Bosco, my father’s new pug puppy plays outside. He is absolutely adorabe. 8 weeks old.
Posted on 28 July 2010.
Bosco, my father’s new pug puppy plays outside. He is absolutely adorabe. 8 weeks old.
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Posted on 16 July 2010.
Steve’s new pug puppy on camera
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Posted on 27 January 2010.
So you want to know the bet pug name for your dog? Well it’s funny really because most people go for the boring old ‘pugsly’. This article will go through all the methods of finding the best and most unique pug name possible so that your friends and neighbors will be asking you “where did you come up with that great name?”
The first thing we need to know about finding the best pug name is the fact that pugs first originated from China. Therefore if you take a look at the line from where your pug came from, you will be able to determine the part of China where your pug came from. This method is often used so you have to be careful if you want to find a unique pug name.
What has become extremely popular over the last couple of years, are Japanese names. If you know much about Japanese, you will know that every letter in their alphabet has several meanings. I think people just like having their pug name in Japanese because it sounds almost mystifying to someone who doesn’t know Japanese.
The last and probably the best place to find a pug name is to search on the internet. In fact there are many sites online that are solely devoted to listing all the best and unique pug names possible. This is great as it gives you a chance to jump right in and make a quick decision. There are a lot of great names in these listings and I’m sure you will find one that is perfect for your new pug puppy. Another great feature in these sites is the fact that they list their names in male and female columns, as well as having a separate column that is for both male and female pugs. It’s also important to note that all the names are listed in alphabetical order, which makes it a whole lot faster.
So there it is, the best places to find the best possible pug name. If you’re hoping to find a name that is completely unique and one that no other dog in the whole world has, then it is going to take you a whole lot longer. I would suggest trying out different languages and finding a word that best suits the type of personality your pug has. That’s why Japanese names have become so popular, due to the fact that there are so many different meanings to their letters and words.
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Posted on 22 December 2009.
Pugs with their cute wrinkly faces are a favorite breed for family pets. As far as potty training a pug is concerned, it can be a concern as this breed, like most other small breeds, can be a little harder to train. But with practice and time, that can be done. But surely you need to be proactive while potty training your new puppy.
The classic crate training always works with pets. Buy a good size crate and make it seem like your pug’s home so they can sleep in it. Since your dog will not soil his bedding, this can be an effective way to get your pug to “hold it”. It’s important to not, however, that you should not force your pug to stay in the crate for longer than his bladder will last as this would be cruel.
Maintain the cleanliness around the crate and put in a toy into it. Sometimes wire cages are also used instead of crates. When your pug has held it all day, make sure you show your appreciation by taking him out right away and then rewarding him when he does his business on the designated area.
Based on your free time and convenience, decide on indoor or outdoor potty training. You could always train your pug in both indoors and outdoors. They are good for a cold day, rainy day or when you go on holidays.
You could either walk them in a garden on a leash or just train them to go out whenever they feel like. If you are staying indoors, use the paper for potty training a pug. Select an area of the house, put some papers on the floor and take them there after feeding or when you notice they want to do their business.
Pugs have really weak bladder and it is quite normal for puppies to pee every two hours. You need to make sure you are around to take your pug out at these intervals or that you provide him with a designated place where it is OK to go.
Do not shout at your pug or get too excited while training. Remain smooth and calm. Many dog owners will tell you that they have better control on their system at 6 months.
They may try to trick you with their little innocent actions, but you must be firm with them. Snacks and food should be given to at only at the right time. Because unnecessary feeding only mean they need to use the potty more often.
Dogs always respond to your words and actions as they learn in their training. Expressions like ‘potty time’ or’ go to your corner’ should do the job and they will eventually learn what is expected of them when they hear these words.
Potty training a pug really isn’t that difficult. A bit more time and involvement is required than some other breeds, however. Dog owners with pugs already trained can also give you advice which can provide you inspiration and encouragement.
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Posted on 05 July 2009.
Potty training your dog or pup can be extremely stressful if you have trouble with persistence or are unsure how to properly go through the training process. This article aims to provide you with a few helpful tips to ease the stress of dog potty training.
Most dogs are housebroken as puppies, so let’s start with talking about potty training a new puppy. First, it is important to know that puppies do have limited bladder control, so accidents are going to happen. The first thing you need to do is introduce your puppy to a crate, a place that is his own and where he can be confined when you are unable to watch him. This is one of the best ways to prevent your puppy from soiling areas around the house. There are housebreaking pads available at pet stores that you can place in your puppy’s crate for him to go on while you are away.
Keeping to a regular schedule is the key to preventing accidents and potty training your dog or puppy. Take your dog out first thing in the morning, thirty minutes after every meal, and right before bed. Also, feed your puppy on a strict schedule. If it goes in on a schedule, it will come out on a schedule! It is important to initially praise your dog every time you take him out and he does his business. This helps reinforce to the animal that this is the correct spot to eliminate in.
When an accident does occur, don’t get upset or hit your dog. If you didn’t catch him in the act, simply put him in his crate while you clean up the mess. There is no point in trying to punish him, as he will not know why he is in trouble. If you do catch him in the act, giving him a firm ‘No!’ will let him know you are upset. Immediately take him to the proper spot outside and praise him if he goes again.
Though it requires dedication and patience on your part, training your dog by keeping to a routine to avoid messes in the first place is much more effective than trying to teach him through punishment. Now that you have succeeded in dog potty training, you can move on to teaching him to bring you the remote! Or for the little or arthritic dog, train him to use dog stairs! Even if your dog is perfectly healthy, pet steps can greatly reduce the amount of impact your dog’s joints receive.
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Posted on 16 June 2009.
All children love pets and they would love to have a dog if their parents will let them. Most parents imagine the disruption owning a dog would cause to their lives and try to resist. Parents often give in to the constant pressure but it may take the kids some time to convince them.
Having decided on getting a new dog you need to think about the type or breed of dog you would like to get. With the type of dog chosen you now need to find where to get it from and you could get one from the local dog rescue pound.
Finally you have your new dog at home and the first thing it might do is make a mess on your carpet. Now you realise the task that you have taken on and you must get your dog house trained. A clean animal such as a dog will not want a mess near it’s bed so they need to understand where to go to do their business.
Remember your puppy is young and new to your home, it doesn’t know what to do and will be nervous. Make your puppy feel safe and at home but watch for signs that it needs the potty area. When it does things right give it a lot of affection and tell him what a good dog he is.
Your dog will need a lot of reminding and practice but they are usually pretty quick to learn things. Accidents will happen and you must not get angry so try to be very patient with your puppy.
Your dog should have easy access to the potty area so he can go whenever he feels the need. When he does give him lots of affection and congratulate him to show what a good dog he is. He will soon learn that he is popular when he goes in the right place and there will be fewer and fewer mistakes.
More training can follow once you have a house trained dog. Your kids will have a great time teaching your new puppy how to sit. When your kids want to practice teaching your dog they will play quietly for hours.
You can move on to further advanced training with your dog once it understands commands like sit and stay. You should teach your dog to walk properly on a leash by teaching it to walk to heel.
You don’t want a dog that suddenly runs off so teach it to ignore things it sees or smells.All the smells around will attract your dogs attention but he must stay with you unless you tell him otherwise.
Strangers in the street may not like your dog jumping up at them so make sure it behaves well. If you love having your dog lick your face remember that other people would hate it.
Becoming a dog owner has rewards but also responsibilities and you take on the duty of care when you get a dog. Your dog must obey your commands so you can prevent it being a nuisance to other people. Trained dogs behave well around other animals and people will see your dog is a credit to you.
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