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Pug Dog Barking
Barking Overview
While we all want and depend on our dog to bark to protect us, there are many frustrated Pug owners who are wondering just how they are supposed to handle Pug dog barking issues when the barking is unjustified.
The first step is to realize that to your Pug, the barking is quite necessary! Your dog is not doing it to irritate you.
There are many reasons why a Pug dog may bark; once your determine the reason, you can then approach the issue with a plan.
While we all want and depend on our dog to bark to protect us, there are many frustrated Pug owners who are wondering just how they are supposed to handle Pug dog barking issues when the barking is unjustified.
The first step is to realize that to your Pug, the barking is quite necessary! Your dog is not doing it to irritate you.
There are many reasons why a Pug dog may bark; once your determine the reason, you can then approach the issue with a plan.
There are about as many reasons why your Pug barks as there are reasons why people talk or yell. The final answer is that your Pug is trying to communicate with you. As the human family member in charge, it is your job to determine what he is trying to say and then address the issue. No matter what his reason, logical or otherwise, there will be a way to stop the barking.
Protection Issues
Your Pug dog may be barking to protect you and the house, even if you do not see or hear a threat. All canines, no matter what their size, have the instinct to protect their property and their owners. Your dog has exceptionally better hearing than you do; they may be hearing a noise that they perceive to be a danger.
To fix this issue, in a calm and relaxed voice, tell your dog that everything is alright. Keep repeating your words and gently pat your dog. Do not jump up and look out the window or move suddenly. You may whisper, "Shh" and reward your Pug if they quiet down. Even if they remain quiet for a minute, make sure to show them that they are doing as you wish: give a small treat and kind, calm words.
Protection Issues
Your Pug dog may be barking to protect you and the house, even if you do not see or hear a threat. All canines, no matter what their size, have the instinct to protect their property and their owners. Your dog has exceptionally better hearing than you do; they may be hearing a noise that they perceive to be a danger.
To fix this issue, in a calm and relaxed voice, tell your dog that everything is alright. Keep repeating your words and gently pat your dog. Do not jump up and look out the window or move suddenly. You may whisper, "Shh" and reward your Pug if they quiet down. Even if they remain quiet for a minute, make sure to show them that they are doing as you wish: give a small treat and kind, calm words.
Boredom Issues
Let's face it, being a dog may not be the most exciting thing in the world. Some owners see and hear their dog barking and feel that the dog must be barking at something. However, the dog may be barking because of something. A dog does not require a full day's schedule of activities; however it is appropriate to provide the needed essentials. A Pug must have:
- Fun and interesting toys. While he or she may have a favorite toy, they must have a slew of extra toys to go to when they get bored
- Daily exercise. This can be playing catch with you, going for a walk or being allowed to run around the yard (in appropriate weather)
- Interaction. A Pug should not be left to his own devices. A dog is meant to be a companion; do not miss out on the joy of bonding and interacting with your canine companion. You can teach him tricks, talk to him, play games and include him on some of the errands that you run.
Excitement Issues
Many times, a Pug dog will be so attached to its owner, that having that person arrive home after an absence will throw the dog into a crazed state of excitement. This will include relentless barking, jumping and even urination as the dog can not control itself. While it is nice to be loved so much, in this instance, an owner must show the Pug that there is no reason to act so crazy.
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The answer to this barking issue is to give your Pug what excites them, over and over, until they find it so boring they walk away. If hearing your car sets them off, you can pull into your driveway and enter. While your Pug barks up a storm you should remain calm and talk quietly. After your dog calms down a bit, leave and repeat. While this may take a bit of your time, it is well worth the end result: Your Pug dog will realize that the act of you arriving home is not something to overreact to.
See house training
The answer to this barking issue is to give your Pug what excites them, over and over, until they find it so boring they walk away. If hearing your car sets them off, you can pull into your driveway and enter. While your Pug barks up a storm you should remain calm and talk quietly. After your dog calms down a bit, leave and repeat. While this may take a bit of your time, it is well worth the end result: Your Pug dog will realize that the act of you arriving home is not something to overreact to.
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