HOW TO TAKE CARE OF A PUG
Important Hot Weather Reminders
Brachycephalic, or flat-faced breeds, have flat faces and short skulls which are likely to cause breathing problems. This can be exacerbated when your Pug becomes overheated, overexcited, and especially overweight.
Heat stroke is a very real risk for flat faced breeds like the Pug. These symptoms can come on quickly and escalate to the point of being deadly within a very short time. To make sure that your Pug doesn’t suffer from heat stroke, take precautions, like always carrying water, and learn to recognize the symptoms:
Fun Indoor Activities.
How to take care of a pug
Here are some of Finn the Pug’s favorites:
Learn about Pugs
Tug of War
classic game, you each take the end of a rope or toy or sock or whatever and pull. Be sure to let the Pug win sometimes.
Hide & Seek
This can be played with a treat filled toy or a person. Finn the Pug loves to play find his human.
Obstacle Course
You can take things around the house and set up a makeshift obstacle course. Use pillows and blankets and other household items to make tunnels to run through and things to jump over. You can have them chasing a treat to get them interested.
Learn a Trick
Learning new tricks can be a fun and rewarding experience for your Pug. Use healthy treats to motivate him and be sure to keep your tone light and happy. With some patience your Pug will be showing off for everyone you meet.
Fun Mind Games For Pugs
How to take care of a pug
Pugs are curious and clever dogs and that can lead to trouble. One of the best ways to keep your little buddy out of trouble is to keep his mind stimulated. Here are a few of
favorite mind pleasers:
Puzzle Toys
These can keep your Pug occupied for a long time especially if there are treats involved.
Treat Dispenser Toys
Toys that dispense some healthy treats and/or kibble can keep your Pugs mind active and give him a bit of exercise as a bonus.
Treasure Hunt
Show your Pug his favorite treat. Put it into a dispenser toy and let him see you walk out with it. Come back into the room without it and the search is on.
We started in 2018 with the intention of becoming the place to visit online for learning how to take care of a pug. Whether you need advice on grooming, training, diet, health issues, or just some good old Pug Humor you can find it here. We are growing and evolving but the main focus will always be on HIGH QUALITY CONTENT and ACCURATE INFORMATION.
It’s always a good idea to know who you’re working with, and we don’t want to be just anonymous names on the internet. We like to get to know our readers, and it helps us create the best possible content for every month. You’re unique, but your Pug and you are part of our Pack now. We want to make sure we share with your pack all the knowledge you might need to help your Pug to grow and develop.
- Erik Melton
- site creator
- Finn the Pug
- Head Pug
- Slasher Cat
- Cat on duty
