Keeping Sharp With Pug Training

By Jenny Donaldson

There are literally hundreds of different breeds of dog that a person can choose to have as a pet, but the Pug can easily be considered as one of the most popular. This really comes as no surprise, considering how friendly, loving and adorable these dogs are. Pug training is very important however, and because Pugs are rather stubborn dogs this is often difficult to do. There are a few other Pug problems that you should be aware of as well.

Successful training with a Pug depends a lot on how much the dog desires for his master's approval. Obviously the closer the owner is with the dog and the better they treat him, the more the dog is going to strive to do well. Pugs are very smart dogs and can usually be trained with a little persistence and patience, and so training can be relatively easy as long as the owner has patience and is willing to put in the time and effort that is going to be required.

There are a few tips that are particularly important when it comes to dealing with one of the top Pug problems, Pug training. One is to never overwork the dog. This is very important for owners to remember because this is only going to wear the dog out and cause them to lose focus. It is also essential that the owner be repetitive and use consistency so that the dog learns what they are being taught and not only that but remembers it.

The puppy will need to be taught that the owner is the dominant one in the house and not them, and this is actually one of the key steps to getting the dog to listen and obey his master. Pugs should never be allowed to do something that the owner would not want them doing as an adult dog, and this includes nipping at peoples' hands and feet, biting, and barking incessantly, just to name a few examples.

The bottom line, when it comes to Pug problems, is that training does not have to be difficult as long as the right techniques are implemented and the owner has patience. Praising the dog is always going to be important, as the dog will need to know when they are doing well. Puppies can tell when their owners are being fake and half hearted, so it is important that owners really mean it when they praise their dog.

Also keep in mind that Pugs will do anything for food and so if there is a certain command or trick that an owner is trying to teach their Pug and they do not seem to take, they should use food to bribe them into doing it. Training with a treat or toy is a great idea, because the Pugs respond so well to this. All of the common Pug problems can be overcome as long as you are willing to put in the time and effort that is going to be necessary.

Jenny Donaldson has published hundreds of articles about dogs, including several on Pug history. A Pug is an old breed that makes a great family pet. Ensuring that the breed is the right one for your family can be accomplished by studying basic Pug information