doggy advice for a new pet owner- i have a misbehaving beagle

[jasons_owner]

i have had many pets however i havent had any puppies.i have a 3-4 month old black beagle and he is very hyper. Is this normal behavior for a beagle puppy. he likes to jump around the house -knocks things down-he even broke a lambonce and he likes to jump on people and when i let him out to go to the bathroom he likes to run off and i have to run after him. he chews on everything and just a pain lol. he digs constantly and he tries to bit me. it doesnt hurt or anything but i dont want him to grow up biting people and when i try to disicpline him when he does it again and gets more aggrasive. can anybody give me some puppy advice on how to make this an enjoyale experience for me and the puppy.
Love me and jason

[Flatcoatluver]

well, that is really normal for a puppy, when I took puppy classes they taught us to say when the dog barks to say ouch in a high pitch, that usally works, but welcome to pet talk and maybe some otehr people can have a better way of displine. any pics?

[areias]

He sounds very bored...and he is a beagle, so he will get bored very easily. He might also be teething. Does he have toys? A variety of toys is always good for a puppy. Don't leave them all out all the time. One or two at a time is good, so he won't get bored. Try a kong, and put some peanut butter or kibble in it. Does he get walked or played with? What about training time..short sessions of working on sit, down, come, etc.

For him running away...he needs a fenced in yard, a tie out, or you to walk him on a leash. Some dogs just cannot be let off leash. And the aggressive behavior-do not play aggressively with him whatsoever. Try and keep a spray bottle near by and give him a squirt, with a firm NO. The "leave it" command is very useful for this also.

Good luck!

[Pit Chick]

Welcome to the world of owning a puppy. I'm not sure if there is a such thing as an enjoyable experience with puppies. Just kidding.
First, you need to enroll him into an obediance training class. If you have a Petsmart nearby go check out their classes, sit in on one or two to get a feel for the trainer and environment. You don't want to take him to a trainer that requires you to leave the dog with them for days or weeks because you need to be the one learning how to train the dog. High energy is normal for most puppies, Beagles included. Next, don't ever let him off leash in an unfenced yard, this is a disaster waiting to happen. He could be hit by a car, attacked by other bigger dogs, shot by a neighbor. Beagles are scent hounds so once they get their nose set on a scent they will track it as far as possible and end up getting lost. He's chewing on everything because he's teething and bored. High energy dogs need an outlet for their energy and if they don't get enough exercise they chew to relieve their frustrations. Rawhides and stuffed Kongs like areisas said make wonderful chew toys that keep them busy for a while, but you do need to provide more exercise with nice long walks everyday, several times a day if possible. When he jumps on you, put up your knee so his chest hits it and it knocks him back, at the same time tell him "no, off". When he bites, you can do like Flatcoatlover said and yell out OUCH and that usually stops them, if he persists, grab his muzzle and say NO then walk away. Grabbing the muzzle is the same thing his mom would do to make him behave. For the digging you can take his poop and put it in one of his holes and cover it a little, once he starts to dig and finds his poop, he won't dig there anymore. You can also get a plastic baby pool, fill it with dirt and burry some toys and show him that this is the place to dig. When he digs up his toys he'll get the idea that digging here is exceptable and fun. He's also close to the right age to get him neutered. This will help prevent future problems such as territory marking in the house, a greater urge to wander in search of a bitch in heat, territorial aggression along with preventing health issues like prostate and testicular cancer.

Do you have a crate for him?

Here is some breed info about Beagles. http://www.canismajor.com/dog/beagle.html

Where did you get him and why did you choose a Beagle if you don't mind me asking?

[Pawsitive Thinking]

He's sounds like a real handful - makes my Tobey look sedate!

Can only agree with all the advice given above - assert your place in the "pack" i.e. in charge! Good luck!

[sammy101]

I used to have a Beagle,and i'll tell you that they are a handfull. They need obediance training,and can be difficult to train. They are also known for running off so be careful!They also gain weight easily when they get older so keep exercising him. Get him in a Obediance class ASAP!

[grinchy21girl]

I think it's just how Begales are.... I have a 5 month old and he is a pain... he gets into everything even if you put it away... and he is ALWAYS hungry!! He doesn't listen and if you block something from him it just makes him try harder to get it... GOOD LUCK TO YOU!! I am hoping he grows out of all his bad habbits...

[dab_20]

i think both of your beagles will be great dogs when they get out of the rambunctious stage. they may be a pain to train, but all the beagles i have met have turned out to be great dogs.

besides, there cutness makes up for it!