The Pug Life Show

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 questi...

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 fo...

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 -...

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 enj...

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 peop...

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 pro...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 abili...

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...

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 li...

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 beau...

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 al...

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 Pugg...

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...

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,...

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...

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. 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...

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...

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 tha...

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 Pu...