Customer Reviews

Training Your Beagle (Training Your Dog)

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My husband and I are considering several breeds, but we come back to the Beagle every time. Having never raised a dog on our own before, this book gave us a lot of things to think about that would never have occurred to us naturally.

Unlike generalized books on training a new dog or puppy, this breed-specific approach appeals because - obviously - it addresses the temperament of the individual breed. Beagles, like a lot of hounds, can be tricky because of their intelligence, their strong pack instincts, and their scent-hound tendency to roam off on a scent trail. All of these things come to play during the training of a new Beagle, and a this book gives the prospective owner a much more complete picture than any general training book could.

This book is also appealing because of its organized layout, clear language, and - to be honest - the GREAT pictures. It isn't written with a story-telling approach. It doesn't follow someone through the training of their own puppy or share funny anecdotes about someone's beloved family animal. Those books DO have their place, but this book was much more informational in its approach...and that's exactly what we were looking for.

We found this little guide to be a great introduction to the reality of training a Beagle, and I'm sure it will be an indispensible tool that we return to again and again.

This is an excellent and concise introduction to beagles, as well as a training manual. The writing and organization are clear and succinct. The photos are wonderful, and if you don't already have a beagle, they may push you over the edge.

I received both this book and "The Beagle Handbook" as gifts shortly after adopting my first beagle. I found the latter to be terribly written -- to the point that it became difficult to continue reading on many occasions. The information contained is similar, though I think Kraeuter does a better job at summarizing her research, and is much more clear when discussing training. Most of all, her straight forward prose won't get in the way of your reading enjoyment.

If you buy only one Beagle book (and why would you buy more?) I highly recommend this one for its comprehensive information on the breed as well as its clear and easy-to-read presentation.

Easy to read, right to the point, I've just got my beautiful 7 week old female Beagle "Laika", and if it wasn't for this book she would already be completely spoiled. A must have if you are a unexperienced Beagle owner, or are thinking on getting one.

Thank you Kristine

Alfonso

As the longtime owner of two delightful beagles, I know from experience that the only thing more wonderful than a spirited little rabbit hound is a well trained enthusiastic beagle. This book contains lots of information on how to focus the inherent breed characteristics into a well behaved member of the family. It covers everything from selecting the right beagle for your situation through teaching your pet to respond to specific commands. There are detailed suggestions on all aspects of training from housebreaking to advanced obedience/agility techniques. There is also a great collection of superb photos showing all types and colors of adorable beagles in action. Whether you want a dog to have fun with you in your yard, to hunt with you in the field or to perform in competition, this book is the one to have.

Upon reading this excellent book I have obtained a better understanding of the breed of Beagles. Being a somewhat new owner of the dog I have come across a variety of problems and situations. Last night I read a particular chapter and really started working with the dog and I must say last nights walk was a very big improvement and I can't wait to do more with him. This book is a must for all Beaglers, new and old. It is evident that the author has a vast amount of knowledge with the breed and I can tell that I will refer to this book for some time to come. I couldn't be happier with the low price and the easy reading layout of the book itself.

I purchased this book and Rice's 'A Beagle Handbook'when I decided to adopt to beagle puppies. I have owned beagles before so am familliar with their behavior. This book was recommended.

While I found the information in this book to be accurate, it didn't seem particularly 'user friendly.' I found the information too encylopeadic and scholarly. It did have good and accurate information, but it just was a little more complex than necessary.

If you are considering a beagle or want a book on Beagle ownership, skip this and get 'A Beagle Handbook.' Information is the same, but a far superior book.

This book gives readers an excellent overview of life with a beagle. I like the way training tips are given in addition to the general care of a beagle. Suggestions ranging from raising a hunting hound to a family pet are given; the section on breeding the hound is especially informative.

As the owner of a wonderful female beagle, this book has been a valuable resource tool.

This book has been an absolute Godsend! We just got Baxter 3 and 1/2 weeks ago, he's now almost 12 weeks old and neither myself or my husband have had a dog since we were children. So we were clueless!

We're doing everything the author says to do regarding housetraining, crate training, etc. and it is working wonderfully. We purchased a few other books as well, but this one is proving to be the most helpful by far.

Kristine Kraeuter is the Beagle Pro and other reviews that I read about this book prompted me to buy it and I am elated I did.

Thank you so much! If anyone who is considering a Beagle puppy, this book is for you!

this year my wife and I planned to buy a dog, for the first time in my life i face a beagle, with the help of this book I had trained and understood what was in this dog mind... I really enjoyed reading it, is very simple, but helpfull. Every day a see how the words in the book come to reality in my dog. I was not a beagle lover but right now is my favorite race. I really recommend this book for people who want to bond with his beagle, it is easy to read and understand. Enjoy your life with a beagle. :)

This book started off to be very helpful, but then we don't plan on showing our beagle, so a lot of the chapters weren't geared for our purposes. But again, this is just our opinion. Good reading.