How To Stop A Beagle Growling Aggressively
You have probably though ahead with the potty training and the sleeping arrangements for your new Beagle but you might not have thought of everything. Growling is a common problem with dogs and dog owners do not usually find out about it until they are in the middle of trying to deal with the issue. The first thing you need to do is to figure out just why your dog is barking in the first place.
If you have noticed that your Beagle thinks that he is top dog of your little family pack, then that may be the sole cause of the barking. If this is the problem, you are in luck because it is a pretty simple problem to fix. All you have to do is to remind your Beagle that you are the leader of the pack. It would be nice if you could all be equals, but dogs are pack animals by nature and if you are not stepping up to the plate to take the position of leader, then your dog will.
Start by correcting your dog every time he growls at you or someone else in the family. Even if your dog is growling at another dog, it needs to be stopped. Simple growling can quickly escalate into something else in no time at all. Because of this, you have to make sure that you are acting quickly. This is the only way to control the situation.
Make sure that you and your family is eating first. Once you are done and your table is cleared, then you can feed your Beagle and any other dogs you have. Also make sure that you never allow your dog is pull on his leash. You should be the one walking your dog, not the other way around. If your dog is pulling you around, then he does not look at you as the leader of the pack.
If the growling is extreme or completely out of control, then you are going to want to make sure that you are quickly doing something about it. Contact your local vet and make an appointment. Make sure that your Beagle is up to date with his shots in order to ensure that there is nothing medically going wrong. Have the vet completely exam your dog and explain the trouble with the growling that you have been having. Your vet may have some valuable advice that could help you solve the problem.
Making sure that your Beagle is well socialized will not only help down on the amount of growling that takes place but it will him in many other areas as well. While your dog does not have to enjoy the company of every other dog out there, socializing him with as many as possible will help him be more comfortable. His growling at others could be a reaction to fear that he has. If your dog is more comfortable, there will be no fear and therefore, there will be no more growling.