Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Consider the cold

Beagles make wonderful indoor pets as well as proficient hunters, but try to keep in mind, when taking your indoor dog hunting out in the cold, they get cold too. Your beagle loves to live inside with the family, but when they go out to hunt, they are not wearing a coat to keep them warm, they are like an athlete, as long their out and running on the chase, the cold will not bother them, but when you stop to take a break, keep in mind your dog has been exercising and will chill very quickly when not active. I always make it a point to look out for their well being, as they cannot. In that regard, they are like children. Even dogs that sleep outside will get cold as they are used to the protection offered them by shelter, so either put them together if possible in the dog box or the truck, and if they appear cold pick them up and warm them in your coat. Take good care of your dog and they'll perform better for you.