I feel your pain. I took in a beagle pup who was abandoned by a family who had moved. I experienced almost the exact same thing; constant howling and barking. At that time I lived in an apartment. Thank goodness my neighbor was a dog lover and very understanding. I knew nothing about beagles when I took this dog in and I admit I was getting frustrated by her behavior. Luckily, my father knew a man who was recently widowed. He lives out in the country and has acres of fenced in property. This kind man was more than happy to take Daisy. I visited recently and Daisy and her new owner are very happy. She has plenty of space to roam and lots of birds, rabbits, and squirrels to chase. A lesson for all: Research the breed before taking on the responsibility of owning! When I told my father I had a beagle his first words were: "You can't keep a beagle in an apartment". Boy, was he right.