I got a pug puppy from a lady who took in a pregnant pug from a lady who bred her dog with her other purebred pug, then decided not to keep her. The puppies were then born, and she had to find homes for them. She got all the puppies fixed and got them homes, except mine. She contacted me because I was on a list for a pug puppy from my local shelter. She contacted me and I went and seen this little female puppy, purebred and all, and I filled out an adoption application for her and talked to the lady. We talked for about 4 hours then I took the puppy home. I know a lot about pugs but I have a couple questions.
~Is there a special type of food you recommend?
~How old should she be before I take her to the park?
~How many times per day should I feed her or should I let her free-feed till a year old?
~Should I get her microchipped? Or just a name tag?
~Is there things to do to bond with her?
~Also do you recommend any products?


I just got her about an hour ago and don't have a single supply for her. Please hurry and post back so I can go get her supplies!!!! I have put down a bowl of water and let her lay down in my bed and she slept for about 10 minutes. Please hurry!

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-I recommend Royal Canin, Pro Plan, or Natural Balance
-I would wait until she's 4-5 months old to take her to the park
-I would get her chipped and get a name tag on her collar
-Really for bondingjust do fun things with her and be gentle and she'll get to know you better. Play games and let her sleep in your bed.
-Also pugs have a tendancy to be overweigh so dont feed her people food or too much food.
-Just go your pet store and tell them you just got a pug puppy and they'll help you.

Foods that I recommend are: Eagle Pack, Wellness, Innova, California Natural, Nutro, Solid Gold, Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover's Soul, and Canidae.
Don't take her out in public until she has finished her puppy vaccines and the vet gives the okay- I believe this will be at 12 weeks.
I would feed her two or three times a day. I don't like free feeding at all. Give her twenty minutes to eat each meal and then pick up whatever she didn't eat when the time is up.
I would microchip her and keep a tag on her at all times. On the tag you can put microchipped- that way if someone were to try to steal her then they would know that she' permanently identified. Call your local shelters and find out what type of chips they scan for, so you can decide what type you want.
Bonding- I would just spend a lot of time playing and training her. Take some obedience classes. They help a bunch with bonding as well as socialization.
I don't know of very many products that are must haves. You'll definitely need a crate to help with housetraining. Perhaps a Kong or two to keep her busy as well.
Congrats on the new pup.

I agree with erl.

Congrats on the new pup!

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Originally posted by erl1391:
Foods that I recommend are: Eagle Pack, Wellness, Innova, California Natural, Nutro, Solid Gold, Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover's Soul, and Canidae.
Don't take her out in public until she has finished her puppy vaccines and the vet gives the okay- I believe this will be at 12 weeks.
I would feed her two or three times a day. I don't like free feeding at all. Give her twenty minutes to eat each meal and then pick up whatever she didn't eat when the time is up.
I would microchip her and keep a tag on her at all times. On the tag you can put microchipped- that way if someone were to try to steal her then they would know that she' permanently identified. Call your local shelters and find out what type of chips they scan for, so you can decide what type you want.
Bonding- I would just spend a lot of time playing and training her. Take some obedience classes. They help a bunch with bonding as well as socialization.
I don't know of very many products that are must haves. You'll definitely need a crate to help with housetraining. Perhaps a Kong or two to keep her busy as well.
Congrats on the new pup.

i am sorry i have to post this here, but erl you posted this on my post: You've posted this three different places. Do not make multiple posts. Since this is where the topic should be, I'll put my reply here.


Nope. I train my own dogs and offer advice on forums like these.
Considering the fact that you suggested this:

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if dogs bite, shove your thumb into its mouth under its tounge and press tightly on lower jaw while saying sternly "NO BITE!"


I would prefer not to take your advice. I do not believe in harming dogs in any way. Training should be fun, not uncomfortable.

I SAY:just to let you know, it doesnt "harm" the dog. i was just giving advice. my vet is the one who told me to do that to my dog. it doesnt hurt them it just makes it so they cant close their jaw on you. i beleive my vet knows more then you ever will so dont tease the training advice

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Originally posted by chester_and_mandy:
i am sorry i have to post this here, but erl you posted this on my post: You've posted this three different places. Do not make multiple posts. Since this is where the topic should be, I'll put my reply here.

When people ask the same questions over and over again, we (the people who regularly post on here over a long period of time) post the same answers. It's not making multiple posts. Maybe if the new posters would take the time to READ the forum before posting away, that problem would be solved.

And just a suggestion to you chester_and_mandy, you should try to edit you posts and correct the quotes, because as of now, your post really doesn't make any sense.

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Originally posted by angeeleeta:

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Originally posted by chester_and_mandy:
i am sorry i have to post this here, but erl you posted this on my post: You've posted this three different places. Do not make multiple posts. Since this is where the topic should be, I'll put my reply here.

When people ask the same questions over and over again, we (the people who regularly post on here over a long period of time) post the same answers. It's not making multiple posts. Maybe if the new posters would take the time to READ the forum before posting away, that problem would be solved.

And just a suggestion to you chester_and_mandy, you should try to edit you posts and correct the quotes, because as of now, your post really doesn't make any sense.

Thanks angeeleeta, your so good at this. And I agree with you 100%!

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Originally posted by chester_and_mandy:
i am sorry i have to post this here, but erl you posted this on my post: You've posted this three different places. Do not make multiple posts. Since this is where the topic should be, I'll put my reply here.


Nope. I train my own dogs and offer advice on forums like these.
Considering the fact that you suggested this:

quote:

if dogs bite, shove your thumb into its mouth under its tounge and press tightly on lower jaw while saying sternly "NO BITE!"


I would prefer not to take your advice. I do not believe in harming dogs in any way. Training should be fun, not uncomfortable.

I SAY:just to let you know, it doesnt "harm" the dog. i was just giving advice. my vet is the one who told me to do that to my dog. it doesnt hurt them it just makes it so they cant close their jaw on you. i beleive my vet knows more then you ever will so dont tease the training advice

Actually you claimed to be a "trained professional." Here's the post stating that. That was three months ago- so why bring it up now?
I'm sure your vet knows a lot more than me. They are a doctor. I am not. I just love dog training and spend a lot of my free time researching it and training my own dogs. Vets may know a bunch about medical things- but not always much about training. Personally, I wouldn't get training advice from a vet. I would get it from a trainer.
There are a bunch of ways to train dogs. My opinion is that the dog should never be uncomfortable in any way. You can't say that shoving your thumb under the dog's tongue doesn't cause discomfort. There are a lot better ways to solve mouthing problems.