How to Train a Beagle to Fetch a Squeaky Toy

As a hunting dog breed, beagles love anything that makes noise and moves. Often expressing their joy with sonorous howls and wagging tails, beagle puppies show a joy in the chase and in playing that few other breeds possess. Harnessing a beagle puppy's desire to chase, capture and play is quite easy, especially with the right kind of toy. A squeaky toy provides both auditory and tactile stimulation for your beagle puppy.

Things You'll Need

  • Squeaky toy
  • Treat
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Instructions

    • 1

      Sit on the floor with your beagle puppy. Play with the puppy a little bit by showing it a treat and leading it around in circles. Pet it and use an enthusiastic tone of voice to build excitement.

    • 2

      Once the puppy is excited and wagging its tail, show your beagle puppy the squeaky toy. Squeak the toy. As a hound breed, your beagle puppy will likely be very interested in the toy.

    • 3

      Wiggle the toy around on the floor, letting your beagle puppy pounce and gnaw on the toy. Work the puppy up until it is very excited. Throw the toy a short distance away.

    • 4

      Let your puppy scamper after the toy. Once your puppy picks the toy up, crouch down low and use an excited, high-pitched tone to call your puppy back to you. Your open body language and high-pitched tone will lure your beagle puppy close.

    • 5

      Offer your puppy a treat once it gets close. Swap the treat for the toy. Don't give your puppy the treat until it gives you the toy. This prevents your puppy from taking off with the toy or from playing tug with it.