How To Stop My Pug from Fighting with Other DOGS
If you have a pug with some behavior or territorial issues, you may have your work cut out for you when it comes to teaching your pug to stop fighting with other DOGS. Keep in mind before you go any further, that in many cases, aggressive behavior in a pug is a result of fear.
People are always taking their Yorkshire terriers to the groomer. Why? Well, Yorkshire terriers can grow hair up to 2 feet in length! Considering that they are nowhere near two feet tall, this makes regular grooming a must!
Work with your pug, first on obedience basics, using commands such as sit, stay, heel, and 'no'. Don't punish your pug, though reinforce and reward good behavior. When that step has been accomplished, take your pug out for walks along quiet neighborhood streets where interaction with other people or DOGS isn't likely. Get your pug used to being around others, without them being too close.
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Carry DOG treats in your pocket to immediately reward your pug for good behavior and responding to your commands. When approaching other DOGS or people, place yourself between your pug and others. Grasp the leash tightly and pull the DOG leash sideways as the DOG approaches, keeping your pug at a distance. Pulling his or her leash sideways will keep your pug unbalanced, while allowing you greater control.
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Carry something that will distract your pug when he or she sees another DOG approaching, but don't yell or scold your pug to behave before the other people even near you. Maintain an even pace, always talking to your pug in low, soothing tones, and urge him to respond to you instead of approaching DOGS or people. Reward him or her immediately with a treat when he makes eye contact with you.
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Other people dealing with difficult situations like pug aggression often introduce their pug to a passive pooch in a new location. This will alleviate any need for territoriality with your pug, and the non-aggressive temperament of the other pug may serve to teach your pug that others pugs don't always imply a threat. Of course, have the other pug owner holding tightly to their pug and remain calm and unthreatening as well.
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Be aware of the first signs or signals of aggression in your pug toward others. Staring at an approaching DOG or person, hackles raised, and stiff legs and tail should alert you that your pug is in an aggressive mode. Calmly give the approaching DOGS or people plenty of room while speaking to your pug in upbeat and soothing tones, and then reward your pug after the brief meeting has passed.
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The key to changing any behavior in a pug is patience. New lessons won't be learned overnight, and may take days, or even weeks, to see signs of progress. Reassure your pug that he or she is loved and make sure you lavish them with plenty of attention after each outing. However, if your pug continues to express aggressive behavior after all attempts by you to correct such behavior have failed, consider taking your pug to an obedience class that specializes in aggressive pug behavior.
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The tibetan terrier is not a true terrier and is probably more closely related to the lhasa apso. However, the tibetan terrier is indeed from Tibet, where monks once treasured this intelligent breed of dogs as guardians of their temples.
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