OLD DOMINION PUG DOG CLUB
Dedicated to Preserving the Pug Standard Through Responsible Breeding
Pugs in Performance
Pugs are eager to display their intelligence in a playful and energetic manner. Their willingness to please their owners and their desire to be in constant connection with them, allows pugs the capability to take direction and achieve success in a variety of performance events. Your pug does not have to be conformationally perfect and these events can be entered with pugs that have limited registration and/or are spayed or neutered. The ones listed below are just a few that our members are involved in however the AKC has even more performance events that the pug owner can participate in and earn ribbons and titles.
Obedience
Pugs admittedly are not the most common breed seen at obedience events. Their stubbornness and independence can be detriments in this kind of competition. On the other hand, pugs are also intelligent, and many pugs have earned advance obedience titles.
if you have a pug that easily learns and obeys commands and has calm disposition, obedience events may a good option. Obedience training also can help with any other event types you might be considering. Ready to get started?
Agility
Canine agility courses usually include obstacles such as standard jumps, dog walking, tire jump, weave poles, tunnels and a pause table. Pugs are guided through the course using hand signals and verbal noises, strengthening the emotional bond between pug and owner. Ready to get started?
Fast CAT
Do you have a pug that loves to run? This exciting new event type is sweeping the nation and the best thing it that it requires very little actual training. The pug is released at one end of the track and follows a lure (courses) until he reaches the catcher (owner). How fast can your Pug run the 100-yd dash? Ready to get started?
AKC Trick Dog
Can your pug give a high-five? Can it crawl on its belly or stand on his hindlegs and spin around? You may have the makings of a trick dog. Perform 10 tricks in front of an evaluator and you may earn your Novice Trick Dog title and the sky is the limit! Ready to get started?
