Hi Stephen,
Sounds like you're having lots of fun with your new puppy! 8-)
Luckily, your Pug is very sociable and wants to please you - so give
him lots of praise and attention when he does "good" rather than
giving him attention in the form of punishment when he does "bad".
GENERAL INFO:
PUG
Category: Toy
Height: 10 to 11 inches.
Weight: 14 to 18 pounds.
Size: solid little dog
Coat: fine, smooth, soft
Lifespan: About 14 years
http://petcare.umn.edu/Dogs/breedinfo.cfm?BreedID=137
Pugs:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pug.htm
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1) "What is the best way to house train a pug?"
"Pugs should not be expected to be house trained before the age of
four to six months. This does not mean that every Pug will not be
housetrained by 12 weeks, however, it is unlikely.
How Often?
At 3 months of age Precious will need to go out about 6 times daily.
At 6 months of age Precious will require 4 times daily.
12 months and up will need to go out about 3 times a day."
http://www.pugman.com/Pug%20Information/Pug%20Medical%203/House%20Training.htm
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
"Consistency - Praise - Repetition
* Feed at the same time everyday
* Limit treats when potty training
* Feed once in the morning, take outside after pup has eaten
* Feed 4 hours before pup is put to bed, take outside after pup has eaten
* Limit water intake 4 hours before pup is put to bed
* Take the pup out after play, anytime the pup wakes from a nap,
and always after eating, drinking, or chewing
* Keep pup in a confined area until fully potty trained
* Consistency is the key along with verbal praise"
://www.google.ca/search?q=cache:ntJ8NlaC7PUJ:www.wyndeway.com/potty_and_crate_training.htm+pugs+crating&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
CRATING:
"Providing your puppy or dog with an indoor kennel crate can satisfy
many dogs' need for a den-like enclosure. Besides being an effective
housebreaking tool (because it takes advantage of the dog's natural
reluctance to soil its sleeping place), it can also help to reduce
separation anxiety, to prevent destructive behavior (such as chewing
furniture), to keep a puppy away from potentially dangerous household
items (i.e., poisons, electrical wires, etc.), and to serve as a
mobile indoor dog house which can be moved from room to room whenever
necessary."
://www.google.ca/search?q=cache:ntJ8NlaC7PUJ:www.wyndeway.com/potty_and_crate_training.htm+pugs+crating&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
"For puppies, trips outside should occur every 2-3 hours during the
day: immediately after she wakes up, after playing, after naps, etc. A
general rule of thumb is that a puppy can wait about one hour for
every month, that is, a two month old puppy (8 weeks old) needs to go
out every two hours. A four month old puppy (sixteen weeks old) needs
to go out every four hours! At night, removing water after 7-8 pm will
allow your puppy to be more comfortable until morning without a
mishap. If your schedule requires that the puppy be alone for a longer
period of time, place the crate in a small area such as a bathroom,
with the door to the crate open and newspapers on the bathroom floor.
Baby gates work well to block smaller dogs into the bathroom. For the
adult dog, as long as the crate training has been pleasant, normal
absences, such as those for work, can be managed in the crate."
http://pugs.com/crate.htm
ALTERNATIVE TO CRATING:
"Use a small to medium-sized room space such as a kitchen, large
bathroom or hallway with non- porous floor. Set up the crate on one
end, the food and water a few feet away, and some newspaper (approx.
2'x3' to 3'x3') using a 3 to 4 layer thickness, several feet away.
Confine your puppy to this room or area using a 3 ft. high,
safety-approved child's gate rather than shutting off the opening by a
solid door. Your pup will feel less isolated if it can see out beyond
its immediate place of confinement. Puppy proof the area by removing
any dangerous objects or substances."
://www.google.ca/search?q=cache:ntJ8NlaC7PUJ:www.wyndeway.com/potty_and_crate_training.htm+pugs+crating&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
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2) "What can I do to stop pugs from being destructive around the house?"
*So Precious pooh is also chewing on the furniture?
"Try spraying "Bitter Apple"( found at any local pet store) on wicker
baskets, furniture, table legs ect...it is furniture safe and safe for
pets. One taste of it and they usually back off. You may need to use
several applications if you have a particularly stubborn Pug."
http://www.pugman.com/Pug%20Information/Pug%20Medical%203/Chewing.htm
Training a Pug:
http://www.pugs.com/trainmain.htm
Who's in Charge?:
http://www.pugs.com/alpha.htm
Hard to Housetrain?
http://www.pugs.com/tether.htm
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3) "How do I minimise a pug from shedding its hair?"
"The average Pug shed's year round. While a double-coated Pug will
shed more than a single-coated one, expect shedding in either case."
http://petcare.umn.edu/Dogs/breedinfo.cfm?BreedID=137
Pugs DO Shed! What does then help with shedding?
"Good food first. Good weekly grooming second.
When you look for a good food for coat, fatty acids and oils are
important. I take about a cup of food and put it into a small brown
paper bag. (Some stores will have small sample bags you can try.)
Leave the food in the bag about an hour, then check the bag. If the
food has lots of oils in it, you'll see it as having "leaked" onto the
paper bag."
"Weekly grooming should be almost a ritual in any dog home, not just
Pugs. Checking your dog every week lets you know just how their coat
feels, how their muscles are, how long the nails are, if there are any
eye scratches or 'winking' that your Pug is doing. You should clean
wrinkles and ears (if necessary), trim nails (if necessary), do a
gentle massage (look for new bumps - you catch tumors early and easily
this way - or scratches when you rub them down), and then brush them
out with a shedding blade or stripper comb followed by a soft brush or
cloth to 'finish' their look. The shedding blade draws out all the
already-dead-but-not-fallen-out-yet hairs, so you basically pull them
out before they fall. Then you can dispose of them just once, rather
than having them all over the house, furniture and clothing all the
time."
http://www.pugs.com/shed.htm
"Pugs shed, a lot. When I mean a lot, I mean A LOT. I own a small
fortune in lint brushes thanks to my girls. Either start brushing them
as a puppy to get them used to the sensation or be prepared to vacuum
a lot around your house. To keep shedding down, get a recommended
shampoo/leave in conditioner from your vet. I bathe the girls once a
week and it helps with not only their sensitive skin but with the
shedding."
http://www.modgirl.net/pugs.html
Coat: Pugs are a short-haired breed that require little grooming, but
don't be fooled - they can shed like mad!
"I like to use a rubber curry brush like this one for grooming my pups
This is because they have an undercoat as well. Weekly brushings with
a rubber grooming brush will help but if you can't stand a dog who
sheds, a pug may be a poor choice for you. I have found that changes
in my pups' diet directly effects the volume of shedding. You may want
to do some experimenting with their dry food to see which give you the
best result."
http://www.mrbreeze.com/tracy/pugforyou2.html
HEALTH
Regular and Daily Care:
Eyes:
"Eye care in Pugs is very important because of the way their eyes are
not protected by the length of nose that other dogs have."
Skin:
"Checking the skin on your Pug can be done in just a few minutes. You
want to be sure there's no sign of moisture, crusts or sticky spots
inside the wrinkles."
Face:
"You should very gently run a tissue or fairly dry washcloth through
the wrinkles of your Pug's face about once a week, just to make sure
there's not a lot of moisture or dirt building up in there."
http://pugs.com/pugcare.htm
Pug Medical (page 1):
First Aid:
http://www.pugman.com/Pug%20Information/Pug%20Medical/Pug%20Medical.htm
Pug Medical (page 2):
Health care/problems:
http://www.pugman.com/Pug%20Information/Pug%20Medical%202/Pug%20Medical%202.htm
Pug Medical (page 3):
Care/maintenance:
http://www.pugman.com/Pug%20Information/Pug%20Medical%203/Pug%20Medical%203.htm
Pug Medical (page 4):
Breed description/history/health:
http://www.pugman.com/Pug%20Information/Pug%20Medical%204/Pug%20Medical%204.htm
Known Medical Problems In Pugs:
http://pugs.com/medprobs.htm
Health and Medical Information:
http://pugs.com/healthmain.htm
Pug Noises:
"Because of their flat faces pugs are terrific snorers! They will
snort and snore and make a lot of other fun noises. The good news is
that they rarely bark. You can expect none of the yipping
characteristic of most small breeds. One of my pups barks in response
to visitors at the door, but rarely at any other time (to my great
relief!) and my other pup never barks at all."
http://www.mrbreeze.com/tracy/pugforyou2.html
Chocolate:
"Never, ever give your pugs chocolate. Chocolate is poison to your dog."
http://www.mrbreeze.com/tracy/pug2.html
"Between 6 months to a year you will decrease his feedings to 1-2
times daily. A Pug usually does not need to eat more than a cup of
food a day to keep weight controlled. If this does not seem to be
enough for your baby, give low-fat snacks such as baby peeled carrots.
Science Diet has a low-fat biscuit out that Pugs generally like. You
can get this from your Vet?s office. Stay away from fatty treats, such
as Pig ears. My Pugs will spend a few hours chewing on uncooked soup
bones (with the meat scraped off)."
http://www.pugman.com/Pug%20Information/Pug%20Medical%203/Feeding.htm
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Additional Links:
1. Pugs are high maintenance animals.
2. Pugs need love.
3. Pugs shed, a lot.
4.Back to high maintenance. Both girls get their teeth brushed, nails
trimmed, bathed and anal gland expressed by yours truly every week.
Their muzzles, due to the folds, need to be cleaned every week to keep
them from getting bacteria trapped in them.
5. Be prepared for people to insult your dog.
http://www.modgirl.net/pugs.html
Pug Puppies: How They Learn and Grow:
http://www.pugs.com/growth.htm
Pugs: What's good about 'em - What's bad about 'em:
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/pugs.html
I hope I've found enough to get you off to a good start with your
puppy - it sounds as though you've got your work cut out for you, but
when all is said and done, your dog will repay you threefold. If you
have any questions, please post a clarification request before
closing/rating my answer. Now, what to do with this kitten who has
adopted us... 8-)
Best of luck,
hummer
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