Well unbelievable first night ... but...... General Chat

I agree with all everyone has said, once she gets into the routine, she'll be telling YOU when it's walk time, feed time etc., don't you worry.
I have rescues....although young Bruce & Skye were too young to know when they came.....but the others I've had were always older, think yourself lucky Reah spent several days hiding behind a chair attacking anything that came near her............so bask in the bliss;-) ;-)

Let me introduce you to the concept we call The Honeymoon Period!

She is most deff a rescue, and has been through a v tramatic few weeks
She will come out of her shell in a while but at the moment you are strangers and her world is upside down
Give her time and her true self will shine tru once she realises that she has landed on her paws and she is much better off with you

Vet check was great, needs her teeth cleaning but I don't want to do that till she's more settled really?

Problem I have is she is so quiet my youngster doesn't understand why she can't keep calling her and going up and trying to get her to play etc.

Should I keep telling her to leave Sam alone and wait for Sam to come over to her or just let her be, try and play etc?

Don't want to to over-awe Sam really?

Hi Beagledad, With rescue Beagles it could be a whole lot worse than with Sam, I am glad you are takeing Sam for a checkup its important to sort her jabs and the getting her worming tablets and flea stuff sorted. Even though i help out with Beagle Welfare it still amazes me how people give away a perfectly good dog they have had for years. We had a 10yr old Beagle came in last month just because the people were building a new house and were going to live in a caravan. I was going to bring him home because i couldnt bear to see an oldie stuck in kennels. Fortunately a loving home was found within a couple of days so a happy ending. Its very refreshing to meet people who are happy to take on the older dog. I am also pleased that it looks to me you have got a little star.

I dont know how other Beagle owners feel but in my humble experience girls are not always as cuddly and looking for affection as the boys. Dont let the kids encroach the bed area let her have some peace and quiet. Make sure the bed is tucked away in the corner, just so she can have five minutes away when she needs it.

I definitely agree with the rule that when a dog is in her bed, she should be left alone.

Not that I am discouraging you from walking her, but if she isn't used to the amount of exercise you have given her, she will be very tired and may not feel like playing.

If you would like your daughter to interact with Sam, why not try a little training with the two of them. A few treats (but reduce main meal by appropriate amount) and see if you daughter can make Sam sit, lie down etc (evidently with your supervision)

Beagles are usually enthusiastic about food