Last Updated: December 2025 Finding the best training treats for small dogs isn’t just about taste. For pugs and other flat-faced breeds, treats need to be small, soft, low in calories, and easy to chew so training stays smooth without risking choking or unnecessary weight gain. Pugs are famously food-motivated, which makes training easier—but it…
Last Updated: December 2025 Clicker training for pugs is a calm, positive way to teach new behaviors without stress or confusion. Pugs are smart and highly food-motivated, but they can also be stubborn, which makes clear communication especially important during training. Instead of repeating commands or correcting mistakes, clicker training focuses on timing. The click…
Last Updated: December 2025 Pug training and behavior issues are often misunderstood. Stubbornness, clinginess, barking, or accidents don’t usually appear all at once. They tend to build up gradually, shaped by routine, communication, and how well a pug’s needs are understood day to day. This hub brings together our most helpful guides on pug training…
Last Updated: December 2025 Crate training a pug puppy can feel overwhelming at first. Many owners worry the crate will feel restrictive or that their pug will resist it completely. In everyday life, crate training often makes routines calmer and more predictable. Pugs are comfort-loving, people-focused dogs. When introduced properly, a crate becomes a familiar…
Last Updated: December 2025 Socializing a pug puppy is one of the most important parts of early training, but it’s also one of the easiest to misunderstand. Many owners think socialization only means meeting other dogs, when it’s really about helping your pug feel comfortable in everyday situations. Pugs are naturally affectionate and people-focused, but…
Last Updated: December 2025 Excessive barking is one of the most common behavior concerns pug owners run into. While pugs aren’t known as constant barkers, they do bark for specific reasons—and when those reasons aren’t addressed, the noise can become frustrating fast. The good news is that most barking issues improve once you understand what’s…
Last Updated: December 2025 Training a pug puppy doesn’t need to feel overwhelming, but it does need to be consistent. Most training problems come from mixed signals—different rules each day, too much freedom too soon, or expecting a puppy to understand things that haven’t been clearly taught yet. Pugs are smart, food-motivated, and very people-focused….
Last Updated: December 2025 Leash pulling is one of the most common frustrations pug owners deal with. Even though pugs are small, constant pulling can quickly turn walks into something stressful instead of enjoyable. In most cases, pulling isn’t about dominance or bad behavior. Pugs usually pull because they’re excited, curious, or simply haven’t learned…
Last Updated: December 2025 Positive reinforcement training is one of the most effective ways to teach a pug good behavior without stress or confusion. Instead of focusing on mistakes, this approach rewards the behaviors you actually want to see more often. Pugs are sensitive, people-focused dogs. When training feels encouraging and predictable, they stay engaged…
Last Updated: December 2025 Pugs are known for their expressive faces, big personalities, and strong attachment to their people. Some of their habits can look odd or even concerning at first, but most common pug behaviors are completely normal once you understand how the breed is wired. Knowing what’s typical helps you respond calmly, train…