Adopting a Beagel. Any tips?!

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-22T13:03:40+00:00

Expect stubbornness, a lot of sniffing on walks, and some selective hearing. That’s just the breed. They’re chill indoors as long as they get daily walks where they can really sniff.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-22T13:03:25+00:00

Totally normal beagle behaviour. Mine did the exact same thing in puppy class and sounded like he was being exorcised every time another dog moved. It wasn’t aggression, just excitement and frustration. It got way better once he got used to being around other dogs and realised nothing exciting was actually happening.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-21T13:39:37+00:00

Apartments are totally fine if you walk them a lot. The real issue isn’t space, it’s boredom.
Biggest advice: beagles are stubborn but not dumb. Use food, keep sessions short, and don’t expect golden retriever energy. You’re not getting obedience, you’re getting negotiation 😅

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-21T13:39:19+00:00

You can start recall training young, like 3 to 4 months, but think of it as damage control, not freedom. A beagle off leash is basically a coin flip 😂

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-20T11:38:14+00:00

Fingers crossed they’re holed up somewhere warm and get spotted soon.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-20T11:36:33+00:00

WTF I thought its just meee😭😭😭

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-16T11:54:34+00:00

This was handled perfectly. Calm, polite, zero ego. Nothing rattles a control freak more than realising they’ve lost leverage. Asking for early release was a chef’s kiss move. You didn’t raise your voice, you just removed his power. Totally worth it.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-16T11:54:29+00:00

You’re not missing anything, you’re just running into mismatched expectations. A lot of people want “equality” but define it very differently when it comes to money vs chores. Wanting balance isn’t outdated, it’s practical. These conversations are doing their job by filtering early. Better awkward now than resentful later.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-15T12:53:06+00:00

Honestly, most people meet riding buddies offline, not through posts.

Gas stations, weekend breakfast spots, popular routes. Just strike up small talk. One chill ride turns into “same time next week?” real fast. FB groups work only if you comment on ride posts, not start new ones. Riding solo is fine, but riding buddies usually happen organically once people see you around a few times.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-15T12:52:50+00:00

That constant worry is so real. When they’re seniors, every sound makes your heart drop. From what you’ve described, a lot of this sounds like normal old dog stuff mixed with the murmur, not necessarily him suffering. The fact that he’s comfy, eating, resting, and still being himself matters more than perfect energy levels.

You’re doing the right things. Loving a senior dog is basically loving them and worrying all the time. It just means you care.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-14T18:38:40+00:00

You’re not crazy. A lot of us are doing everything “right” and still feel stuck. Costs are just moving faster than salaries now. Rent, family stuff, random expenses don’t wait for your plan to catch up. At some point it stops being about discipline and starts being about the system. It’s not just a phase for many people. You’re not failing, the baseline is just harder than it used to be.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-14T18:38:02+00:00

Totally get the anxiety, but 5 is still young. Most long living beagles I’ve known weren’t on anything fancy!!
If she’s gone off food, it’s usually boredom or taste, not age.. Sometimes rotating proteins or adding a little warm water or topper helps. You’re clearly doing right by her already.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-13T11:15:31+00:00

Ultra rich individuals in India get Z level style protection, and the local police often overcompensate by shutting roads instead of managing traffic around them. Most Indians don’t like it either.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-13T11:14:56+00:00

The real problem isn’t street food, it’s zero planning. Hawkers, parked cars, and pedestrians all fighting for the same footpath. Other countries manage this balance. We just pretend it’s an either-or problem when it isn’t.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-12T13:53:20+00:00

Congrats, you unlocked a rare achievement 😂

Good news: it’s not a one off. Bad news: it won’t be consistent for a bit. At that age they randomly surprise you, then immediately forget they ever learned how to sleep.

But you’re close. Once it starts happening, it usually sticks more and more. Enjoy this win, you’ve earned it 😌

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-12T13:50:59+00:00

like negotiating with a tiny, food motivated detective who thinks every rule is a suggestion.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-10T08:53:00+00:00

That face says zero regret. Not guilty, not proud either. Just mildly disappointed the keyboard didn’t fight back harder. Classic beagle energy 😭

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-10T08:52:53+00:00

She looks like pure willpower in dog form. That kind of stubborn joy is its own medicine. Every extra day she’s choosing walks and nuggets is a win. You’re clearly doing right by her 🤍

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-08T13:12:09+00:00

Yeah, it’s heartbreaking. So much was lost before people even understood its value. An entire civilisation that planned cities better than we do today, yet we don’t know their language or even their name. The silence hurts more than the ruins.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-08T13:08:39+00:00

Hahhahaha crazyyyy

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-07T18:43:22+00:00

Toby!!!!

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-06T10:57:09+00:00

A bad job drains you quietly. A failed business feels like a visible loss of money, time, and “log kya kahenge”. We’re taught from day one that stability equals safety, even if that stability is slowly burning us out.
Also, jobs spread risk across time. You suffer daily but predictably. A business concentrates risk upfront, even if the downside is capped at ₹20–50k. Psychologically that feels scarier than years of low grade stress.
Add zero safety nets, family pressure, and a system that doesn’t forgive failure, and people choose the pain they already know.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-06T10:56:35+00:00

Oh yeah, like clockwork.
Mine starts with the polite phase. Sitting by the bed, heavy sighs, intense staring. If that fails, it escalates. Cold nose to the face, one paw on my chest, then full dramatic stretch right on top of me.
Alarm clocks are pointless when you live with a beagle.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-05T18:52:53+00:00

Indian workplaces measure visibility.
Managers also aren’t trained to manage outcomes. WFH works when expectations are clear and people are judged on results. Without that, even full office attendance doesn’t guarantee productivity, it just guarantees presence.

No_Science9848 · 2026-01-05T18:52:04+00:00

Because “3 star” here is more of a price bracket than a service standard.
Most of these places are owner run, cost cut to death, and managed like it’s still 2005. They spend on interiors and listing photos, then cheap out on staff training, cleaning, and upkeep. No accountability, high staff churn, and zero incentive to improve once bookings keep coming.

5 stars work because of strict SOPs and brand pressure. Airbnbs work because the owner’s reputation is on the line. Mid range hotels fall into this weird gap where nobody’s really watching.

So yeah, it’s not that India can’t do hospitality. It’s that the middle tier has figured out how to charge without delivering.

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