I'm getting a pug puppy soon, most likely a female. We already have a 2 yr. old Boxer.
Does anyone have any tips/suggestions for me? This is the first time we're having more than one dog at a time, and I'll need tips on how to introduce our Boxer to the new puppy!
Also, what are some things I should expect or be prepared for? Any pug-specific tips?
Thank you!
Answers:
It is best to introduce your Boxer to the new pug away from your home at first. If your Boxer is socialized and deals with people well, ask the pug breeder if they mind you bringing the boxer over for a little introduction. This way your boxer and pug get their first meeting on neutral ground.
Pugs are a wonderful breed and love to be loved. One of our neighbors has a boxer and pugs interact with him very well. Boxers can be very protective though.
When we got our 2nd pug we were always trying to make sure we spent enough time with our 1st pug, making sure no one felt left out and we didn't try to over-do it with the puppy and our 1st pug. Baby pugs can be a bit nippy and sometime are a little overwhelming for another dog, so we did try to separate them a bit just to keep the little nipper at bay for a little while.
We kept our puppy food in a different room from the adult pug, different nutrition levels and puppy food always looks really interesting to the other dogs.
Pugs are wonderful, you won't regret having one. I have three!
I got my pug when he was 8 weeks, hardly could walk... I didn't use a leash with him and he was so afraid of the world he'd follow within 4 feet of where ever I went... pugs are great.
I have a 1 1/2 year old pug that we love so much. I did a lot of research on what kind of dog we should get and we finally settled on a pug. Pugs are great all around, very friendly, loyal, great with kids (should they come in the future), energetic but mellow when necessary and they do good by themselves if you need to be gone for long periods of time. Cons: shedding!!! I suggest keeping her groomed with anice hair cut, snoring and snorting in your face (if you find that a con; I think it's cute). It's been a year and a half and we haven't encountered any of these things but I know they are prone to them, like knee probs, nasal probs, and they are prone to eye injuries. They are very easy to potty train and it only took us about 2 months if that. They are very smart and learn very easily. Hope this helps. Enjoy your new pug!
Congrats!!! I have a pug and they are precious. Just be prepared to have your pug be the leader of the pack. They are sooo stinking lovable, but they think they're big dogs. Make sure you keep your camcorder around. They are natural comedians!!
Pick neutral territory, such as a neighbor's yard, or even walking down the block to the corner. Both dogs should be on leashes. If you have more than one dog already at home, introduce them one at a time to the puppy. Start with the most friendly, submissive of your dogs. You can start by having a friend (not a family member) holding the puppy in your arms and letting your adult dog take a good sniff. Then separate, put the puppy down and allow the dogs to approach one another at their own speed. Stay relaxed! The dogs can sense if you are tense. Verbal encouragement, such as "good dogs!" reinforce any good behavior. If there is any agression on either side, you will have to take a break and try again. If the agression continues, try this program and/or consult a behaviorist or trainer. If all goes well, allow the dogs to spend five or ten minutes together
Try not to pick favorites.
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