Niko Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 A friend of mine has a 7 month old beagle. They and their significant other are separating and neither of the apartment buildings they're moving into allows dogs. In comes me. I met the dog and fell in love. He's neutered, potty trained and is a little ball of energy. I live around the corner from and jog around a dog park everyday, so I'll be able to get him around other dogs and some exercise. He's adorable. He just has a habit of humping my leg, which I have to break. I also hate his name. His name is Remy, but I'm going to see if I can slowly change it. Any advice for a person who's 26 and hasn't owned a dog since grade school? -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDougalfaschnitzer Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 You could probably start calling it a name that rhymes with Remy and he would take to it I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Any pics of him, Nik? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Do you live in an apt? Beagles bark non stop. Do as much as you can to keep him occupied, especially when youre gone. I recommend starting with crate training, when youre gone. Stop later if you want. Find some bone, kong, game, stuffed animal that keeps him occupied. Give lots of attention and dont be affraid to be stern when necessary . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Do you live in an apt? Beagles bark non stop. Do as much as you can to keep him occupied, especially when youre gone. I recommend starting with crate training, when youre gone. Stop later if you want. Find some bone, kong, game, stuffed animal that keeps him occupied. Give lots of attention and dont be affraid to be stern when necessary . I do, in a 1br. He doesn't bark. I'm told he howls sometimes, when you leave him alone for too long. But I'm home all day with nothing to do. So I'll have no problem bringing him to the dog park or jogging with me when I'm home all day and on my days off. I'm hoping he sleeps while I'm away bc it'll already be dark out. What is crate training? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I do, in a 1br. He doesn't bark. I'm told he howls sometimes, when you leave him alone for too long. But I'm home all day with nothing to do. So I'll have no problem bringing him to the dog park or jogging with me when I'm home all day and on my days off. I'm hoping he sleeps while I'm away bc it'll already be dark out. What is crate training? PM me your email address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Crate training is pretty much making him feel safe and comfortable in it while you're gone. Almost make it feel like his own room to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I do, in a 1br. He doesn't bark. I'm told he howls sometimes, when you leave him alone for too long. But I'm home all day with nothing to do. So I'll have no problem bringing him to the dog park or jogging with me when I'm home all day and on my days off. I'm hoping he sleeps while I'm away bc it'll already be dark out. What is crate training? Hes going to be howling.. In the middle of the night.. While youre gone. Make sure hes exhausted when you leave, with something to do when he gets an energy boost while youre away. Crate train - put him in a cage/area while you're gone. A place where he is Safe and comfortable. Its his home ("happy place") while youre away. It can be a cage, room, bed, bathroom, basement.. Usually a cage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I may be joining you on this one, Nik. We can commiserate and share tips if it comes to fruition, but I'm very, very seriously considering adopting a husky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Pete: received. Thanks. When they brought him by today, he was really warm and friendly. We took him to the dog park and let him run and he gets along with other dogs well, despite being really small. Easily the smallest of the other dogs there. Is there any etiquette I need to know for dog parks? He playfully gnaws on your hand while licking you. He doesn't bite down at all. All in all, I think he's going to be great. Like I said, he just has to learn to stop humping my leg. I don't know how he has the desire despite being fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Pete: received. Thanks. When they brought him by today, he was really warm and friendly. We took him to the dog park and let him run and he gets along with other dogs well, despite being really small. Easily the smallest of the other dogs there. Is there any etiquette I need to know for dog parks? He playfully gnaws on your hand while licking you. He doesn't bite down at all. All in all, I think he's going to be great. Like I said, he just has to learn to stop humping my leg. I don't know how he has the desire despite being fixed. Cool. Read that thing, it's gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snyper Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Whatever method you develop for discipline (biting, jumping, humping, etc), stick to it. I use "off" when my German/Collie mix (what a confusing mix, eh?) jumps, and I have said the word "OFF" so many times, that I am starting to wonder if I am saying it right any more. Find a "voice" that the dog listens to immediately. Mine stops, sits, and stares when I give a low voice. Oh, and buy some energy supplements, you may need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Heaven Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Good luck! Its a hell of a responsibility for a single dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 I'd like to think it'll be less of a responsibility than policing and a girl friend, with a lot more upside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keirik Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 It is going to howl for sure 100%. My family had several Beagles over the years i've been on this rock. All Beagles howl. Make sure he definitely has some chew toys around so he doesn't gnaw as much on things you don't want him to. I'd love to get a dog but I'm home so little it would be extremely irresponsible considering i'd never give it as much attention as it deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Head Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Congrats Nik! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Awwww enjoy I really want a new puppy but between my 15 yr old Beagle/chihuahua mix and my girlfriends pug, plus the fact that ill be moving in the next few months I'm holding off for now. Pups are so much fun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentum Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Would really like a dog but with 4 kids 8 and under and a cat there just isn't any room or time. Maybe one day when I'm older. I love Flat Coated Retrievers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respecttheblue Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Pete: received. Thanks. When they brought him by today, he was really warm and friendly. We took him to the dog park and let him run and he gets along with other dogs well, despite being really small. Easily the smallest of the other dogs there. Is there any etiquette I need to know for dog parks? He playfully gnaws on your hand while licking you. He doesn't bite down at all. All in all, I think he's going to be great. Like I said, he just has to learn to stop humping my leg. I don't know how he has the desire despite being fixed. Sweeet Pooch, enjoy! Ha, Koda used to j(h)ump me when I was doing pushups. 70 lb dog = pushups faceplant. You should be good with a beagle on your back, leg, tho, lol? K-dog only used to do it but very rarely. It's a dog thang. But I'll be boning up ? OK, that's a bad choice of words ? on my dog training reading before we bring the next dog into out house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Respecttheblue Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Would really like a dog but with 4 kids 8 and under and a cat there just isn't any room or time. Maybe one day when I'm older. I love Flat Coated Retrievers. Great dogs if you are ready for ultra high energy — my buddy has one from puppy — now at less than a year, it's a super-tall bundle of nonstop mega energy. His is going to be one large beast when all is said and done. I'm glad I was younger when I had a large energetic dog & while the kids were young, we could play soccer, yard hockey with the dog and it was all part of his much needed play and exercise. (I still owe the wife a bunch of plants that we, erm damaged). Now I might go a little smaller and mellower next time we adopt, those 50lb weight limits in some hotels are a PITA. (Yeah, we used to bring him on vacation with us everywhere.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentum Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Great dogs if you are ready for ultra high energy ? my buddy has one from puppy ? now at less than a year, it's a super-tall bundle of nonstop mega energy. His is going to be one large beast when all is said and done. I'm glad I was younger when I had a large energetic dog & while the kids were young, we could play soccer, yard hockey with the dog and it was all part of his much needed play and exercise. (I still owe the wife a bunch of plants that we, erm damaged). Now I might go a little smaller and mellower next time we adopt, those 50lb weight limits in some hotels are a PITA. (Yeah, we used to bring him on vacation with us everywhere.) my wife like pugs so maybe that is what we would get instead lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Good luck Nik, he is very cute. Congrats man, dogs are the best things ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 my wife like pugs so maybe that is what we would get instead lol. I love Pugs as well, I have one, and he is great. The only thing is that you have to keep them occupied, they are very smart dogs, and they like things that challenge them. You also have to exercise them a lot and watch their food intake because they can get fat very easily, and it gets hard for them to lose the weight. My Pug is still thin, my Vet loves us because he is so thin and he very rarely sees Pug like him. They are very loyal and are great and funny dogs. They also snore very loud when they sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Dog officially moves in tomorrow. The story of a boy and his dog officially begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDougalfaschnitzer Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Keep the updates coming :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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