Adopting any dog from a shelter is way of saving a life but only when done responsibly.  In Part 1 we dealt with where to go to adopt a beagle and now in Part 2 we are going to deal with some commonly asked questions about adopting a dog from a shelter, such as the kind of life that a dog leads in a shelter, what kind of prescreening of the dog is done in terms of health and personality and most importantly what criteria you should use when choosing a dog.

• What kind of life do dogs have in shelters?

Michele Otis, Shelter Director for the Washington Humane Society, describes what the typical day in a shelter is for a dog.

• Does the shelter prescreen the dog for personality and health?

Michelle Otis tells you what to expect in this video.

• What criteria should you apply when choosing a dog from a shelter?

Michele gives her brilliant answer in this video. Adopting a dog is a big commitment so you need to make sure that both of you are going to be happy with the decision.

Would you consider adopting a beagle from a shelter? In part 3 you will discover the key answers to some frequently asked questions. Stay tuned. If you have questions about adopting a dog, ask them in the comments below.

In this video series you will discover how to adopt a beagle from a shelter, what requirements you have to meet, what kind of questions you should be asking and more to make the right decision.

Let’s start from the very beginning. Where should you go if you are ready to welcome a dog into your home as a permanent family member?

In the case of beagles, you can also check the amazing work that the The Beagle Freedom Project is doing.

Beagles are very cute dogs but not the right dog for everybody. Check our resources to help you decide if a beagle is the right addition to your family.

Dog Food Expert Krista Heinz shows you in this final video how much food to serve as well as how to serve the food.

BONUS TIP –One of the basic ingredients we selected for our beagle was Alaskan salmon oil. Now it is the time to add it because if you expose it to heat all the nutrients are lost. Bon Appetite!

In Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 you learned about the best choices of basic ingredients, fruits and vegetables, proteins and grains. Today you will learn how to easily cook the food in this brief video.

BONUS TIP – Don’t cook your beagle’s food too long because you don’t want to destroy the nutrients that you so carefully selected.

Stay tuned for the final part of this series where we are going to learn how to serve the food.

In Parts 1, 2 & 3 we went over the basic ingredients, the vegetables and the meats (or meats substitutes) for your homemade dog food. Now it is the turn of the grains.

In this video you will discover all the options you have and what is the best for your dog.

BONUS TIP – If you don’t want to use grains at all, you can substitute them for fruits and vegetables.

Stay tuned for Part 5 where we are going to learn how to actually cook the food.

In Parts 1 & 2 we discussed the basic ingredients and the vegetables for your homemade dog food. Today we are going to learn about the meats (and some other options if you don’t want to use meat).

Stay tuned because in Part 4 we are going to learn about the grains.

As we said, the number of years you will be able to enjoy your beagle’s company is directly proportional to the quality of the food you provide them. Every beagle owner deserves to know the truth about commercial foods to make an informed decision. Therefore, we invite you to watch this short training about dog food

This video is shows you the ingredients that will keep your beagle healthy and allow you to enjoy your beagle’s company for many, many years to come.

Your expert trainer is Krista Heinz from Doggie Style Bakery Boutique and Pet Spa in Dupont Circle and she will reveal her secret ingredients, many of which will surprise you.

Highlight Ingredients From The Video:

• Apple cider vinegar (good for gas!) (1 tablespoon)

• Wheat germ (1 tablespoon)

• Kelp (1 tablespoon)

• British yeast (1 tablespoon)

• Salmon oil (wild Alaskan salmon oil is used in the video)- Wait till later because you don’t want to expose it to the heat and risk losing its nutritional value.

• Bone meal (Krista uses eggshells)

Stay tuned for the next video where you are going to learn about the vegetables. Till then you might also want to check these out:

Let’s recap and put it all together. In videos 1 and 2 you learn about the necessary ingredients and how to make the treats.

Parmesan Bread Sticks

• One large egg (crack the egg and place it in a bowl and beat the egg with a fork)

• Add three-quarter cups of water.

• Add 2 cups of whole wheat flour.

• Add a quarter cup of corn meal and mix everything up.

• Put in half-a-cup of grated parmesan cheese into a shallow dish, where you are going to roll your bread sticks.

• Bake them in a preheated 325 degrees oven for 30 minutes. Remember to flip them over at the 15 minute mark so that they brown evenly.

• Let them cool off and store them in freezer bags.

For more on healthy beagle food and stuffed activity toys, check out the resource box below.