I always thought pugs look a bit like aliens, this photo confirms it!

Photo credit to andyonflickr

Pug house training is vital to ensure that pugs use a potty for their biological functions. Almost everyone buying a pug worries how they can train it on this vital procedure to keep their houses clean and stench free. There are many pug house training schedules that can benefit one to attain this quickly. Chew toy training is another important way that teaches the pug not to steal food and to keep off the furniture’s. This constitutes vital lessons as pugs jumping on top of tables at the slightest sniff of food would be a nuisance. (by the way I hope you like the image of the pug on the left as much as I do!)

Pug puppy socialization is a necessity that is usually started by the pug breeder. Training should continue immediately the pug arrives home. This shapes a pug into a trusted member of the society as nobody likes touching or playing with an unpredictable dog. Training teaches pugs to walk on a loose leash. On the bigger picture though pug training is supposed to develop as well as strengthen a close bond between the pug and its owner.

There are basic command words that pug puppies as well as all other dogs should be taught. Training commands like down, heel, come, sit and stand cultivate obedience in pugs. They are also used as mental and physical stimulants. The come-command for example may save a pug in danger when its called averting trouble.

Prior to buying a pug puppy, one should also consider the conditions in which it was bred. If they were not good, they should not buy it as they could be having diseases. A breeder who offers their clients a return policy is the best to work with. If the puppy has any hereditary effects or any other problem, the clients can take the puppy back to the breeder. History of the chosen pug is another thing the potential buyer should look into. If a pug has a bad history, it will most likely give its new owner problems.

The potential owner should also check to see if the pug puppy they intend to buy has undergone the necessary health screen checks. Health screening examinations include diseases such as cataracts, Dry eye, Corneal Ulcers, Hay Fever among others. One should also insist on seeing the puppy first before they buy it. The best place one can get the pug puppies apart from pet stores are Rescue Centers. Pug puppies from these centers are usually well taken care of and do not cost much.

Here is a picture of a very cute pug puppy looking very healthy and happy.

Breeding should be done very carefully to prevent diseases. Tests should be performed and only healthy pugs referred to as the ‘breed standard’ should be chosen. They should have an excellent pedigree for at least four generations. This is important because a healthy pug will most likely pass on the healthy traits while one with genetic physical defects may pass the defects to their offspring.

Breeders should also remember that breeding a pug could be quite expensive. Breeding pug puppies for sale may not always recover the costs used to raise and train the puppies. There are numerous costs including veterinary bills, food, training costs and the amount of time spent in taking care of the puppies. In addition, female pugs undergo difficult births often dying or requiring caesarian sections. It is also reported that approximately twenty percent of pug puppies die, which can take a huge emotional toll on an individual.

Responsible breeders will make sure that they find homes for pug puppies before they are born as it can be very hard to find homes for puppies If one finds a home, it is also required that they offer a guarantee so that if the pug puppies present medical problems, they can take them back.

However, if after all this considerations one decides to breed pug puppies, they can seek advice from organizations such as the Pug Dog Club of America, which helps individuals to become responsible breeders.

Below are some adorable baby pug puppies, the reward for the breeder for all their hard work.

Positive training:
Reward your puppies when they do something right, rather than only punishment when they do something wrong. This makes for both happy and well trained pug puppies.

Environment:
Make sure you give your pug puppies plenty of chew toys. They need to be occupied. It is also important for your pug that you provide a warm cozy place for them to sleep. This could be a simple warm bed you have made for them, or it could be a purchased kennel. Also children often do not handle pug puppies gently enough, so make sure there is always an adult around to make sure the puppy (and child!) is safe.

Feeding And Washing Times:
Stick to rotated washing times just like with food. Washing can be done as often as after every meal, or a little less. Keeping your pug clean of course depends on what you and your puppies get up to. For example if they were to spend some time running outside and got muddy they would need cleaning out of the scheduled times - just like with humans!

Pug puppies for sale will soon publish a special article, which I’m sure all of you pug lovers will enjoy!

Owning any dog requires a certain level of responsibility and with pug puppies it is no different. When you are looking for pug puppies for sale, remember you will need to keep looking after your pug until it (or you!) pass away.

Remember that pug puppies start looking cute and small but even pugs grow up fast and so make sure you have enough space and finances available to look after you pet properly.

Pugs often enjoy exercise but they can be very lazy, so make sure you take them for a walk out in the open air, if you give into their sad looking eyes and feed your pug too much be sure to walk it often to keep it healthy.

If this video doesn’t make you want to go find some cute pug puppies for sale then I don’t know what will! They range in price from from 450 Euro’s in Holland to £1000 in the UK. It depends on your location, so a lot of research is needed before buying any pug puppies, you are paying for their cuteness!

If you own any pug puppies to leave a comment so I can contact you. That way you can send in pictures and they will be displayed on this site for all the world to see! Alternatively if you like to write about them get in touch as well as we may just have a job for you!

Here is a wonderful picture of a rather weary looking pug puppy: