Our first beagle, a little eleven-inch-tall squirt, was constantly hauling things three times her size into the backyard in an attempt to cover them with dirt. There were always bare spots on the lawn that marked her digging exploits. It was so funny (most of the time), that it was impossible to be angry. Our current beagle, doesn't dig much, but she's a real jumper. Our fences are too tall for her, but the kitchen counters are certainly tempting targets for her high jumps. If the kitchen were just a little larger, so she could get a running start, none of our meals would be safe.