Pugs do tend to have begging behaviors. If an owner gives in to this during the first year of puppy-hood, it can set up a foundation of begging behavior down the road. It is really difficult to not give in to those "puppy dog eyes" however, setting up rules and guidelines, with
feeding in particular, lends to better
health.
While some "human" foods are perfectly fine for a canine to consume, it is the manner in which a dog is given that food that will either reinforce or discourage the begging. While home cooking for this breed is highly recommended, any food given off of an owner's plate is not a good idea.
Once a dog is given any morsel, he will repeat the
begging behavior again. A dog metaphorically thinks, "If I begged and received, surely all I need to do is keep up this behavior and I'm sure to eventually receive a treat again!"
We all want our dogs to be our best friends yet at the same time, owners must establish themselves as the leader. Once this is learned, a Pug will obey commands, listen to the word "No" and show better manners.
Meals should be scheduled, and a Pug should be commanded to sit before his bowl is placed down.
Treats and snacks should be reserved for training (and once a Pug is fully trained, snacks can be reserved for reinforcing good behavior).
Note:
If a
Pug always seems hungry
without good reason, reassess the quality of meals and snacks. Worms and other health issues can cause increased appetite, so bring this to the attention of the vet if you cannot resolve this.