Sprucing Up Your Beagle

In This Chapter Grooming for good health and a better relationship Brushing for a healthy coat Keeping your Beagle critter free Giving your Beagle a bath Tending to ears, eyes, feet, and bottom Cleaning your Beagle’s teeth Dealing with winter-time concerns Many people choose to share their lives with Beagles because the Snoopy-dog is a…

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Getting Physical: Exercising Your Beagle

In This Chapter Understanding how exercise benefits your Beagle (and you) Incorporating exercise into everyday activities Discovering dog sports Exercising your older Beagle For most of my life, I was an intermittent exerciser. Workouts weren’t part of my thinking, much less my schedule. Every time I read an article by some buff expert extolling the…

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Feeding Your Beagle

In This Chapter Deciding what to feed your Beagle Creating the right dining atmosphere Tempting your Beagle with treats Bypassing culinary hazards Discovering Beagle beverages Back when you were a kid, you probably got sick of hearing your mother tell you to eat your peas, drink your juice, or that you’d have no dessert until…

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Beginning a Beautiful Friendship

In This Chapter Making friends with your Beagle Helping your Beagle enjoy his first visit to the vet Establishing a daily schedule Launching your Beagle’s social life Coping with your Beagle’s issues The next few days can be a lovely time as you and your new Beagle get to know each other. For your Beagle,…

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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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