I am trying to understand why talking to your beagle is a problem? I think not talking to it would be more of a concern than anything, they are very smart and crave the sound of your voice, they do understand more than you know,I wouldn't be at all surprised if you too talk to your beagle but just aren't noticing it! I think it is healthy, natural and studies have shown it decreases stress and increases life expectancy... so go ahead talk to your beagle and be proud!

DOGS RULE!! Have not been without one for most of my 58 years.

My dog is a miniture jack russell terrier and trust me he understands every wory i say i find that dogs are more loveing and trustworthy than most humans i wish that he could talk back but in a way i understand him by the way he looks and feels

I talk to my dogs all the time :) Nothing strange about it. To be honest, I think a lot of people talk to their animals.