Are Pocket Beagles difficult to house train?
No more so than any dog. The secret to housebreaking is timing and consistency. The most successful method in the majority of cases is to crate train; the theory behind this being that dogs instinctively dislike soiling their “den”, and will do their best to wait until released to the appropriate outdoor location to relieve themselves. As for the occasional spotting around the house: accidents will happen, especially if not closely supervised. Remember, young puppies will need to relieve themselves quite frequently. Ignore mistakes and praise/reward all successes. Be sure to clean up all accidents extremely well… or the beagle is likely to return to the scene of the crime later and “mark” the same spot. Use of one of the enzymatic cleaners that remove all traces of odor, such as “Fresh & Clean” is a good idea. Remember that the crate must be used wisely, and that young puppies typically can not hold their urine for more than a few hours at a time. With patience and consistency on you
