Oh Paul, Please give your friend a big hug from me, I LOVE beagles and I was just soooo happy to hear that your friend has adopted one from a lab. Beagles are one of the most commen breed seen at labs and its just a shame.

I have to beagles and they are some what shy around new people, so that is something that might never change.

One of my beagles who is actually beagle/basset hound cross was rescued from an abusive neglective home and it took alot of work getting him settled in. I have had him for almost a year and a half now and he still won't come in the house and he is still very afraid of my father (who is a very kind man and loves animals).

I just worked one on one with Copper until he trusted me then I slowly introduced Hannah to him, they bonded right away and I think that helped him alot. I then slowly introduced him to my other family members.

Its going to take alot of time but it is worth it to see the dog finnaly happy and full of energy and love

Your friend is a great person and will have a very loving loyal pet.