Author Topic: Training a Beagle Pup (Read 847 times)

KYtrapper17 · « **on:** July 18, 2003, 04:28:14 PM »

I have a little female beagle pup. What age should I start running her? I have two older beagles that are running right now. I also know a guy who has a big pen that he charges 20$ to put your beagle in for one week. He wiil feed it and runs it with his dogs. Should I do this? Any tips would be nice?

X-man · « **Reply #1 on:** September 14, 2003, 05:18:57 PM »

Hey KYTrapper,

What age are you current beagles? I generally pair a green pup with an older dog to start off. The pup will learn from the veteran, and for the most part, he will be better able to keep up. Most of my beagle pups "break" around 4-5 months of age, depending on when they're born.

Make sure to pick up a good quality coated nylon safety collar for the pup, along with a beagle bell to know where she's running.

It shouldn't take more than a couple of trips for her to pick up on the idea and to get with the program. Start her in an area where you don't have to worry about her running across a road in pursuit of a bunny.

I've never used training pens, never had the need. If you current mature beagles are too fast for her, ask around to see if you can't partner up with someone who has a GOOD, older dog. Be careful she doesn't pick up bad habits from other dogs. Don't depend on what the owners will say, 'cause most will BS you on how good their dogs are.

Since she is a pup, you don't want to hunt her too long, especially in hotter temps. By October, I'm sure she'll be well on her way to becoming a great little hunter. Hope this helps.

blackdirt beagles · « **Reply #2 on:** December 07, 2003, 03:56:08 AM »

we start most of our pups around 8 or 9 months old. most guys like to push them and start earlier but the pup will learn more and retain the knoweledge better at 8 months old. work on handling and manners while they are young and just let them be a puppy and have fun.

tabbycat · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2004, 03:06:55 PM »

I've always started my hounds somewhere around 6 mos. Starter pens work great! Am currently building one of my own. A pet miniature reabbit works great. I started a 2yr old bitch that had been a backyard pet all her life with 2 of these little bunnies. She got to mouth them a little & chase them around the yard. In 3 days she was hunting her own rabbits.

Tabbycat Elkins

Huntsman44 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2004, 05:46:03 AM »

I have three beagles I use for deer hunting in Florida. If the waters down they are perfect. They don't leave a clump of grass unchecked. And they don't push the deer so fast that you can't get in front of them. And beleave it or not, they will not run a rabbit. Have a great day! H44

shinbone · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2004, 07:39:19 PM »

my grandfather got me interested in beagles and rabbit hunting at a young age.over the years we've trained several dogs and i found that when ever they show interest is the best time to get them started.ive hunted with dogs as young as six months . i have one now that i never got started until he was 11 months due to when he was born.the biggest thing is to find him a rabbit.weather it is bringing one home from a hunt,catching one in a box trap or going to a local beagle club.i like to tie a foot to a string and tease the dog with it.once they get a good nose full it normally dont take long.if your old dogs have bad habbits that you dont want to deal with for another 10 years you may want to start the dog off by its self.good luck and happy hunting !!