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reading previous posts , no Lexi and Belle have both gone to new homes. Are you looking for a kelpie pup JimmyTheHuman?

Oh Ok but I will try and not take over again

thanks Working setters, I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to see a pack at work CBL you are welcome. Sorry beaglenewb I will step back from your thread now, so sorry

Working Setters I would never have a chance even with my treat bag of getting them off a prey scent, but in the dog park they are fine. I think having so many fosters come and go helps them loose interest in other dogs smells too Mind you I would love to see a large hunting pack of beagles in true hunting mode. I have over time reduced the treats and IF I forgot my treats on a walk, I can simply pick up a stone or anything as long as the dogs think I have something they are good. Because so many trainers have different opinions on what is right and what is wrong I won't go into what I was taught, but I will say I started walks with a scent distracter that again over time was phased out as the desired behaviour became constant. I have not told beaglenewb to use this method but it is there if they feel comfortable with it.

beaglenewb I have PMed you Do you know how many times I have said this myself CBL Actually I just said it in the pm to beaglenewb as well Believe me I'm not against the use of correction chains, I just haven't had to use one on the beagles.

Personally I haven't had to use a correction collar on my beagles. I was shown a trick for keeping their nose off the ground and then used food as an attention getter to teach well mannered walking. my girls know when the treats are in the bag they can have a wonder but if I have a treat in my hand they must pay attention and heal. I have heard this sooo many times but with my girls and the 8 or so fosters I have had I have not had a problem getting their attention in the off leash park (fully fenced of coarse) with the aid of yet again the trusty little treat bag My girls can be on the other side of the park and yes they won't even look up if I call but one jiggle of the treat bag and they nearly break the land speed record to return :rolleyes: beaglenewb, go and watch a few classes in the club you choose to get a feel for them. If you are comfortable with what you see then you should be fine. If you see dogs out of control or in pain, stay well clear.

brilliant work WL. Spencer sure has come a LONG way. I see you have him in a harness too, it makes a difference with the timid ones and I can see it has worked wel for Spencer too. and a big for Spencer and WL

so sory to hear this GB RIP Wags, have fun and watch over your mummy till you can be together again

way to go Cobber Ah sas you eyeing off Spartacus It will be good to see how he goes in a home. You can just see the potential in this pup too

brilliant idea husky87 :D But failing getting another pup the food distration is a good start

I haven't had one beagle in the yard by herself, but you might try scattering some feed around the yard. If you feed dry food get yourself a treat ball (or an empty 1lt drink bottle with holes punching in the sides) and start playing with her now and show her how the feed falls out as she moves the ball (or bottle) around. As you will have found out by now beagles are lead by their nose and tummy. The best way I distract a new foster is getting them to search the yard for food instead of sitting around bored and then looking for a way to get out. I leave trails of dry food (very minimal) that lead to a big meaty bone so it takes them some time to follow the treats. When they find the bone they spend hours chewing on the prize. Good luck

Raw lamb shanks are a favourite of my dogs. Stormy will more than likely love one as a treat.

RIP young lady may you play happily forever at the bridge while you wait for your family. ;) Silverblue that was a really nice thing helping them out. Wishing only good karma for you.

yep the links are working fine

OK I think Sam is a smart little puppy here, well arent all beagles My best suggestion would be get her a crate NOW and give her some where safe to go IF she feels she has been left behind. Just before someone leaves place her in the crate and give her a favourite chew toy or a bone. Given time the crate will be a safe place and will make her happy. She will not mind if people come and go. One thing though, don't leave her with a bone when no one will be there to watch her. And as suggested before don't fuss over her when the comings and goings happen. Only pay attention when she is settled and relaxed. Good luck

I just need to ask. As I read it Sam cries even when someone is STILL in the house? If thats so, does the person left behind with Sam make a fuss and try to soothe Sam? This pup will have noted the attention and may now be doing it to recieve more of the same attention. How does Sam act when everyone leaves and pup IS left alone?

Quoted from K9 Force himself: So JO you asked to be corrected if you are wrong YOU ARE WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ETA link to K9Forces thread

I'm sorry the pain might ease but I'm sure I'm not alone when I say it NEVER passes.

To Jefe's owner, I take great offence to your comments but the last few more so. I think I am a very responsible pet owner and as foster carer for Cordelias rescue I hope she thinks I'm responsible aswell. My breed of choise BEAGLES!! I have 4 in my yard as I type and to say that if someone opened my gate (which is unlikely as it is padlocked) while I wasn't around and they wonder off makes me a bad owner, well lets just say I can't say what I'd like to

my 4 beagles and I will be there from 10am. See some of you tomorrow

there will be me and 4 beagles, 2 of whom LOVE cavs and are very good with them :rolleyes:

Kozpink welcome to DOL. If you ever want a meet during work days I'm sure some of us are around at once stage or another and something could be arranged. Just post here if you have a time suitable for you and go from there. If not we hope to see you at the next meet.

@ sunny70 if you try napping cavs watch out for angry mums!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

redx3 I can bring my mums cav boy to help with your little girl. He is a very quiet boy and would love a play with his own kind too I'm sure

FJ I should be able to come to the Sunday meets so hopefully will see you there :rolleyes: