The Pug Life Show

🐾 Houston, we have a pug. Six books in and PD the Pug has officially left the atmosphere — and honestly, the universe was NOT prepared. In his latest adventure ‘Space Cadet! PD the Pug and the Final Frontier’, our favourite misguided but well-meaning black pug has been recruited as the first American dog in space. His mission? Conduct experiments that will benefit all of humankind. What could pos...

Now, today I have a truly special guest. Ally is the founder of Paw Share Club — a platform built on something we already know is true in this community: dog lovers take care of each other. Paw Share Club turns that spirit into a real, fair system. You help a dog parent with a walk or a sit, you earn points. When your Pug needs care, you use those points. And if you don't have a dog yet? Your poin...

Meet Bling and Honey — two fabulous lady pugs whose names are as sparkly as their personalities. One is precious as diamonds, the other pure pot‑of‑gold energy. These pampered puggies live the ultimate pug life: Sundays are reserved for 12 hours of naps, 6 hours of meditation, and being spoiled rotten. Their latest Pugmas surprise? Pandora collars complete with charms — yes, we checked them out fo...

Today, we are entering the wonderfully chaotic Pug Life of our force-free trainer fur-end Sarah Rutten and her dynamic puggie-duo: Dougie and Floyd. Dougie is a sweet king who’s been navigating IVDD like an absolute champ… and Floyd is his unhinged pug missile who cannot resist chomping on Dougie’s tail like it’s a limited‑edition snackie. Sarah spills all the stories — from how she came to being...

For our first episode of SEASON 5, we’re diving into the world of supplements designed specifically to support Dogs — from calming blends that help ease their anxiety, to gut‑friendly probiotics that keep their sensitive tummies on track, not to mention mobility‑boosting nutrients that help them stay agile despite their unique build or age. Canine supplementation is gaining in popularity, but not...

We wanted to close out Season 4 with our second year of reporting our Top 5 most downloaded episodes just in case you wanted to catch-up or re-listen to the episodes that our community loved the most. Pawsonally, I think that every episode is worth listening to at least once, but not every episode gets to be number 1 … or does it? In this episode we talk about: 02:05 5 th most downloaded episode 0...

In today’s episode were talking with Pet Photographer Tori from TD Pet Studios about the wonderfully wrinkled world of Pet/pug portraits. From their expressive eyes to their comical charm, pugs are a photographer’s dream — and sometimes, a nightmare. Whether you're a seasoned pet photographer or just pug-curious, this episode is packed with stories, and surprising insights into what it takes to ca...

Today we’re talking about something every new rescue pug pawrent should be aware of— the Rescue Pug Honeymoon period . Specifically, what happens when you bring home a rescue pug and they seem unbelievably well behaved or incredibly naughty and you think to yourself, WOW I lucked out or have I made a huge mistake. Our fur-end Jess from Howling Success Dog Training is back to talk about the emotion...

Today, we’re diving nose-first into the world of pug nutrition but on a more pawsonal level. That’s right, Rosie and Kenji have been working with our fur-end Jackie Gowland from Functional Canine to help with Rosie’s reflux that made mealtimes a bit ruff, and Kenji’s sensitive tummy that made toileting a bit of a challenge for him too. I promised that I get Jackie back on to follow-up on our first...

Today on The Pug Life Show PUGCAST we’re diving into one of the most important journeys a pawrent can take — finding their fur-ever pug love through a rescue, shelter, or pound. But how do you know when it’s the right fit? With the help of force-free trainers Jess and Alex, we’ll be sniffing out the red flags to watch for and the green lights that tell you you’re on the right track. From the legal...

There is nothing we love more than a visit by a Puggie (and their Hooman) to talk about their Pug Life and in today’s episode, we’re joined by dynamic pug duo — Sammy and Sophie! Sammy’s the musical one, always ready to break into song, while Sophie brings the spice as her Pug-mom Mary says, especially when she’s in the mood to play. She’s been known to grab Sammy by the harness and drag him along...

Episode Warning : We do talk about suicide in this episode, which I know can be distressing. So if you need resources or support go to beyondblue.org or for 24-hour free counselling in Australia, the number for  Lifeline  is 13 11 14. Please take care of yourself, and don’t hesitate to ask for help if you need it Today we’re diving into a heartfelt conversation about Sophie’s Legacy — an Australia...

If you’ve ever yelled at your screen during a failed online shopping spree, wrestled your pugs floof into a too-tight t-shirt or dress, or just wondered why no one makes clothes that actually fit pugs … you’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving nose-first into the snorty story behind the Pugs n Stripes collection — what pissed me off enough to design my own line of pug-friendly fashion, what...

Today we’re digging into a topic that affects every Puggie, every day: what the floof is in our Puggies food bowl. Because let’s face it — what we feed our pugs has a huge impact on their health, happiness, and those oh-so-charming snorts. We’re talking about nutrition with a bonafide Animal Nutritionist Jackie Gowland from Functional Canine — not in a preachy or confusing way, but in a real, prac...

In this episode, we’re unpacking something that affects more Pugs than we often realise—canine anxiety and reactivity. From sudden reactivity on a walk to the silent worry that plays out behind big, brown eyes, anxiety in our Pugs isn’t always loud — but it is always worth understanding. We’re so lucky to have our fur-end Sarah Rutten, canine behaviourist and author of the bestselling book The Can...

Welcome back, Pug Pawrents! If you tuned in to Part 1 of this special two-part series on Pug health and well-being, you’ll know we’ve been diving deep into what it  really  takes—emotionally, practically, and yes, financially—to keep our squishy-faced companions living their happiest, healthiest lives. One of my biggest goals with the  PUGCAST  is to give you the kind of information that’s not onl...

One of my biggest goals for the  PUGCAST  is to give Pug Pawrents like you useful, reliable information to help you live your best  Pug Life . Sometimes that means sharing real stories from fellow Pawrents, and other times it means bringing in the pros to chat about topics that are super impawtant — but don’t always come up during playgroup catch-ups. That’s why I’ve been so excited to put togethe...

Today, I’m thrilled to welcome best-selling author and certified force-free trainer Sarah Rutten. If you’ve ever wondered how to deepen that magical bond with your Puggie without ever raising a voice, you’re in the right place. Sarah’s book The Canine Perspective is a treasure trove of compassionate, science-backed techniques—and she’s not just an expert on paper. She’s a bona fide Crazy Pug Lady,...

And speaking of Buster the Blind Rescue Pug … today’s episode is all about our pawsome foster boy and the incredible journey we’ve shared. 🐶💛 Buster is the first blind Pug I’ve ever had the honour of living with, and let me tell you—it’s been eye-opening in all the best ways. From learning how he navigates the world to understanding his needs, it’s been a truly special and educational experience...

Call me a big kid, but I absolutely love children’s books—especially ones about pugs! There’s something magical about diving into a simpler world, where I can easily imagine my own pug as the star of the story. PD the Pug (with a little help from his mommy Marilee) has been busy turning beloved fairy tales into pawsome furry-tail adventures. You can just picture PD right in the middle of all the f...

If there’s one thing that gets me every time, it’s a heartwarming ‘Puggily Ever-After’—whether it’s a rescue pug finding their forever family or a lost pug making their way back home. Just the thought of that joyful reunion gets me teary-eyed and makes my heart skip a beat! ❤️🐾 So, when I had the chance to chat with Dr. Doug Black about one of Australia’s largest pet registries, I couldn’t say no...

Have you ever considered memorialising your Pug or Puggies by getting a tattoo? I already have one tattoo from my Navy days, and I always thought that I’d get more but life just got in the way and I’m now thinking that it’s time to change that – the big question is, what do I get? I have been a Pug-mum to five Pugs in the last 20 years, not counting the Rescue Puggies I have been blessed to foster...

World War and Service Animal Day is a couple of weeks away, on the 24 February to be exact, and ashamedly as a veteran myself I didn’t know about this very impawtant day or what the Purple Poppy was until I meet some of the team at the Dog Lovers Show. Needless to say, after that enlightening conversation and the purchase of a couple of Purple Poppies for myself and Andrew to wear alongside our Re...

🎙️🐾  Season 4 of The Pug Life Show is here!  🐾🎙️ We’ve got some tail-waggingly pawsome guests lined up, and we’re sniffing around for more! 🐶✨ Tune in to the first  PUGCAST  episode of the season to find out how YOUR Pug can shine like the superstar they are by becoming a guest on the Show. 🌟🐾 Because every Puggie has a story worth sharing, and we can’t wait to meet YOU! 🎧💖 In this episode...

Dear Santa Paws, all I want for Christmas is endless belly rubs, tasty treats, and a cozy lap to nap on #PugmasWishes ❤️ 🐶 🎄 🐾 In our last PUGCAST for Season 3, we wanted to share with you the Top 5 most downloaded episodes, our plans for 2025, and our personal PUGMAS wish for you this year. In this episode I’ll cover: 03:39 Top 5 Episodes for Season 3 10:29 Our 2025 Plans 12:54 Our PUGMAS wish...