How to train a Pug? A few practical training methods

The Pug is a fairly well-known dog breed in China, and it is now found in many places across the country. The Pug's coat is very short, with a lot of loose skin drooping on top of its head, much like the Shar-Pei. Nowadays many people buy Pugs and take them home to raise, but when keeping one, the most important thing is training, and there are many techniques involved in this as well.

How to train a Pug

1. During the period of training a Pug, the owner had best feed and manage the Pug personally. When feeding the Pug and each time you come into contact with it, gradually eliminate the Pug's defensive reaction and exploratory reaction toward you, and let it become familiar with the owner's scent, voice, and behavioral characteristics. When the Pug shows a friendly, excited response to the owner, you can then begin training it.

2. The foundation of all training is the Pug's unconditional obedience, which is what people often call keeping your Pug under control and in hand. The most obvious sign of a Pug's obedience is in practicing the “come” or “come here” command. In any situation, including during play, the Pug must immediately return to the owner's side when it hears a summons or a whistle. This requires training the Pug when it is still young.

Training methods for Pugs

1. The content of Pug training should go from simple to difficult, transitioning from training behavioral awareness to training skills. Owners can first train the Pug to develop fixed habits for eating, eliminating, and sleeping. Then gradually transition to walking at heel, retrieving, sitting for long periods, lying down for long periods, and so on. Once the Pug's bones have fully developed, you can train running, standing, fetching objects, and other exercises.

2. During the training process, owners can first use compulsory training. For a Pug new to training, the owner may need to teach it hand-over-hand to perform the relevant movements, and then over time let the Pug develop a certain habit or even form a conditioned reflex. Wait until the Pug has completely mastered the training content before moving on to the next training item.

3. Methods such as food luring and petting encouragement are also the most effective methods in the training process. Before training, you can use food as a lure, and after the Pug successfully completes a movement, you can give it food as a reward, or pet it to encourage it. Maintain the Pug's enthusiasm for participating in training so that it will not become bored with repeated training or even try to avoid it.

4. During the training process, owners should make rewards and punishments clear, and they must be given immediately. After the Pug acts, the owner should make a judgment and then give a response. Never wait until after the fact to remember to praise or punish.

What kind of dog food is good for a Pug

Choosing dog food for a Pug is not about how expensive the price is; the key lies in suitability and the quality of the dog food. Simply put, a Pug with obesity cannot eat those high-calorie dog foods, and instead should eat low-calorie weight-loss dog food. Therefore, before choosing dog food for a Pug, you should know the dog's physical condition and select dog food according to its needs.

Cleaning a Pug

A Pug has many wrinkles on its head, neck, and other areas, which easily harbor dirt and bacteria, so when keeping this kind of dog, special attention must be paid to cleaning and hygiene. Normally, wash it once every month; in summer when the weather is hot, wash it once every 2-3 days. Pay special attention to cleaning the folds of the wrinkles thoroughly to prevent skin diseases or scabies. After each bath, use a soft-bristled brush to brush its coat, and use a hair dryer to blow its coat dry.

When training a Pug, you must pay attention to the method. First you need a period of getting familiar, then proceed with training, and during training it is best to give timely rewards. The Pug's food is also very important, and when buying dog food you must choose a suitable one.