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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

Registration Papers, Contracts, and Guarantees

4

Understanding Dog Training

How Dogs Learn

Good Timing

Reinforcing Good Behaviors

Intermittent or Variable Reinforcement

Clues to Cues

Pug Body Language

5

The Well-Equipped Pug

Choosing a Collar

Leash on Life

Training Treats

Leash and Learn

6

Housebreaking and Confinement Training

The Golden Rule

Factors Affecting Housebreaking

Housebreaking 101

Confinement Training

Inappropriate Elimination

7

Household Manners and Obedience Basics

Puppy Primer

Nothing in Life Is Free

The Role of Exercise

Prevention, Not Correction

Correct, Reward, Redirect

Training Options

Teaching Tricks

8

Dealing with Bad Behaviors

Exercise and Bad Behaviors

Extinguishing Bad Behaviors

Puppy Mouthing and Biting

Destructive Chewing

Begging for Food

Roaming or Running Away

Quiet Please!—Silencing Barking

Mounting

9

Canine Good Citizen Test and Therapy Dog Training

The Purpose

The Testing Requirements

The CGC Test Items

From Good Citizen to Therapy Dog

10

Rally Obedience

Competition Venues

The Rally Course

Levels of Competition

Competing in Rally

11

Traditional Obedience

Introduction to Competition

Practice Makes Perfect

Obedience Trials

12

Agility Competition

History

Agility Trials

Preparing Your Pug for Competition

Motivating Your Pug

13

Conformation Competition

Breed Standard

Breed Championship

Selecting a Conformation Pug

Getting Started

Training for Conformation

Fun Matches

Grooming for a Show

The Big Time

Junior Showmanship

Glossary

Useful Address, Web Sites, and Literature

Index