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Claudia Robbins

Tumblr is full of funny pictures posted by dog owners on Dog Shaming. I think posting a picture on the Internet about the terrible things your dog does is more than anything a stress relief tactic for the owner. (The dog does not surf the Internet, anyway).

It can also be a source of pride. If I cannot have a well-behaved dog, at least let me be the proud owner of the worst dog ever. I want to win something.

Anyway, I love looking at the pictures and thinking of ways of solving these problems in a FUN way for the owner and the dog AND clicker trainingg can do exactly that, if used well.

My Beagle Training has published a new article "Beagle Training - To Click or Not To Click" about clicker training. Here are some of the highlights:

So What is Clicker Training Exactly?

You are training your beagle to respond to the sound of that clicker. The underlying principle is to help your beagle make the following connection in their brain: “the sound of the clicker and a benefit or something good for them”. In other words, when your beagle has done something right, click and give them a reward. By the end of the training process, the sound of the clicker will be enough reward.

Where Do I Start?

STEP 1 – You need to build the following connection in your beagle’s brain: the sound of the clicker means a reward. Get a bag of treats and feed your beagle a treat after making a sound and pausing. The click sound means “good job, a treat is on its way”.

STEP 2 – Once the positive meaning of the clicker sound is established, get your beagle to perform the desired action. Mark it. Reward it.

STEP 3 - Add the command word. Say the command. Click. Reward.

STEP 4 – Start substituting treats with praise as soon as possible. If clicker training is done right, your beagle will learn to perform the command on cue and treats and praise won’t be necessary any longer.

My Beagle Training has published a new beagle test to help you identify your beagle’s real temperament to design their training accordingly.

Choose TRUE or FALSE for each of the statements below:

1. My beagle is quick to learn and eager to please. TRUE – FALSE

2. My beagle moves slowly and responds slowly to my commands. It takes me longer to teach him or her stuff that other dogs seem to pick up much faster. TRUE – FALSE

3. My beagle has high levels of energy, gets excited very easily and also gets distracted equally easily. My beagle would much rather play with me than take part in any kind of training. TRUE – FALSE

4. My beagle is stubborn and does not want to be trained. He or she is clever enough to recognize which boundaries can be pushed. My beagle does not become aggressive during the training but simply chooses to ignore my commands. TRUE – FALSE

5. My beagle is very susceptible to fear, is usually shaky and easily frightened. (My beagle might have had a traumatic experience as a puppy). TRUE – FALSE

6. My beagle shows signs of aggression when responding to my commands and reacts negatively. TRUE – FALSE

My Beagle Training has just posted an article about teaching your beagle Hollywood tricks. And it contains a free online dog training lesson.

Beagles are easily bored and were bred to work. Teaching your beagle tricks can be fun, provide the mental and physical stimulation that your dog needs PLUS there is nothing cuter than a beagle performing tricks.

You can start teaching your beagle tricks today with this free online lesson by Dove Cresswell, a Hollywood dog trainer who does work for films, TV shows and commercials. You might have seen some of her work already and not be aware of it (Charlie’s Angels, Romeo, Behind the Camera, Saved, Sam’s Lake, The Source).

Click here to read the whole article "Beagle Training FAQ - Teaching Your Beagle Tricks" by Claudia robbins at My Beagle Training.

Would Beagles eat anything? A cabbage? Seriously?

Seriously now. Cabbages are probably not a good idea because they are gassy food. Approximately 30% of the diet of your beagle should be vegetables, but non-gassy ones. Carrots are always an excellent choice. You can always use carrots as treats. Beagles love food and carrots are a healthy option for treats.