| Pug training can be different than training most other | | | | being a good dog. Dennis the Menace may be a cute |
| dog breeds because the simple fact is, Pugs are | | | | kid, but he is rambunctious and full of energy. Pugs |
| different! While Labrador Retrievers, Poodles, and | | | | and little Dennis will misbehave if left free time to |
| German Shepherds may be fetching and sitting from | | | | think of all of the creative ways to wreak havoc. |
| the get-go, Pugs can be beyond stubborn (it's in their | | | | Pugs may be big dogs in small packages, but don't |
| breed description - check it out). Pugs have their | | | | treat them as if they can push you around. |
| signature wrinkly class clown face that makes you | | | | Discipline does not need to be a negative. If your pug |
| want to squeeze them and kiss them, but there is | | | | jumps up on furniture they are not allowed on or |
| one thing to remember - train your pug early and | | | | steals food or goes potty inside don't give them a |
| often, so everyone will be happy! | | | | treat. Reward them only when they show positive |
| As stated earlier, Do train them early and often. The | | | | behavior. |
| second you bring a pug puppy home, potty training | | | | Set a precedent! Don't give your pug "people food" |
| should be your first priority. Whether its crate training | | | | early in the going (even once), the pug will remember |
| or other methods - be firm and consistent. Crate | | | | and expect it in the future. We have made this |
| training is a very popular method which involves | | | | mistake with our pug and she is now a connoisseur |
| purchasing a metal wired enclosure with bedding on | | | | of fine meats and cheeses. |
| the bottom approximately 16 in. to 22 in. in length. | | | | Tame the negative behavior and don't accept |
| This will become their den - a place they feel is their | | | | negative outlets of their energy. Pugs usually have |
| own for sleeping, drinking and eating. They will not | | | | huge amounts of energy for the majority of their |
| soil this area as long as they are not left in there for | | | | lifespans. Their energy can either be expressed |
| too long. Young pugs shouldn't spend more than an | | | | through negative or positive behavior. Be a pack |
| hour in there at a time before they need to relieve | | | | leader, be the the Alpha Dog! |
| themselves. Older pugs can stay up to 4 - 5 hours. | | | | I highly recommend Butler Nutrisentials Lean Treats |
| Don't give in to a pug's adorable expressions. Just | | | | as a healthy reward for positive behavior for your |
| because they are cute it doesn't mean they are | | | | pug. Our little Martini certainly loves them. |