As a naturally intelligent and calm dog, the Pointer Beagle has a very strong hunting desire. Some friends raise Pointer Beagles for this reason, wanting to train them into smart pointing dogs. However, many are still unclear about how to train Pointer Beagles for pointing. Below, we share related training methods, hoping to help everyone. Let’s take a look.

1. Owner protection pointing training

How to train a Pointer Beagle for pointing? First, we need to tie the dog to a fixed spot. After securing it, stand about two meters away from the dog. Then find an assistant to prepare to fake an attack on the owner. At this time, the dog usually will proactively pounce, bite, and bark at the assistant as a show of defense. The assistant needs to pretend to be very scared and immediately run away. This greatly enhances the dog’s confidence. Next, the owner should timely pet and reward their beloved dog, which increases the dog’s interest in this training.

2. Self-protection pointing training

If the Pointer Beagle shows no reaction when the assistant fakes attacking the owner, the assistant should stop simulating attacks on the owner and instead fake an attack on the dog. Generally, after this action, the dog will display a strong tendency to pounce, bite, and bark. At this time, the assistant should pretend to be very scared and quickly run away. Then the owner needs to step forward to reward the beloved dog and may even let the dog pounce and bite. However, it is important here to wear protective sleeves and ensure safety.

3. Forming fixed recognition

After repeatedly doing this training, the Pointer Beagle will form a recognition that if someone attacks the owner, it means attacking themselves as well. Therefore, when seeing someone attacking the owner, the dog often will proactively pounce and bite. Once the Pointer Beagle successfully trains this ability, the leash can be removed for training in a freer state, but it is also important to put on a muzzle in advance to avoid real biting incidents.

The above are methods on how to train Pointer Beagle for pointing. Have you learned them? Actually, Pointer Beagles themselves are very intelligent. Even without training, many dogs can do this, but training can enhance these abilities.