BEAGLE DOG FAQ - Do beagles bark?
All breeds (with the exception of the Basenji) bark. That is their way of communicating. There are two usual messages for barking:
The first is a warning bark. They bark to say "Keep away!" or "Beware, this is my territory!" Where this is the case, you can train the beagle to understand when they have been acknowledged, they should be quiet.
The second main reason for barking is for attention. This is often the bark that gets the neighbours angry, as this type of barking usually goes on when you are not at home. The beagle is saying "Please come home!" or "I need some attention!" Beagles are a pack dog and need company but also need to be trained to be comfortable with being on their own. This bark can also occur where the beagle does not know its place in the household. It sees itself as "top dog" and when you leave the house, it gets anxious because it sees its role to look after you. In this instance the dog develops separation anxiety. Separation anxiety can cause lots of problems and needs to be addressed at an early age.
A third reason that beagles often bark is during play. It is their way of saying "yippee" or "I'm having fun". Where this is the case it is usually short term and only during play time.
Just keep in mind that many of these traits are not just for beagles but occur in all dogs. Good training techniques will ensure barking is kept to a minimum.
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The first is a warning bark. They bark to say "Keep away!" or "Beware, this is my territory!" Where this is the case, you can train the beagle to understand when they have been acknowledged, they should be quiet.
The second main reason for barking is for attention. This is often the bark that gets the neighbours angry, as this type of barking usually goes on when you are not at home. The beagle is saying "Please come home!" or "I need some attention!" Beagles are a pack dog and need company but also need to be trained to be comfortable with being on their own. This bark can also occur where the beagle does not know its place in the household. It sees itself as "top dog" and when you leave the house, it gets anxious because it sees its role to look after you. In this instance the dog develops separation anxiety. Separation anxiety can cause lots of problems and needs to be addressed at an early age.
A third reason that beagles often bark is during play. It is their way of saying "yippee" or "I'm having fun". Where this is the case it is usually short term and only during play time.
Just keep in mind that many of these traits are not just for beagles but occur in all dogs. Good training techniques will ensure barking is kept to a minimum.
Beagle - Dog Lover
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