Beagle help

[swampsinger]

Sorry forgot to mention, they have mini collars specifically designed for Beagles. Why not have the latest technology for your convenience, peace of mind, and the safety of your hunting partner.

[terrym]

I used to run beagles way before the Astro gps trackers existed. If I was still into beagling or any other hound it wouldn’t get turned loose without a tracking collar. Now, knowing where your dog is won’t stop him from tracking game but it can help you cut him off if he’s heading for trouble.

[cedar]

Thanks for all the advice. He comes fine at home when called but a totally different story when he’s hunting. We hunt cottontails and he’s fantastic at working the cover to get them moving and running them. I’m lucky he doesn’t run trash. No chasing squirrels and we’ve bumped deer and he shows no interest in them. He’s 100% driven by rabbits. I couldn’t have asked for more in a beagle but would really like to get him to come back when called. I’ll keep working with the whistle and up the training sessions

[fratri]

Thanks for all the advice. He comes fine at home when called but a totally different story when he’s hunting. We hunt cottontails and he’s fantastic at working the cover to get them moving and running them. I’m lucky he doesn’t run trash. No chasing squirrels and we’ve bumped deer and he shows no interest in them. He’s 100% driven by rabbits. I couldn’t have asked for more in a beagle but would really like to get him to come back when called. I’ll keep working with the whistle and up the training sessions

Sounds like you got a great dog there, good luck with the training....beagles running rabbits are the best

[ninepointer]

Do the whistle/call training that's been recommended, and it will save you a lot of time and aggravation. Having said that, it can be nearly impossible to get a fresh dog off a hot chase.

To be honest, we avoid spots that are immediately next to busy roads. If the chase is heading that way, we do our best to have someone cut off the dog.

Your dog will soon learn to associate the sound of a gun with a good thing, so as a last resort to get a dog to come back we will fire off a shot or two, and immediately call the dog. Its a bit of a dirty trick, but it works if you use it sparingly.

[swampsinger]

Thanks for all the advice. He comes fine at home when called but a totally different story when he’s hunting. We hunt cottontails and he’s fantastic at working the cover to get them moving and running them. I’m lucky he doesn’t run trash. No chasing squirrels and we’ve bumped deer and he shows no interest in them. He’s 100% driven by rabbits. I couldn’t have asked for more in a beagle but would really like to get him to come back when called. I’ll keep working with the whistle and up the training sessions

Sounds like you have a plan for recall. I would advise you to be proactive on trash breaking. A Beagle that is worth its salt and naturally trash proof is a very rare thing. I'm sure your Beagle's pedigree is full of Hounds that would take deer.
The catch 22 of breeding Beagles. We have been breeding them for hundreds of years to pursue game with zeal and determination totally autonomously, and then ask them to leave the chase and come to heel. Its a tight rope walk between "hunt" and "biddability". The intelligence of the individual hound is important in this.

[Sharon]

Do the whistle/call training that's been recommended, and it will save you a lot of time and aggravation. Having said that, it can be nearly impossible to get a fresh dog off a hot chase.

To be honest, we avoid spots that are immediately next to busy roads. If the chase is heading that way, we do our best to have someone cut off the dog.

Your dog will soon learn to associate the sound of a gun with a good thing, so as a last resort to get a dog to come back we will fire off a shot or two, and immediately call the dog. Its a bit of a dirty trick, but it works if you use it sparingly.

Now there's a good idea !

[swampsinger]

I don't think we should be recommending gun shots as from of communication. Its small game season there could be random shots fired at any time.

[thunderbelly]

Gunshots as a recall is a once a season, totally lost my dog last ditch effort. You need to convince your dog coming back is a good thing. If you can call your dog from the backyard into the house for supper, you are off to a good start. You could advance the training, in the summer time, feeding your dog at random areas. Long leash, whistle him in, feed him. Beagles like food. You may end up having to carry treats while hunting, but its a small price to pay.

Just spitballing ideas now.

[moosehunter]

I have two beagles and I run tracking collars on them with my cell number on them
dogs will come back or sometimes a road trip
I have a tracking system and collars for sale if interested