{"id":10083,"date":"2021-07-15T15:35:31","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T15:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-to-train-a-pug-puppy\/"},"modified":"2024-05-21T14:07:20","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T14:07:20","slug":"how-to-train-a-pug-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/breed-specific\/how-to-train-a-pug-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Train A Pug Puppy \u2013 The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Okay, so it\u2019s clear you have a thing for squishy faces. Your Pug will definitely hit the spot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>! Pugs are known for their charming demeanour and can suit laid-back homes, but they can find plenty of mischief without the right lifestyle and training. We\u2019re here to set you off on the right paw with our ultimate guide to training a Pug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites for training my Pug puppy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What age can I start to train my Pug puppy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start training your Pug puppy as soon as you get them home. We know that all you\u2019ll probably want to do is cuddle them and kiss them, but they\u2019re clever little dogs who love to please. You\u2019ll definitely want to be pleased, especially when it comes to finding the loo. Let\u2019s get started with teaching them the ropes as soon as we can.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Pup your training game with our app! <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most dogs, they thrive on boundaries and consistency, so make sure you\u2019re training your Pug&nbsp; puppy with these in mind, all while using positive reinforcement-based training.&nbsp;We can start you off with a personalized training program straight away in the <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/\">Zigzag puppy training app<\/a>. In fact, you can even use it before you bring your Pug puppy home in our pre-puppy section; pretty handy before all action starts happening. You can also contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/experts\/\">Zigzag puppy experts<\/a> with any of the many questions you may have, and they\u2019ll be happy to lend a paw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading trigger\"><strong>What do I need to train my new Pug puppy?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pugs have picked up in popularity lately and have quickly become one of the ultimate handbag dogs. It\u2019s not unusual to see them in various blingy collars and crazy outfits. There are, however, some more sensible things you need to get your Pug puppy that will help with your training. Here are my top picks for getting prepared for training your Pug:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A treat pouch<\/strong> &#8211; Treats are what makes the world go round with puppies. You\u2019ll want to have them on you pretty much all of the time to communicate to your pup that they\u2019ve been doing a wonderful job at toileting outside or giving you a sit. The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3r7FkZk\">Rapid Rewards treat pouch<\/a> is a great choice that comes in sorts of colors. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ncjbIy\">The Mikki treat pouch<\/a> is also good and leans on the budget-friendly side.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A comfortable collar<\/strong> &#8211; Although we\u2019d like to see your Pug wearing a harness when out on walks, it\u2019s the law for a dog to wear a collar and ID tags in many countries. You can find all sorts of pretty colors in town.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A harness<\/strong> &#8211; Pugs can often struggle with breathing problems due to their apartment faces, so it\u2019s always best to have them walking on a harness. A great Pug harness is the <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.rabbitgoo.com\/\">Rabbit Goo Dog Harness<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good to know about training Pug puppies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Pugs bred for?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pugs were bred in China and are possibly one of the original lapdogs, dating to almost 2000 years ago. As you could assume, Pugs thrive on companionship and aren\u2019t great at spending time alone. They are ideal house dogs, playful but not overly active. As long as they can be with you as much as possible, they are happy, comical little dogs with loads of character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does this have to do with how I train my Pug?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a reasonable question. Knowing the characteristics of Pugs will help you do much better since you\u2019ll get why your puppy behaves the way they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pugs are incredibly loving and loyal; they thrive on attention so can be known to clown around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They tend to be smart, observant and quick learners, but they can be lazy and switch off if training isn\u2019t fun.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They&#8217;re faithful friends that thrive on human companionship, so practice plenty of alone time exercises with them while young to help prevent separation-related problems (it&#8217;s all in the<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/\"> ZigZag app<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They have strong comical personalities, as you&#8217;ll discover. They&#8217;re clown dogs, and they&#8217;ll make you giggle more times than you imagine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are playful but not overly active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of stimulation WILL encourage self-employment; provide them with items to rip up and pull apart to keep them out of trouble.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pugs can be more tricky to house train, so it is vital to get on with it early on.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They can play rough despite their size, but they aren\u2019t really into games of fetch.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will need to chew &#8211; a lot &#8211; when they\u2019re teething.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They aren&#8217;t suited for harsh weather, so avoid walkies in the sun when it&#8217;s hot. When the weather becomes cold, they&#8217;ll appreciate a lovely jumper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fun Fact: A group of Pugs is called a grumble\u2026 who knew?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview of the Pug training program and topics we\u2019ll cover<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lying down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching them their name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking on a lead (without pulling)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playing fetch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeping in their crate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coping with being left alone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Going to the toilet in the right place. Not beside your sofa. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>How we build this program:\u00a0<strong>Push Drop Stick<\/strong><\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We told you Pugs are clever, didn&#8217;t we? But they can also get lazy. Especially if training gets boring and they are doing the same thing repeatedly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoiding boredom and frustration will lead to better and faster results &#8211; as in the human world, right? We\u2019ll be using the &#8216;Push Drop Stick&#8217; strategy to increase the difficulty of exercises gradually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8216;Push Drop Stick&#8217; strategy is when you do the same thing 5 times with your pup. This is how it works: If they get all 5 right, you push up to the next level of difficulty (push). If they get 3 or 4 right, you should stick to the same level. If they only get 1 or 2 right, it\u2019s better to drop down a notch and try to ace an easier version of the exercise (drop).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 1 &#8211; Training your Pug puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first week, we\u2019ll dive straight into&nbsp;<strong>socialization exercises<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>training and husbandry tasks.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Do you have Pug problems? Try our app! <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take some time to get to know your Pug puppy, they don\u2019t stay little for long, so enjoy that sweet puppy breath and velvety fur while it lasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Socialization exercises<\/td><td>Training Tasks<\/td><td>Husbandry Tasks<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Let your puppy explore the yard<br>&#8211; Teach your puppy about surfaces<\/td><td>&#8211; Name<br>&#8211; Sit<br>&#8211; Recall<br>&#8211; Retrieve<br>&#8211; Crate Training<br>&#8211; Toilet Training<br>&#8211; Alone Training<br>&#8211; Quiet Training<\/td><td>&#8211; Brushing<br>&#8211; Hand Touch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Sleep Training <\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pugs are companion dogs. They will want to be with you. Have a crate or bed next to your bed for at least the first few weeks while you get them into a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-to-get-a-puppy-to-sleep-through-the-night\/\">Puppy night-time routine<\/a>. By then end, you\u2019ll be able to tell if they need the toilet, and they can come and give you a push for a cuddle of reassurance in the middle of the night. Here is <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-to-get-a-puppy-to-sleep-through-the-night\/\">how to get a puppy to sleep through the night<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Alone Training<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching your Pug puppy that they can be totally fine being left alone can be done with stuffed chew toys, time and patience. It\u2019s worth doing <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/puppy-separation-anxiety\/\">alone puppy training<\/a> from that first week, but do it in stages without rush, so they have time to grasp it and not flip completely out about it. Pugs can find being alone really hard, so you\u2019ll want to start this as soon as possible. Remember to do it slowly to avoid any stress!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Toilet Training Training<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practically every website you read may tell you that <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/toilet-training\/how-to-toilet-train-a-puppy-full-guide\/\">Toilet training<\/a> your Pug puppy can be a challenge. It\u2019s half true. With a good <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/toilet-training\/how-to-toilet-train-a-puppy-full-guide\/\">puppy toilet training guide<\/a> like ours and keeping your eyes peeled, you\u2019ll manage to prevent accidents indoors in no time.&nbsp; As with alone training, start sooner rather than later. You\u2019ll thank us later for this too.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Socialization Exercises<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>In the first week, we\u2019ll put all our eggs on getting your Pug puppy used to their new home. We\u2019ll start with <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/getting-your-puppy\/puppy-socialization-training\/\">puppy socialization exercises<\/a> such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exploring the yard: Showing your puppy where the toilet area is will be one of the first things you\u2019ll have to do &#8211;&nbsp; especially in this first week! Of course, if they run into any birds, butterflies and hear planes flying over, it will be great for them to get acquainted already.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking on different surfaces &#8211; Confidence is one of the best things we want for your puppy in all senses, but in this case, it\u2019s all about when it comes to walking on different surfaces. Have fun gathering surfaces with different textures for them to explore, like synthetic grass, tiles, and soil. Use treats!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Training Exercises<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start off with some basic training for your Pug puppy. Remember to use lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/34xL9HZ\">treats<\/a> and praise when training. They love making your tail wag!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/teach-a-puppy-its-name\/\">Teach your Pug their name<\/a> &#8211; It\u2019s important that your Pug puppy knows their name and can respond to it quickly. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be calling their name out into the wind helplessly. Repeat their name to them a lot in the first week, so it really starts to click.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-sit\/\">Teach your Pug puppy to sit<\/a> -It\u2019s a lovely way to start teaching your puppy some manners as if they\u2019re sitting, they can\u2019t be jumping on people! It also looks too cute when they\u2019re looking up adoringly with those big googly eyes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/puppy-recall-training\/\">Recall &#8211; How to teach your Pug puppy to come back when called<\/a> &#8211; This is important for safety. Pugs generally stay close, but they can be very friendly and want to run up to people and other dogs for a bit of a cuddle, so a good recall will always help.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retrieve\/fetch &#8211; Pugs aren\u2019t going to run the length of a football pitch to retrieve a ball. I can\u2019t even picture that. But they can enjoy fetch games on a smaller scale, get on the floor and interact and play with your Pug puppy to learn what they enjoy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Preventing Resource Guarding<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to teach your Pug puppy that giving up stuff will bring about fabulous rewards. This will help to avoid resource guarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes when Pugs have something, they often don\u2019t want to let go of it, particularly if it makes you chase them, what a good game!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always do lots and lots of swaps so that they learn that you\u2019ll trade them for whatever they have. Everything they find will likely go in their mouth as they don\u2019t have hands to explore things, the temptation can be to grab things from their mouths, but try to always do the swap.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Husbandry Tasks<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pugs love affection but should be handled with care. Be mindful to not treat them like toys. Not going to blame children to think they are toys though &#8211; the resemblance is uncanny. This first week we\u2019ll be focussing on handling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Handling your puppy &#8211; Your Pug puppy will need their ears cleaned quite regularly, their claws trimmed, and sometimes their bottoms wiped! Yep, we\u2019re not joking. To do this we want to teach them that hands will do nice things to them so use plenty of treats when handling your puppy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 2 &#8211; Training your Pug puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Week 2 already! We\u2019re sure you might be quite tired as the whirlwind of owning a Pug puppy is in full force. This week we\u2019ll be covering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Getting a Pug puppy used to novelty and sounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starting some lead walking training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting your Pug puppy used to being groomed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/td><td>Training to do this week<\/td><td>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Fireworks<br>&#8211; Watch the world go by outside your house<br>&#8211; Play dress up<br>&#8211; Sit in the car<br>&#8211; Invite friends over<\/td><td>&#8211; Alone Training<br>&#8211; Crate Training<br>&#8211; Toilet Training<br>&#8211; Name \u2013 in yard<br>&#8211; Recall \u2013 cue word<br>&#8211; Fetch<br>&#8211; Drop<br>&#8211; Sit \u2013 add a cue word<br>&#8211; Leadwalking<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>&#8211; Grooming<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Socialization Exercises<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to get your Pug puppy used to novelty, interesting sounds and going in and out of the car while they\u2019re young and in their <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/getting-your-puppy\/puppy-socialization-training\/\">socialization period<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try these socialization and habituation exercises with your Pug puppy this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fireworks &#8211; With your phone, start playing firework sounds at a low volume &#8211; low enough that they can simply ignore them and don&#8217;t react to them as asteroids falling from the sky. You can use treats every now and then to distract them off if needed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch the world go by &#8211; For the first week, help your Pug integrate into the world by sitting them in front of your house and letting them see the cars, neighbors, pigeons, and other sounds go past them. They\u2019ll soon realize that none of it is a big deal. Remember to hold your Pug in your arms if they aren\u2019t fully vaccinated yet!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play dress-up &#8211; You\u2019ll be the one dressing up this time. Wear your collection of hats, sunglasses, or funky wigs, so your puppy gets exposed to new things and isn\u2019t so surprised when they see so many different-looking people on the street.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sit in the car &#8211; Treats will be handy to teach your puppy that the car is simply a wonderful place to be. You won\u2019t need to go anywhere yet. It\u2019s already great if they sniff around and take a look over the seats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Training Tasks<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll get some training this week. Don\u2019t worry. We\u2019ll take it nice and easy &#8211; nothing to freak out about. Yet.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-long-can-you-leave-a-puppy-alone\/\">Alone training <\/a>&#8211; If only the world were made for you to spend time with your Pug puppy all day. Until the world adapts to our needs, we\u2019ll need to do some work on teaching how to be home alone and sane at the same time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/crate-training\/puppy-crate-training-guide\/\">Crate Training<\/a> -Crates are wonderful things for getting your puppy to calm down. Crates can also become a safe space for puppies; for example, when people come around, they get a chance to have some peace and quiet.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach them their name in the yard &#8211; Puppies need to know their name for so many different reasons. Doing this in the yard will be helpful for your puppy to start reacting to you wherever you are. It\u2019ll be good practice for when you\u2019re somewhere with plenty of distractions!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/puppy-recall-training\/\">Recall training<\/a>: This time, you\u2019ll yell (nicely) a cue word like \u201ccome\u201d, as well as the actual instruction for them to \u2018come\u2019 to you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fetch and drop &#8211; Finally! Some good games. For this, you\u2019ll want to teach them how to actually drop the toy in the end. Otherwise, it\u2019s kind of pointless, right?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/lead-training\/puppy-lead-training\/\">lead walking training<\/a> &#8211; Before you go ahead and go for a harness, we\u2019re going to practise lead walking around the house and in the yard. Pugs are chunky, but are eager to rush on ahead in the search for adventures\u2026and can be weirdly and surprisingly strong. Make sure to spend some time on this to make walks in the park as nice as can be.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Husbandry Tasks<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing your puppy &#8211; Most Pug puppies love to be pampered. Using a slicker like the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HVHK4j\">Zoom Groom<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3HP8eo2\">furminator <\/a>brush will help to pull dead hair out while giving them a nice massage to enjoy while they&#8217;re at it.&nbsp; too. Although their coat is short, they are prolific shedders so it\u2019s worth getting all of the dead hair out to keep their coat and skin healthy.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 3 &#8211; Training your Pug puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Week 3, we\u2019re sure you\u2019re starting to get into the swing of it all.&nbsp; By now, it would be great if you&#8217;ve gotten a better grip of your puppy\u2019s toilet routine to make your life much easier. If that\u2019s not the case, you\u2019ll be fine &#8211; there\u2019s plenty of time to keep practising. This week we\u2019re going to be covering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inviting your friends over to meet your new little shadow!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not jumping up&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching your Pug to lie down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fitting them for a harness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Socialization exercises<\/td><td>Training Exercises&nbsp;<\/td><td>Husbandry Tasks&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Scent Trails<br>&#8211; Go for a drive<br>&#8211; Invite Friends Over<br>&#8211; Write a puppy socialization checklist<\/td><td>&#8211; Recall \u2013 outside in the yard<br>&#8211; Not Jumping up<br>&#8211; Down<br>&#8211; Generalisation<br>&#8211; Alone Training&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>&#8211; Harness fitting<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Socialization Exercises <\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scent trails &#8211; Their noses are pressed on to their faces &#8211; sure. But they\u2019re mighty and always happy to sniff down a scent trail. It\u2019s really quite simple &#8211; setting a few treats on the floor to make a trail will be enough for your puppy to follow them.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite friends over &#8211; We\u2019re sure you want to show off your Pug to everyone you know. That\u2019s fine, but try not to rush them or do too much picking up when they meet each other!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for a drive with your Pug puppy &#8211; Thinking about going on trips, are you? You\u2019ll want to keep them strapped in and safe.&nbsp; For adventurous Pugs, they\u2019ll enjoy a&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tm2kGX\">booster seat<\/a> to see out of the window too!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a puppy socialization checklist for your puppy: Think about what things are important for your lifestyle and what your Pug puppy will need to be exposed to in your world. You want to make their experience of the world as positive as possible so that when they\u2019re older, they\u2019ll have no trouble facing anything that comes at them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Training Tasks<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recall: Recall is one of the most important skills you\u2019ll teach your puppy. You\u2019ll see this especially when you\u2019re outside and a whiff of tasty food floats by from a nearby restaurant &#8211; you\u2019ll want to avoid chaos from happening there.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop your puppy jumping up: Remember &#8211; puppies jumping is a sign of friendliness. But unfortunately, that kind of love language is not really understood in the human world.&nbsp; Let\u2019s get your puppy to say hello politely without too much chance for disaster..&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generalisation: Your puppy will have to be able to do everything they learn anywhere they go &#8211; only doing so at home won\u2019t really do the trick, right? Practise training in 5 different locations around your home to get on the generalisation train.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-lie-down\/\">Teach your Pug puppy to lie down <\/a>&#8211; If a puppy can lie down and settle easily, they\u2019ll make life easier. It will make you able to take them down to the pub, and watch telly without a wagging tail blocking your screen.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alone training &#8211; Keep focusing on alone training &#8211; how are they getting on? Have they started talking to themselves yet?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Husbandry Tasks<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choosing a harness for a Pug puppy. There are a lot of harnesses on the market; with so many options, it\u2019s not hard to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of them. But some will be better than others for your Pugs shape. They do have quite a unique body, don\u2019t they?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 4 &#8211; Training your Pug puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re a month in already! and halfway through this guide to training your Pug puppy. This week we\u2019re going to work on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Making friends with other dogs and getting your Pug in a puppy class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Settling on a mat (use the Push, drop, stick method to determine their level)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grooming &#8211; getting up and close to the sensitive areas of your Pug puppy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Socialization exercises&nbsp;<\/td><td>Training&nbsp;tasks<\/td><td>Husbandry Tasks&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Meet another dog<br>&#8211; Find a puppy class&nbsp;<\/td><td>&#8211; Settle on a mat<br>&#8211; Lead walking<br>&#8211; Recall games<br>&#8211; Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<br>&#8211; Sit starts the game<\/td><td>&#8211; Grooming sensitive areas<br>&#8211; Ear Cleaning<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Socialization Exercises<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meeting another dog: When your puppy sees another of his kind, his mind will go into full party mode. Because of that, let\u2019s first introduce them to a nice, calm older dog who isn\u2019t too grumpy to make the process of making friends nice and smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a puppy class: Lots of new puppies to meet means a lot of excitement, and lots of distractions. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capbt.org\/\">Association of Pet Dog Trainers, The COAPE Association of Pet Behaviorists and trainers<\/a> or members from the <a href=\"https:\/\/ukdogcharter.org\/\">UK Dog Training and Behavior Charter<\/a> have great options for finding a good puppy class to get you through it all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Trainning Tasks<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Settle on a mat: As we said before, teaching your puppy how to lie down will make everyone\u2019s life easier. We know you love going to the pub, so having them settle on a mat will be perfect for outings like this\u2026at the very least, you\u2019ll be able to take them out to places without any trouble. You\u2019ll want to take a&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3njCIGY\">stuffed chew toy<\/a> with you to keep your puppy focused on eating rather than up to something that will end up in you getting kicked out. A comfortable <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rfcoia\">piece of vet bed<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31WJ1c4\">memory foam travel mat<\/a> to settle on will also help them stay calm as they\u2019ll be more comfortable.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead walking: Happy to hear it\u2019s going well in the lead walking department! Use your new harness and practice to walk your puppy around the yard for now. Don\u2019t let their small size fool you &#8211; they\u2019re determined and strong-willed. The trick about this is to teach them that being next to you is a lot more fun than anywhere else when being outside.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recall games \u2013 Playing tennis with your puppy is a great way of teaching them about recall. It\u2019s pretty easy to play &#8211; let your puppy run for the attention of being called between people, for all good things like treats, cuddles and praise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Husbandry Tasks<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grooming a puppy&nbsp;\u2013 focusing on sensitive areas. For a Pug puppy, that place will be eyes and ears. Pugs have a lot of wrinkles on their face, so you\u2019ll want to get them used to being wiped with clean cotton pads. You can do this best by treating them like there\u2019s no tomorrow. Grooming time means endless treats. Those ears catch a lot of dirt too. Try using dry cotton wool pads for a few days, treating your puppy frequently as you do it, then moisten the pad with some special ear cleaner like<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Gmia8j\"> Epi-Otic ear cleaner<\/a> to give them a thorough cleanse.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing worse than squirting something in your puppy\u2019s ears by the way. Not only will they hate it, but you\u2019ll forever struggle to clean their ears after that ever again.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 5 &#8211; Training your Pug puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Week 5, it\u2019s time to take training outside. If your puppy isn\u2019t fully vaccinated yet, you can always take them out in your arms, so they don\u2019t miss out on all the fun of seeing the world. Just make sure their paws don&#8217;t touch the floor, and everything will be fine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re taking a look at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working through your personal socialization list&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recall and lead walking training outside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nail clips and grooming &#8211; only pretending to!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Socialization exercises&nbsp;<\/td><td>Training tasks<\/td><td>Husbandry Tasks&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Go to the bar \u2013 you deserve it!<br>&#8211; Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist&nbsp;<\/td><td>&#8211; Alone Training<br>&#8211; Recall \u2013 outside using a lead<br>&#8211; Lead walking &#8211; outside<br>&#8211; Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>&#8211; Pretend nail clips<br>&#8211; Grooming<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Socialization Exercises<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the bar or a dog-friendly caf\u00e9 \u2013 Good job &#8211; you deserve a pint after all this hard work. And as you may expect, everyone will surround your puppy in hopes to get a big, friendly hello back. At the same time, keep in mind that not everyone is fond of dogs and that you might not want an audience around you when you\u2019re chatting with friends. Before you get to the pub, decide in advance whether you mind if people come over or whether you\u2019d prefer your puppy to remain undisturbed and follow your decision all the way through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist &#8211; Will you take your puppy for a trip on a boat or for a sandy adventure at the beach?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Training Tasks<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alone training: This week, you\u2019ll want to focus on increasing the time your puppy spends alone. Maybe try to leave the house for a couple of minutes or gradually increase the time you are away. Not all at once &#8211; don&#8217;t want to traumatise the poor thing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recall: Let\u2019s practice your recall outside, in your yard or the park. Make sure to choose a quiet area and keep them on the lead while stepping a few steps backwards, so your puppy has to walk a bit further towards you. Long recall leads are also great for this exercise to give your puppy a bit more freedom but remain manageable.&nbsp;Of course, treats and toys will definitely help you make it a lot quicker. Remember, the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rbGQK9\">stinkier treats<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zU2SVz\">toys<\/a> your puppy holds close to heart will always work the best.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead walking: Let us help you get through this one. Instead of thinking you\u2019re going on a walk, shift it to saying you\u2019re going on a training walk. Let\u2019s face it &#8211; at this point, it\u2019s still pretty tricky to actually go on a nice, smooth walk.&nbsp; As you\u2019re practising, you\u2019ll find it useful to walk along the same road up and down several times. That way, your Pug can sniff away until nothing stands out anymore and can focus on getting the lead walking part right.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises &#8211; Have you introduced a verbal cue yet for a \u2018sit\u2019? Can they manage to keep their bum on the ground for three seconds? Now is probably a good time to think of creative ways to push up a level of difficulty, don&#8217;t you think?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Husbandry Tasks<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pretend to clip your dog\u2019s nails: Can\u2019t blame them &#8211; it can be quite uncomfortable to get all those strange tools so close to their fingers. To help them through it, get your Pug puppy used to having hands in between their toes so we can ensure nail clipping won\u2019t be something they fear later on. As always, use your treats and have your <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ffowdw\">claw clippers <\/a>around them. Whenever the clippers make an appearance, give them a treat, so they start to&nbsp; understand that good things happen when the clippers come out.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grooming your Pug puppy: Continue doing a good job of brushing and cleaning their ears and face each week. So scrunchy, aren\u2019t they?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 6 &#8211; Training your Pug puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Week 6 of training your Pug puppy, we\u2019re going to be<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep working on more socialization and habituation training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building difficulty on known exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following while walking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checking your Pug puppy\u2019s mouth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Socialization exercises&nbsp;<\/td><td>Training tasks<\/td><td>Husbandry Tasks&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tick 3 things off your personal checklist&nbsp;<\/td><td>&#8211; Following on walks<br>&#8211; Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>&#8211; Check puppy\u2019s mouth&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Socialization Exercises<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tick 3 more items off your socialization checklist &#8211; how about taking your Pug puppy on a bus? or train? Visit different busy and quiet places to get them used to different environments.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Training Tasks<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Following on walks &#8211; Off-lead walking can be such a scary thought. But trust us &#8211; when they finally get the hang of it, it\u2019s such a wonderful way to enjoy a walk together.&nbsp; The trick is to get your Pug puppy excited about staying next to you when they\u2019re off lead by frequently calling them, and as you may imagine, giving them tons of treats for choosing the right place to be. Food always does the trick, doesn\u2019t it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push\/drop\/stick &#8211; By now, you can feel free to do this for any of the cues your puppy is already starting to polish up. We can raise the difficulty bar by having them practice in a distracting area or getting them to hold behaviors for longer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Husbandry Tasks<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/new-puppy-health\/when-do-puppies-lose-their-teeth\/\">checking your puppy\u2019s mouth and teeth.<\/a> It\u2019s worth checking your Pug puppies teeth; their skull shape means they can be bunched up and misaligned. With a apartment face, you could probably expect that, right? You\u2019ll also want to check that they have lost their puppy teeth and that their adult teeth aren\u2019t coming through over the top or in front of their baby teeth. Don\u2019t want to miss an opportunity to call the puppy tooth fairy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With your gentle hands (we\u2019ve heard good things about them), see if they let you lift their lip. Don\u2019t forget to treat them! Then, while you give them lots of verbal praise, try to gradually open their mouth a little more. Let\u2019s *apartment* face it: none of us like people looking in our mouths, so we need to at least teach your puppy that although unpleasant, it\u2019s quite normal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 7 &#8211; Training your Pug puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How are you getting on? Can you believe how big they\u2019re getting? Big bundles of joy by now. Don\u2019t forget they\u2019ll still have a puppy mind for some time. Let\u2019s keep our expectations realistic &#8211; to be fair, they haven\u2019t been on this planet long at all. Besides that, they\u2019ll always be babies, even when they\u2019re not puppies anymore.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">How are you getting on? Maybe our app can help! <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week we\u2019re going to teach you about&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Puppy Agility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Going for a \u2018friendly\u2019 walk by inviting a friend and their dog to come with<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Going off the lead and practising recall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pretending to put ear drops in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><br>Socialization exercises&nbsp;<\/td><td>Training Tasks<\/td><td>Husbandry Tasks&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Puppy Parkour<br>&#8211; Tick 3 things off your personal checklist<\/td><td>&#8211; Wait<br>&#8211; Walk with a friend\u2019s dog<br>&#8211; Recall \u2013 off the lead<br>&#8211; Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>&#8211; Pretend ear drops&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Socialization Exercises<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a go at puppy agility &#8211; Don\u2019t let anyone tell you that Pugs can\u2019t do things! Pugs can be quick and really game for some fun agility, though some might just prefer the more laid back life. It really depends on your Pug\u2019s personality &#8211; they\u2019re one of a kind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist &#8211; maybe go to the agility club and just let them have a watch of what the other dogs do?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Training Tasks<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-stay\/\">Teach your Pug puppy to stay<\/a>. Teaching your puppy to stay will come in handy on multiple occasions. For instance, when you want them to stay at the front door while you grab a towel to wipe their paws off so that they don\u2019t decorate your carpet with mud. It\u2019s also a great self-control exercise too.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for a walk with a friend\u2019s dog &#8211; We know you\u2019ve been dreaming of waltzing through the park with your friends and your dog friends as an unstoppable squad. Your puppy will probably be excited, too, so use lots of treats for both dogs so that they\u2019re able to follow along calmly yet happily.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/puppy-recall-training\/\">Recall \u2013 off the lead.<\/a>Drumroll. But there\u2019s really nothing to worry about &#8211; you\u2019ve done such a fantastic training job for these past weeks that the reinforcement history you\u2019ve made will be difficult to tear down. Let us remind you as well &#8211; you\u2019ve done such a wonderful job at building a strong bond between the two of you. But alright, if you do get worried, you can always switch to using a<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tl5las\"> recall line<\/a>\u2026no one will judge you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises &#8211; Let\u2019s do this for recall, shall we?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3><strong>Husbandry Tasks<\/strong><\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pretend ear drops &#8211; Those ears are funnels for dirt. Prevention is always better than a cure, but sometimes even keeping your Pug\u2019s ears squeaky clean may not be enough, and they\u2019ll need drops. Let\u2019s teach them that even though it feels awkward, they\u2019ll make their lives much better. They\u2019ll call you a hear-o after this, that\u2019s for sure. Pretend to put the drops in their ear with the bottle with the lid still on, and then give them a treat. Let\u2019s keep it short; if they walk off, it\u2019s no problem. You can go back to it later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Week 8 &#8211; Training your Pug puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally! Our final week of this guide. Ha, but did you think it was the end of your training life? Sorry to disappoint you. It isn&#8217;t.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are always new things to learn for a puppy or a dog. 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Yes, even Pugs! Anything fast-moving can trigger the need to chase, particularly joggers and cyclists. Remember to take lots of treats out with you! Pop them a treat whenever they focus on you, do some sits, downs, or are simply being nice and calm. It\u2019ll register as good behavior for them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick 3 things off your socialization checklist &#8211; Their socialization window will be closing by now, but it\u2019s still important to introduce them to new things. 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See if you can hide their toys and then get them to \u2018find them\u2019 by scent alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><h3>Husbandry Tasks<\/h3><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trim your Pug puppy\u2019s claws: We\u2019re doing the real thing this week.&nbsp; If you do them regularly, you\u2019ll end up only having to snip the very ends off. Be careful, though &#8211; if your Pug puppy has dark nails, the Quick can be difficult to see, and you may risk cutting it. The Quick is that little blood vessel that runs almost to the end. The dewclaws (those silly toes that would have otherwise been thumbs) don\u2019t touch the floor so that they can get quite sharp. Let\u2019s do one or two claws at a time and then take a break. Aaand of course. Treats will always work. A&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rcmErz\">lickimat<\/a> is a great solution to take their attention away from those horrible tools as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading trigger\">What\u2019s next for your Pug puppy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ah! You\u2019ve made it to the end. We hope you\u2019ve enjoyed our 8-week guide to train your Pug puppy, and haven&#8217;t suffered too much. 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