Meet Belle.. the beagle

**gbarmranch** · 08-22-2007, 05:11 AM

Belle is a 6 month old registered 13" tri-colored beagle that we have purchased, and are training, to give to my dad. He is not able to train her himself, so we will have her spayed, leash, crate, and house trained before we deliver her to him in October.

So far, for having lived in a kennel all her life, she is doing remarkably well - crates without whining much

- definitely not for long; now asks to go out for potty - is learning to potty on command; walks well on a leash; and loves people..

Belle learning to play tug of war with Molly Mouse:

beckyp · 08-22-2007, 06:07 AM

Belle is a pretty girl,know your dad will love her,sounds like you are doing well withher training.

HoldYourHorses · 08-22-2007, 06:07 AM

Very cute, Gbar!

When I was little, I had a Beagle & her name was Candy- she was an outside dog and boy let me tell you, she loved to HOOOOWWWLLL at the moon!

**gbarmranch** · 08-22-2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HoldYourHorses

Very cute, Gbar!

When I was little, I had a Beagle & her name was Candy- she was an outside dog and boy let me tell you, she loved to HOOOOWWWLLL at the moon!

I have to give some credit to Molly Mouse - she is really helping her to come out of her shell - since Molly also sings on command, I wonder if we can teach Belle that trick before she leaves; as a beagle, she should be able to hit those high notes easily!!!

Mvernese · 08-22-2007, 08:12 AM

Oh shes a cutie. I bet youre dad will be very happy. Especialy since he wont have to train her!

rubysrider · 08-22-2007, 08:14 AM

She's a cutie!! My son had a beagle named Bobo and he was hilarious. We could howl at him and he'd howl too. He died last winter and we still miss him.
Your dad's gonna love her!

pvf · 08-22-2007, 08:18 AM

Oh, she is so cute. That will be a great gift for your Dad.

**gbarmranch** · 08-22-2007, 08:42 AM

My dad has always loved and had beagles - and with the health issues he has had in the past year, we are hoping she will give him the desire to get up and out more..

I tried to talk him into a Molly Mouse type dog - but all he would say is he would take any dog, as long as it was a beagle.

We told him about her last week, and he is so excited - he is not sure who he is looking forward to seeing more - us or the dog..

My brothers will be putting up an outside kennel for her to go into once in a while so she can really run, and this critter will be sooo spoiled. She will be delivered with training, crate and suitcase full of leashes, toys, bones, blankies, treats - whatever a well heeled hound might need!!

kindredspiritsia · 08-22-2007, 08:49 AM

GBar, what an incredibly GOOD thing you are doing for your Father.
I absolutely adore beagles. We have a beagle/JR cross and she is quite the character.
I'm sure October won't come soon enough for your Father.

mymaxx · 08-22-2007, 09:13 AM

That is so sweet of you to do that for your father. It takes things like animals and children to keep the older generation going sometimes.

My father is in ill health and what keeps him going is getting up every day to see his favorite great granddaughter.

roberts617 · 08-22-2007, 09:59 AM

That is a wonderful gift. I am a firm believer that animals truly make life brighter. I bet he can't wait to get his hands on her!

DoBeSassy · 08-22-2007, 10:10 AM

She is a cutie. I hope he really enjoys her and she helps him to get up and out more. My grandmother lost her husband and moved into a condo. She was lonely and didn't do as much as she used to. Well we brought her a chi and she has that dog so spoiled. He gets baths and treats and they go for walks.

I really hope you see the same changes withyour dad

farmergal · 08-22-2007, 11:41 AM

Well you answered my question does your dad know about her or is she a surprise. Given that he knows about her is she going to go visit occasionally? Could be good for her and for your dad. Help to ease the transition more for Belle then for your dad.

I think that's great that you are doing this for your dad. What a wonderful gift.

My parents wouldn't accept a gift such as that, I know I've tried.

They just aren't pet people. The things they miss out on.

**gbarmranch** · 08-22-2007, 11:48 AM

They live several states away, so no visiting I am afraid. I did discuss this with my mom first - if she hadn't agreed, it wouldn't work.

Dad has a muscle wasting disease, and we almost lost him last January. Since the diagnosis, he has been understandable depressed at times, and I know he never thought he would have a chance to be a dog owner again. As he is responsible for my love of horses, and himself a lover of animals, I could not let that happen if it was within my power to change things..

I believe that animals do help people life longer, happier lives.. and I think little Belle (named such, as she will be my dad's own little Southern Belle) will do just that..

My mom is already worring about her in her crate all day while I am at work, and I call with Belle updates to them, and photos via email, every few days..

**gbarmranch** · 08-24-2007, 04:52 AM

Well, Belle has mastered house training pretty fast - she is askig to go out, and (knock on wood

), has not had an accident in the house since Monday - pretty quick for a beagle, and a kennel dog...

Carri · 08-24-2007, 05:01 AM

Wow, that is fast! Can I send you Max? (the new dachsund) He is just not getting it!

**gbarmranch** · 08-24-2007, 07:04 AM

The secret is treats - and going outside every 20 minutes.. great weight loss program too

especially in this heat..

I also teach to Potty on command.. it will save time later on for dad on those frigid northern winter nights..

roberts617 · 08-24-2007, 10:27 AM

That's great, I'm glad your dad has her to look foward to!

HorseLovinLady · 08-24-2007, 10:38 AM

Awwww she's cute!!! What a great present she'll make!!!

Our next door neighbor (not the one with the horses) used to raise beagles, i'd play with them all the time, and would take care of them while he was gone out of town.

**gbarmranch** · 08-24-2007, 11:04 AM

They are awesome dogs aren't they - so sweet and lovable.. and SMART..

Belle was getting a treat once she came back in, for every time she would piddle or poo outside - within two days, she learned that going outside would bring a treat - and we had to work on the going outside "for a reason" would bring a treat, not just to go outside and visit with the cats..

She is one smart cookie this little girl - and should have my parents trained to do her bidding in no time at all

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08-22-2007, 05:11 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,584	Meet Belle.. the beagle Belle is a 6 month old registered 13" tri-colored beagle that we have purchased, and are training, to give to my dad. He is not able to train her himself, so we will have her spayed, leash, crate, and house trained before we deliver her to him in October. So far, for having lived in a kennel all her life, she is doing remarkably well - crates without whining much - definitely not for long; now asks to go out for potty - is learning to potty on command; walks well on a leash; and loves people.. Belle learning to play tug of war with Molly Mouse: __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

08-22-2007, 06:07 AM
beckyp Seasoned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: utica,ky Posts: 4,122	Belle is a pretty girl,know your dad will love her,sounds like you are doing well withher training. __________________ If not at home try the barn.

08-22-2007, 06:07 AM
HoldYourHorses Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lakeland Posts: 423	Very cute, Gbar! When I was little, I had a Beagle & her name was Candy- she was an outside dog and boy let me tell you, she loved to HOOOOWWWLLL at the moon! __________________ Are the things you're living for worth Christ dying for? Think about it.

08-22-2007, 08:12 AM
Mvernese Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 626	Oh shes a cutie. I bet youre dad will be very happy. Especialy since he wont have to train her! __________________ www.fullcircleranch.us

08-22-2007, 08:14 AM
rubysrider Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N.W.Arkansas Posts: 774	She's a cutie!! My son had a beagle named Bobo and he was hilarious. We could howl at him and he'd howl too. He died last winter and we still miss him. Your dad's gonna love her!

08-22-2007, 08:18 AM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,781	Oh, she is so cute. That will be a great gift for your Dad. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

08-22-2007, 08:42 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,584	My dad has always loved and had beagles - and with the health issues he has had in the past year, we are hoping she will give him the desire to get up and out more.. I tried to talk him into a Molly Mouse type dog - but all he would say is he would take any dog, as long as it was a beagle. We told him about her last week, and he is so excited - he is not sure who he is looking forward to seeing more - us or the dog.. My brothers will be putting up an outside kennel for her to go into once in a while so she can really run, and this critter will be sooo spoiled. She will be delivered with training, crate and suitcase full of leashes, toys, bones, blankies, treats - whatever a well heeled hound might need!! __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

08-22-2007, 08:49 AM
kindredspiritsia Started Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,303	GBar, what an incredibly GOOD thing you are doing for your Father. I absolutely adore beagles. We have a beagle/JR cross and she is quite the character. I'm sure October won't come soon enough for your Father. __________________ In Loving Memory of my Grandpa and Best Friend, Stanley Howard Sherer Oct.3,1932-Mar.25,2007

08-22-2007, 09:13 AM
mymaxx Started Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hastings, FLA Posts: 2,491	That is so sweet of you to do that for your father. It takes things like animals and children to keep the older generation going sometimes. My father is in ill health and what keeps him going is getting up every day to see his favorite great granddaughter. __________________ http://www.freewebs.com/rpmaxx/

08-22-2007, 09:59 AM
roberts617 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 5,152	That is a wonderful gift. I am a firm believer that animals truly make life brighter. I bet he can't wait to get his hands on her! __________________ He who never made a mistake never made a discovery! Samuel Smiles

08-22-2007, 10:10 AM
DoBeSassy Kid Safe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 5,206	She is a cutie. I hope he really enjoys her and she helps him to get up and out more. My grandmother lost her husband and moved into a condo. She was lonely and didn't do as much as she used to. Well we brought her a chi and she has that dog so spoiled. He gets baths and treats and they go for walks. I really hope you see the same changes withyour dad __________________ There is none so blind as she who will not see

08-22-2007, 11:41 AM
farmergal Seasoned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,926	Well you answered my question does your dad know about her or is she a surprise. Given that he knows about her is she going to go visit occasionally? Could be good for her and for your dad. Help to ease the transition more for Belle then for your dad. I think that's great that you are doing this for your dad. What a wonderful gift. My parents wouldn't accept a gift such as that, I know I've tried. They just aren't pet people. The things they miss out on. __________________

08-22-2007, 11:48 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,584	They live several states away, so no visiting I am afraid. I did discuss this with my mom first - if she hadn't agreed, it wouldn't work. Dad has a muscle wasting disease, and we almost lost him last January. Since the diagnosis, he has been understandable depressed at times, and I know he never thought he would have a chance to be a dog owner again. As he is responsible for my love of horses, and himself a lover of animals, I could not let that happen if it was within my power to change things.. I believe that animals do help people life longer, happier lives.. and I think little Belle (named such, as she will be my dad's own little Southern Belle) will do just that.. My mom is already worring about her in her crate all day while I am at work, and I call with Belle updates to them, and photos via email, every few days.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

08-24-2007, 04:52 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,584	Well, Belle has mastered house training pretty fast - she is askig to go out, and (knock on wood ), has not had an accident in the house since Monday - pretty quick for a beagle, and a kennel dog... __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

08-24-2007, 05:01 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,617	Wow, that is fast! Can I send you Max? (the new dachsund) He is just not getting it! __________________

08-24-2007, 07:04 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,584	The secret is treats - and going outside every 20 minutes.. great weight loss program too especially in this heat.. I also teach to Potty on command.. it will save time later on for dad on those frigid northern winter nights.. __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

08-24-2007, 10:27 AM
roberts617 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 5,152	That's great, I'm glad your dad has her to look foward to! __________________ He who never made a mistake never made a discovery! Samuel Smiles

08-24-2007, 10:38 AM
HorseLovinLady Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,713	Awwww she's cute!!! What a great present she'll make!!! Our next door neighbor (not the one with the horses) used to raise beagles, i'd play with them all the time, and would take care of them while he was gone out of town. __________________ 2008 Foal pics: http://pets.webshots.com/album/569199962cPhBZd Last edited by HorseLovinLady : 08-24-2007 at 10:40 AM.

08-24-2007, 11:04 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,584	They are awesome dogs aren't they - so sweet and lovable.. and SMART.. Belle was getting a treat once she came back in, for every time she would piddle or poo outside - within two days, she learned that going outside would bring a treat - and we had to work on the going outside "for a reason" would bring a treat, not just to go outside and visit with the cats.. She is one smart cookie this little girl - and should have my parents trained to do her bidding in no time at all __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.