Admit it. There is one question on your mind. Are pugs aggressive? This is one of the most common questions relating to pet pugs. Also, I’m here to help answer that.
The pug is normally recognized for their balanced and sociable temperament and their kindness. They are also recognized from their desire to please. Meeting a pug who gives you a grunt instead of a smile can be puzzling. But it’s not entirely uncertain that a pug can behave aggressively at some point if it’s not socialized correctly.
Aggression in pugs
The assault on a pug is manifested by dominant behavior, barking, assaults, and kickbacks to get attention or to show dominance in its territory. They may be responding to a lot of unwanted attention. Or they just don’t want anyone to go near their favorite place. Aggression can also be a reaction to being alone. Which is why you act violently to demonstrate your feelings.
Possible Causes of Aggression
Genetics can certainly play an important role. A pug with an aggressive parent, or if both parents are aggressive, is more prone to aggressive problems. Experts claim that inadequate or insufficient socialization is the common cause of aggression in pugs. Puppies that have not been handled with care, that have been exposed to yelling or harsh punishment, or have been bullied by another dog, are more likely to develop this type of behavior. Pugs that have not been spayed or neutered are said to also tend to develop aggressive traits.
Control of Aggressiveness in a pug
Use the positive personality traits of this dog to gain control over its aggressiveness. They enjoy pleasing people, they are a dog that craves human interaction and attention. Praising them and rewarding them for positive behavior can calm their aggressive ways. In reaction to a pug’s hostile behavior, place them for a time in its box. Or in a separate room, separate from the center of activities. This gives it an immediate attitude adjustment. They can also be easily distracted from destructive behavior by supplying them with one of their favorite treats. It is important to do the latter correctly so that you don’t think you are being rewarded for negative behavior. Say a firm ‘no’ when you discover your pug in an aggressive act. This gives them enough time to process that what you are doing is unacceptable. Then offer them a gift to redirect their attention.
Too long, didn’t read(TLDR): Yes, they can be aggressive, but not all of them are. If they are aggressive, then that can be managed when done properly.
