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Fawn or Black?

2008-05-12T23:41:47Z

Whats your favorite?
BLACK!

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HOw far can your Pug walk?

2008-05-07T23:45:52Z

Mine's good for up to half a mile, in cool weather, before her cute little tongue starts to hang out. How long can your's hang in there?

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Happy New Years!

2008-01-10T05:22:03Z

Just wanted to drop a quick not to all the pug lovers out there! Happy New and keep lovin your pug!

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Need to find a Pug play group for Tess

2008-01-08T22:52:16Z

Hi All,

My pug, Tess, is almost 3 and even though she has a sister, Bianca the dalmation, I know she longs for the company of her fellow pugs.

The other night she was humping my leg - if that tells you how lonely she is.

She is pedigreed, although fixed, since the vet said she might not do well having pups.
That's ok though because she is my "Little One" and the best companion on four legs that I've ever had.

We live in Hollister, CA, just south of San Jose. If anyone is interested in play dates, Tess's tail will be wagging.

Karen, mom to Tess the pug

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Bring Scooter Home!

2008-01-04T20:14:21Z

A woman stole/found Scooter the pug and gave him to her daughter for Christmas. Then she wrote a letter to the owners with $20. Help scooter make it home. If you know anything, please email bringscooterhome@gmail.com

Hopefully, the girl or her friends are connected to the web and will connect this story to the pug and return him. The owners have even offered to buy her a new dog to keep! Please help! this is one of the saddest things I've ever heard....

For more information, read the stories below!!! The first is by the dog's daddy!

DALLAS — On Christmas Eve our little pug Scooter disappeared from our back yard (North Dallas - Midway and Royal). He was a year and a half old and we had raised him since he was a little puppy. We were devastated and felt that we had lost our little baby.

With the help of our neighbors we searched everywhere in the neighborhood, but he was nowhere to be found. We spent Christmas Eve crying and woke up early Christmas morning searching again, hoping beyond hope that we would find him. We posted signs around the neighborhood, but nobody knew anything about what happened to Scooter.

On New Years' Day, we received a strange letter from Tulsa. It was from the person who had taken Scooter. It was a sad story about a mother who seemed very down, having lost her home, job, and custody of her daughter due to her own personal decisions. She had taken our beautiful dog to give to her daughter on Christmas.

While she knew she had done the wrong thing by giving her daughter our dog, she did not want to tell her daughter and her ex-husband the truth about the dog that they now thought was theirs. The letter was not clear where the daughter lives, but they spent Christmas in Dallas with family.

We cannot understand how this mother could destroy another family just to make up for her past and pray that someone out there knows about a girl that got a pug for Christmas and helps us get our little baby back. We don't want anything bad to come to this family and are more than happy to buy the little girl a new dog and anything else that would reward her for taking such good care of our dog the past week. We just want Scooter to come home.

If you know anything about this situation, please email me at bringscooterhome@gmail.com. Thanks. - Robert Velevis

DALLAS -- The holidays were sad enough for Kim Velevis and her husband after their lovable pug "Scooter" dug its way out of the backyard and disappeared on Christmas Eve. But the real blow came with the new year: A letter from an anonymous woman who had found the friendly dog and gave it to her daughter as a Christmas present. To compensate for Velevis' loss, a $20 bill was enclosed.

"The puppy has a different name now, but he has plenty of food and toys. My daughter adores him. He sleeps with her every night," said the letter, which arrived Wednesday.

Velevis, 28, said she feels for the guilt-ridden woman, who described herself as a nearly penniless alcoholic. But she wants the dog back.

"We knew the first thing our Scooter would have done is find people," Velevis said. "He must have wandered up to this sick lady who, in desperation and in an attempt to fix her own life, ruined ours."

Velevis, who is 5 1/2 months pregnant with her first child, said she and her husband brought the wrinkly faced pooch home in July 2006 when he was about 8 weeks old.

Scooter could still be nearby. The typewritten letter, which carried a Tulsa, Okla., postmark, said the woman found the dog while visiting her daughter in Dallas. She wrote that her ex-husband has custody of the girl.

The woman, who discovered an address on the pug's collar, described a series of difficulties in her life.

"I lost custody because of problems I had with alcohol, and I have lost everything else," she wrote. "I have been sober for 6 months, and I am trying to turn myself around, but I have lost everything. My little girl wanted a pug dog like your little dog (very much!)"

The woman wrote that she cannot ask for forgiveness, "but I do want you to know that he does have people who love him and are taking care of him."

Velevis said she has no interest in pursuing charges against the woman and would be glad to purchase the woman's daughter another dog. - Matt Curry AP

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Meet Le Mops

2007-08-31T06:02:43Z

The newest pug to join our family...

"http://www.lemops.com"

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Mad dog, mad dog!!! Help!

2007-07-22T19:02:43Z

OMgoodness!

My little Pumpkin who is only 6 months old turns into a completely different pug when we try to clip her claws!!!!
She is such a fun loving, slightly hyper (as puppies tend to be) happy girl who is well on her way to learning her manners, but HOLY COW! Try to clip her claws and she becomes a DEMON! Growling, screaming, bulging red eyes! She hasn't bitten, and at least when she calms down she returns to normal.

We got her when she was about 2 months. She still lets us touch her paws and enjoys a little paw massage, so it's not like she has paw phobia. But where in the world is this coming from and how can we re-teach her that a little claw clipping is OK and not so bad??? Usually Dave clips her claws and I tried doing it by myself tonight...never again. I am still emotional from the ordeal and most likely will just take her to the vet to get clipped.

Any ideas what may be causing this behavior and any suggestions on how to deal with it and maybe change it????
We love her to death, but I think we may have a dog that has some issues.

Thanks!

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Wheezing--is it Allergies?

2007-06-25T19:24:53Z

My angel has been wheezing on and off for the last 2 weeks and I"m wondering if any one else has experienced this. If so, is it allergies?
We have a doctor's appointment scheduled for next week, but I just thought I'd ask the real experts, owners of pugs themselves :)

Tara

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Nutro Food and Struvite Crystals

2007-05-01T19:08:36Z

Just a warning. Chewie was recently diagnosed with a bladder infection with struvite crystals. He had no symptoms until he just couldn't pee one morning. Now he is really suffering.

As of late, many people who feed their dogs Nutro kibble have experienced similar problems. I switched Chewie to Nutro late last year. He has never had any infections or crystals, or really ever been sick, until now.

Taking a quick look around the internet, I have found many blogs and forum posts from dogs and cats fed Nutro who developed the crystals and infections. I also called a few vets in my area (and my own) and spoke to them about Nutro, and they have seen an increase in struvite crystals with the only common factor being Nutro.

A couple of pug breeders also confirmed that Nutro and Natural Balance cause urine to be too alkaline (high ph), which causes the struvite crystals. With Nutro it seems to be a problem that has become more widespread in the last 6 months or so.

Here is one complaint: http://forums.petlovers.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19125 (SPCAEMPLOYEE post on 2/20)
http://forum.greytalk.com/lofiversion/index.php/t76837.html

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Pug Puppies in California

2007-04-25T16:01:23Z

I have a new litter on the ground. It has been a while since I was able to say that! We have 7 healthy male pugs who need great homes. They are all gauranteed against subluxated patella and hemivertebrae (the two most common hereditary health problems with pugs). They come from two very strongly negative lines for those two diseases.
We have two fawn boys and five black boys. We are asking $1500 for each one. The last two litters we sold for $2000 each, but with such a large litter we are more motivated to have the new owners a little more prepared for the cost of owning a pug.
I can deliver the pugs as far north as Sacramento and as far south as San Diego, as that is the general commute that I make.

I have video and pics of the babies available to share to anyone who wants to see them. It doesn't matter if you want to adopt one or not, I would love to share the beauty and joy of these treasures.

Feel free to call me at 415 309 4469 (cell)

joel

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Pug Meetups & Events

2007-04-24T19:04:18Z

If you regularly attend any pug meetups or events, please post here, so that others may find this information easily!

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Soon to be new owner..

2007-03-30T00:29:34Z

Hi everyone! I just posted a pic of my pug Gypsy in the album. I took it yesterday when I was visiting her at the breeder. Shes 10 weeks old and she comes home with me next monday (the 2nd) and I'm so excited and nervous at the same time. I've never had a puppy period so I'm gearing up for the housetraining and chewing marathon.
A cool story about her. I started 'pug shopping' last fall and found my current breeder around late november. They were going to wait to breed her mom but her dad had other ideas and sprung her from the crate while the breeder was in the shower. They said they'd keep her separated in case it didn't take but I hoped it would because her dad was black and I was hoping for a black one(her mom is fawn and so's the other male they were *going* to breed her with so I thought chances would be better with a black parent) Plus they'd be due to go home in spring, just what I was hoping for. The breeder later told me that she was taking her for a check up to see if she was even pregnant so I was fretting over it and had a dream. In my dream she had 4 puppies, 2 black, 2 fawn, 2 females, 1 male, and the 4th kept changing (yeah wierd dream) Then I see her post on her site that the vet saw 4 puppies in the Xray so I emailed her and told her about my dream. We both agreed it would make seeing what the outcome was more interesting. Well. She had 2 fawn females, a black male, and a black female! I said I should have a hotline! I was hoping for the black girl but someone had requested that ahead of me so sulking I figured I'd have to wait till the next litter came. Then that lady chose a different puppy! So in a way I feel like she's *ment to be mine*. Dorky I guess but makes an interesting story I think.
And her disposition appears to be perfect! She's spunky enough to handle living here with my boys, and still loves to just sit and be petted.
So, I'm excited, wanted to share, and hope I can post questions if they come up!

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Cleaning Stitches

2007-02-14T04:33:54Z

Chewie had surgery to remove a fatty lump from under his leg. Any idea what the best way to clean the stiches are?

This is the first time he's had stitches that really needed extra attention. Mainly because they are in a bad area with lots of rubbing, which also makes them super sensitive to the touch.

Any ideas would be appreciated!

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Happy New Year

2007-01-03T16:35:04Z

Happy 2007 everyone! Post some holiday photos of your pugs!

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Pug Tin

2006-11-15T05:52:58Z

Please vote for the pug tin starring Chewie at the fossil Tinsperation Contest!

http://design.fossil.com

You have to register, but after you do, please vote high for the kam77 design starring Chewie the Pug!!!!

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Pug dry skin

2006-10-07T02:33:07Z

Chewi'es got real bad dry skin the lats few weeks. Vet seems to think its nothing and will heal. Any advice?

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Pug fever!

2006-09-30T07:12:58Z

Desperately seeking Puggie! Searching the Sacramento area for an adorable female fawn pup. I have Pug fever and I need a remedy!
Thanks!
Sam

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food & Pug Gas

2006-08-08T17:46:03Z

I've feed Chewie Purina One since he was a puppy.....Everyone under the sun has told me that it's bad to feed supermarket food to my dog. Well, he's alomost ten and he made it this far with no problems! So please no lectures.

Hower, since moving to California, his allergies have really acted up. And food switches have been suggested by vets several times. I switched him to a few different prescribed and natural foods over the last three years- and the allergies only got worse. Then I have to slowly switch him back to Purina.

I even tried the RAW (BARF) diet, and the explosive diarrhea doesn't work with the white rugs in my very pricey rented apartment. If I had a house with a yard, I might have stuck it out. Again, no lectures.

He likes Purina...he doesn't like much. Recently I have switched him to CloudStar Kibble. He seems to really love it, and his allergies actually seem to have lessened. But he has the worst gas EVER! His stool is alos very loose. It's been pretty non-stop since I started the switch three weeks ago. He just only a few days ago made it to all CloudStar.

I guess I'm asking:
What food do you feed your pug? (I only want a list of real experiences...I can find lists of suggested food, but those are just lists)
Has anyone tried Cloudstar for their pug?
Any ideas on helping the gas? WIl this go away or should I start the switch back to purina?

thanks - Kristie

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Reliable pet insurance?

2006-08-08T17:43:10Z

Who has pet insurance? Which is reliable? Any input would be fabulous. I have two young pugs and want the best care for them, obviously. Do vets take all kinds? Should I ask my vet?

any help is appreciated. Thanks. :)

Colleen, Webster and Fillmore

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funny!!

2006-07-18T15:49:53Z

Pug bowling....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcKOQrz19Yg

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Reputable pug breeder...

2006-07-09T20:15:25Z

I live in Anchorage, Alaska and am looking for a reputable OUT OF STATE pug breeder. I am looking to add a female, fawn, colored puppy to my family. Since I live in AK... a breeder who will ship in a MUST! I would appreciate any referrals that you may have.

Thanks!

Jeanne

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Only Natural Foods Photo Contest

2006-07-07T18:08:14Z

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com

Creating Happy Customers

We've been working hard to come up with new ways to keep our customers (and yours) happy. Recently, we celebrated the winners of our Pet Reviewers Contest (like Iggy, Monte & Mrs. Pitts here to the right). We've just announced our newest contest! Contestants submit a photo of their dog or cat with any of the products we carry.

The staff at Only Natural Pet Store will choose one winning photo & that contestant will win a custom painting of their pet/pets by artist and Only Natural Pet customer, Sonali Shah of Wet Noses Art Pet Portraits.

All entries must be received by August 15, 2006. Contest rules & acceptable photo formats can be viewed on the site.

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/paint-contest-rules.aspx

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Pug Life Contest Winners

2006-07-06T03:10:24Z

Congrats to Dave and Buford for winning the Pug Life t-shirt Contest. Each will receive a pug life dog t-shirt of their choice.

-- Kristie & Chewie

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Pug Blogs

2006-06-30T14:26:17Z

Everypug is blogging: Does you Pug Have a Blog? Post here!

Chewie's is http://www.askchewie.com

A new cute one is Zorro's: http://www.pugarmy.com/

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Baby cause I'm a pug

2006-06-28T23:33:28Z

I need some pug pals to fill up my friends section! Help me please!!!!
Your Pug pal, Buford Pugrick!

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puggle

2006-06-04T16:49:35Z

Have you all heard about the cute new pug/beagle mix? The Puggle? It is a very cute dog. You can goggle it. It was in the spotlight section in the Denver Post. Funny!

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Portland Pug Crawl

2006-05-19T02:52:08Z

Sunday 1-4

http://www.pugcrawl.org/

Pug kissing booth???? AWESOME!

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Delaware/DelCo/Chester Co Pug Meetup

2006-05-18T00:30:58Z

More info @ http://pug.meetup.com/24/ (Philly Pug Meetup site for now)...

When:
Saturday, June 10, 10:00 AM
Where:
Talley Day Bark Park
Foulk Road Behind the Brandywine Hundred Library
Wilmington, DE

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names

2006-05-15T18:09:53Z

I have a 4 year old pug named ozzie. i just got a new male fawn puppy and have no clue what to name him. any suggestions?

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Carpool to pug Sunday (San Franciso)

2006-05-05T04:39:18Z

We live at the south edge of the city and would like a ride to Pug Sunday. We figured with the high price of gas, we could give gas money to someone coming up from Brisbane or the South Bay. We live near the Cow Palace. Message me on tribe if you are interseted.

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Rain

2006-05-04T16:45:38Z

Oh heck. It's raining right now. I'll never get Seamus to go out in the back yard and pee. Mandy, my Seattle born lassie is willing, though unhappy about it, to go out for a quickie. Seamus, on the other hand, is the biggest drama queen on the planet about rain. That's what I get, I suppose, for raising him in Santa Barbara.

I'll have to put a leash on him and drag him around the block until he empties himself I suppose.

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Pet Insurance

2006-04-05T17:07:51Z

I am going to adopt a Pug - Is Pet Insurance worth it? What companies do you recommend? I know Pugs have special health concerns -

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Pug Lovers Band Together To Help A Hurt Pug

2006-03-29T13:10:13Z

This is really neat..

Video Version: http://www.wcco.com/video/?id=15614@wcco.dayport.com

Article: http://www.startribune.com/462/story/334507.html

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Pug Litter due

2006-03-27T11:10:17Z

We are expecting another litter sometime during the second week of April. The early exray showed that there were at least two curly blobs in there, but it was too early to see oscification of the bones. I had a dream that there were 6 puppies, two nights ago. Of course I will keep you posted as to the number born. I will, as usual, probably post more photos than any normal person wants to see of the babies. Wish us luck!

joel

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Pregnant Pug

2006-03-27T04:49:11Z

My little Doodle is prego. As a result of an absent minded parent, who shall remain nameless, she got knocked up by her husband a good 6 months earlier than we had hoped. After going to the vet, I was assured that she would be just fine. I won't have any idea of how many to expect until September 2 when she goes in for a check up. She is balck and bred witha fawn, but there is no telling which color the pups will be. Both bitch and sire are guaranteed free of subluxated patella and hemi-vertabrae, as were their parents. Her due date is 9-11. If anyone is interested in adopting one of these very special babies, please chat me up.

Warning: I will be very particular about who takes on one of these babies. There will be many qualifications which need to be met in order to assure a successful adoption into their forever homes. I am not unreasonable, but I am going to do whatever I can to insure that the pups are placed in appropriate homes.

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Spring Photos

2006-03-21T23:16:18Z

Hi everyone! In my first task as moderator. Please post some Spring themed photos of your pug in honor of the first day of Spring. I'll rotate throughthem as main photo over the next couple of weeks!

Thanks!

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I got a pug...

2006-03-11T23:13:10Z

After several months of education, reading msg boards, and waiting to find a pug, I got one last week!

Winston (fawn) was 6 weeks old last week when I got him (he's 7 weeks old today).. There's a picture of him in my profile...

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Photos!

2006-03-11T02:37:00Z

I just posted a few photos of our babies, Iggy and bella, in the photo album :)

I love my babies!

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Wonderful and disgusting

2006-03-11T02:32:59Z

I gave Seamus a new treat tonight. One I have read about for a while on my raw feeding lists, but have not given my boy until now. It wasn't his dinner but it was an after dinner snack.

Raw chicken feet.

Oh my....they looked SO gross hanging from Seamus' mouth! He wasn't quite sure what to do with them at first, but then got the hang of it and chomped away on them with great delight. I'm looking forward to giving him some pig tails tomorrow night.

Can you tell that I went to the ethnic market across town today???

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PUG PIMPLES

2006-03-09T12:19:15Z

sylvia has developed hairless pimples around her mouth andjust found one starting above her nose-is this staph?do I have to go to Vet?I haved been diligent cleaning her folds with medicated pads every other day -now daily-so it;s not because she was dirty-please help-can't afford Vet but will go if needed obviously- Thanks

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2006 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

2006-03-02T06:16:13Z

The Toy breed winner was....................
THE PUG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Puppy Food or Not

2006-01-28T21:22:34Z

All the books I read said that you should switch to regular dog food at about 4 months old due to the high protein of puppy chow and the pugs’ ability to gain weight. My vet said to weight until he is a year like every other puppy. What should I do?

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flag

2006-01-23T02:45:43Z

why are all these photo's flagged?
Shelley

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Seeking a Pug breeder in NYC

2005-12-31T20:43:00Z

I am seeking a highly reputable Pug breeder in New York. Know anyone that you can personally recommend?

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pug pup

2005-12-28T17:00:08Z

for christmas

http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=239522

i'm in love with him....and his brother too of course, but i'm excited to have two!

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latest pug puppy video

2005-12-26T06:03:58Z

Okay, I've been under a ton of pug puppies for so long that I have not had a chance to get to my computer. I've made a little compilation of video clips/slide show of the puppies as a family before they got sent to their forever homes. you can see it here

http://homepage.mac.com/marinparker/iMovieTheater7.html

enjoy

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hey all

2005-12-23T01:30:49Z

my pug and i just joined this tribe and thought we'd say hello to all the little puggies and their mommies/daddies!

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pug humping

2005-12-14T02:20:59Z

My pug Cheena is in love with my elbows....if she see's them she starts growling ,nipping at me biting my hands and arms and she pinches me with her mouth ...she leaves bruises...she doesn't do this everyday but when she is in the mood ...she is in the mood...what should I do?
Shelley and Cheena

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attention seeker or stuck tongue?

2005-12-12T22:21:23Z

When my pug is not getting attention, she puts her head down, wrinkles her forehead, forces her tongue to the roof of her mouth, and does this tongue clicking thing as she rocks forward and backwards. Anyone else experience this or know what the heck she's doing?!

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Any Day Now...

2005-12-07T05:48:54Z

Cass is gonna be a mommy any day now. I am so excited and frightened. This won't be here forst litter. It will be mine which explains my nervousness.

Her first breeding ( of this litter) took place on 10/15/2005. so, if you count 63 days, her puppies should be here some time early next week. When they arrive, I'll have plenty of photos!

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Pug/Frenchie mix

2005-12-07T05:44:54Z

I have two pugs (1 fawn and 1 black) and also have a black French Bulldog. Always wondered what a French Bulldog/Pug mix would look and act like. All mine are spayed and nutered...just a fanciful/curious thought. Anybody have a picture of one?

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Demodex...we've got it.

2005-12-05T22:16:51Z

I just took sid to the vet for her puppy checkup, plus she had a few spots of icky on her face that worried me. The skin scrape showed up with Demodex. I am completely devastated. I so don't have any more time in my schedule for months and months of treatment, let alone about the $1000 it is now going to cost.

Needless to say, I signed up for everything and we start treatment tomorrow.

Can someone please give me some encouraging words about this? The medication that she is going to get has some pretty serious potential neurological side effects (blindness, seizures...etc, maybe not even reversable).

I'm just hoping that we'll get this all in check, her immune system with get stronger and we won't have to battle this her entire life.

Her poor little face.

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new brown nose

2005-12-01T23:48:13Z

Puglet Sylvia has come back from a week at a friends with a brown nose-used to be black-it is not dirt-could it be sun damage?Has anyone heard or experienced this quick change in the nose of a Pug?Is it cause for alarm?Please respond as we are both mystified.
Thank you
Zoe

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Brindle Pug

2005-11-29T19:17:26Z

Is it just me or are people SERIOUSLY annoyed by this particular variation?

Please, tell me what is up with this??

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Traveling pugs

2005-11-28T22:36:21Z

So I'm taking Douglas as carrry-on to Oregon with me. It involves one 2 hr. flight and a 1.5 hour flight, then we travel home in a camper. I think I'll check his regular hard crate that he always sleeps in so he has it while we're gone and get him a softer carrying crate for the plane. Any suggestions?
Also, is it ok to post pictures?

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Work Schedule and Pug

2005-11-23T03:38:08Z

Hello Fellow Pug Lovers -

I am investigating adopting a Pug - I adore Pugs and had the pleasure of "being owned" by them as a teenager. The thing is that now I work and am away from home 8 hours a day. I want to give a Pug a great life and am researching how I could do that and still pay the bills.

I am looking into doggie daycare where the Pug would have friends and people to play with all day - If this is not possible how do Pugs do if it was home without me during the day but had a dog walker come twice a day to spend an hour each time with the dog?

We don't have a backyard but do live near a huge park that is dog friendly - they even have a Pug Club that meets there -

Any advice would be VERY appreciated~

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Petsitter/Boarding Thanksgiving

2005-11-21T20:01:37Z

I'm unexpectedly going out of town and can't find anyoen in L.A. with space available...One pug needs sitter/boarding from Weds through Friday. Any help would be appreciated --
chewie and mama

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Holiday Pug Sitter - San Francisco North Bay

2005-11-18T11:34:06Z

I am a pug lover with a lot of experience taking care of these unique beings! I am available to pugsit over the holidays - as well as other times throughout the year - and since I work for myself, have plenty of time and love to offer your pug. My rate if I take care of your pug in my home is $25 a day. If you prefer, I will pugsit at your home for $35 a day.

I live in Marin County. You can reach me at 415-368-5686.

Heather

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flea product recommendations

2005-11-15T09:55:12Z

since this is my first pug, I was wondering if anyone has any favorite / forbidden flea remedies for pug puppies that they recommend to use or stay away from. she's itchin!

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Pugs at the office pic?

2005-11-12T17:25:29Z

I just saw the shot of pugs at the office and I wondered if the black one might be Dave. My husband was employed breifly at a dog friendly workplace when dave was about that age and there were 2 adult fawns he got to play with, he didnt go in much because I wored from home at the time and only went in with alex when I had to go see clients.

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Talking pug

2005-11-09T18:50:12Z

http://www.funnyclipcentral.com/content/talkingdog.php

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the taste of blood...

2005-11-04T06:06:17Z

Alright, time for puppy school my finger is bleeding! Little Douglas is a crazy biter, especially in the morning when he's so excited. I do the whole yelping thing and then replacing it with a toy but he just goes back to my fingers, toes, ankles, whatever he can get ahold of. He's playing of course and doesn't mean to bite me too hard. Any suggestions?

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New to pugs

2005-11-02T17:46:52Z

Hi all. I've moved to a house where I have my own fenced in back yard (been living in an apartment for years) and once I get settled in and get my money situation stablized from after buying my new house, I plan on getting a puppy or rescued dog. Not sure yet.

Now, after living with miniature schnauzers for all my life (my father bred them & showed them - he's quite well known to miniature schnauzer/utility/obediance people) when I lived at home with my family, I think I need a change from that breed. So, I look at loads of dogs, mostly online and from dog shows on tv and I think I've just about fallen in love with the PUG!

So, before I'm ready to actually get a puppy/rescued dog, I'm going to be hanging around to learn more about the breed and hopefully find local pub owners to whre I can get more contact with the actual dogs to see if they're right for me.

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paper training

2005-10-28T01:10:14Z

We are paper training our 8 week old and he's doing great with the peeing on paper but seems to really not want to poop on paper. He either goes at night when we're asleep (which is on paper because he has no choice) or sneaks when we're not looking. Any suggestions? Our vet said to paper train him and the start taking him outside when he gets bigger, has his shots, etc.

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New to this...need help disciplining

2005-10-24T22:30:10Z

We have a four month old pug...Stewie. We love him so much, but we are having problems disciplining him. We don't know how hard to swat him when he is biting at us and he chews on everything! We have given him tons of chew toys and rawhide bones but he still finds wires and tables and clothes...you name it! What do you experiancec pug owners suggest. Thanks!

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New!!

2005-10-21T16:13:25Z

Hi Everyone!

I'm getting my first pug and i'm beside myself with excitement. If you look on my blog you'll see her!

She's 10 weeks and brindle. Litter box trained. Positively going to be the most spoiled pug in Portland!

Anyone have any advice on pug puppies? Recommendations for products, shout outs?

~Stef

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pug names

2005-10-16T18:17:36Z

just wondering...what's your pug's name, and how did you come up with it? or, if you are a pug, how did your owner come up with your name?

theodore sigmund clayton chang:
-i liked the name theodore because i thought he could end up being called "theo" or "teddy" depending on what fit him best. other contending first names were boris and chunk (as in goonies).
-sigmund after sigmund freud (he's got a therapist for a mom)
-clayton added in for clay aiken from american idol...just thought it'd be a cute name
-chang...mom's last name

i'm hoping to get a black female pug next, maybe in the next year. we've got her name picked out already: "sydney" as in sydney bristow from ALIAS.

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Morning Ya Ya's

2005-10-16T18:14:05Z

Seamus wakes up with a LOT of energy. He mellows out during the day but he's for a few hours in the morning he's just c-r-a-z-y!!!!
Does anyone else experience this with their pugs?

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letting her go

2005-10-11T20:57:18Z

My nine year old Pug named Molly apparantly has a brain tumor. She is having trouble finding the correct button to push to make her legs work and to propel herself forward. It is very sad and I am going to have to make a decision to accept that my time with this dear little girl is nearing an end.
She is not in pain according to her vet but I can feel her frustration at not being able to keep up with the yorkies and my other Pug or to even be her true self. Sad sad sad.....I have been here before but it is never easy to make this call....I will post again soon.
G.G.Gardenia

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Does anyone need a pug sitter? Bay Area Pug Devotee...

2005-10-06T06:50:45Z

I have adored pugs for years and know a lot about their special needs. A girlfriend of mine had two pugs that she left with me whenever she traveled. I have been in love with pugs ever since. I live in Marin Co. in a clean, spacious and comfortable apartment in a quiet neighborhood with a lot of walking paths. I work out of my home and keep flexible hours. Your pug would get tons of attention, regular walks and grooming and whatever special requirements he or she needed. Call me at 415-368-5686 or email me through tribenet or directly at golightlymuse@aol.com. I hope to meet you and your pug some day! Heather Emelin Graham

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Avoid Pug Death at the Vet

2005-10-06T03:07:04Z

After receiving a note from a fellow tribester I felt compelled to post some important info here for those who may not know to ask their vet some VERY IMPORTANT questions before any kind of surgery on a pug.
Make sure that you discuss anesthesia with your vet. Don't assume that the vet is well educated and/or versed in the proper induction of anesthesia for brachycephalic dogs (smashed-in face). Ask for induced and maintained anesthesia on isoflurane gas as one would expect a more normal heartrate than would using a barbiturate anesthetic. There are medications that increase heartrate, counteracting the anesthetic effect. This is why atropine and glycopyrrolate are often used in conjunction with anesthesia. Ask about countermeasures the vet would typiucally use during anesthesia to increase heartrate. Also ask the vet to explain why/when he/she would use these measures so you understand the vets philosophy in that regard to see if you are on the same page when it comes to managing risks.
I know it all sounds very confusing and alarming, but really I am just suggesting that you ask some important questions in order to better understand the risks of anesthesia and bring it to the attention of your vet that pugs have special needs. You will know if you are at the right vet if he/she takes the time to listen and explain his/her approach to anesthesia for pugs. If you want to know more specifics about anesthesia and pugs I suggest that you check out an article here http://www.vetinfo.com/danesth.html

It is a bit technical, but very enlightening and I'm sure it can explain a lot more clearly what I have highlighted regarding pugs and special anesthetic needs.

joel

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A Cold Heat

2005-10-04T16:12:04Z

Sylvia just began her first heat and I find her often shivering ,even
though her environment is warm.I've taken to putting on her sweater,
which helps,but I need to hear some feedback because it's wierd.
thanks zoe

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I need A San Franciso Vet

2005-09-30T20:11:28Z

We loved our old vet in Los Gatos, so we have been kind of lax in getting a new one but we have been in sf for a little over a year and Dave has bad hot spots and probably needs a booster shot too. I dont want to just look in the yellow pages because I had a bad vet accdently kill my cat when I was a kid, and another who didn't like pugs when I was in high school, and every vet we have ever had that was reccomended to us by other pet owners has been really great.

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Help...Itchy Pug!

2005-09-30T20:04:58Z

One of our pugs has a severe itching problem. We've tried everything. She has plenty of flea medicine. We've washed her with anti-itch shampoo. We've even indulged her itches with long scratching sessions.
Does anyone else have this problem or have some advice? I feel really bad for her. She seems a bit insane from all of it.
Her sister, Kismet (also a pug) tends to like to wrestle with her and nibble on her. I am wondering if that has something to do with the itching.

Thanks!

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Pug Pictures

2005-09-22T06:39:29Z

Hey everyone, its the end of the summer, so post a bunch of pug summer vacation photos so I can rotate through them on the main photo. Any good stories?

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anal glands

2005-09-16T00:10:38Z

I know it is gross but my pugs anal gland became blocked and then it swelled so much it exploded. Yucky! The vet said that it was due to inbreeding. I have had pugs since I was a kid and never have I seen this happen. Has anyone else had their pug go through this trama?

Also, it is expensive. Is there dog insurance? Does anyone know of any companies that offer that?
Thank you.

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newbie questions about 1 or 2 dogs!!

2005-08-11T17:17:27Z

I am interested in picking up a pug. I have done a ton of research and would like to know if anyone has had 2 pug puppies. I know it will twice the price and much more energy to deal with.

Should I get 2 crates, one for each or get one bigger one? What about food/water bowls? One or two?

Thanks for your help!!

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Pug Events in the SF Bay Area

2005-08-06T16:15:15Z

I have two darling little pug divas they want to meet other pugs. I am still sort of new to the bay area. Can anyone tell me when and where the pug events are? When I lived in Sacramento we'd go to Pug Sunday once a month.
Thanks!

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That's my baby

2005-07-19T05:54:43Z

Ahhhh, Lilly pug is the poster child. She had so much fun in that lake. I'm going to upload a couple of other pics from that trip.

My absolutely favorite thing about my pug is the way she makes me laugh. Just looking at her sometimes is enough to make me laugh out loud...she is SUCH a comedian. I've never come across a dog breed that emodies humor like a pug does.

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Arthritis

2005-07-19T05:53:52Z

Yesterday, I was told that Carter had arthritis in both shoulders(minor for now) and the vet recomended I look in to pet ramps or steps. Does anyone have a opinion on which is better the ramps or the steps? I like the look of the steps better but would like to get what helps Carter more.

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Little pisser

2005-07-01T22:27:24Z

Our little Indy has gotten out of control with his marking and barking. I believe his marking is due to excitement, since he always does it after I arrive home and when people walk by the window. Nonetheless, he can drench a room in little over 30 seconds and we've reached our breaking point. We now confine him to a smaller area, but the moment we let him out, he's marked three times. The barking goes hand in hand. He can bark non-stop and marks in the process. Indoors and out. Help!
Scott

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Elongated Soft Palate????

2005-06-15T20:39:28Z

I have a friend who adopted a pug from a shelter. She has never had a dog and the pug is her first. I have had three. She constantly asks me questions about the pug which I have no problem with. Her pug Lulu has heavy breathing and snorting which I would have to say is a normal pug trait. Although she says Lulu winds easily and the snorting is getting louder. Now mine do that in the summer time due to the heat. I have a black one and he tends to get real bad in the heat but is fine again in the air conditioning. No my friend took Lulu to the vet today and the vet said that her pug is in destress. She has a elongated soft palate and needs to have surgery. Now Im curious.... Have may others had to have this done... is it common or is it this guys way of making money off a snorty breathing dog. I am asking because I dont want poor Lulu or her owner to go through any unness. stress. Please let me know your thoughts....

Elongated Soft Palate:
One of the the most common forms of airway obstruction in Brachycephalic (short muzzled) breeds is due to an elongated soft palate. The soft palate is an extension of the hard palate which forms the roof of the mouth. The purpose of the soft palate is to serve as a mobile flap preventing food and water from entering the nasal passages during swallowing. A soft palate that is elongated will either hang in front of the airway or will fall into the larynx during inhalation. Dogs affected by chronic airway obstruction (CAO) tend to breathe
rather noisily when excited. Mouth breathing, snoring and snorting are characteristics of this condition. These characteristics become even more pronounced when the dog is hot or during periods of exercise. The dogs frequently gag in an attempt to clear their airway and occasionally bring up
foam and saliva while eating or drinking. The harder the dog breathes, the greater the swelling and elongation of the soft palate. Most often an elongated soft palate is difficult to positively confirm other than while the dog is under general anesthesia, surgical correction is usually done at the same time.

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WHat is the strangest thing you've had to pull from your dog's mouth?

2005-06-11T22:33:29Z

I eat everything...snort.....my favorite are unused condoms, but no wrappers. yesterday, I got a whole slice of pizza from the trasha after I broke the door blocking the giant food thing my momma has under the sink. Then later I got the special treat from my neighbors house. He put them right oput by the bed for me. YUMMY!

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questions about my new pug?

2005-06-09T16:22:50Z

Hi all,
I'm new here. I got a pug about two months ago and love him! (I'll post a couple of pics soon)

I have a few questions though. I've been training him the usual things like come, sit, down, throwing and retrieving the ball (he actually brings it back and drops it when I tell him to)... but recently walking him has become increasingly hard. The last week or so he has just one speed - full throttle! He pulls on the leash like there was no tomorrow. Any suggestions? When I stop he stops. But as soon as I take a step forward he goes for it again. Is this just what a pug does? or is there something I can do?

The other recent thing he does (bless his little sole) is as we are walking suddenly realizes he has a tail and starts chasing it incessantly while he's on the leash. I've been giving him a tug of the leash and tell him no...he'll stop for a second and goes back for it.

And finally, does anyone have any recommendations for obedience classes in SF? He gets his final shots in two weeks and he'll be free to go.

Thanks!

Mark

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Missing Special Needs Pug

2005-06-07T04:59:13Z

Contact info below, am just crossposting -

Dear Pugfolk --
All of our worst nightmares have come to pass for Beth Knowlton:
last night while she was out, Elliot was in his crate and he and the
crate were stolen from her apartment at W. 112th St. and Lake Ave.,
just over the Lakewood/Cleveland Border. Elliot, as many of you may
know, is a "special needs" pug who has lost the use of right front
leg and gets around admirably well on three. Beth had just moved
into this apartment, a building with a courtyard, and the apartment
across from her was burglarized as well. Nothing else was taken
from Beth's apartment.The police were called and are involved.
I'm going to see if I can send another email with a flyer attachment
that you can print out and post in your neighborhood. Or if you want
to make up your own flyer, go ahead and do so. Those with
information should call 216-702-2665. Beth is offering a $1,000
reward and if we can blanket the area with the news, hopefully
someone will get Elliot back to Beth.
Also, if you are in other pug groups -- OPR; Pug meet-up, or any
other dog-related group -- would you get this message out to those
so that we can notify as many people as possible?
Elliot is a fawn male, five years old in July, who walks with his
right foot up. At the time he was taken Elliot was wearing, ID tags,
his collar and a navy blue "hero" t-shirt.
Dawn Broadway has put info on our website:
www.geocities.com/northcoastpugs and has emailed channel 3 in hopes
they might do a story since Elliot was featured in Pugapalooza and
the Pug Wedding. (Connie: if you can possibly get any Plain Dealer
coverage -- we realize the newspaper doesn't typically feature
stolen dogs as news stories -- we would be eternally grateful).
Any other ideas for getting Elliot returned will be appreciated.
Beth's number is 216-702-2665; you can call me at 216-381-9730.
Catholics: Saint Hubert is the patron Saint of dogs; do what you can
to get him on the case. All other religious intervention of any
creed also is valued and appreciated.
Hopefully,
Belinda

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Help!! Pug Humping

2005-06-06T14:50:20Z

Just after I have litterbox trained and calmed down my crazy pug... Cheena seems to want me to be her exclusive sexual partner...... I know it seems funny but she has a very strong drive...if you know what I mean!! She bites my arm and my leg to get the position she desires...I dont know how or why she feels like only I am her bitch...pun intended! She doesnt do this to anyone else. I thought she was finally my little shadow but, she is using me! haha help....what do I do?
Shelley and Cheena

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I'm considering becoming a pug owner

2005-05-30T21:58:53Z

Howdy pug lovers! I have been a cat person for many years, but I am also in love with pugs and have been considering getting one for quite a while, and seriously considering this for about the last year. While cats are independent, I realize that dogs are a huge responsibility and I will need to give my pug an enormous amount of love & attention. I've thought about this long & hard, and believe I am now ready to own a pug.

Can you guys tell me anything & everything I need to know about owning a pug? Thanks in advance!

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Pugs are Fierce

2005-05-28T18:42:14Z

http://www.planetofthepugs.com

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Why so hard to find reputable Pug breeders?

2005-05-23T13:08:30Z

We want to know why it's so hard to find reputable Pug breeders and we're close to DC and Baltimore.

When our momma was looking for us she had such a hard time finding any breeders that were reputable. They weren't breeding anymore.

The only reputable breeder she found wouldn't sell to her cause she had a job. Our pappa comes home at lunchtime and feeds us and lets us outside to poop and play. She had 2 Pugs before us Quito and Minnie, and wasn't a newbie owner. She loves us, takes good care of us, and spends a lot of time playing with us, she is a good momma. She is a responsible momma too cause we've been "fixed", (we didn't think we needed fixing but she said we did so here we are).

She ended up finding us but our breeder was only in it for the money. Our breeder wouldn't return our calls after we moved to our new home and all we wanted to know was what kind of kibble we were eating there. Our momma didn't want us to have upset tummies by feeding us food we weren't used to.

Our momma didn't like having to be forced to do business with these characters but what else could she do (ofcourse we're happy she did)? She knew it wasn't right to patronize these folks but she had to, no other breed would do.

Bark on!
Edith and Archie

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Pug video site

2005-05-07T02:10:28Z

I stumbled across this site and had a few good laughs. I could completely picture my own pugs while watching some of these videos:
http://winniewong.typepad.com/shelby/video/

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Pillow Talk

2005-05-03T23:13:16Z

The other night my pug, Missy, decided to pee on my pillows that were on the couch. Is she acting out towards me? There is a doggy-door that she uses everyday, so why did she select my pillows?

Please help.

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Pug discipline

2005-04-28T03:33:54Z

Okay, my Lilly pug is pretty spoiled and she gets away with some pretty bad behavior on a regular basis. Like being a little terror on the lead, or jumping on me and barking demands repeatedly and other dominant behaviors.

Now, I have always thought that this was amusing coming from a pug, but really in a bigger dog I never would have tolerated it. And I have two bigger dogs that must follow the rules, so it seems unfair that Lilly is always breaking them.

I have started a training program with all my dogs recently to curb dominant behaviors and it seems like Lilly is trying harder to please me. Seeking more attention, more lap time, sleeping on my side of the bed, etc. She seems more secure in general, and much less demanding.

I guess I am starting to mature as a dog owner and realizing that discipline is actually good for the pack when done correctly...but also I think that pugs are so sensitive they must be handled differently. So, my question is this...where do you draw the line with a pug?

What are your thoughts?

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red paws

2005-04-27T07:41:07Z

I noticed my Cheena has red irritated paws....what does that sound like to you guys?
She has had it for a couple of days. My vet said it sounded like a food allergy. So I changed her food to something natural...I guess I will see what happens.
Shelley&Cheena

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Night Seizures or Spasms

2005-04-25T15:56:05Z

Hi,
Our Indy woke up this morning around 3 AM with what appeared to be small seizures or spasms. The best way I could describe it is that his movement was similar to a hiccup. In which case, he would respond with a fast-motion change in direction. Meaning, if he was walking right, he would "hiccup" and turn left.
The movements woke him up, which made him get up, walk on our faces, and then wake us up. His little face showed a great deal of conern (ears back) and we were scared to death. We held and comforted him and it stopped. After he fell asleep in our arms, it started slowly again, but didn't last long. All told, the spell ran about an hour.
I monitored his eyes, because epilepsy is characterized by rapid eye blinking, eye movements, or similar. However, his eyes were perfectly normal. I wouldn't think it was seizure because the spell was too long and his eyes remained normal.
I called the vet and they think it may be that he was needing to vomit. I was worried that he may have eated a snail killed by the snail bait. Although unlikely, since the snail bait is only in a few pots, the recent rains may have washed a snail down and he ate it.
Anyway, this morning, he is fine.
Of course, he was tired and went to sleep. We, one the other hand, got 3 hours sleep. :(
Does anyone have any ideas? The vet says to watch him and bring him in immediately if he has another spell. Otherwise, we have a non-related appointment a week from Saturday.
Thoughts anyone?
Thanks,
Scott

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Cody the survivor

2005-04-25T14:40:47Z

http://www.wkyt.com/Global/story.asp?S=3236200

Cody the pug is an inspiration to all watch pugs! He'll take a knife for you.

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SHEDDING PUGS

2005-04-10T19:52:20Z

HELLO!!

WE HAVE 2 VERY HAIRY AND SHEDDING PUGS. NOW THAT IT IS WARMING UP WE ARE DROWNING IN FUR. ANOTHER PUG OWNER INFORMED ME THAT SHE SENDS HER PUG TO THE GROOMERS TO GET SHAVED DOWN. HAS ANYONE TRIED THIS? IS IT GOOD FOR THE PUG OR DO THEY LIKE HAVING HAIR?
OR OARE THERE ANY TIPS (BESIDES DAILY BRUSHING) TO KEEP THEM FROM SHEDDING SO MUCH......

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Vets in Miami

2005-04-09T19:43:54Z

I wish to know of the best Vets in Miami or South Florida for Pug care. We are seeking specialist in a few areas(Tracheal collapse and PK). Does anyone have a recommendation for a good veterinary ophthalmologist in Dade county?

From all the research I have done I suspect our Pug Daboo has a collapsing Trachea or related condition but I wish to find a qualified Vet to diagnose the problem. If anyone has any experience with these conditions please feel free to post or write me directly at SOLNTGRN@aol.com.
Thanks for the help.

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Pug Meetup

2005-04-07T15:53:26Z

This is actually pretty kewl. I have two pugs and a dear friend just adopted an abandoned pug in Il. She actually found this site. You can meet other local pug owners and go to local dog parks for a pugs day out.... I think its cute.. enjoy

pug.meetup.com/

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american pug?

2005-04-06T06:15:15Z

so i took my fillmore to nyc this weekend. We met a dog named spanky who is supposedly an american pug. He was spotted looking, black and whitish with a curly tail and a pug like face....

i have never heard of an american pug. the guy said that they are not the common and that there are some in all white....i was confused.

anyone know where i can get more information about these dogs? I am curious.

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Bean-O for pugs?

2005-04-04T18:10:32Z

Hi All, I am new here so let me just say hello from myself and my pug (Lilly). You can see pics of both of us in my profile.

Okay, I love Lilly, but her "odor de pug" is less than appealing. Has anyone ever tried Bean-O on their pug to reduce their "emmisions"? Or does anyone know if it would be safe?

If you haven't ever heard of Bean-O, it's a product for vegetarians that reduces flatulence.

http://www.beanogas.com/

Any thoughts?

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