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It's no secret that beagles are highly energetic dogs who need a lot of physical exercise every day to stay fit and healthy
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And if you fail to burn all their energy, it could lead to some serious behavioral issues
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So how much exercise does an average beagle need? We will find out in this video of Beagle Care
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Beagles were bred to chase small animals while hunting. They would run out in the open for hours every day, only stopping
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to sniff something or drink water. While modern-day beagles may not get to run this much every day, they sure are active and energetic
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in nature. You need to burn all their energy by the end of the day
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And if they are stuck at home, with all their energy and nothing much to do, they will find
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their own ways to release their energy. They may start chewing and destroying your furniture, or bark excessively
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They may even raid the kitchen and eat something they're not supposed to
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Bad things happen when a beagle is bored and full of energy
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Apart from that, without exercise, they're more likely to get overweight and unhealthy
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Daily exercise will not only help prevent all these problems, but also extend your beagle's lifespan
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But how much daily exercise do they really need? Actually, there isn't a right answer to this question
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I have met beagles who can walk miles, and beagles who literally need to be dragged out of the house
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Every beagle has a different exercise need. Some are really active and outdoorsy
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while others are couch potatoes. But most adult beagles need at least one hour of physical exercise every day to stay healthy Now there are two types of exercise that you give your beagle moderate exercise and cardio exercise
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Moderate exercise includes walking, which must be incorporated into your dog's daily schedule
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You must take your beagle out for walks twice a day for around 20 to 30 minutes each
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This will stretch their muscles, maintain their muscle mass, and keep the metabolism healthy
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While one hour walks a day is enough for an average adult beagle, some equally adorable but more energetic beagles
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may need more than two such walks a day to release their energy. The second type of exercise your beagle needs is cardio
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which is short but intense and includes activities like running. Ideally, take your beagle out for a run in a park
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or on open ground twice a week. Beagles love to run free in an open field
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but make sure they are supervised because they are. are infamous for running away chasing a scent. So put them on a long leash, throw a ball
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and let them run behind it. All of the above exercises are ideal for adult beagles, but not for
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puppies. It takes around 18 months for beagles to develop their skeletal system, and over-exercising
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them before that time can disrupt their growth. So don't take your pup out on long walks
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and don't make them run until they are completely exhausted. Keep the walks to just be able to just
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half a mile. Apart from that, play with them indoors and teach them tricks. And one more important
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thing, keep them hydrated, even when you are outside for walks. Before we leave, make sure to
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