The Pug Life Show: Recent Episodes
Donna Kean
The Pug Life Show is for Crazy Pug Ladies or Pawrents who want to listen to interviews and discussions that are focused on caring for Pugs and livin' the Pug Life. We release a new episode on the second Sunday night of the month in a season and we continue the conversation over at our Facebook Group 'Livin the Pug Life' https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/
Meet Pug-mom Rachel and her beautiful little girl Agatha, whom you’ll be able to hear snoozing, or should I say snoring, throughout the episode in that ever-so-cute little style that only a Puggie can.
This is a wonderful joyful episode about Agatha, how they met and what their Pug Life has been like – especially the anecdote about their bonding within minutes of meeting which I am sure you can relate to. And then there is the question that Rachel had for me … What is wrong with my Pug”?
So you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out what was ‘wrong’ with Agatha!
In this episode I’ll cover:
· 01:40 Being a Pug Hypochondriac and realising that Agatha is going grey.
· 03:20 The lovely story behind meeting Agatha, and the puppy scam that almost stopped them from meeting.
· 04:35 Bonding with Agatha … their first 10 minutes together.
· 06:00 Daphne the Rescue Cat and her influence over Agatha.
· 07:30 Agatha’s toilet training by Daphne.
· 11:20 Agatha’s ‘object of delight’.
· 15:00 Agatha’s love of the ‘R’ word.
· 16:00 Agatha’s eating noises.
· 18:20 Agatha’s alien behaviour with claw clipping.
· 22:00 Agatha’s ‘etiquette’ training.
· 25:00 Mum the bouncy castle.
· 26:00 Agatha’s interested noise.
· 27:00 Agatha is stupid clever.
· 31:00 What do well behaved Pugs look like.
· 32:00 Agatha loves anything black.
· 34:15 Agatha’s first holiday preparation.
· 35:45 Agatha the sleepy nugget.
· 38:30 Agatha the cult leader.
· 41:00 Agatha’s impersonation of the Titanic move.
· 42:10 What’s wrong with my Pug? (no shame)
· 45:00 Ladies don’t run Mother
· 47:00 Pug-ancini ball
· 48:30 The Cat’s toy
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Meet Pug-mom Rachel and her beautiful little girl Agatha, whom you’ll be able to hear snoozing, or should I say snoring, throughout the episode in that ever-so-cute little style that only a Puggie can.
This is a wonderful joyful episode about Agatha, how they met and what their Pug Life has been like – especially the anecdote about their bonding within minutes of meeting which I am sure you can relate to. And then there is the question that Rachel had for me … What is wrong with my Pug”?
So you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out what was ‘wrong’ with Agatha!
In this episode I’ll cover:
· 01:40 Being a Pug Hypochondriac and realising that Agatha is going grey.
· 03:20 The lovely story behind meeting Agatha, and the puppy scam that almost stopped them from meeting.
· 04:35 Bonding with Agatha … their first 10 minutes together.
· 06:00 Daphne the Rescue Cat and her influence over Agatha.
· 07:30 Agatha’s toilet training by Daphne.
· 11:20 Agatha’s ‘object of delight’.
· 15:00 Agatha’s love of the ‘R’ word.
· 16:00 Agatha’s eating noises.
· 18:20 Agatha’s alien behaviour with claw clipping.
· 22:00 Agatha’s ‘etiquette’ training.
· 25:00 Mum the bouncy castle.
· 26:00 Agatha’s interested noise.
· 27:00 Agatha is stupid clever.
· 31:00 What do well behaved Pugs look like.
· 32:00 Agatha loves anything black.
· 34:15 Agatha’s first holiday preparation.
· 35:45 Agatha the sleepy nugget.
· 38:30 Agatha the cult leader.
· 41:00 Agatha’s impersonation of the Titanic move.
· 42:10 What’s wrong with my Pug? (no shame)
· 45:00 Ladies don’t run Mother
· 47:00 Pug-ancini ball
· 48:30 The Cat’s toy
If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review on your PODCAST streaming service.
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Have you ever wondered where Pug Puppies come from? LOL! Or have you ever wondered what it’s like to be surrounded by Pug Puppies, opening their eyes for the first time, taking their first wobbly sets, receiving that first bite from their razor-sharp baby teeth?
Well, you are in for a treat Puggies, because I am talking to Joy Morgan from Benasi Park Pugs who has bread Pugs for more years than I think she’s like to admit too and she kindly agreed to answer all of my questions about what it’s like breeding Pugs and being the first Pug-mom to so many Pug Puppies.
In this episode I’ll cover:
· 02:00 How long have you been breeding Pugs and what inspired you to breed Pugs?
· 04:12 What is it about breeding Pugs that appeals to you?
· 05:15 What is the difference between a registered and unregistered breeder?
· 06:20 What does a breeder have to do to be registered?
· 07:50 What’s the most difficult thing about breeding a Pug?
· 09:20 What happens to a Puppy from birth to going to their new fur-family?
· 10:50 When do Puppies open their eyes for the first time and when do they start crawling, walking and running?
· 12:30 What do you feed the Puppies once they’ve weened?
· 13:20 When do the Puppies start their rough and tumble?
· 14:00 When you a potential Pug Pawrent visit a Breeder?
· 17:00 How often do the Puppies feed in the early days?
· 20:30 What should you be asking a breeder before you commit to buying a Puppy?
· 23:00 What can you expect to pay for a Pug Puppy?
· 25:20 What are the technical names for the Mummy Pug and Daddy Pug?
· 26:40 Discussing Pug breeding myths – are Black Pugs a throwback or can you breed a Black Pup with Black parents?
· 28:50 Discussing Pug breeding myths – Are Black Pugs always a single coat?
· 30:00 Discussing Pug breeding myths – The origins of the single coat and double coat Pugs?
· 32:00 Discussing Pug breeding myths - How often should a Mummy Pug breed?
· 34:00 Discussing Pug breeding myths – How old can Daddy Pug be before he stops breeding?
· 35:30 Joy’s stud name
· 37:35 What are the signs that Mummy Pug is ready to give birth?
· 39:45 Where should a Hooman go to find a reputable registered breeder?
· 41:30 Where do you NOT go to find a breeder?
· 44:15 What to look for if you’re buying a Puppy on Gumtree?
Would you like to talk to Joy? Then please send her a message via our Facebook Group, Livin’ the Pug Life.
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OH MY PUG, IT’S PUGOWEEN TIME!!! It’s my favourite Pug event of the year (closely followed by PUGMAS) and if you’re new to PUGOWEEN then I am sure it’ll be yours by the time I’m finished too.
PUGOWEEN is held all over the world by Pug Pawrents who just wanna have fun with their Pugs, dress up in costumes and most impawtantly, raise much needed funds for Pug Rescue groups.
So sit back and relax as I talk to you about PUGOWEEN and how you can get involved no matter where you are or what you’re doing.
In this episode I’ll cover:
· 01:22 What is PUGOWEEN?
· 03:30 What can you expect at a PUGOWEEN event?
· 06:50 What sort of costume should I get for PUGOWEEN?
· 10:00 Dressing tips
· 11:30 General advice on preparing for and enjoying the day
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It’s the week after Father’s Day and Pug-father’s around the world will have hopefully enjoyed the day doing things that only a Pug-dad can with their Puggies. So, in honour of all our Pug-dad’s this episode is dedicated to you.
We’re talking to a Single Pug Father of four Puggies about what Father’s Day means to him, and we’ll of course being talking about his grumble and what makes them so special.
So please join me as I talk to Grant about his pawsome grumble, Alfie, Ella, Nitro and Angel
In this episode we'll talk about:
· 01:10 Single Pug-father to four Pugs.
· 02:10 Meet the Ella, Alfie, Nitro and Angel.
· 07:33 Alfie’s beautiful pawsonality.
· 08:30 The story behind their names.
· 12:00 Is four Pugs a lot?
· 15:20 Ella, Nitro and Angel’s pawsonalities.
· 18:30 What do you love about them individually.
· 20:30 What are you planning on doing for Pug-Father’s Day?
· 21:30 What does Father’s Day mean to you as a Pug Father?
· 24:00 Snoring Puggies
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I don’t think I’ve ever met a Pug-Pawrent who hasn’t asked this of themselves or discussed it with another Pug-Pawrent when it comes to making a decision about their Pugs well-being.
You know what I’m talking about, Am I feeding them the right food? Am I making the right decision about a veterinary procedure? Am I really capable of caring for a Pug? And the dreaded, Am I making the right decision when it comes to making ‘that’ decision?
In this episode, I’m going to share with you some of my “Am I doing the right thing” moments and what I have learned from them so far.
In this episode I’ll cover:
· 01:23 Our recent Vet visit
· 04:35 Our “are we doing the right thing?” dilemma
· 06:00 Advice on what we’ve done in the past
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We’re dedicating this episode to Roxie the Foster Recue Pug and to the other Rescue Puggies and their Foster Carers out there doing a very impawtant job – caring for Puggies who have be rescued or surrendered so they can be rehabilitated and one day find their fur-ever loving home and family.
I’ll going to talk about my journey so far as a newly minted Foster Carer, about the Rescue Puggies we’ve fostered so far and I’ll also share with you some of the lessons I’ve learned to date, just in case, like me, you’ve always wanted.
In this episode I’ll cover:
· 01:28 We started fostering Rescue Puggies!
· 03:20 Why do it?
· 06:45 What’s it like?
· 12:40 What’s it take to be a Foster Carer?
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In this episode I’m talking about Puggie separation anxiety. Apparently, research has found that ‘one in every 4-6 dogs’ have separation anxiety and that it is ‘more common in older dogs’.
What’s more, it can present in different forms and at different times. I’ve experienced Pug-to-Pug separation anxiety between Winston and Charles, and Pug-to-Hooman separation anxiety with Louis and now Kenji, and surprise surprise, no two Pugs are the same when it comes to displaying their anxiety!
But the great thing is, there are ways to reduce the impact so that they can live their Pug life to the fullest and we’ll cover all the options in this episode.
In this episode I’ll cover:
• 01:15 1 in every 4-6 dogs have separation anxiety
• 02:35 What is Puggie separation anxiety
• 03:40 Steps to help your Puggie overcome separation anxiety
• 07:10 When to get professional help
• 08:35 My experiences with my Puggies
Reference: Dealing with Separation Anxiety in dogs, by Dr Diane van Rooy, University of Melbourne, https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/dealing-with-separation-anxiety-in-dogs
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In this episode I’m talking about fur-family holidays. We try to go on at least one every year, but I realised just before Easter that we hadn’t been on a proper fur-family holiday for 5 years! So, we decided to book an Airbnb place near the sea at the last minute and enjoy the four days off.
But with so much time in between holiday’s I realised just how out of practice I was in making sure we packed everything Rosie and Kenji would need for the trip. So I thought I’d share my packing list with you so you don’t forget anything on your trip and find yourself searching for a pet store in an unfamiliar town praying they stock your Puggies favourite treaties … yes that was us this time round!
In this episode I’ll cover:
•02:15 – It’s been 5 years!
•04:00 – The ‘Belt of Power’
•05:15 – The minimum we pack for a fur-family holiday
•12:45 – What we’d add for a beach holiday
•14:10 – What we’d add for a camping holiday
Please note: there’s some Puggie snoring accompanying this episode; it’s not that its boring, they’re still recovering from their amazing holiday!
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In this Episode I'm talking about Barkday Pawties, the Puggie version of Birthday Parties. I LOVE throwing my Puggies a Barkday Pawty to celebrate them, make them feel special and have a great day with their Grumble … yes there is a lot of treaties, a lot of snot and a lot of over-excited Puggies of all ages and we’re all Puggered by the end but what a great way to spend a day with my Puggies and Pug Pawrent friends!
I’ll share with you the many different types of Barkday Pawties I have thrown for my Puggies over the last 20 years and hopefully something will inspire your next Barkday celebration.
In this episode I’ll cover:
•01:18 – Barkday Season
•03:07 – Louis’s Barkday Pawty’s at home
•04:10 – Winston and Charles’s Dog Barkery shopping
•07:35 – Pawty Planning for Charles 13th and Rosie’s 9th Barkday Pawties
•10:09 – Kenji and his beloved Miss Drew’s Barkery and Café Pawty
•12:27 – Inspiration for your next Barkday Pawty
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This week I'm talk about shopping for your Puggies next outfit. There is nothing more frustrating than an outfit that you spend hours shopping for to not fit your Puggie when the Postie delivers it.
But never fear Puggies, we’re going to share with you all of our shopping tips so that you never have to arrange a return or exchange again.
•00:54 – 20 years of shopping experience
•05:00 – Outfit fit and how to check quickly
•06:30 - Look at the size chart
•09:35 - Consider the outfit fabric type
•11:10 - Consider the design of the outfit
•13:15 - Other things to consider
•15:15 - Options to make the fit better if it’s not quite right
In this episode we mentioned a number of handy guides to help you shop
•Pug Dressing and Shopping Guides https://pugparties.com/pages/pug-dressing-videos
•Pug Measuring Guide https://pugparties.com/pages/measuring-guide
•Pug Parties Returns & Exchange Policy https://pugparties.com/pages/refund-policy
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This week I'm talking about Kenji, our Pugtastic Foster Fail. Rosie and I will share with you what we have learned about Kenji so far, as well as look at what he has had to overcome so that he could become a much loved member of our fur-family.
It’s a puggily-ever-after story that you just can’t miss!
- 00:50 Always wanted to be a Foster Pug-mom
- 03:35 Rosie's paw stamp of approval
- 04:20 Kenji's long list of health issues
- 08:25 Kenji's loves
- 10:20 Kenji's fears
- 11:13 Kenji at Playgroup
- 14:00 Kenji's BBQ Shape addiction
- 16:19 What next for our Fostering journey
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This week I'm talking about loss; specifically, the loss of a Pug and the impact it has on the Pug Pawrents, the Pug-family and how it is different each time it occurs.
With the recent passing of my third Pug Charles, I realised that our grief journey was very different to that of his brother Winston and my first Pug Louis. Andrew and I have felt the impact that their passing has had on our lives, but it wasn’t until we lost Charles that I realised just how different our grieving processes were with each Puggie.
- 01:06 – My Pug Life Journey
- 03:15 – Our reaction on discovering Louis passed with his Nanny and not us
- 05:45 – Winston’s last Australia Day long weekend
- 09:45 – Charles’ dementia and his choice to go
- 14:08 – What I want for Rosie and Kenji
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NEXT EPISODE:
Our next Episode is all about Kenji, our Pugtastic Foster Fail. Rosie and I will share with you what we have learned about Kenji so far, as well as look at what he has had to overcome so that he could become a much loved member of our fur-family.
It’s a puggily-ever-after story that you just can’t miss and we hope to share it with you next time!
In this weeks episode I am talking to you about being a Pug Super Model and how you can prepare yourself should you ever decide to become one.
I personally think that any Puggie can be a Super Model but the decision is not actually up to me or the Pawrent, so tune in and fine out why it is so impawtant that the Puggie makes the final decision:
00:51 - The easy and not-so-easy answers to the question
02:28 - The importance of introductions
04:33 - Exposing the puggies to the process a little bit at a time
07:21 - When it’s just not our day to take photos
08:51 - Natural poses are the best
10:06 - Practice, practice, practice
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NEXT EPISODE: This is our last Episode of the year and we wanted to say a very big 'FANK YOU' for joining us this year.
We love talking Pug with you and our Puggie Guests, and we're looking forward to continuing the snuffling (and sneezing) next year.
Don't forget to continue the conversation over on Facebook because we'll always be there saying 'Haylo', sharing pictures and stories with you, and we'll tell you know about our first Episode of 2023 too!
In this week's episode we're talking to author Patrick Ford talking about his children's book, Tales of Two Naughty Pugs; The Great Bone Robbery.
The book is centred on Pug brothers Louie and Zuuchie, who have built a robot labrador to steal the world's tastiest bone, and unless two hounds from the Dog Police can arrest the Pugs and find the bone, everyone will be in the poop!
It's a great read for any age and this episode will give you some wonderful insights into the characters and what is happening next for Louie and Zuuchie
In this episode Patrick will share:
02:12 - What inspired Patrick to write Tales of Two Naughty Pugs: The Great Bone Robbery
07:43 - A sneak peek into books two to five of the series
20:04 - Are the real Louie and Zuuchie rescues
24:04 - The world’s tastiest bone with 57 herbs and spices
26:46 - “A pug always keeps its promise.”
30:45 - The idea for the character Niffy Smell
34:25 - Louie and Zuuchie’s favourite outfit
38:21 - The story of the second book cover
41:35 - Where to find Patrick’s bookCheck their socials and the website they talked about in the Show here:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.ford.773981
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talesoftwonaughtypugs/
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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/talesoftwonaughtypugs/_saved/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalesPugs
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Website: https://tales-of-two-naughty-pugs.com/
If you'd like to watch the LIVE STREAM REPLAY of this episode, you can find it on our Blog https://pugparties.com/blogs/livin-the-pug-life-show/livin-the-pug-life-show-ep-11-meet-patrick-ford-the-author-of-tales-of-two-naughty-pugs-the-great-bone-robbery
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NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE:
In next weeks episode I am talking to you about being a Pug Super Model and how you can prepare yourself should you ever decide to become one.
I personally think that any Puggie can be a Super Model but the decision is not actually up to me or the Pawrent, so tune in and fine out why it is so impawtant that the Puggie makes the final decision.
In this weeks episode I am talking to you about Pug pawsonalities and how I fell into the trap of not recognising that every Pug has a unique pawsonality and no matter how hard I unknowingly try, one Pug will never behave like another.
In this episode I will talk about:
00:44 - The pug pawsonalities that make them unique
01:36 - My four puggies and their completely different personalities
02:16 - Winston was not Lewis 2.0
04:37 - My expectation did not match reality
06:34 - There can only be one Rosie
If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at podcasher.com
If you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug.
AND, If you ❤️ all things Pug? then become a Pawty Pug by subscribing to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/jointhegrumble
Being a PAWTY PUG gets you advanced notice of our next PODCAST episode, access to one-time offers, advanced notice of new collections and sales, as well as shopping and dressing guides to name a few treats reserved exclusively for our friends.
NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE:
In next week's episode our guest is author Patrick Ford talking about his children's book, Tales of Two Naughty Pugs; The Great Bone Robbery.
The book is centred on Pug brothers Louie and Zuuchie, who have built a robot labrador to steal the world's tastiest bone, and unless two hounds from the Dog Police can arrest the Pugs and find the bone, everyone will be in the poop!
It's a great read for any age and this episode will give you some wonderful insights into the characters and what is happening next for Louie and Zuuchie
In this week's episode we're talking to Clare about her Pugs Teddy and Doug
This is an Episode with a difference because you're going to be serenaded by a singing Puggie! That's right, its a first for the Show and I can't wait for you to hear the repertoire.
Plus, Clare shares with us what she thinks Doug and Teddy smell like and what naughty little things they both get up too - I think you'll enjoy/ empathise with the stories.
In this episode Clare will share:
05:01 - How Clare met Teddy and Doug
13:20 - The moment Clare found out that Teddy could actually sing
14:47 - Teddy’s opera song performance
18:15 - The story of Teddy swallowing a chicken piece in whole
24:40 - Doug & Teddy smell like a popular corn chip brand according to Clare
29:20 - Doug’s hip and knee surgery
If you'd like to watch the LIVE STREAM REPLAY of this episode, you can find it on our Blog https://pugparties.com/blogs/livin-the-pug-life-show/livin-the-pug-life-show-ep-18-meet-teddy-and-doug-the-singing-puggies
If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at podcasher.com
If you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug.
AND, If you ❤️ all things Pug? then become a Pawty Pug by subscribing to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/jointhegrumble
Being a PAWTY PUG gets you advanced notice of our next PODCAST episode, access to one-time offers, advanced notice of new collections and sales, as well as shopping and dressing guides to name a few treats reserved exclusively for our friends.
NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE:
In next weeks episode I am talking to you about Pug pawsonalities and how I fell into the trap of not recognising that every Pug has a unique pawsonality and no matter how hard I unknowingly try, one Pug will never behave like another.
In this weeks episode I am talking to you about Pug shaming and how I deal with people who think they have the right to voice their opinion about your Pug including how to deal with family members.
In this episode I talk about:
00:43 - What drove me to talk about this topic
03:39 - What is it about pugs that triggers the need in a non-pug owner to give unsolicited advice
06:07 - Responding to people who call my pugs ugly
If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at podcasher.com
If you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug.
AND, If you ❤️ all things Pug? then become a Pawty Pug by subscribing to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/jointhegrumble
Being a PAWTY PUG gets you advanced notice of our next PODCAST episode, access to one-time offers, advanced notice of new collections and sales, as well as shopping and dressing guides to name a few treats reserved exclusively for our friends.
NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE:
In next week's episode our guests are Clare, and her Puggies Teddy and Doug,
This is an Episode with a difference because you're going to be serenaded by a singing Puggie! That's right, its a first for the Show and I can't wait for you to hear the repertoire.
Plus, Clare shares with us what she thinks Doug and Teddy smell like and what naughty little things they both get up too - I think you'll enjoy/ empathise with the stories.
In this week's episode we're talking to Jess about her pawty business PawtyPals
It was wonderful to talk to Jess about PawtyPals and how her Pawty Packs take the stress out of organising a Barkday or a Gotcha Day pawty, not to mention Pugmas or New Years.
Not only can you purchase a DIY pawty pack but you can also get Jess to create a custom design that speaks to your Puggies pawsonality, that provides you with wonderful memories of the day without the mess and cleanup... sounds pawfect to me!
My favourite pawty game is the Portrait kit where your Puggie can paint their very own masterpiece and you can take it home with you afterwards ... and then there are the tasting tables, OH MY PUG, can you imagine a table full of tasty treaties, all for the gobbling up by your Barkday girl or boy and their grumble friends.
In this episode Jess will share:
02:41 - How Jess came up with the idea of PawtyPals
05:12 - Marley’s bestfriend and why he doesn’t like huskies
06:24 - Marley’s Barkday party after being in lockdown for almost a year
10:13 - The most popular pawty that pawrents come to Pawtypals for
16:51 - Pawty Packs offered by PawtyPals
20:27 - The Puggie Painting activity
26:44 - Things pug pawrents can do to make Christmas & New Years special without ending up in a vet
38:53 - What took Jess by surprise when she first started PawtyPals
41:05 - The Pawty Pack that pawrents love the most
44:53 - Where to find PawtyPals
Check their socials and the website they talked about in the Show here:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pawtypalsau/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawtypals_au/?hl=en
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Website: https://pawtypals.square.site/
If you'd like to watch the LIVE STREAM REPLAY of this episode, you can find it on our Blog https://pugparties.com/blogs/livin-the-pug-life-show/livin-the-pug-life-show-ep-29-meet-pawty-pals-au
If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at podcasher.com
If you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug.
AND, If you ❤️ all things Pug? then become a Pawty Pug by subscribing to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/jointhegrumble
Being a PAWTY PUG gets you advanced notice of our next PODCAST episode, access to one-time offers, advanced notice of new collections and sales, as well as shopping and dressing guides to name a few treats reserved exclusively for our friends.
NEXT WEEKS EPISODE:
In next weeks episode I am talking to you about Pug shaming and how I deal with people who think they have the right to voice their opinion about your Pug including how to deal with family members.
My favourite pawty game is the Portrait kit where your Puggie can paint their very own masterpiece and you can take it home with you afterwards ... and then there are the tasting tables, OH MY PUG, can you imagine a table full of tasty treaties, all for the gobbling up by your Barkday girl or boy and their grumble friends.
In this weeks episode I am talking to you about introducing another Puggie to your fur-family after the loss of another Puggie; there are definitely some things to consider, including if you are ready or if your surviving Puggie is ready. In this episode I will talk about: 00:47 - The loss of our third pug, Charles 03:18 - Introducing a new puggie companion for Rosie 06:10 - How Rosie came to our lives and Charles’ reaction 09:28 - To take or to not take Kenji full-time If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at podcasher.com If you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug. AND, If you ❤️ all things Pug? then become a Pawty Pug by subscribing to our newsletter at http://bit.ly/jointhegrumble Being a PAWTY PUG gets you advanced notice of our next PODCAST episode, access to one-time offers, advanced notice of new collections and sales, as well as shopping and dressing guides to name a few treats reserved exclusively for our friends. NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE: In next week's episode our guest Jess talking about her pawty business PawtyPals It was wonderful to talk to Jess about PawtyPals and how her Pawty Packs take the stress out of organising a Barkday or a Gotcha Day pawty, not to mention Pugmas or New Years. Not only can you purchase a DIY pawty pack but you can also get Jess to create a custom design that speaks to your Puggies pawsonality, that provides you with wonderful memories of the day without the mess and cleanup... sounds pawfect to me! My favourite pawty game is the Portrait kit where your Puggie can paint their very own masterpiece and you can take it home with you afterwards ... and then there are the tasting tables, OH MY PUG, can you imagine a table full of tasty treaties, all for the gobbling up by your Barkday girl or boy and their grumble friends.
In this week's episode, we're talking to Joanna about her Pug Bronson We always love hearing the stories behind our guests' names, and Joanna didn't disappoint. Now you could be excused from assuming that Bronson got his name from the devilishly handsome actor "Charles Bronson" because Bronson is a handsome devil himself, but that’s not actually the case. How Jo came to deciding on Bronson's name is a little outside of the norm even for a Pug Pawrent. We're also very happy to know that Bronson is still with us after a trip to the beach that almost ended in disaster - I am amazed that Jo was able to drive and cry and talk to her sister who was holding Bronson all at the same time knowing that Bronson could be dying. I still get chills down my spine thinking about what happened and is definitely a tale worth hearing if for no other reason to know what you need to do should this ever happen to your Puggie. The good news is that Bronson is OK and as lively as ever! In this episode Joanna will share: 04:30 - Bronson’s upcoming birthday 05:17 - Teaching Bronson to jump for his treats 06:25 - What inspired Jo to become a pug pawrent 08:30 - How did Jo and Bronson found each other 10:15 - How Bronson wakes Jo up 12:43 - The interesting story behind Bronson’s name 14:00 - Bronson’s paw-sonality 17:09 - Bronson’s naughty traits 20:22 - Bronson’s favourite activity 21:10 - Bronson’s near-death experience 25:06 - Bronson’s favourite outfit If you'd like to watch the LIVE STREAM REPLAY of this episode, you can find it on our Blog https://pugparties.com/blogs/livin-the-pug-life-show/livin-the-pug-life-show-ep-32-with-bronson If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at podcasher.com And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug. NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE: In next weeks episode I am talking to you about introducing another Puggie to your fur-family after the loss of another Puggie; there are definitely some things to consider, including if you are ready or if your surviving Puggie is ready.
In this weeks episode I am talking to you about the emotional roller coater ride that is Pug ownership, the stuff that the books don’t really tell you about but that you should think about before you buy or adopt a Puggie, especially if they’re your first. 00:46 - The good, the bad, and not-so-pretty aspects of living the pug life 02:09 - My experiences in my almost 20 years of living the pug life 03:44 - The funny story of ‘the war of the poop spot’ 06:28 - ‘Enduring patience’ is your middle name 10:25 - Living in fear of tripping over your pugs every day 11:51- Pugs are worth it no matter what other people say If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at https://www.podchaser.com/ThePugLifeShow And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug. NEXT WEEKS EPISODE: In next weeks episode we're talking to Joanna about her Pug Bronson. We always love hearing the stories behind our Guests names, and Joanna didn't disappoint. Now you could be excused from assuming that Bronson got his name from the devlishly handsome actor "Charles Bronson", because Bronson is a handsome devil himself, but that’s not actually the case. How Jo came to deciding on Bronson's name is a little outside of the norm even for a Pug Pawrent. We're also very happy to know that Bronson is still with us after a trip to the beach that almost ended in disaster - I am amazed that Jo was able to drive and cry and talk to her sister who was holding Bronson all at the same time knowing that Bronson could be dying. I still get chills down my spine thinking about what happened and is definitely a tail worth hearing if for no other reason to know what you need to do should this ever happen to your Puggie. The good news is that Bronson is OK and as lively as ever!
In this week's episode we're talking to Candy about her Pug Penelope Candy is one of those lucky Hooman's who got to grow up with Pugs, and now has her own to love. Penelope came to Candy after her previous Pug Miss Molly passed away unexpectedly and Candy's mom suggested that she visit a breeder and enjoy some quality Pug-love time even if she didn't want a Pug at the moment. I think you all know what ended up happening but how it happened is best shared by Candy as it's a beautiful story and proves once again that the universe works in mysterious but wonderful ways. Candy also has a Pug-based Etsy store and Blog called Pugpalooza and she'll share with us what inspired her to start and what inspires her to continue In this episode Candy will share: 03:05 - What inspired you to become a pug pawrent? 04:55 - How did you and Penelope meet? 05:25 - The story of when they got Molly and started Pugpalooza 17:20 - How would you describe Penelope’s paw-sonality? 23:44 - What’s Penelope’s favorite adventure? 24:50 - The story of Pugpalooza 36:40 - What do you think is the most difficult thing about photographing a pug? 39:44 - What is Penelope’s favourite outfit? Check their socials and the website they talked about in the Show here: - Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/candysuejo/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pugpalooza0/?hl=en - Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/candysuejo - Website: https://www.pugpalooza.com/ - Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/Pugpalooza If you'd like to watch the LIVE STREAM REPLAY of this episode, you can find it on our Blog https://pugparties.com/blogs/livin-the-pug-life-show/livin-the-pug-life-show-ep36-with-penelope If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at https://www.podchaser.com/ThePugLifeShow And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug. NEXT EPISODE: I know how odd it must sound with all of the information available on-line these days, but sometimes reading a how-to guide doesn’t always give you a picture of the emotional roller coaster ride that is living the Pug-life. So, I thought I’d share with you some of my experiences after almost 20-years of “Livin’ the Pug Life” with Louis, Winston, Charles and Rosie.
Candy also has a Pug-based Etsy store and Blog called Pugpalooza and she'll share with us what inspired her to start and what inspires her to continue
In this weeks episode I am talking about the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) calling for 'any dog with a muzzle length less than a third of its skull length (being) banned from being bred or shown because of the suffering caused on the animal.' I agree with the call to clean up the breeding community/industry by expanding/introducing legislation to enable the relevant authorities the ability to enforce safe breeding practices, and for the readjustment of breeding standards back to healthy levels so that our Pugs can live their best lives with us for as long as possible. What I don't agree with is the focus on a small portion of dogs that have been on the wrong end of the lax breeding laws in Australia due to their popularity? 01:17 - My ‘RANT’ about the AVA’s ‘partial ban’ and their accompanying explanation 03:33 - Does banning pugs resolve poor breeding practices in Australia? 05:24 - Let’s talk about fixing the underlying issue 07:36 - Our pugs as our life’s significant companions Check the websites I talked about in the Show here: - Oscar’s Law: https://www.oscarslaw.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OscarsLawAUS - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oscarslawinc/ - Article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10475455/Call-BAN-French-Bulldogs-Pugs-Australia.html If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at https://www.podchaser.com/ThePugLifeShow And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug. NEXT WEEKS EPISODE: In next weeks episode we're talking to Candy about her Pug Penelope and her Etsy store Pugpalooza. Candy is one of those lucky Hooman's who got to grow up with Pugs, and now has her own to love. Penelope came to Candy after her previous Pug Miss Molly passed away unexpectedly and Candy's mom suggested that she visit a breeder and enjoy some quality Pug-love time even if she didn't want a Pug at the moment. I think you all know what ended up happening but how it happened is best shared by Candy as it's a beautiful story and proves once again that the universe works in mysterious but wonderful ways. Candy also has a Pug-based Etsy store and Blog called Pugpalooza and she'll share with us what inspired her to start and what inspires her to continue
In this week's episode we're talking to Tim and Kat about their Pug Buddy plus we'll also be talking about grooming and their business, Bubbles n Cuddles Mobile Dog wash. This Show is packed with pawsome grooming information and wonderful stories about Buddy including his many nicknames which are funny and totally relatable ... I won't give them all away but one of favourites is 'Crumb Bum' and I am sure you can figure out how he managed to earn that one! In this episode Tim and Kim will share: - (01: 12) - What inspired you to start this business being it’s mobile as opposed to the traditional shopfront? - (2:07) - What are some of the key differences between going to a salon and using a mobile business? - (2:51) - What is the most difficult thing about grooming a pug? - (11:20) - What’s probably the most important thing that we should be grooming in our pug and how often should we be doing it? - (15:40) - How did you and Buddy meet? - (19:51) - What inspired you to become a pug pawrent in the first place? - (21:42) - Buddy’s nicknames - (25:28) - Buddy’s birthday - (29:52 )- Buddy’s treats - (31:42) - Buddy’s paw bump and rollover tricks - (33:23) - What is Buddy’s favourite adventures? - (36:54) - What is Buddy’s favourite outfit? Check their socials and the products they talked about in the Show here: - Facebook: @bubblesncuddlesmdw - Styptic gel - EpiOtic ear cleanser If you'd like to watch the LIVE STREAM REPLAY of this episode, you can find it on our Blog https://pugparties.com/blogs/livin-the-pug-life-show/bubbles-n-cuddles If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at https://www.podchaser.com/ThePugLifeShow And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug. NEXT EPISODE: In next weeks episode I am talking about the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) calling for 'any dog with a muzzle length less than a third of its skull length (being) banned from being bred or shown because of the suffering caused on the animal.' I agree with the call to clean up the breeding community/industry by expanding/introducing legislation to enable the relevant authorities the ability to enforce safe breeding practices, and for the readjustment of breeding standards back to healthy levels so that our Pugs can live their best lives with us for as long as possible. What I don't agree with is the focus on a small portion of dogs that have been on the wrong end of the lax breeding laws in Australia due to their popularity?
In this weeks episode I am talking to you about losing Charles at play group, not something I do often .. or should I say ever! It’s not unusual for me to see Charles in the arms of one of his Aunties getting spoilt with cuddles and kisses when he is not glued to my ankles, but not seeing him anywhere within about 60 seconds flicked the “SOMEONE’S TAKEN MY PUG!” switch and we were on a Pug-hunt like never seen in the park before, and had me asking myself why he ended up where we found him. 01:52 - What is Rosie and Charles’ weekly trip to playgroup like 02:36 - When Charles vanished without a trace in playgroup and caused a pug-search 06:36 - Charles was finally located 07:34 - Why Charles probably went off on his own If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at https://www.podchaser.com/ThePugLifeShow And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug. NEXT WEEKS EPISODE: In next weeks episode we're talking to Tim and Kat about their Pug Buddy plus we'll also be talking grooming and their business, Bubbles n Cuddles Mobile Dog wash. This Show is packed with pawsome grooming information and wonderful stories about Buddy including his many nicknames which are funny and totally relatable ... I won't give them all away but one of favourites is 'Crumb Bum' and I am sure you can figure out how he managed to earn that one!
In this week's episode we're talking to Donna from PugsSOS (WA) I have always thought of Rescue Foster Carers as Super Hero's - they take in surrendered Puggies who may have had a rough start to life and give them a home, as well as the love and attention they never got, but deserved so that they can be ready for their fur-ever loving home when they're ready. This episode isn't just about the beautiful Puggies who are in care, and can I just say you're going to love Pippy the rescue Puggie who was on the Show, it is also about the amazing work that Foster Carers do, and what it takes to be a Foster Carer to a rescue Puggie. In this episode Donna will share: 01:43 - Getting to know Pippy and her story 07:08 - Gizmo and his conditions 09:01 - How Winston and George went into foster care 12:40 - What is PugsSOS’ mission 14:25 - What inspired Donna to get involved with PugsSOS 20:08 - How do the pugs go when they leave 23:10 - What does it take to be a foster carer 28:41 - How long does a pug stay in foster care 30:09 - How can other people get involved if they can’t commit to becoming foster carers Check their socials and the website they talked about in the Show here: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PugsSOS - Website: https://www.pugs-sos.com/ If you'd like to watch the LIVE STREAM REPLAY of this episode, you can find it on our Blog https://pugparties.com/blogs/livin-the-pug-life-show/life-show-ep-33-with-pugssos If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at https://www.podchaser.com/ThePugLifeShow And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug. NEXT WEEKS EPISODE: In this weeks episode I am talking to you about losing Charles at play group, not something I do often .. or should I say ever! It’s not unusual for me to see Charles in the arms of one of his Aunties getting spoilt with cuddles and kisses when he is not glued to my ankles, but not seeing him anywhere within about 60 seconds flicked the “SOMEONE’S TAKEN MY PUG!” switch and we were on a Pug-hunt like never seen in the park before, and had me asking myself why he ended up where we found him.
In this weeks episode I am talking to you about buying from a breeder or adopting a rescue. I've always felt that the Universe gave me Louis just when I was ready to be a Pug-mom for the first time, but finding your pawfect Puggie isn't always that easy or simple. Not to mention having to decide if should you use a breeder or adopt a rescue. All options have pros and cons and we'll look at them all so you can decide if your pawfect Puggie is a rescue or a pup from a Breeder. 01:13 - Options for first-time pug pawrents 01:55 - Adopting through a rescue 04:16 - Adopting my current puggie Charles & his brother Winston 05:17 - Adopting my first pug Louis 06:41 - The pros and cons of adopting a rescue puggie 09:24 - Extra things to know when it comes to adopting a pug 11:21 - Finding a reputable ethical pug breeder 13:56 - Backyard breeding and puppy farming 16:58 - Purchasing a pug from a pet shop Check out the organisations talked about in the Show here: - PugsSOS: https://www.pugs-sos.com/ - Pug Rescue & Adoption Victoria: http://www.pugrescue.org.au/ - Saffron on the Hill: http://www.thehill.org.au/ - Oscar's Law: http://www.oscarslaw.org/ - RSPCA: https://www.rspca.org.au/ - Dogzonline: https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/breeders/pug.asp - Perfect Pets: https://perfectpets.com.au/ss/st/Breeder+-+Dogs/pt/Dogs/b/Pug If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at https://www.podchaser.com/ThePugLifeShow And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug. NEXT WEEKS EPISODE: I have always thought of Rescue Foster Carers as Super Hero's - they take in surrendered Puggies who may have had a rough start to life and give them a home, as well as the love and attention they never got, but deserved so that they can be ready for their fur-ever loving home when they're ready. In my mind, that would take a lot of guts, love and patience .. and then tissues, hugs and kisses when they happily head off with their fur-ever family leaving you behind to prepare yourself for the next beautiful soul that will need your love and attention. This episode isn't just about the beautiful Puggies who are in care, and can I just say you're going to love Pippy the rescue Puggie who was on the Show, it is also about the amazing work that Foster Carers do, and what it takes to be a Foster Carer to a rescue Puggie as told by Donna from PugsSOS (WA)
In this week's episode we're talking to Fiona about her dog training business The Doggy Lady Our lovely guest Fiona runs a dog training school in WA that specialises in teaching any breed of dog scent work - yep even Pugs can learn to do it, just like little Emily who is a champion at it from what Fiona told us. The best part about this Show is the 'at home' sniffer training you can give your Puggie, no School required - Fiona told us how we can introduce a little bit of scent work into your everyday life with your Puggie and I have to admit, I tried it at playgroup and the Puggies loved it! In this episode Fiona will share: 02:08 - Ideal age to become a “sniffer” pug 03:15 - Fiona’s very first pug sniffer student 04:29 - What inspired Fiona to become a dog trainer 08:05 - Why little Emily made Fiona cry 09:13 - Difference between a serious sniffer dog and a pug sniffer dog 12:21 - How scent training works? 21:57 - The story about “the treat in the tap” 23:11 - Starting scent work with Vegemite 27:18 - Most difficult thing with training a pug 32:29 - Fiona’s advice to pawrents 33:22 - Fiona’s thoughts on ‘collar versus harness’ Check their socials and the website they talked about in the Show here: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoggyLady (The Doggy Lady) - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZy0AeiP36hvsww9zmt3erw (The Doggy Lady) - Website:https://www.thedoggylady.com.au/ ( The Doggy Lady Qualified and Experienced Dog Trainer)If you'd like to watch the LIVE STREAM REPLAY of this episode, you can find it on our Blog https://pugparties.com/blogs/livin-the-pug-life-show/livin-the-pug-life-show-ep38-with-the-doggy-lady (LIVIN' THE PUG LIFE SHOW (Ep38) with The Doggy Lady)If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at http://podcasher.com/ (podcasher.com) And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/ (Livin' the Pug Life | Facebook)) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug. NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE: I've always felt that the Universe gave me Louis just when I was ready to be a Pug-mom for the first time, but finding your pawfect Puggie isn't always that easy or simple. Not to mention should you use a breeder or adopt a rescue. All options have pros and cons and we'll look at them all so you can decide if your pawfect Puggie is a rescue or a pup from a Breeder.
I know it sounds like a strange topic to broach, but after having had a recent discussion with a Grumble friend about a rescue Puggie who had moved between three owners because all three had passed away, it made me realise that it was a topic that needed discussing. So ask yourself, 'who would you want your Puggie to live with after you pass?' and I'll share with you what I've done to for Charles and Rosie: 01:14 - Why have I made provisions for Rosie & Charles in my Last Will & Testament? 03:17 - Allocating what’s required to gift your pug’s nominated carer for their living expenses 04:40 - Giving back to pug rescuers 05:41 - Questions I asked myself whilst preparing for my Will If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at https://www.podchaser.com/ThePugLifeShow And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug. NEXT WEEKS EPISODE: Up until we met Cruze and Emily a few weeks ago, I had no idea there was such as thing as 'Sniffer School' or as I like to call it - scent training for fun! Our lovely guest Fiona runs a dog training school in WA that specialises in teaching any breed of dog scent work - yep even Pugs can learn to do it, just like little Emily who is a champion at it from what Fiona told us. The best part about this Show is the 'at home' sniffer training you can give your Puggie, no School required - Fiona told us how we can introduce a little bit of scent work into your everyday life with your Puggie and I have to admit, I tried it at playgroup and the Puggies loved it!
In this week's episode we're talking to Jennifer about her Pugs Cruze and Emily This Daddy/Daughter team are some talented over-achieving Puggies that are just adorable; Emily is learning scent work also known as "Sniffer School" and Cruze is a Therapy Puggie, or Thera-Pug, as Jennifer likes to call him. Both are amazing Puggies doing amazing things that a Pug wouldn't normally be associated with, which is why we know you'll love getting to know Jennifer, Cruze & Emily. In this episode Jennifer will share: 04:30 - What inspired you to become a pug pawrent? 12:25 - Talking about Cruze as a therapy dog 17:47 - Emily and her sniffer school 21:38 - What a dog needs to do before going to sniffer school 26:58 - Jen’s gift for Cruze 28:41 - Cruze and Emily’s favourite outfits 30:27 - Cruze and Emily’s favourite treats
If you'd like to watch the LIVE STREAM REPLAY of this episode, you can find it on our Blog https://pugparties.com/blogs/livin-the-pug-life-show/livin-the-pug-life-show-ep36-with-cruze-and-emily If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at podcasher.com And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug. NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE: I know it sounds like a strange topic to broach, but after having had a recent discussion with a Grumble friend about a rescue Puggie who had moved between three owners because all three had passed away, it made me realise that it was a topic that needed discussing. So ask yourself, 'who would you want your Puggie to live with after you pass?' and I'll share with you what I've done to for Charles and Rosie.
In this weeks episode I am talking to you about what happened when I allowed rude comments about my Pugs affect me and my Pug Life. I was the person that people would look at with the expression that basically said "who IS this woman?", and I was that person who people would literally say, "you can't compare your Pug/s to children, they're not the same". For me, being a Pug-mom or a Crazy Pug-Lady is great fun but I have had times where I have doubted it; I'll share with you what happened and what got me back to being the best Pug-mom I could be.: 02:05 - Being a first time Pug-Mom for Louis 03:37 - I was being pug-shamed 05:59 - That time when I almost lost it 07:23 - Allowing rude comments to affect me as a pug-Mom 08:50 - Finding my grumble with “Pug Parties”
If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at podcasher.com And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug. NEXT WEEKS EPISODE: In next week's episode we're talking to Jennifer about her Pugs Cruze and Emily This Daddy/Daughter team are some talented over-achieving Puggies that are just adorable; Emily is learning scent work also known as "Sniffer School" and Cruze is a Therapy Puggie, or Thera-Pug, as Jennifer likes to call him. Both are amazing Puggies doing amazing things that a Pug wouldn't normally be associated with, which is why we know you'll love getting to know Jennifer, Cruze & Emily.
With the PUGCAST going live tonight I wanted to pop on-line and say a quick 'haylo' and a huge 'fank you' to everyone who has either already watched the trailer and left a lovely review or is planning on binging the trailer and first two episodes tonight or in the coming days.
In this week's episode we're talking to Donna about her Grumble Choppa, Shamus, Leroy, Lilly, Samson & Peppa. Just when you thought we couldn't get a Grumble bigger than 5 Puggies we met Choppa, Shamus, Leroy, Lilly, Samson and Peppa - all much loved Puggies that came to Donna and her husband Chris by various means including PugsSOS and as foster fails. Each Puggie has a story that has been worth getting to know and each Puggie is unique in their own special way which is why, this is such a great episode. In this episode Donna will share: 02:44 - Introduction of each Puggie 03:12 - Why is Lilly called “Tripod”? 04:10 - Leroy’s leg condition 05:19 - Lilly’s life as a blind Puggie 07:17 - Shamus’ sniffer school 11:05 - How did Choppa get his name? 17:15 - Peppa’s heart-breaking story 27:10 - Why is Samson called “Paddle Pop”? 34:05 - What is the naughty trait of all six puggies? 44:18 - Do they have a favourite costume/outfit?
If you'd like to watch the LIVE STREAM REPLAY of this episode, you can find it on our Blog https://pugparties.com/blogs/livin-the-pug-life-show/livin-the-pug-life-show-ep34-with-choppa-shamus-leroy-lilly-samson-and-peppa If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at podcasher.com And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug. NEXT WEEKS EPISODE: I was the person that people would look at with the expression that basically said "who IS this woman?", and I was that person who people would literally say, "you can't compare your Pug/s to children, they're not the same". For me, being a Pug-mom or a Crazy Pug-Lady is great fun but I have had times where I have doubted it, in this episode I'll share with you what happened and what got me back to being the best Pug-mom I could be.
In this week's episode I'm talking about Why I became a Pug-mom and the Pugs that inspire me. Now I don't know about you Puggies but I love talking Pug, meeting Pugs and getting to know Pug-Pawrents. I mean who else can will understand my utter devotion to my Pugs better than other "Crazy Pug Ladies or Pawrents". Interestingly it wasn't until I saw “The Adventures of Milo and Otis” that I knew that I was going to be a Pug-mom …. or Puggie-slave depending on how you look at it. I'm going to share how I meet each one of my Pugs and how we love to get dressed up and go out for coffee and cuddles: 01:12 - How I met my very first pug, Louis? 06:08 - Adopting another pug after losing Louis 07:32 - Adopting the litter brother Sumo and JJ 08:57 - The story of Winston and Charles 10:24 - How Rosie came into our lives 12:33 - Dealing with Rosie’s health condition 14:07 - One thing all my pugs have in common
If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at podcasher.com And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug. NEXT WEEKS EPISODE: Just when you thought we couldn't get a Grumble bigger than 5 Puggies we met Choppa, Shamus, Leroy, Lilly, Samson and Peppa - all much loved Puggies that came to Donna and her husband Chris by various means including PugsSOS and as foster fails. Each Puggie has a story that has been worth getting to know and each Puggie is unique in their own special way which is why, this is such a great episode.
Haylo Puggies and welcome to the Pug Life Show were being a Crazy Pug Lady is not only encouraged but celebrated! My name is Donna and I created this PODCAST with my Pugs Charles and Rosie because I am on a mission to discover if we really are as crazy as non-Pug Pawrents think we are OR are we just the best Fur-Pawrents in the world. We invite you to join us as we share the stories of ordinary Puggies and their Pug Life, discuss topics that are important to us, such as why being a Crazy Pug Lady is the best job in the world!, hear the slightly tragic but ultimately wonderful rescue stories that end with a Puggily-ever-after, and meet businesses that want to make our Puggies lives better with their goods and services. We know that you love your Puggies like a favourite child, that being Pug-crazy is normal and that you want to get to know other Puggies and their Pawrents so you can share in this wonderful world that is the Pug Life. So please join us every Sunday night at 7pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on your favourite PODCAST hosting site and chat with us in our Facebook Group 'Livin' the Pug Life' where being Crazy is not only encouraged but celebrated! P.S. DON'T FORGET to subscribe to our newsletter (https://bit.ly/jointhepawty) so you get advance notice of our next episode and much much more!