Beagles love to be active. They will participate in any activity and need a lot of exercise. They have a problem keeping off the weight . Daily activity will keep them in shape.

Beagles love to run and chase after balls and toys. They can easily be taught to bring it back if you use consistent commands. They also like to tease and will run up to you with the toy and then run off so you will chase them. Patience and repeating the command you chose to teach them will work if you keep at it. As I stated above, beagles love to chase and evade. A fun game is to run up to them and they run away. Then they come back to chase you. Soon you will end up toppled one over the other with hugs and kisses.

Beagles love to hike and explore new places. When they see you put on your shoes they will already be waiting at the door to go. They will hardly be able to contain themselves until you get the leash on. A good brisk walk will problbly not happen. Beagles have to sniff everything. Although, you may get running if your beagle gets a scent. Whoa, puppy is a good command to teach!

Tug-of-war is probably one of the beagles favorite games. A "blankie" or tied-up rope or piece of material is just the thing to get your beagle bringing it to you for a heated tug-of-war match. You take one end and your beagle will gladly grab the other end and tug and tug. Teach him to Give and throw the toy. He will run after it and bring it back for another round.

Beagles are very adaptable and want to be involved in everything you do. They are always underfoot, curious and wanting to learn. Involve them in all your activities and they will bring you great companionship and joy.