I grew up with setters and beagles and we hunted them separately. If we were out with the setters, no rabbits were ever shot or shot at. Squirrels either. Only grouse, woodcock or pheasants.
When we were out with a beagle, we would shoot at the rabbits that were chased by us and any other small game that we encountered. Back in those days there were pheasants that were released by the State and our beagles would run them just like rabbits. Once we knew the dog was on a pheasant, someone would have to run ahead along the hedgerow or wherever the bird was running to try and get ahead of it. Lots of fun. Many times I saw the beagle rush into a likely grouse or woodcock thicket and flush a bird. We always shot at them in that scenario.
I no longer have beagles but I encounter rabbits these days with my setter. If I suspect he is scenting one, or a squirrel, I give the command "Nevermind!" and he seems to understand.
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