Training Your Pug (Training Your Dog) (Training Your Dog) (Training Your Dog Series) Paperback – 1 Nov 2008

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Synopsis -------- The Pug generally responds well to basic training, but he has a bright, inquisitive nature that sometimes dissolves into mischievous behavior. The Pug's playfulness makes this dog highly suitable as a children's pet. It's well known that each canine breed has its own traits, but when acquiring a dog, many inexperienced owners mistakenly assume that the 'one-size-fits-all' approach is adequate for purposes of training their new pet.The titles in this very useful and expanding series speak exclusively to the task of dog training, telling new owners what they need to know about the breed they have chosen to be their household companion. Each book in the "Training Your Dog Series" focuses on the distinctive traits and temperament of a specific breed. Dog owners learn humane but effective methods of housebreaking and paper training, and then progress to basic obedience training, walking on a leash, teaching a dog to obey both verbal commands and hand signals, and more. Special behaviour problems are also covered, with advice on eliminating bad habits that include begging, jumping on visitors, unnecessary barking, and aggressive behaviour. From the Inside Flap -------------------- (back cover) BARRON’S Training Your Dog Series Books in this series speak exclusively to the task of dog training, and tell you what you need to know about the distinctive traits of individual breeds. You’ll find information on virtually every aspect of training, starting with housebreaking and paper training, then progressing to basic obedience, walking your dog on a leash, teaching obedience through verbal commands and hand signals, and much more. Special behavior problems are also covered. You’ll learn humane methods of eliminating bad canine habits such as begging, jumping on visitors, unnecessary barking, and aggressive behavior. Filled with instructive illustrations and full-color photos Training Your Pug Here’s practical instruction that will give you a well-trained Pug. You’ll learn how to establish leadership and understand the ideas behind the training methods as you take the first steps in teaching your dog to obey. New owners discover that the Pug generally responds well to basic training, but he has a bright, inquisitive nature that sometimes dissolves into mischievous behavior. The Pug’s playfulness makes this dog quite suitable as a pet for children.