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A good way to combat this is by incorporating a crate and leash into your Pug's daily routine. If the Pug is full grown or just returning to your house from the kennel, you may need to treat the training process as if your Pug was a puppy. One way to train is by using a crate during the day and incorporate a leash that isn't too restricting when you are at home with your Pug. Keeping your Pug locked up and unable to roam around all day is not really the best answer - but it is a part of the training process. Begin as you would with a puppy and schedule regular potty breaks. Be sure to make the breaks long enough after a meal so that the Pug can actually eliminate something worthwhile on the trip outside. Spend the weekend closely observing him on the leash whenever he's out of the crate so that you begin to recognize the signs that he needs to potty. He may shake, sniff around, act agitated or start to squat. Those are your signals to stop what you're doing and immediately take him to potty. If your Pug does a good job and uses the bathroom the way you have hoped for, be sure to praise him for his efforts. This type of positive reinforcement helps your puppy learn exactly what to do to make you happy. If you went out of town and had to leave your Pug in a kennel, you may need to start training all over again. Since the Pug went potty in the same place that he ate and slept, he may be feeling really depressed. Pugs hate to mix their elimination place with their comfortable sleeping and eating spots. So you will need to build up your puppy's confidence in his abilities again. He needs you for positive reinforcement and to take him out when he has the urge to go. For older Pugs, holding urine is a much easier task because their bladders are much more developed than a puppy's. However, if your Pug experiences a lot of potty problems he may have diarrhea, a urinary tract infection or one of many medical problems that lead to frequent accidents. If you notice a sudden or drastic change in your Pug's potty habits it is a good idea to take him to the vet for safe measure. Potty problems can be a sign of something much more serious. If it turns out that your puppy has a medical condition, take it easy with the potty training. Your Pug needs lots of love and affection and may not be able to control his urges or be able to focus on them. Keep your Pug on a leash when he's not in the crate and keep a close eye on him for signs that he needs to potty while he is recovering. Article Source: http://www.articlewheel.com
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