Is it possible for a Dog to have ADD?????

Lol. That's not ADD. That's a dog that found a strategy that works. Your dog sounds very bored. Please make sure you walk him for 20 minutes a day twice a day. This should help his behavior and is also important because pugs tend to have issues with their weight and obesity. How old is he? If he's a puppy, he needs a lot of playtime. I would spend 3 5-10 minute sessions a day in addition to the walks to play with him. He should also have a couple of daily obedience sessions where you teach him the basics like sit, stay, etc. That being said, if you are trying to have time to yourself and he is begging for attention, ignore him. He needs to learn that he will only get attention if he is calm and well-behaved. If he does something bad to try and get attention, a firm "no" while he is doing whatever it is he's not supposed to do followed by ignoring him should do the trick. He'll soon realize that being bad will just get him a no, not any really attention. Hope this helps. Good Luck.

Hahha. All dogs seem to have ADD. Especially puppies. They love to get your attention, being around you, touching you with their paws, licking your face, jumping on you. To be honest I love their attention. Do you think I might be an ADD too?

LOL I dont think its ADD, I think its just the nature of that particular breed of dog...Jack Russels are like that too, its their natural wiring if that makes sense..

Is he still a puppy? I believe some breeds of dog are more hyperactive than others, our Cavalier King Charles was and was also totally untrainable until she got older. You could try altering his diet to a fresh foods only (no tinned food). Increase the number and length of walks he goes on and get him some irresistable toys so he will leave your stuff alone. Puppies are just like little kids, curious and full of energy.

Sounds like our dogs may be related. I think that is just typical doggie behavior. My dog is a whippet mix. And whippets apparently need alot of attention. And she usually finds a way to get it.

Hi msmell..I think it is possible for a dog or any animal to suffer from what we do in your dog's case it does sound like hyperativity..have you ever thought of taking him to obedience lessons dogs enjoy that as it stimulates their minds into action as to what they should and shouldn't do dogs love learning and playing teach him to fetch and even entertain agility classes for him that would also help with the excess energy he has..he would also look forward to that..hope that helps..littleowl

I'm not sure, I'll ask one of the vets at work. Though I think that your pug has probably just suffering from pug syndrome! Always wanting to be the centre of attention. Your puggy sounds so gorgeous! Naughty little boy. My baby pug is 9 weeks old and she steals stuff but she doesn't want me to chase her yet! She'd prefer to just sit there chewing and chewing. I'll ask the vet and try to remember to post an answer.