Beagles are fun animals to own, but they do have a few bad habits. Stool eating is one of the major drawbacks to owning a beagle. Not all beagles do this and there are products on the market to help break a beagle of this habit. I believe it is due to their strong nose and the rich food we feed them. I have had puppies start this habit as soon as they were started on commercial dog food. If you have a beagle that has this habit, check with your veterinarian for his/her suggestions. I have found that a small amount of dry pellet type rabbit food (about a tablespoon) mixed with your beagles food will almost eliminate this habit. Also Brewer's yeast added in small amounts to the food daily may help curb this problem. Digging also seems to be a part of life with a beagle. I am constantly amazed how carefully constructive some of my gang's holes are to be exactly in the place where I walk. A few twisted ankles and I have learned to watch for the holes. Beagles are also known to be energetic barkers. Again, some beagles will bark at the slightest movement or noise, while others seem to care less.