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Nikki B asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

Bringing outside beagles inside?

I just took in 2 female 3 yr old beagles who were just used for hunting. and they were left outside in kennels their whole life. well I dont believe beagles should be outside dogs. I have brought them in my house and am trying to make them part of the family. they seem to be very happy inside and love all their attention. But they are lil stinkers potty on the floor and get into everything. they even tore my curtains down lol. it seems like they are making baby steps in the right direction. but other days I wonder what was i thinking lol. and reg training is difficult with beagles they are very stubborn. I have one male beagle (who is fixed) (females arnt fixed) and he is a great dog. well they all seem to be getting along. but just the general training issues seem to be rough. anyways my question is will I ever get these dogs to conform to the inside rules? and does anyone have any tips? how long does it usually take to retrain a 3 yr old. HELP where is ceaser milan when i need him :)

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Moving into a new environment can often undo some potty-training even in housebroken dogs. Do as you would for a little puppy and bring them outside when they look like they need to go. When they go outside, praise; when they go inside, reprimand, but not after the act. Usually, a housebroken dog who has "forgotten himself" in a new environment only needs a couple of reminders, and won't require months to housetrain like a little puppy would.

    Destruction is usually due to pent-up energy. How much exercise do they get? These dogs are probably used to running for miles and will need at least an hour of walking per day.

    Like you said, baby steps. Beagles are intelligent, but stubborn. They usually know when they're doing something wrong, they just don't care all that much - that's why they'll do something, and then look all sheepish and sad when you come in and notice it. How long it takes will depend on the beagles themselves and the amount of consistency you can provide in the training. Good luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    You need to crate the dogs when you are not at home so they dont ruin your house and so they learn a ruitine.. Look up cratetraining, you should find plenty of info.

    It may take a while to 'retrain" a dog. Get into contact with a professional dog trainer, this isn't something the average person can do b/c you often have to reverse an action that the dog has been doing for years. If you know what you're doing and your dog is willing to learn, it should not take that long.

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    5 years ago

    I have no idea approximately your nearby safe haven, however mine does no longer permit a individual to take an animal if it'll be an open air animal. We have the equal climate right here in which I are living and I absolutely might no longer depart my puppy out in five measure climate while it does not figure out. Large puppies want extra recreation than your medium sized beagle, peculiarly two-three of them. If they don't spend a lot time within the condo and be trained the condo laws earlier than wintry weather while they're cooped up (in spite of everything summer season lengthy getting used to walking as they please within the colossal fenced in backyard) they would terrorize your condo and your deficient beagle. Think approximately it, you would be bored too. Talk to the safe haven actually earlier than adopting. They can set you up with a puppy that's satisfactory with smaller puppies so that it will suit your demands so long as they're almost absolutely condo puppies!

  • 1 decade ago

    They are still young enough to learn. Age 3 is still young. I would take them to training, and also, I would attempt to look for someone to come in to train them.

    Good for you for being a big heart and bringing them inside. It always breaks my heart to hear that a dog is kept outside. They are so domesticated in our now times, and they love to be inside with humans giving them warmth, love, and attention.

    Do you have a "doggie door"??? Every time they go outside to pee or poo, give them a reward (a small piece of their dry food). You are an angel for having patience to retrain them. I will pray for you and them, and hope that they do well over a very short period of time, for everyones sake.

    Be strong............be well. =)

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