Toys can be sources of comfort and security for dogs. Scents are important, even stinky ones, for dogs who like the familiarity. "Official looking legal beagle in official looking law office." In this Legal Beagle Brief, we explore the case of the stinky old dog toy v. the human who keeps trying to get rid of it. Jasmine came to our house with several toys of her own, but when she first got here, she latched onto this... an owl toy that had long been de-stuffed and de-squeaked. By me. Exhibit A: Dirty, smelly, ripped up owl. Now, the human should have thrown this toy o ..read more

When did thick lose it's "K" and become "thicc?" Social media dog communities like Dogspotting seemed to have gained their own language when it comes to pups. Some of it is fun (I LIKE saying doggo!), and some of it is worrisome. Because when I see someone posting about an adorbs "thicc" pup, especially a beagle, it's meant as a term of endearment. There are whole Facebook groups where people post pics of "Thicc" pups. I'm here to tell you that, for the most part, a "thicc" beagle is not a cute beagle. It's a beagle with a serious health problem, and we should treat it as such. What th ..read more

Jasmine rarely lets me see her play. I'll often catch her running with a toy in her mouth, and then when she sees me she puts it down and looks away, like it never happened. Which is preferable to the other thing she will do with her toys, which is guard them at random moments. And woe to the person who gets close to them. So this means I almost never see Jasmine play. But I know she does, because I find her toys all over my room when I come home from work. And they are definitely hers. Today, this is where I found her Albert Einstein -- face down on my pillow. And when I called Jazzy ov ..read more

Hope you had a great Easter holiday! Did you do an Easter Egg Hunt? Well don't put those eggs away yet! We have a great activity that will help you get Easter going all year long, sponsored by Einstein Pets. DISCLOSURE: Life With Beagle did not receive compensation for this post, and all thoughts are my own. So first, a word about the cookies.   Einstein Pets are a Florida-based pet treat company using all-natural ingredients. Kelly and Mark Ison created this line of cookies, with no wheat, soy or corn and no preservatives. There are two lines -- the 5 oz. classic treat line , a ..read more

How do you get the dog hair off your furniture? I've got this red, microfiber couch, that Lulu and especially Jasmine love to sit on -- especially on the top of the couch. Jasmine on the couch, like a furry vulture. But that means a lot of pet hair... on the cushions, between the cushions, under the cushions. Normally I use a lint roller to get the fur off -- but I end up needing a dozen lint sheets to do the couch justice. But this new Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Lift-Off vacuum is a powerful time -- and couch -- saver. DISCLOSURE: I received a free vacuum from Bissell to do the ..read more

Lulu and Jasmine love jerky treats! Especially from Spot Farms and Full Moon! We reviewed their new Duck Training Treats back in December. We have another review coming up soon! But, good jerky treats can be pricey. And you always have to watch out for less than reputable companies too. So this weekend I attempted to make my first ever batch of treats. The dogs seem to like them -- maybe your dogs will too! So here are my Porkchops and Applesauce Jerky Treats, using a modified recipe from Kol's Notes.  First -- Why pork jerky? Jasmine has a chicken allergy, so I'm staying away from ..read more

"Uhhh... Lulu? Can I have my pillow please?" Lulu steals my pillows. She did just last night. Jasmine steals my blankets. I have a king-sized blanket on my bed just for her now, I'll probably never be able to get it back. I'm lucky I have a bed, I guess. Do you share your bed with your pets? How do you make it work. Tell us in the comments below. And hey! Have you joined our new Facebook groups yet? Be sure to join up so we can talk about our dogs together! Life With Beagle Group Florida Beagle Lovers Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Na ..read more

Nothing like doggy breath, huh? Hot and sometimes -- especially depending on what you feed them -- quite stinky. But just like humans, stinky dog breath could be a sign of tooth decay. And just like humans, tooth decay in a dog can lead to all sorts of health problems. That's why we've got to keep those teeth clean, right? And to do that, we'll show you how to brush a dog's teeth in a few easy steps, plus -- use a good dental treat. We recommend Merrick's new Fresh Kisses™ dental treats. DISCLOSURE: This post and giveaway is sponsored by Merrick Pet Care. The opinions and ideas in ..read more

For many states hunting season is over. It's a time of year many shelters and rescues dread. See some hunters, not all, but enough, have this tradition. If the dogs won't hunt, or they are too old to hunt, or they are too old to breed hunters, they turn them loose, or turn them over to shelters. And the shelters are full. According to many rescues and shelters, hundreds of hounds and other hunting dogs are taken in. And it's not just in the south (though southern shelters are overrun with hounds), it happens all over. In Maryland, a rescue took on some of the beagles rescued out of We ..read more

It's beagle season, and that's not a good thing. This is the time of year when rescues and shelters say hounds and other hunting dogs start pouring into their facilities across the country, and especially in southern states. But if you say this to a hunter, they may tell you it's not true. Hunters for Hounds is a pro-hunting Facebook page that seeks to bridge the gap between hunters and houndsmen, and animal rescuers. At times that's led to intense arguments, where some will accuse rescuers of actually stealing hunting dogs. Hunting dogs travel long distances. So how do you know a hu ..read more