Pugs are amazing little dogs. They can be both extremely energetic, causing bouts of laughter for those watching their energetic outburst and the perfect cuddlers and household pets. They are small in size too, which is a great perk for those living in apartments that may only be allowed small dogs. Plus, they will surely supply it with their breed eager for your affection when it comes to unconditional love.
Can Pugs Be Potty Trained?
Their desire for your affection makes potty training them (as well as any other training) on the easier side for owners. As long as you use the right approach and are consistent with training, you’ll find potty training your Pug can be achieved with relative ease.
Be sure to check out our potty training Pugs resource page to help you get started. All Pugs are their own unique individual and some may require more training than others.
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What Makes a Pug Easy to Train?
Pugs love affection. From puppy to adult canine, they will actively seek your attention, from playing tug-o-war to curling up in a ball on your lap for a nap. For centuries they had been bred for exactly that purpose, to become the perfect lapdogs. As a result, they have a very pleasing and friendly temperament.
With a friendly nature and an inclination to please their humans, Pugs are easier to train, especially when you implement positive training methods.
Whether you are potty training a stubborn Pug or teaching them new commands or tricks, rewarding them with praise and affection is a great incentive for your furry friend.
When your Pug realizes certain actions and behaviors get them attention, they will be more inclined to repeat the action to get more affection.
Combine this with the fact that Pugs love to eat, and your Pug will be more than eager to partake in the potty training experience. It is a sure-fire way to drive the message home that they are doing good.
What is the Best Way to Potty Train a Pug?
One of the many things Pug owners worry about (or really every dog owner for that matter) when bringing a new family member home is having to potty train them.
No one likes the idea of their dwelling turning into a temporary pee or poo pad during the learning curve. However, it is often unavoidable, especially when you get your Pug as a puppy.
Depending on your Pug’s age, they may simply not be ready for potty training as they are unable to hold their pee in for extended amounts of time. So, before your start training them, you will want to keep that in mind to prevent the experience from being a negative one.
This is especially true if you’ve adopted an older Pug puppy and their previous owners didn’t train them properly or abused them.
Potty Training a Pug Puppy
A good rule of thumb for gauging how long your puppy can hold their pee in is to go by how many months of age they are. Attribute an hour for each month old- but remember this is just a guesstimate and not an absolute. If they fall a little short, don’t worry.
You can also observe how often they need to pee or poo to better understand when they naturally have to go.
Once you know how long they can generally hold it in, you can anticipate when they will need to relieve themselves and be able to get them to the designated bathroom area (pee pad,