BubbaTheBeagle ,
Welcome to the forum . When you have time take a look around as we have many forum sections from health care to nutrition and just about anything you would need for a Beag.
You will find many proud Beagle owners with special tips for you as you wonder through puppyhood. Please don't forget to pot a pic of your new Beag , we love em.
As for the training , your life will be made much easier with a puppy obedience class if you can swing it. This helps your new Beage in many ways that will become self-evident in time and will also serve as a bonding activity , and , you will learn together. Your Beag will be happy knowing he is learning and doing a good job.
Please post any questions we can help with.
oldhounddog