I dont get it. Every time i see another pug, they are so calm. But mine is off the wall. If i leave him in my truck to go somewhere real quick he throws a fit and runs all around and slobers the windows.
And every time someone comes over he flips out and jumps all over them and runs around the house like a mad man. Ive seen plenty other pugs that act normal, but i swear mine has ADD.
He has a social lifestyle. My girlfriend and i play with him alot and we pay alot of attention to him. And he's constantly playing with our cat. How do i get him to calm down?
2007-01-09 04:36:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
The problem is... you have a 2yr old male pug! HAHA Mine is EXACTLY the same way! In my case, my dog had NO prior training when I got him at 13 months old. He would jump up on the dining table, pee everywhere... it was nuts! I've finally got him to understand some basic commands (sit, OFF, etc) after obedience classes and at-home training... but he's still just bonkers. Even the other DOGS look at him like he's the rudest, craziest dog on the planet (as he runs over top of them as they sleep!).
I've heard (on pug boards mostly) that pugs don't really mellow out till around age 4. I also have a "retired breeder" female pug that was 4 when I got her and she's always been really mellow.
I would say to just try doing lots of training with him. I make my dogs "wait" for their food (I put it down in front of them and they aren't allowed to eat till I say "get it"). And teach him "off" as opposed to "down" - since it's really two different things (dogs don't understand the difference between GET down and LAY down).
Other than that... I think ya just gotta wait it out. Know there are other pug owners out there feelin' your pain. :)
2007-01-09 04:57:05 · answer #1 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise and obedience training is what I would recommend.
Take him somewhere where he can run around in a fenced area and burn off some energy. Does he fetch? If so, this is a good game to take advantage of. Or clip him to his leash and do a bit of running. But be very careful when exercising pugs, because their noses are unnaturally short, and they have a hard time breathing.
Obedience train him. I would recommend taking him to a class, since this will not only teach him, it will teach you. A good behaviorist can help solve a lot. Training will make him more controllable, if you're consistent with it. The "sit" command, for example, can make a bouncy, hyper dog into a calm one in just a few seconds.
2007-01-09 04:45:31 · answer #2 · answered by Steel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the good thing is that ur pug is almost over this stage. all pugs are puppies till they are about 2 yrs old. i would suggest that everyday you take him on a one hour walk/run but too much running you don't want him to have breathing problems. he just needs more excersise. also it would be good for him to meet other dogs then he might stop playing with ur cat so i would suggest taking him to a dog park
2007-01-12 09:55:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chihuahua's are high spirited little dogs that require patience and love. Just work with them a few minutes every day and when they respond to your command give them a treat. My chihuahua is 5 and just learned to sit and shake two yrs ago. Just let them be puppies and play and only train them a few minutes/day.
2016-05-22 23:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Pug is 9 years old and he is still hyper. If you find a cure let me know.
2007-01-09 05:26:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem, ha ha ha. I thougt I was the only one who had a pug with ADD, this is so funny.
2007-01-09 04:44:45 · answer #6 · answered by Skullsoda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandmas pug is like that maybe it just never gets tired
2007-01-09 04:49:03 · answer #7 · answered by Brittany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diffrent dogs have diffrent personalities but im wondering if it was the runt of the litter?
2007-01-09 04:46:27 · answer #8 · answered by scottsmith20 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get him fixed you will be AMAZED at the difference, taking away his manhood will change him, he will calm down ALOT.
We have two and one has down syndrome (NO JOKE).
2007-01-11 06:34:45 · answer #9 · answered by It's me! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ehmm, maybe ya givin it d wrong food, change d food! if it doesnt change anything, then poor u hes juz born like that =) but hey b happy that he is different then d others(hes special)!
2007-01-09 04:45:28 · answer #10 · answered by lsfrssn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋