A boy and a puppy

We got a puppy when my son had just turned two. The main issue I had is Toby, the puppy, jumping on my son. I can't seem to get him trained not to jump on people.

Hi Congratulations on your new arrival, beagles are lovely dogs. I have just got a new puppy myself, a collie and my son is four and a half. Firstly I have taught my son to be gentle as the pup is a baby and have also explained that as he is a puppy he will jump and try to chew at times but he isn't trying to hurt and explained to my son to say a firm NO like mummy does. They are firm friends already but the pup needs to listen to myself and my son, he is paper trained already which is a blessing, the odd accident but still young. I will be taking mine to puppy training classes once he has had all his innoculations which will also socialise him with other dogs too. As they like to chew I would ask your son to keep special toys out of reach as the puppy won't know the difference yet between his own squeaky ball and your childs favourite toy. Enjoy, it is like having another baby in the family but the main thing is consistency and routine so the pup will know his boundaries the same as a child. Ellie :D

First off, you need to train your puppy to realize that he needs to listen to not only you and your husband, but your son as well. We got a puppy three years ago, that soon grew to almost the size of my daughter. She would jump up on her (and other people). We kept on her (the dog) not to jump, by saying "off" with a gentle push with the knee if she jumped and making her sit when she jumped up. She eventually learned not to jump up. My kids had to learn to be firm when telling her commands (say it like you mean it) so she would listen to them. She was a challenge because she's not the smartest dog. Of course, it's hard when you're a puppy and you just want to play, eat and sleep. She missed the kids when they were at school and she has lots of engery - still. We learned a lot just by watching the Dog Whisperer. I know it sounds funny, but we did.

just make sure he is kind to the puppy and dont hurt it and it will always treat him the same. this could be his best friend if hes careful with it.

Beagles are nice dogs. I remember my girlfriend having one for many years. A family friendly dog. I had one too when I was first married. They like to howl, or at least mine did. Mine was very good with my son, who was a new born when I got the dog. I moved to Florida and had to give the dog away. My youngest son has a beagle puppy now and he is a nice puppy. No jealousy or anything like that. Beagles tend to have issues with their ears, which is the case with my son's puppy right now. Other than that, I think you made a good choice. Have a nice day bamakelly.

We got a puppy (or should I say 3 yrs old but still acts like a puppy) when our son was 2. The hardest thing that we have had is that our son is not nice to the dog. He always tries to hit and pull it and has gotten bit from it before. I think it is a learning process for both of them. But if they grow up together, I bet they will do good! Good Luck!!

Be sure your child is supervised at all times when he's around the puppy. Young children don't realize that they can hurt puppies by hugging them too hard, pulling their tails, etc. Most little kids who are bitten by dogs and puppies are unwittingly doing something to provoke it. They don't mean to hurt the dogs, they just don't know any better. This is a good age to teach your child the right way to treat a loving pet.

I don't know much about training puppies, but I do know that with a small child in the house you couldn't have made a better choice of breeds. Beagles are gentle while still being frisky and generally being a nuisance as all puppies are til they're trained! I have seen 3 and 4 year olds walking beagle puppies on leashes. Of course the parent was there too, but the puppies seemed to know that was a child holding the leash and behaved well.

Well, you already have the puppy correct? If the dog doesn't jump and attack the little boy when he tries to run around, like ;my dog does, [luckily we don't have any young children here] and the puppy can have plenty of time to adjust to bonding and playing with the boy, all should be well. Just don't leave them alone together until you're sure they'll both be safe together. Most importantly the puppy will probably nip as it's very little now, be sure to scold it when it does that. Be very consist ant with training and make sure he sees the boy as his master, make sure your boy trains and punishes him too. This will be a great learning experience. I got my first puppy when I was ten, but he's a terrier so he would be too wild for a little kid.