Pug House Training

Pugs with their small curly tails and wrinkly face are among the cutest pet you could have. If you have given up on having a pug due to difficulty in pug house training, think again. Many dog owners have done it, only a little persistance is all you need.

The pug is also like a person who need privacy and their own place to go back to. The main aim of the training is that they should learn not to soil the place where they live or you live. So the end of the training, they know where to eat and the right potty place.

House training a puppy can start with a crate available in most pet shops. It may look very minimal, but its one of the best ways to get them trained. Make sure you get the right size of crate though so they can sleep and stretch in it. 

Words that you use in pug house training and your actions also play an importance part as your pug has to get used to them. So use the same expressions everytime and they must mean the same. Do not confuse the pug. Also be ready with a scooper to clean the mess.

If you have time to walk the dog, set up a routine and follow it strictly. If you do not have time for that, a good indoor solution is paper training. They are good for the cold months too. You train the pug to use a designated area of the house lined with newspaper.

If you have suitable surroundings, you can train them to let themselves out and return when finished. Here you do not to monitor them once they learn the trick. You could even fix a toddler gate and do not be surprised if they start going out every two hours, thats how they are.

Do not use shortcuts or change the steps during pug house training as it can be very disorientating. It will take time and you need to work with patience. Begin your training immediately after they have finished eating and use words like ‘potty’ or ‘walk’.

You also need to understand that the younger they are, the shorter is the time between pees and potties. So they have to put up with their body as well get along with your training. This is a real challenge for them. So it is for you too as they are not a breed who can be easily housetrained.

Always appreciate your pug with a pat or ‘good boy’ when the dog does exactly what he is told. Do not punish or abuse your pet during pug house training as this will actually backfire on you. Accidents will happen, so be prepared. Do not get carried away with their cute looks, be firm and stick to your training plan.

Pug Dog Breed Facts

The pug dog breed generally has a great personality. They are sociable and playful, but not susceptible to the hyperactivity that many small dogs exhibit. The most striking feature of the pug is its face. The face, usually black and covered with deep furrows give the pug a look of great age and wisdom. There is also a uniqueness to each dog, because of the facial wrinkles, making distinguishing members of the pack easier. Pugs are lap dogs, being short and compact. A healthy pug will have a squared appearance and be heavily muscled.

Although pugs are able to get along with other animals they prefer the company of humans. They will often follow their masters from room to room or attempting to get on their laps. Pugs are comfortable running and playing with small children, but are also suitable for adults without children. They are comfortable with new people, but will alert their owners if a stranger enters the home. Because of this, the pug has been used as a guard dog in the past.

Care has to be taken not to allow pugs to become overweight as obesity is a big problem in the pug dog breed. Being an indoor dog, they are prone to laziness if not exercising regularly. You will also want to ensure that you do not feed it any scraps from your plate. The diet of a pug should consist of a quality dry dog food suitable for the age of the animal.

Pugs crave attention from their owners. They enjoy being spoken to by their owners and patted. A pug will be perfectly content to curl up with its master on the couch and watch a movie. Since pugs are prone to shedding this quiet time with master is a great opportunity to brush out the coat. Pugs can overheat very quickly and therefore should never be left in a locked car or a home that is too hot. If your pug begins to overheat, fill a tub with cold water and submerge the dog up to the neck. This will prevent heat exhaustion.

Pugs are very smart dogs and can be trained easily. They do however, possess a stubborn streak. The best way to deal with this is to start obedience training as early as possible. Remember to always project the image of pack leader to the dog. Treat the dog, like you would a child. Pugs are highly attuned to tones, so harsh discipline should not be required to correct behaviour.

The pug dog breed has a long and storied history which stretches into the mists of antiquity. They were originally bred by the Chinese royalty, possibly as early as 700 BCE. They were imported to Europe by the Dutch merchant marines in the 16th century. Pugs became a popular pet of European royalty after a pug alerted William III of kidnappers in the home.