How can I help my beagle adjust to living in an apartment?

My beagle is about 2 years old, and has lived in a decent sized house with a good sized yard and a run. I am moving to the city soon and want to make it as easy a transition as possible for him and my neighbors.

Other than taking him on long walks, how can I help my country dog adjust?How can I help my beagle adjust to living in an apartment?You'll have one very unhappy-howly beagle, even with long walks if it has to live in apartment! If you can, i would also double his exercise require if you have to live in apartment without a yard. Try a find a place with at least a small backyard, ideal large backyard.



Owner Level;



Experience owners. Not good breed for 1st time owners!



Temperment;



BEAGLES-Lots of incorrect info in BOTH books %26amp; Internet but here the shocking truth! Beagles are HIGHLY energetic BREED, who being a scent hound, shouldn't be let off- lead as THIS BREED would just follow scent-trails. They love to dig, bark and howl and require, they are stubburn and difficult to train, but do require intensive training!

a very common breed to be surrendered at shelters, so please research this breed before you decide to adopt. They require very tolerant owners! Not suitable with small animals. The Beagle is an all around happy dog that makes a wonderful companion.



Origin:





Great Britain



Breed Purpose:



The Beagle was used to hunt hares, game birds and rabbits



Dog breed Club/or Organisation Group:





Continental Kennel Club(CKC), Federation Cynologique Internationale(FCI), American Kennel Club(AKC), United Kennel Club(UKC), Kennel Club of Great Britain(KCGB), Canadian Kennel Club(CKC),Australian National Kennel Club(ANKC), National Kennel Club(NKC), New Zealand Kennel Club(NZKC), American Pet Registery Inc(APRI), American Canine Registery(ACR).



Height:



Bitches 13-15inches(33-38cm), Dogs 14-16inches (36-41cm)



Weight:





Bitches 20-23pounds(9-10kg), Dogs 22-25pounds(10-11kg)



Lifespan:



12-15yrs



Exercise Needs:





4KM DAILY WALKS



Child Age Suitablity

This breed does extremely well with all aged children.



Health Problems;

Heart Disease, Epilepsy, eye problems, back problems, chondroplasia(Dwafism gene causing warped front legs)



Living Conditions:



Due to nature of them prone to howl and bark, Not recommend for apartment life, best suited to large fenced in backyard.





Grooming:

1 weekly brush, and bath-once a month. Average shedding



here's a good answer on beagles NOT in apartments!

http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/indHow can I help my beagle adjust to living in an apartment?I think your beagle will be just fine. I have a beagle and 2 german shepherds and we moved from a more confining area to a bigger area.

It will take some time for him to get adjusted to his new area and different sounds. Introduce him to neighbors, he'll know who he likes and doesn't like.

If there isn't a dog park where he can be off his leash you can play ball with him in your home or buy a long lead to throw a ball certain distance and him bring it back.How can I help my beagle adjust to living in an apartment?Hi, first i would maybe limit his boundaries slowly before you move, so he can get used to closed spaces. And take note of how he acts. If he goes crazy and really doesn't like it, maybe open one more room for him and when he feels more safe then try again. Also before you move, try to take him to the apartent to have him explore and see the space a few times. This may help him adjust to the changes.How can I help my beagle adjust to living in an apartment?Dogs are happy with us, doesn't matter where they live. Give him plenty of exercise. Find a local park, hopefully you have one in walking distance. If not, see where your closest park is and visit it on weekends, see how far you are from hiking trails, this way he gets mentally and physically stimulated. Also, find a small group of friendly stable dogs that he can socialize with.



Give him some time to adjust, his housebreaking may fall apart a bit. Keep his walks on a schedule and the easiest way to keep a potty schedule is by feeding your dog on a schedule and not free feeding.



Also find a good reliable dog walker or %26quot;doggie daycare%26quot;, you never know when you may need them and build a relationship with them.



I would make a point of getting him out and exercised at least 2x's a day. You want him nice and tired before you leave for work.



It takes committment, especially when living with a hunting breed in an apartment, but it can be done successfully.

How can I help my beagle adjust to living in an apartment?I think that as long as you pay attention to him and he knows you are still there for him and you get him regular exercise, he'll be fine. Dogs don't want for much. They just need the basics and the biggest basic is having an owner that cares and treats them well. Yes it will be a transition for him and you but the both of you will be ok.