Beagle (Detailed Introduction)

        Most dogs are born with a certain level of vigilance, so whenever they come to an unfamiliar environment, they will be full of tension and fear. Their behavior often shows as unwillingness to eat, curling up in corners, etc. Therefore, for dogs newly arriving in an unfamiliar environment, knowing how to eliminate dogs' fear is very important.

        Environmental Training

        The environment where the dog lives is constantly changing everywhere and anytime. Dogs must adapt their behavior to the environment. But dogs can only adjust their behavior after perceiving the state of the surrounding environment. A dog's behavior is a complex result of its interaction with the environment. It is a comprehensive function of the dog's body, and any behavior always occurs under certain natural environmental conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen dogs' environmental training.

        1. Training Methods

        Owners should intentionally bring dogs to unfamiliar environments to train them, in order to eliminate the dog's exploratory reflex and improve their adaptability. During environmental training, besides taking the dog to unfamiliar places, the owner should also take the dog to places with vehicles, pedestrians, livestock, poultry, and other activities, letting the leash out longer to allow free movement. If the dog shows fear, the owner should promptly offer comfort and encouragement; if the dog is afraid of the unfamiliar environment or tries to lunge at an object, the owner should immediately issue the "No" command with a threatening tone accompanied by a strong pull on the leash as mechanical stimulus. When the dog stops the undesirable behavior, reward it with the "Good" command. This kind of training helps dogs neither fear new stimuli in unfamiliar environments nor attack proactively, thus cultivating good adaptability.

        2. Points to Note

        Using coercive methods during training can easily cause dogs to develop inhibition toward unfamiliar environments and new stimuli. Owners should control the intensity of stimulation properly; environmental training should follow the principle of going from simple to complex, progressing step by step, combining multiple inducements, less coercion, more positive reinforcement, and less prohibition to develop the dog's abilities.