Socks and Slippers Fetish!

If you see a Pekingese 'stealing' socks and running away with it like someone running for his life, you'd think they are obsessed with socks and slippers! In a way they are. For them, the socks are just another piece of a toy but because you run behind them, it turns into a game and hence they like it even more.

But why socks and slippers in particular? The answer is simple: The more of an owner’s scent is absorbed by an item, the more desirable it becomes to dogs. If that item also happens to be soft and fun to chew, it’s simply irresistible.
It’s tempting to say, “My dog loves socks, so I’ll give him the ones with holes in them.” Yes, your dog would love that. But it’s not a good idea. Dogs don’t discriminate between objects that look, taste, feel, and smell the same. Give a dog one sock and encourage him to play with it, and he’ll presume that you are telling him all socks are acceptable dog toys.

Trainability

The Pekingese can be very stubborn and often develops selective hearing. They cannot always be counted on to come when called, unless they think there is something in it for them, though with work and patience they are very loyal and obedient to commands. However, Pekingese will always have a stubborn streak. Bribery must be used with caution, since this small dog loves to eat and will eat until they make themselves quite fat. They do best with consistent, calm, and praising training. Harsh methods and punishments only serve to make this small dog more willful and stubborn. Start training early, be consistent, and the Pekingese will become a well-mannered and mostly obedient dog.

Fun facts!

Pekingese were respected by the Chinese. Only royalty could own them. The punishment for stealing a Pekingese was death. For special ceremonies, the emperor would walk into a room with two Pekingese ahead of him barking to announce his presence, and two behind him, carrying the corners of his robe in their mouths.

Dog hotels in Dubai

If you are travelling and want to leave your dog in a place that will not traumatize him/her, then we highly recommend Posh Paws.
We left Hero and Julie 2 times there and everytime they came back home, they looked very happy and playful.
Posh Paws would pick up the dogs from your home (for a fee) and they would deliver them on your return as well. They are located in a farm right off Emirates road and they have all sorts of other animals there. Everyone we met there seemed to be genuinely interested in dogs and not doing this just for the money!
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Pekingese Temper

Pekingese are very brave little dogs, sensitive, independent and extremely affectionate with their master. These adorable dogs can make wonderful companions. If overfed, the Pekingese will quickly become overweight.
Do not allow this dog to develop Small Dog Syndrome, where the dog believes he is pack leader to humans. This can cause varying degrees of negative behaviors, including, but not limited to obstinate, self-willed, jealousy, separation anxiety, guarding, growling, snapping, biting, and obsessive barking as the dog tries to tell YOU what to do.
They can become wary of strangers, and may become untrustworthy with children and even adults. If you feed them table scraps, they have been known to refuse to eat, as much to show dominance over its owner, as to lack of appetite.

If a Pekingese is given rules to follow, limits to what they are and are not allowed to do, along with a daily pack walk to relieve their mental and physical energy, they will display an appealing temperament. It is not fair to leave such a heavy weight on such a small dog, where he feels he has to keep HIS humans in line. As soon as you start showing your Peke you are able to be HIS strong, stable minded pack leader, he can relax and be the wonderful little dog that he is.

What are Pekingese like?

The Pekingese is a loyal and affectionate companion. They see themselves as important and are very dignified. This small dog can be quite stubborn but once someone has earned their respect, they have a loving friend for life. If an owner does not earn the respect of this small dog, the Pekingese will run the house. A Pekingese is also very smart and can easily be trained once the owner has earned his respect. Pekinges are food driven so a little bit of dog treats will go quite a long way with these little guys.

These small dogs are extremely brave, independent, yet are also sensitive, so take care when disciplining so that their feelings are not crushed. They make great watchdogs, as they will bark at anything they think is out of the ordinary if they feel it threatens them or their family.

Exercise

Pekingese need a daily walk, where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in yard. Get your Pek accustomed to the leash when they are still a puppy. Some owners have told me their Pek will walk up to 4 miles on a nightly walk.

Origin

The Pekingese breed is over 2000 years old. The ancient Chinese regarded Pekingese as sacred and only royalty could own one of these small dogs. To steal a Pekingese was a death sentence. The name Pekingese comes from the dog’s origin in Peking, now known as Beijing. They were never seen outside of China until British soldiers returned home with 5 of them in 1860 after conquering the ImperialPalace. All modern Pekingese are descended from those five dogs.