The Good And Bad Of Beagle Paper Training
One of the most frustrating things in the world when it comes to owning a beagle, or any other dog, is when the dog is having a problem being housebroken. The worst thing you can do is strike the animal and the other worst thing you can do is lock the dog in its pen when it is having problems going at the right time and in the right place. Patience is needed and a lot of it so take a deep breath and gather yourself.
Your first order of business is to make sure there are no physical ailments causing problems. The vet will let you know if your dog has any physical problems that could be preventing housebreaking. If there are no physical problems then you may have to resort to beagle paper training as a very last resort and it should only be used as a very last resort in almost any case.
Beagle paper training really is the last thing you want to do and there are a couple of things you can try to hopefully avoid paper training. The first is to take the beagle outside to the spot you want them to use every hour on the hour for at least forty-eight hours. If they do what they are supposed to do outside then you use positive reinforcement. After two days they should get the idea.
A second method as an alternative to the papers is to simply watch your beagle every minute for a 48-hour period. If they are showing signs that they are going to relieve themselves in the house then do not run at them, do not scream at them, and do not beat them. Simply walk up to the beagle and shout a simple one-word command like “No” and then take the dog to the spot you want them to use. When they are done use positive reinforcement.
If beagle paper training is your only option then lay several layers of papers in the area that the dog uses for their personal toilet and try and surround this area with a pen. When the dog uses the papers then use positive reinforcement. After a while they will know they can use the papers and they will use them every time. Gradually move the papers towards the door and gradually put parts of the papers outside and a smaller part of the papers inside. The beagle should be begging to go outside on the papers when there isn’t enough paper inside. From there you still have to train your dog on being able to hold their business in until it is time to go out and then where in the yard to do it.
Paper training really only does a small part of the job and you are still not getting the dog used to waiting until you get home to do its business. But it can work if done right. Remember that when you clean the papers to always leave a small amount of soiled papers in the new pile so they know to use the papers still. Good luck.
You will find good beagle training advice in this article. You should use this article, along with dog training books to help train your beagle.
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