Beagles respond best to rewards-based training, eg FOOD!
They are incredible scenthounds and will forget the rest of the world when they are following their nose. THey are great trash-pickers and counter-surfers. DO NOT leave food lying around if you don't want your dog to eat it.
They are also great escape artists and will escape as soon as they feel like it. You have your work cut out training a Beale, but other owners say that hey would never have another breed.
Good luck
Brian