So you just got a new member of the family and now you want to know how to go about training a Pug puppy? Well, I am going to share what worked for me and how I was able to raise a well-behaved pup that matured into a loyal companionship.
Pug Dog Training Tips
The best piece of advice I can give you if you’re trying to raise a well-trained dog is to start crate training from day one. The day that we brought Mindy home, we stopped by Petsmart and picked up her kennel.
Since she was the first dog I had ever owned, it felt a little weird putting her in a crate. But I quickly learned that it not only made my training easier, but I now think it’s the fastest and easiest ways to train puppies.
Whether you decide to crate train them or not, the most important thing to remember is that you’re dog needs to be taught obedience. The sooner you start, the easier it will be to instill the right behaviors.
4 Tips to Training A Pug Puppy
Start Early
I know that I’ve said this before, but I want to reiterate it again. I’ve seen people wait to start training their pups because they are “too cute.” All they want to do is hold their pet on their lap and let them do whatever they want.
That’s a huge mistake and will only lead to a disobedient dog that wants to run your household. Regardless of how cute your puppy is, they will be a grown adult before you know it.
Pugs are known to be stubborn and can have tons of behavioral problems if you let them. I’ve found it so much easier to get Mindy to do something she really didn’t want to when she was a puppy.
Keep Calm
Fido is going to test your patience while you’re trying to get them to do something they don’t want to do. Pups have tons of energy and it can get frustrating when you’re trying to get them to do something and they just don’t want to.
You need to remember they are puppies and full of energy. It’s going to take more than one time to get them to do something. They may do something the first time and the next time you ask them, they’ll forget the command.
Use The Right Equipment
Before you start training, make sure that you have all the proper equipment. If you’re going to start crate training them, start from day one.
I also suggest that you invest in the right harness. It will make it easier to teach your pup different commands without causing them any harm that a collar could cause.
Do A Little At A Time
It’s so easy to want to jump into training your pup and expect fast results. The truth is that it takes time to properly train your Pug dog. Start with some training and once they start mastering that particular training, it’s time to move on to the next phase of training.
The truth is that as a pet owner, you will constantly be teaching your Pug new things. Yes, there are things that you will teach your furbaby and you will only train them once.
But as you and your loyal companionship become friends, I have no doubt there will be new life experiences you will want to teach them.
Different Types of Training
There are literally several different types of training you will need to face as a pet owner. It really depends on the age of your pet which ones you instill first. Personally, I recommend starting with potty training your Pug.
No one wants their puppy to use the toilet in their home. Plus, this is the easiest thing to teach your puppy and it will give you confidence that you can teach them pretty much anything.
We’ll cover some of the basic things you can train your pet and some things that you shouldn’t do.
Pug Toilet Training
When your puppy comes into your home there’s a good chance they won’t be potty trained. At least, Mindy wasn’t. If your puppy has a hard time holding their bladder, you may want to check out some of the best litter boxes for Pugs to help keep your home clean.
As a pet owner, you’ll need to teach them proper toilet habits so they know where to use the potty. There’s not a lot of difference whether you’re potty training a female or male Pug, but it will take time. You’ll want to be patient because it can take them 5 or 6 months before they truly grasp the idea of house training.
Depending on how small they are, there’s a good chance that they may have accidents when they are playing with other dogs or children.
The best thing to do is to set a regular routine for them, so they can understand when they are supposed to go potty. I’ve discussed a great potty schedule in this article.
Training Your Pug to Walk
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