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belly crawling

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Question
Hi there,
I have a beagle pup just coming up to 6 months old. Please can you tell me if it is normal behaviour for her to be crawling about on her belly. She crawl along the hallway pulling herself on her front legs and has done since we got her at 12 weeks. It is hilarious and she is nicknamed "sniper girl" but I just want to check this is normal behaviour and nothing more serious.
Many thanks in advance

Answer
My apologies for not answering sooner, my 4 year old beagle was hit by a car and I have had my hands full so havent been on line until now. He will be ok but it will be a long haul.....

Yes,this is totally normal behavior, I had a male beagle who did this his whole life. I think it is a way of scratching their bellies or they just like the sensation of it. My only caveat would be if you were to notice weakness in her legs at all, unsteadiness etc then obviously you would need to get straight to the vet. Good luck with your little sniper girl, she sounds delicious!  :)