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The Pug, a small
compact dog with a playful personality, can be a
wonderful pet and may prove to be one of the easier
dogs to train due to its intelligence. However, this
can be a somewhat stubborn breed, especially if the
dog feels you are not giving it enough attention.
For those who live in an apartment or small home and
have limited yard space, the Pug might be just the
right companion because they will do well with a
regular walk.
You may want to consider paper training your Pug
because they do not do well in extreme weather
conditions, hot or cold. The short snout of the
breed can lead to some breathing problems. Paper
training can be the answer to this, because it may
eliminate the need to take your dog outside during
bad weather. As with any new dog that is added to
the family picture, you may wonder at times if
getting a puppy was a good idea.
However, if you have
patience with this active little dog, you should
find that the attention and fun he provides in
return would be worth the effort. Buy a good leash
and collar for those times when you need to take
your dog outside. For many purebred dogs, crate
training is recommended as part of the housebreaking
process. A crate gives your pet a safe haven it can
go to during times when it needs to be alone.
In addition, your pet will naturally want to keep
the “den” clean and this can make housebreaking or
paper-training a lot easier. Some owners also report
that if their pet has a space and toys that are
definitely his own, the amount of destructive
chewing on “off limits” items is reduced. One thing
to keep in mind as you train the Pug is that you
should not be overly protective or pamper your pet,
in spite of his size and appearance.
The Pug may come with a bit of stubbornness that new
owners will have to work through but remember this
breed is smart and will learn quickly. Working with
the Pug on some basic obedience items may be a good
idea. The best place to start in this area is with a
good breeder who has given some effort to
socialization of the puppies in his or her care.
This solid start in making the young dog comfortable
around people and other dogs is a key in having a
good relationship with your Pug.
This intelligent breed that may learn a few tricks
if you make them fun and challenging at the same
time. But remember to reward your Pug because the
dog will be eager to please and expect you to show
that you are happy with the results. In fact, small
biscuits and good quality treats can serve a double
purpose, as rewards and in helping to keep the teeth
clean.
If you are thinking about showing your Pug, be sure
to talk to your breeder and get some names of people
who are experienced in this area. We recommend
reading all you can about this area of “training”
and you should definitely talk to people with
experience in showing Pugs. Some of the key items to
look for when considering a show Pug are thin, small
ears that are either “rose” or “button;” a tail that
should curl tightly over the hip (a double curl is
ideal); and the back legs and hindquarters should be
balanced and straight.
For best show results, the coat should not be hard
or wooly, but moderately short and glossy. Any
markings and black on the face should be clearly
defined. The dog should appear in front of people
with charm and dignity, though a top Pug will have
playfulness as part of its personality as well.
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