Puggle: Care

Puggles are people-lovers and should live indoors with the family, not outside. So long as they're indoor dogs and get enough exercise, they can adapt to any living situation, including apartments--although they can bark a lot. Some even have a tendency to howl, a trait they inherit from their Beagle parent.

Puggles are intelligent but can be stubborn. They'll respond best to training that uses positive reinforcement techniques such as food rewards, play, and praise. Ample exercise will help keep them from becoming unruly. Give your Puggle a couple of 15-minute walks or playtimes every day. Be sure to always walk your Puggle on leash or play with him in a securely fenced area. Beagles may ignore commands when they've picked up an interesting scent, and some Puggles have the same tendency.

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