Hot Diggity Dog Beagle Doggie Ornaments with Guardian Pet Medal

These 3 inch Christmas dog puppies are tan with black eyes, a black back, white paws, a white muzzle, and a white belly. The dog breed Christmas ornament is sitting lazily on his side while looking to the left. These pensive pups hang by a gold lame cord or they can stand on a level surface. The Christmas dog ornament comes with a pewter pet medal for the collar of your pet. Select this link to view our dog ornaments.

History of the Beagle:
It is believed that the Beagle gets its name from either the French word for small, �beag,� or the celtic word for gape throat, �bgueule.� These dogs have possibly been around since as early as the 1400�s as scent hunting hounds. Although it is not clear which dogs were bred to produce the Beagle, it is clear that these dogs are excellent small game hunters who are easily able to be followed on foot. Some methods of hunting with beagles include using one Beagle to draw out the game, two Beagles to chase the game towards the hunter (drag hunting), and hunting with a pack of Beagles. Beagles make excellent pets as they are very gentle and intelligent, however, their strong will can make them difficult to train if their master is not diligent with their training. Beagles should be socialized from the time they are puppies and it should continue throughout their life, as they are very curious animals and may be prone to overprotect without enough time to socialize with other dogs and humans. Though at a young age they require little time for walks, as they grow the amount of time needed increases. If their master is unable to be home for long periods of time it is recommended that there be other dogs around with them, otherwise they may get depressed and prone to rebellious behavior. Allowing these dogs to follow their sense of smell on walks and runs can help keep them mentally stimulated and less prone to becoming the escape artists that are well known for becoming! Select this link to view our animal hand blown glass ornaments.

Dogs as Pets:
Dogs require a great deal of training to be suitable to be called indoor dogs, and that training must encompass more than just a few days. These are some tips for �house breaking� your dog. Keep in mind, however, that there is much more to training a dog than what is written here, so it is best to consult informative dog sites and references to get more in-depth information. It is natural for dogs to attempt to establish dominance, so to properly train a dog to be an indoor dog its important for the owner to assert him/herself as the �alpha� member immediately. As a puppy the amount of time a dog is given to eat should be timed by the owner, and the doggie bowl should then be picked up, whether he is finished or not. The owner should also ensure that the amount of time the puppy has outdoors is regulated, and that he is on a leash at all times; this will instill the importance of the dog being next to the owner at all times when outdoors. Keeping your puppy constantly aware of your commands to sit, stay, and lay down while indoors is important as well. As the dog ages it will have developed routines that keep your dog in a submissive state, thereby reducing the chances of your dog developing a dominant attitude and becoming aggressive towards your family or your guests. One way to avoid having to train a dog more than you desire is to know what kind of personality traits you have and what kinds of attitude traits are common in various breeds of dogs, so that you can pick a dog that matches you better. Select this link to view our unique Christmas ornaments.