Breed training guide
Pug
58Overall
Trainability
52
Energy level
38
For beginners
68
Sociability
85
Independence
38
Behavior problems
What Pugs struggle with most.
Most Pugbehavior problems trace back to the breed's original purpose and drive levels. Here's what to look for and why it happens with this breed specifically.
Aggression Toward Dogs
Occasional · Difficulty 5/10
Occasional→
Crate Training
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Destructive Chewing
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Digging
Occasional · Difficulty 4/10
Occasional→
Excessive Barking
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Herding & Ankle Nipping
Rare · Difficulty 4/10
Rare→
Hyperactivity & Impulse Control
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Jumping on People
Very Common · Difficulty 4/10
Very Common→
Leash Pulling
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Nipping & Mouthing
Common · Difficulty 4/10
Common→
Potty Training
Very Common · Difficulty 8/10
Very Common→
Reactivity
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Recall Failures
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→
Resource Guarding
Common · Difficulty 5/10
Common→
Separation Anxiety
Very Common · Difficulty 7/10
Very Common→