Pug Training Tips

Pugs are probably one of the cutest breeds of dog. They are also listed among the most personable.

The problem is that this is also one of the most difficult dogs to train. One of the most noticeable traits of a pug, and perhaps the main reason why they are very difficult to train, is their stubbornness.

The good thing is that these are also very intelligent dogs and very eager to please their owners.

Effective pug training, therefore, requires adequate skills and the right training strategies. Here are some expert tips to help you along….

It is best to start pug training as soon as you bring your new dog home. The younger the puppy is, the less likely it is to have developed any kind of bad habit and the easier it is to train. And if the puppy HAS already developed a bad habit, it is much easier to curb if he is still young. Correct unacceptable behaviour as soon as you notice it and be consistent about not allowing it.

If you allow it once, the pug will think it can get away with doing it again. As with any other breed of dog, pug training also works best with positive reinforcement. Pugs appreciate the value of encouragement as opposed to punishment.

If you yell at your pug or punish him physically for exhibiting bad behaviour, you will only succeed in bringing out his natural stubbornness. Instead, give him a treat each time he exhibits good behaviour and then take away the treats and hold your praises when he misbehaves. This should teach him that bad behaviour in an immediate and definite loss of reward.

It is equally important for you not to be fooled by a pug’s size. These dogs may be small, but they can be very boisterous. And if you give him free reign inside the house, a pug might think that he is in charge. This can make pug training all the more difficult. You will therefore have to establish early on that YOU are the leader and master of the house, NOT him.

You have to make sure that your pug respects you in order to make him obey your commands at all times. And you have to remember that it’s not just about you and your pug, it’s about your family as well. The dog has to know that he has the lowest position in the household and he is subject not only to your command, but to your family’s command as well.

You can establish your role as leader of the pack by making sure that you always go through doorways ahead of the pug. You should also finish eating your meals first before you feed your dog. If you are walking somewhere and the dog is in your way, command him to move aside rather than walking around him. Provide a sleeping area for your pug and NEVER let him sleep on your bed or even your children’s beds.

Be sure to make all members of your household aware of these rules and have them apply the rules as well. You may think these pug training techniques are trivial, but they have been proven to work wonders for many dog owners around the world.

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