Beagles For Dummies

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting to Know Beagles 7

Chapter 1: Beagles and You: Made for Each Other? 9

Chapter 2: The Incredible, Lovable Beagle 21

Chapter 3: Gonna Find Me a Beagle 33

Chapter 4: Choosing Your Beagle Soul Mate 47

Part II: Starting Life with Your Beagle 59

Chapter 5: Preparing for Your Beagle’s Arrival 61

Chapter 6: Welcoming Your Beagle Home 79

Chapter 7: Beginning a Beautiful Friendship 91

Part III: Caring for Your Beagle 105

Chapter 8: Feeding Your Beagle 107

Chapter 9: Getting Physical: Exercising Your Beagle 121

Chapter 10: Sprucing Up Your Beagle 131

Chapter 11: Managing Your Beagle’s Day-to-Day Health 147

Chapter 12: Dealing with Health Issues 163

Chapter 13: Traveling (or Not) with Your Beagle 179

Part IV: Training Your Beagle 191

Chapter 14: Housetraining Your Beagle 193

Chapter 15: Schooling Your Beagle 207

Chapter 16: Rehabbing the Delinquent Beagle 223

Part V: The Part of Tens 235

Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Keep Your Beagle Healthy and Happy 237

Chapter 18: Ten Mistakes You Don’t Need to Make with Your Beagle 243

Chapter 19: Ten Unique Beagle Occupations and Activities 249

Appendix: Wanna Know More? Additional Resources 253

Index 257