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Puggle Training Safety Measures During Cold Weather

2016/5/4 10:17:55

Being a crossbreed of pug and beagle, the possibility that your puggle may inherit the beagle's single-mindedness and the pug's strong-willed personality always exist. If a puggle inherit both or any of these characteristics, puggle training can become somewhat difficult especially to a new dog owner who didn't spend time learning more about this breed. Sadly, the situation could get worse during winter.

Before winter comes, it is important to take necessary precaution to ensure that your pet stays safe even when training.

- The puggle's short coat cannot help him withstand cold weather. Thus if you need to take your dog outside for a short training or exercise, it is best to have him wear jacket or sweater to protect him from cold. However, some dogs are not too happy about having a piece of clothing around their body. If your pet is one of them, do not force the clothing to him at once. Get him used to it by associating the clothing with something fun or rewarding like treats.

- Jacket or sweater is not the only thing your pet needs. He needs to have booties too in order to protect his feet not just from cold but also from anti-freeze and other dangerous objects hidden by the snow.

- If you use a fireplace to help alleviate the cold, make sure to install a safety enclosure to protect your pet from flame and soot. But despite the safety enclosure, you cannot tell what is going on inside a dog's mind so it is best to keep an eye on him around fires.

- If taking out your pet to do his business, always remember to watch him closely or better yet, accompany him outside. A cold puggle may need to find a warm area wherein he can relieve himself instead of relieve in the area you selected as his toilet. With you around, he is less likely to get lost while trying to scurry away. Additionally, you may consider paper-training to avoid going outside especially when it's extremely cold.

- Be careful with antifreeze. It is highly toxic and even just a small amount can kill your dog. If you believe that your pet has been exposed to antifreeze, contact your vet immediately.

- Prevent your pet from eating snow. Snow may contain toxic chemicals and other dangerous objects that could cause stomach upset, diarrhea and vomiting.

Indeed, there are measures that can help keep your pet safe however if the temperature is extremely cold, you may need to avoid your dog from going outside. Outdoor puggle training should also be put off until the temperature rises.

Kim Holtby is a professional dog walker who has gathered a lot of information about puggle training. Her site aims to help owners achieve successful puggle training.