Every dog breed is different. While some breeds, like German Shepherds, prefer to be independent, other breeds, like Golden Retrievers, always want to be with their owner. But what about beagles? What do beagles like to do?
Barking, howling, whining
If you didn’t know this: Beagles are super vocal. They make various sounds to let you know what their feelings are.
My beagle barks every time he wants attention. He stares at the doorknob and makes a high-pitched sound when he wants to go outside. He whines when he wants to eat what we eat. He barks high when someone rings the doorbell.
It’s as if they have their own language that only beagle owners can understand.
Smelling things
Beagles are scent hounds. They were bred to track the scent of small animals and chase them down for their owners.
It is their natural instinct to sniff. Beagles have one of the most powerful noses with 225 million scent receptors. To put that in perspective: human noses have only 400 scent receptors.
Like every other beagle, he is obsessed with smelling things. He will sniff everything he finds outside, even the poop of other animals.
Eat, eat, and eat more
Beagles are foodies. They love to eat. Put anything within reach, and they will gulp it down in seconds.
Their love for food can be dangerous. Not all human food is safe for beagles. Food products like garlic, onion, sugar, and spices are toxic to them.
Last month, our sweetheart climbed onto our dining table and ate leftover brownies. We had to take him to an emergency room and keep him under observation for two days.
So make sure to keep all food, other than dog food, out of your beagle’s reach.
Chewing on things
I think this is universal. Not just beagles, but all dogs love to chew. It’s something that relaxes them.
Chewing is not bad. It even helps keep a dog’s jaws healthy and keeps their teeth clean. But it is essential to teach your beagle what is good to chew on and what is not. Or you’ll find the mascara from your couch and furniture every time you come home.
You can give your dog a chew bone or a chew treat from time to time.
Socializing
Beagles are outgoing dogs. They love being around people and other dogs. They are not shy. Instead, they will jump on a person to overload them with licks and kisses.
Every time guests came to our home, he greeted them with a wagging tail. Then he always grabs one of his toys for some reason and offers it to the guests.
Not just with people, but also with other dogs. You should see them in a dog park. They get super excited to interact with other dogs.
However, their social skills strongly depend on how well a beagle was socialized during his puppyhood.
Jumping on others
Beagles are jumpy dogs. They often start jumping when they are excited. They can even jump to grab something from your hand.
This is not something you should encourage. Jumping can be dangerous for both your beagle and yourself. Your dog could break his feet. In the long run, it can increase the risk of joint problems.
So if this is something your dog does, try to control his impulse and teach him not to do it.
Cuddling
For my family and me, this is the best trait of beagles. They love to cuddle.
While some dog breeds prefer to be alone and independent, beagles cannot live without human affection.
Every morning I find Groot curled up in my blanket, with his back against my feet. He also loves to take a nap on my girlfriend’s lap when we watch movies.
In most cases, they all love to cuddle.
Sleeping on your bed
Beagles love to sleep next to their loved ones. Or they find our mattress much more comfortable than theirs.
I tried so hard to teach my Groot to sleep on his bed. But in the middle of the night, while I’m sleeping, he jumps on the bed and snuggles into my blanket. I’m a deep sleeper, so I enjoy having my little monster snuggled in my blanket next to me.
At first, I thought it was just my beagle. But when I asked a Reddit community of beagle owners, so many told me they faced the same thing.
Running in circles
We all know how much beagles love to run. But for some reason, they love to run in circles.
I tried to find the reason behind this behavior, but apparently, quite a few beagles do it, but no one knows why.
Send me an email if you know the cause.
Playing tug-of-war
Beagles love to play tug-of-war. Grab a tug toy, hold one end, and give the other to your beagle and let him pull.
This brings out their predatory nature. But it’s also a great way to let out their energy.
Ninja Tip: Your beagle may even growl during tug-of-war. It is perfectly normal and healthy.
However, it is essential to establish some ground rules to ensure your safety. Teach your beagle the LEAVE command before you start playing. Your dog should leave the toy on your command. Start with a long rope to prevent accidents.
Final thoughts
So these were some of the most common things that beagles like to do. If there is a certain behavior you think should be on this list, feel free to email me.
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