| We all love the cute little antics of our Puggle puppies | | | | in hand and in sight. When he completes the obstacle, |
| – their high energy level, their constant love of | | | | give him the treat and lots of praise. Pretty soon, he |
| playtime and their undying love for romping and running | | | | will be running through on his own at lightning speed! |
| with you and your family. Play time is a great way to | | | | Tug-of-war is also a favorite game among all dog |
| create a bond between you and your new puppy. It | | | | owners. You should never let your dog win the match |
| can also be a way to get in some much needed | | | | though. Letting him win makes him think he is the alpha |
| training, without your Puggle puppy even knowing! | | | | dog or pack leader. Tug-of-war gives you the |
| Because Puggle puppies have such a high energy | | | | opportunity to teach your Puggle puppy “drop it” |
| level, creating a game that releases that energy is | | | | or “give”. This is perfect for when he has a |
| great for you and for him! Try making an obstacle | | | | shoe, remote or any other item he shouldn’t be |
| course for your pup to run through, around and under. | | | | playing with. Teaching these commands will create a |
| And it doesn’t have to be expensive. Get a few | | | | well-balanced and behaved adult in the future. |
| old, large cardboard boxes and cut off the top and | | | | Fetch is a game that never gets old for your pup. |
| bottom flaps so that it is open on both sides, making it | | | | Throw his favorite toy and tell him “come” when |
| easy for your pup to run right through. Set up a few | | | | he retrieves it. This is a great way to practice the |
| cones or other objects that your Puggle puppy can | | | | command and to burn off that extra energy for your |
| weave in and out. Anything you can find around the | | | | puppy. |
| house that is safe and will make a great obstacle for | | | | There are tons of games and exercises that can be |
| your dog. | | | | helpful to you and your puppy. Playing is not just a |
| Have your pup sit a few feet from the first obstacle, | | | | way to have fun but creates that friendship that each |
| show him the treat and put it on the other side of the | | | | owner should have with their dog. The next time |
| cardboard box. When your pup runs through the box, | | | | you’re wondering how to entertain your Puggle |
| give him the treat on the other side and reward him | | | | puppy, just use your imagination and have fun – |
| with lots of praise. | | | | your pup will be sure to join in! |
| With the cones, lead your pup around each cone, treat | | | | |