The pug is an ornamental dog breed common in many countries. Pugs are loved for their cheerful, playful disposition, benevolent nature and funny appearance. When purchasing a puppy, keep in mind that these dogs are teachable and inclined to obedience and training, however, the pug will be able to show these character traits only if he is timely engaged in his upbringing and socialization. Therefore, start teaching your pug good manners as soon as you bring him into your home.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, teach the pug to respond to his nickname and accustom him to his place. Usually puppies learn a name very quickly - in just a few days. Arrange a rookery for the pug so that it does not end up in a draft or in a passage. You can buy a ready-made bed at the pet store, or sew a mattress with a removable cover (for convenience when washing). Train your little pug to rest and sleep in its place, and not on your couch, otherwise you will wake up at night from snoring lying next to the dog. It will be much more difficult to wean an adult dog from this bad habit.
Step 2
Train your pug to be clean. Take him outside whenever necessary: immediately after sleep, some time after eating, after playing. Walk an adult dog at least two, preferably three times a day.
Step 3
Try to teach your pug the basic commands: “Come to me!”, “Fu!”, “You can't!”, “Near!”, “Sit!”, “Lie down!”. This will make life easier for yourself and for him. The command "Come to me!" Is very important. Teach your dog to do it unconditionally so that on the street, in case of danger, it will immediately return to you on this command. The "Fu!" Command is no less important. Pugs are incorrigible gluttons and beggars who are ready to “sell their homeland” for food. A well-developed team will help eliminate the process of eating scraps, etc. on the street. With a dog trained to walk "next to", you can walk in any crowded place (square, park, etc.). By their nature, pugs are very friendly and loving, and even small pugs are ready to rush towards the first comer who drew attention to them in order to show him their location. Keep in mind that all people are different, and not everyone is ready to understand and accept the manifestations of the disinterested dog friendliness of the "grunting" pug.
Step 4
When working with your dog, stock up on treats - small pieces of cheese or meat, as well as patience. Being independent and self-reliant, pugs often show stubbornness when working out the "Lie!" Command, not wanting to assume a "submission" pose.
Step 5
Regardless of whether you are going to pursue a dog show career or not, sign up for a dog breeders club. You still have to visit a single dog show for the puppy to be "appreciated" and given a pedigree. The club will help you teach the dog the basic rules of behavior at the show, and experienced dog breeders will be able to give you advice on the maintenance of the puppy, his health. Believe me - at first you will have a lot of similar questions.
Step 6
Pugs love to play until very old age. Buy dog toys for your dog so that he is not bored of being at home alone while you are at work.
Step 7
Don't forget about preventive vaccinations. In pedigree animals, the immune system is weakened, affected by selection. Vaccinate your dog annually to avoid health problems.
