Title: Care and Training for Beagle Rescue Dogs

This article concerns the issue of beagle rescue. Before that topic is addressed, it is important to know a little bit about this breed of dog. The exact origins of the beagle dog breed are unknown but it is thought that this sturdy breed descended from English hunting dogs. The breed was registered with the American Kennel Club in the 1880s. Since that time the beagle has gained popularity not just for hunting, but also as a family pet. This breed has an excellent sense of smell as well as a friendly temperament. Beagles are also attractive physically; they are short haired, with a sturdy body structure, and brown eyes with a characteristically sad expression. Beagles may be tri-colored in shades of black/white/orange or black/white/ yellow.

Beagles get along well with other breeds of dog and children but are not thought to be good with other household pets unless they have been introduced to them early in life. Once socialized with the family cat, et cetera, beagles can get along very well as members of the family. Due to their desirability, beagles have been unethically bred in "puppy mills," which are operations in which breeders raise purebred dogs just to breed them and sell the puppies at auction. The dogs are often mistreated. They are bred incessantly and fed but they are caged and neglected in every other way. Breeders aren’t the only ones to blame for this however. The general public demands purebred puppies and breeders try to deliver to make a profit. Unfortunately, the general population often engages in impulse shopping rather than planning for the ten to fifteen year commitment that a pet entails.

Beagle rescues have been created to save purebred beagles from both the neglectful puppy mills and the impulsive owners who end up abandoning their beagle once it is no longer a cute, little puppy. Rescue centers work to re-socialize animals in their care and work toward fostering and adopting the animals out to good homes.
Rescue beagles can be raised to be grateful, loving members of the family if given time, care, and attention. The first and most important tip in raising your rescue is to follow the directions and care guidelines of the beagle rescue center. Second, it is valuable to the owner to know their breed. Knowing the personality traits, medical needs, grooming and exercise needs and other quirks of your beagle is essential in making him/her happy. Third, understand that the beagle has undergone trauma and may be skittish or shy in the beginning.

Some or all of these behaviors will resolve with time and positive reinforcement. Creating a schedule and setting boundaries are as important in making your rescue feel secure as treating him/her with patience and love. Finally, keep in contact with the rescue center for advice and additional resources and discuss any behavioral issues as they occur.

The owner of one dog and two cats, the Michelle Adams is a supporter of protecting animals from cruelty. Beagle rescues are purebred beagles saved from lives in puppy mills or abandonment by their owners. This article contains beagle information as it relates to rescue centers.