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One New Hole in the Garden and a Beagle With a Very Muddy Nose

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Dark soil clings to the muzzle of a tricolor Beagle who sits in a garden with his soulful brown eyes lifted to the sky. Behind him, a freshly dug hole sits in a mound of crumbly earth, and a wooden fence and clay pots line the back of the yard. A few specks of mud dot his white chest, and his long ears hang low. A couple of dried leaves lie scattered on the ground, and the spring light is soft and gray. We'll call him Digger, because the name fits.

Beagles were bred as scent hounds to track rabbits, and they follow their noses wherever they lead. Digging is a natural behavior for many dogs, and a Beagle's nose can lead him straight to something interesting underground. Giving him a safe place to dig, such as a sandbox with buried toys, can save your garden. Check that any garden products, such as fertilizers and snail bait, are stored away from curious noses, since some are harmful to dogs. Daily walks with lots of sniffing time help meet a Beagle's need to explore, and a good brushing after mud time keeps him comfortable.

Digger sits there and looks up, as if he just arrived and has no idea what happened. His muddy nose is the only clue. The garden bed will need some repair, but his face tells you he has already been forgiven.

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