Hello im new with a new beagle pup

[Dutchess mommy]

Hello im new here and my name is Sandra I have 1 cat and a new beagle puppy. she is 13 weeks old now and although I love her to death shes a real handful.Any advice would be great seeing as this is my first real dog.

[Dutchess mommy]

I also forgot to ask how can I download a pic of them to my signiture? thanks

[andreaS15]

I also forgot to ask how can I download a pic of them to my signiture? thanks
Go to "User CP" and then Avatar.
There you can eather upload one, or link it from a web page. They have to be super small, but it will tell you the sizes there.

Congratulations on the new puppy!
Puppies sure are alot of work eh?
I don't know if I have any puppy advice next to "spay and neuter" lol... but if you have and questions about anything (food, toys, behaviour) there are alot of great people here to give you information! :)

Welcome Abord! :wave:

[Doglover322]

Thanks AndreaS15 i needed that help!! lol

[Doglover322]

Sandra, make sure too take the beagle pup out on alot of walks, beagles are bred to hunt so they love running and going for alot of walks! bring it on about 3 or 4 walks a day. but on ranny days, just 1 or 2 times will be fine! I LOVE DOGS!!!! i no alot so ask any time!
<*>Doglover322<*>
p.s. If you have any questions about the site, andrea will help, lol!

[andreaS15]

ooohh actually i just remebered a "helpful hint"
SOCALIZE.
I have been meeting way to many dog's that didn't have proper people and dog socilization as puppies. Getting them out meeting people and dogs and learning how to behave around them at an early age is so important down the road.
I know from experiance, i now have a 6 yr old dog who's last owners didn't propery socilaize her with other dogs (nor spay her untill she was almost 4) and now she has dominant agression towards other dogs. So ya there's "my" tip for the day... lol

[Dutchess mommy]

Lol thanks I can use all the help I can get. she hasnt been around too many dogs but she sure loves my cat. Of course I cant say the same for my cat. She loves my kids too well at least she loves to attack them. Hmmm.. lets see what else does she love oh yea she absolutly LOVES to poop in the floor.. :)

[IceyBlueSibes]

Puppies are deffinetly a big handful! Be sure to enroll the puppy in obedience classes. This can help with, like AndreaS15 said, socializing the pup with people and other dogs, and it also starts a strong bond between you and your pup.

Crate is another thing you can look into to help with the potty training. They are a joy to have when you can't watch them!

[Dutchess mommy]

how much does one of those classes cost?
i know petsmart has them but they are 45 miniutes from me

[IceyBlueSibes]

Call local trainers in your area. Prices vary from each trainer. They can be quite pricy, but its not one of those 3 or 4 day things. They go for weeks at a time. Some places will even offer the first visit free. Just call around. If you don't know of any, look in the phone book, or call your local SPCA, and ask.