Training Your Pug. Brenda Belmonte

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       Training Your Pug

       Brenda Belmonte

       About the Author

      Brenda Belmonte’s love of dogs began over 20 years ago. She continues to participate with multiple breeds in both conformation and obedience dog shows throughout the United States. She is a Judges Educational Instructor for the Pug Dog Club of America, a Canine Good Citizen evaluator for the American Kennel Club, and an experienced all-breed obedience instructor. Brenda owns a dog training business in Illinois and has been the practice manager for a veterinary clinic for over 20 years. She specializes in behavior and nutrition, and provides guidance and behavioral services to new puppy owners. She is a breed columnist for the AKC Gazette and Pug Talk Magazine. Brenda is also the author of The Pug Handbook and The Silky Terrier Manual, both published by Barron’s Educational Series.

      © Copyright 2008 by Barron’s Educational Series, Inc..

      All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the written permission of the copyright owner.

       All inquiries should be addressed to:

      Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.

      250 Wireless Boulevard

      Hauppauge, NY 11788

       www.barronseduc.com

      ISBN-13: 978-0-7641-4029-7

      ISBN-10: 0-7641-4029-9

       Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 2008016937

       Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Belmonte, Brenda.

      Training your pug / Brenda Belmonte.

      p. cm.

      Includes index.

      ISBN-13: 978-0-7641-4029-7

      ISBN-10: 0-7641-4029-9

      1. Pug — Training. I. Title.

      SF429.P9B453 2008

      636.76—dc222008016937

       Acknowledgments

      This book is dedicated to all of the individuals that have had the courage to train and compete with their Pugs. Each Pug that graduates from a training course or qualifies for its “leg’s” in obedience or “Q”s in Agility proves that with a little bit of patience, some perseverance, and a good sense of humor, you can successfully train a Pug.

       Cover Credits

      Front and back covers: Shutterstock; inside front cover: Cheryl Ertelt; inside back cover: Pets by Paulette.

       Photo Credits

      Cheryl Ertelt: 9, 43, 51, 62, and 130; Jean Fogle: 86, 89, 107, 108, 127, 133, and 142; Isabelle Francais: 8, 14, 21, 24, 34, 41, 58, 59, 64, 66, 68, 69, 78, 104, 111, 112, 135, 137, 143, and 144; Pets by Paulette: 2, 5, 6, 7, 11, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36, 37, 40, 42, 46, 49, 50, 53, 61, 63, 65, 72, 77, 81, 84, 91, 94, 97, 100, 103, 114, 128, 140, 146, and 147; Connie Summers/Paulette Johnson: 12, 32, 60, 79, 82, 85, 88, 118, and 124.

       A Word About Pronouns

      Many dog lovers feel that the pronoun “it” is not appropriate when referring to a pet that can be such a wonderful part of our lives. For this reason. Pugs are described as “he” or “she” in alternating chapters throughout this book. This by no means infers any preference, nor should it be taken as an indication that either sex is particularly problematic.

       Important Note

      This book tells the reader how to train a Pug. The author and the publisher consider it important to point out that the advice given in the book is meant primarily for dogs of excellent physical health and good character.

      Anyone who adopts a fully grown dog should be aware that the animal has already formed its basic impressions of human beings. There are dogs that as a result of bad experiences with humans behave in an unnatural manner or may even bite. Only people that have experience with dogs should take in such an animal.

      Even well-behaved and carefully supervised dogs sometimes do damage to someone else’s property or cause accidents. It is, therefore, in the owner’s interest to be adequately insured against such eventualities, and we strongly urge all dog owners to purchase a liability policy that covers their dog.

       Contents

       1

       Introduction

       Why Train Your Pug?

       Normal Canine Behaviors

       Canine Communication

       You and Your Pug

       Pug Myths

       2

       The History of the Pug

       From the Beginning

       Oriental Influences

       Royal Treatment

       Popularity Concerns

       3

       Selecting the Right Pug

       Good Dogs, Good Choices

       Type and Temperament

       Color Differences

       Male vs. Female

       Socialization

       Where to Buy Your Pug

       What to Look For

      


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