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Beagles will scavenge for food. If you leave food on a table,
or a garbage can within reach... expect to have it inspected
(and torn up/eaten) by your beagle. It's that nose again!
Beagles can be howlers. They have a very distinctive singing
voice and use it when they are excited. If there is a knock
at the door or a bird in the yard... you will hear ARROOOOOOO!
Beagles are not good outside dogs. They are very social and
people-oriented. They are not happy in the yard by themselves.
Beagles need to be part of the family and allowed to live
with you in the house. They like to be on your lap when you
watch tv and in your room (preferrably in your bed!) when
you sleep. They aren't happy in the background.
Top reasons for surrendering a beagle:
1. "The beagle keeps running away". You need to have a securely
fenced yard.
2. "The neighbours in the next apartment have complained
that he howls during the day". Beagles don't do well in apartments
or condos for just this reason.
3. "The beagle isn't happy in the yard and the garage." Don't
get a beagle unless you want an indoor dog. They want to be
with you.
4. "Wow, i didn't think it would be this much work". Treat
this decision as seriously as deciding to have a child. You
will need to change your family's schedule, 'dog-proof' the
house, and provide lots of love and attention. It's a big
decision that should not be made on a whim.
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