We all know how hard it is to ignore those big brown eyes staring at us during dinnertime. If you just can't resist the temptation, it's time to confine your beagle to another room while you eat. Table scraps will do more harm than good in the long run. Depending on their age, beagles can participate in many activities. Younger dogs like to chase balls, and if you have two beagles, they will chase and play with each other.
Older dogs benefit from regular walks if they are up to it.
Be sure to start an exercise program after consulting with your veterinarian and begin slowly, working up to more vigorous activities with time. If you see your beagle adding those unwanted pounds, and he is otherwise healthy, take steps to cut back on caloric intact and make sure your dog gets ample exercise. Remember that obesity is common in many beagles, but it need not compromise your dog's health. Your beagle doesn't know that all those goodies he eats adds pounds. So you must be the one to control what goes into his mouth.