Settle these boys down!

[Karen]

Sounds like you need to work with them some separately, particularly Spanky, to get him to be better behaved on the leash. Once you and he have worked on that, then try adding the Beagle back n.

Have you tried one of the "no pull" harnesses/collars - like a Halti - for the beagle just to at least spare your poor arm socket some wear and tear?

I would suggest a long walk for Spanky, get him as tired as possible - before getting together with Bailey, after all, a tired pup is a better-behaved one! If you have a place to play fetch safely (fenced in) that's a good way of tiring him out some without exhausting you ...

[DriftyAlison0]

Have you tried a gentle leader? Those help the dog learn to walk on a leash better.

[Freedom]

Easy Walker is another good training harness.

To train Spanky on the leash, you should do the "drunken sailor" walk. You will need a baggie with lots of small training treats. Take 4 normal steps forward, turn right take 3 quick steps, turn left, run for 5 steps. Just keep mixing it up. Treat him each and every time he stays with you. You won't cover much distance, and the neighbors will be sure you've lost your mind. Do this for up to 5 minutes, 3 or more times a day, then expand to 10 minutes Training and walks times should be clearly defined as different times, at this point.

After a week of this, you can start mixing the training in WITH a walk BUT: don't start turning after you have lost his focus. This means during the start up, you also need to watch Spanky and learn his body language (most likely, ears and head) for when he is about to take off. Anticipate that, and change direction, getting him to follow you AND REWARD WITH A TREAT.

You can read more about the "drunken sailor" walk and other training practices in The Other End of the Leash, by Patricia McConnell. I found it at my library, liked it so much I bought a copy off amazon.com

Good luck!

[CountryWolf07]

Gentle Leader is awesome. I use it on my Beagle/Boston Terrier mix - he is probably 95% Beagle. His nose goes straight to the ground, sniffing here and there non-stop. Once I have that Gentle Leader on him, he is actually good on leash and he walks great. You should try it.