Welcoming Your Beagle Home

In This Chapter Transporting your new Beagle Showing your dog around her new home Meeting the pack Introducing the crate Enduring the first night At last the big day has arrived: Today you bring your new Beagle home. The first 24 hours or so with your Beagle can be a dream come true or an…

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Preparing for Your Beagle’s Arrival

In This Chapter Selecting a veterinarian Getting gear for your Beagle Making your house Beagle-ready Planning for your Beagle’s first day home Choosing the Beagle of your dreams involves much more than heading to a reputable breeder, a local animal shelter, or a breed rescue group. Before you start life with your new four-legged friend,…

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Choosing Your Beagle Soul Mate

In This Chapter Exploring options when choosing a Beagle Knowing what to look for in a Beagle puppy Evaluating an adult Beagle Learning about contracts and other important documents You’re ready. You’ve determined that yes, the Beagle is the breed for you. You’ve figured out where the best place to find your dream Beagle is:…

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Gonna Find Me a Beagle

In This Chapter Figuring out where to look for a Beagle Finding a good Beagle breeder Exploring animal shelters Understanding Beagle rescue Knowing where not to look Finding a Beagle online: yay or nay? Pondering pet stores If the Snoopy-dog’s big-eyed stare, happy-go-lucky personality, low-maintenance coat, and awesome versatility have you hooked, congratulations! Now you’re…

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The Incredible, Lovable Beagle

In This Chapter Discovering the Beagle’s origins Building the perfect Beagle Appreciating the Beagle’s qualities and talents Performing a Beagle reality check No question about it: If we were to rate the various dog breeds for cuteness and adorability on a scale of 1 to 10, the Beagle would probably score a 15. The dog’s…

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Beagles and You: Made for Each Other?

In This Chapter Appreciating the Beagle’s nature Discovering what Beagles need from their people Comparing Beagle pluses and minuses Making the decision Who can resist a Beagle? Those floppy ears, soulful eyes, and irrepressible good spirits can melt the heart of the most stone-cold human being on the planet. Even better, they’re low maintenance —…

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Ten Common Misunderstandings

In This Chapter Knowing what hugs, kisses, and tail wags mean to dogs Understanding the expression of guilt and spite in dogs Exploring what leadership and control mean in the dog’s eyes Recognizing how your stress affects your dog It seems that everyone believes that they understand dogs and dog behaviors — at least well…

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