Pugs are loved for their small and cute appearance. In ancient times they were even favored by emperors. But no matter how adorable they are, they still need basic training in order to live better with people. Just as important as knowing what to do is knowing which common mistakes to avoid during training.
1. Do Not Shout the Dog's Name in Anger
When training a Pug, the owner must never develop the habit of yelling the dog's name in an angry tone because the dog performed badly. If you repeatedly call the dog's name while scolding it, the Pug will gradually feel that hearing its name means it is about to be blamed. Over time it may stop responding properly whenever you call it, because it assumes you only want to criticize it.
2. Do Not Train for Too Long
Owners also have to control the length of training. Sessions that go on too long make Pugs dislike training altogether. Around fifteen minutes at a time is usually a better limit, after which the dog should be allowed to rest.
3. Do Not Teach Too Many Actions at Once
When training a Pug, the owner should never try to teach many different actions all at once. Pugs are not among the smartest breeds, so too much new material at one time easily overwhelms them. The correct approach is to move slowly and teach the next skill only after the previous one is understood.
4. Do Not Forget to Reward the Pug
Owners must also remember to give rewards. If training always relies only on spoken praise, the Pug may quickly lose interest. Since Pugs are usually food-motivated, occasional rewards such as dried chicken treats make them much more willing to train together with the owner.
In other words, successful Pug training is not complicated, but it does depend on avoiding the wrong habits, keeping sessions short, and making the dog feel that cooperation brings something enjoyable.