The Daily Dog: Beagle

The Beagle is friendly, curious, and built to follow its nose, which makes it a joyful but sometimes challenging family companion. They do well in active households, but their independence and scent-driven instincts mean training requires patience, consistency, and realistic expectations.

What to Know About the Beagle

• Outgoing, social breed that enjoys people and other dogs

• Strong sense of smell that can override recall if not trained carefully

• Playful and affectionate with children

• Vocal by nature and known for baying, especially when bored or excited

• Intelligent but independent, which can slow obedience training

• Needs daily physical activity and mental enrichment

• Food motivation can be a powerful training tool when used correctly

• Prone to weight gain without portion control and exercise

• Does best in homes that understand scent hounds and provide structure

Train the Family Dog, Not Just the Breed

At Alaska Dog Works, we’ve been training dogs to be reliable, well-mannered family companions for over 30 years. We’ve worked with more than 150 breeds and helped more than 3,000 clients build practical, lasting relationships with their dogs.

To learn more about our training philosophy and get real-world advice you can use every day, listen to our podcast at https://dogworksradio.com