How to Train your CHINESE CRESTED DOG

Training Your Chinese Shar-Pei

The Shar-Pei is a deeply loyal, highly independent, and naturally protective guardian breed recognizable by their deep wrinkles and blue-black tongue.

Key Training Tips:

• Early Socialization: This is absolutely critical. They are naturally suspicious of strangers and other dogs. Expose them to everything early to prevent aggression.
• Firm, Calm Leadership: They are strong-willed and independent. You must establish yourself as a confident leader. They do not respond to force, only mutual respect.
• Handling Training: Because of their wrinkles and prone to ear infections, train them early to accept having their face wiped and ears cleaned without struggling.

They are fiercely devoted to their family but require an experienced owner committed to consistent training.