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Before
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Secondly, purchase a supply of dog food, some bowls (Beagle proof ones - plastic is very destroyable) a good strong lead for walking, and a collar and/or choke chain. If you are getting a puppy, both the collar and the choke chain will need replacing as the puppy grows. Thirdly, find some toys for your beagle to play with, and a warm blanket for bedding (an old jersey or similar will do). Remember that giving your beagle an old worn sock or slipper to chew on can lead to it chewing on the 'still-in-use' versions later on, so it can pay to find/buy doggy specific toys. An appropriately sized Nylabone for chewing on is probably a good idea, avoid the easily chewable bones at the moment as these can swell inside the stomach and cause problems if too much is ingested at once. If you have a puppy, remember that as puppy's teeth are growing he will want to chew a lot. Providing him with the right things to chew on may save your furniture, electrical cords etc, and please watch them around plants, many are poisonous to dogs. Fourthly, consider installing a large catflap or small to medium dogflap if your beagle is allowed inside. If you already have a catflap in an area that beagle can get to easily you will probably find that they will quickly start using it after noticing the cat going through it. |
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