares. This makes them especially good at following a scent trail.

Without the right kind of training, Beagles can quickly become troublesome. They have a talent for escaping and chasing. Whether it’s cars, cats, or pot lids, you can expect your Beagles to chase them around the house. 

At Dog Gone Problems, we believe that every dog is a dream dog; all you need are a few training sessions with our team of LA Dog Trainers and Behavior Specialists. If you want your puppy to learn the coolest tricks through positive reinforcement and curb habits like unnecessary barking and digging, you have come to the right place. 

At Dog Gone Problems, our clients come with their brand-new puppies and leave with well-trained, calm, and confident dogs. You only need a handful of sessions to turn your stubborn beagle into a little mastermind. 

Beagles Have No Chill & You Should Know That

Beagles are quite a special breed. They can walk into a room and start sniffing. It is like they are making a mental log of all the different smells that exist and where they come from. 

Our favorite boy, Snuggles, a 2-year-old Beagle, was perfect except for one problem. He could not stop barking at the door every time someone passed by. His guardian would say, ‘That’s just who he is,’ but we’ll tell you a little secret. 

It’s not just a habit.

Beagles need to learn good manners, and you need to reinforce their quiet moments with rewards. The best time to teach a Beagle how to be good is when you notice their calm behavior. Quickly reward them with a treat, and now you have reinforced the good behavior.

Beagles Need Rules & Consistency 

Beagles are one of the smartest dog breeds, and their guardians need to be just as smart. They can’t follow fuzzy directions, but they can follow clear rules. 

Take, for example, our resident Beagle Robin. She is a one-year-old Beagle mix who is quite the escape artist. She is not scared, and she knows when you ask her to sit or stay. 

But she can get confused easily. 

She can pick up on single words when paired with big rewards. And when done right, she can race back to us within a few minutes. 

How did we achieve this transformation? The answer is simple—consistent training and lots and lots of love. 

What’s a Leash Without Some Love? 

Putting a collar on your Beagles when you are out for walks is smart, but what do you do when they pull on it? And how do you stop the yanking and pulling while also remaining calm and consistent?

We have a case like this at Dog Gone Problems. 

Muffin was a young beagle that came to us a few weeks ago. He loved walks but didn’t like his collar much. 

We use a strategy called ‘structured walks’. This is when you teach your beagle focus cues while training them. 

It is incredibly effective and will turn your anxious Beagle into a well-behaved companion that you would love taking on walks.

Beagles Gone Bad? (Hint: They Are Just Bored)

Beagles are generally well-behaved dogs. They don’t enjoy shredding your shoes or tipping over trash cans. 

No matter how frustrated you are with your beagle, we recommend that you don’t use harsh disciplinary actions. Your beagle just needs more love and mental stimulation. 

We have seen our clients transform their relationships with their dogs by making simple changes. Hiding treats around the house, using puzzle feeders, and playing games with their pups that allow them to use their sense of smell. 

Can you imagine that something taking as little as five minutes can change how your dog thinks and behaves for life? 

Final Tips to Train Your Beagle in LA

• Keep your cues short
• Keep your reward ready so your dog can associate behavior with treats 
• Remain calm—your dog learns from you 
• Try leash training at home before you try it outside 
• Use the scent game to stimulate your dog mentally 
• Remain consistent 

The Best Boys are Trained Ones

Training a beagle is not just about having a calm, well-behaved dog. It is about having a happy, safe, and content dog. Skipping training will not only derail your dog’s progress but also lead to boredom.

And beagles don’t do well when they’re bored. 

Your beagle is looking at you for love, attention, and mental stimulation. They expect clear rules, consistent routines, and plenty of treats from you.

If you’re ready to train your dog, you have come to the right place. We offer training and behavior analysis to help you understand your dog and give them the best life possible. 

Want to learn more about our training sessions? Book your session today.