Sunday, June 10, 2007
Long time no post
It’s been some time since we last posted here - blogging is less of a priority.
I wanted to give an update on how the guys are doing - This morning, I took them out to do their business, which they did. Then they came in and head their morning kibble.
Then we went out shopping, and ended up going to some see some friends, and we didn’t make it home until 11:30pm. I was fully expecting mess in the house.
Nothing. Of course, when I ran them outside they went right away, but they didn’t do anytthing in the house. They did scoff their evening kibble down though! Buddy is now sitting in my lap while I type, as Mommy is in bed sleeping already, so they are being quiet, like good little puggies.
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Thursday, November 30, 2006
Pugs at Christmas time, singing to Christmas songs
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Squeeking dogs
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Attacking Mom/Aunt Beth
Buddy and Reggie have decided to gang up on beth and attack her with kisses.
And this is what they were like last night when they were playing. This is why Reggie comes to visit the North Shore Pugs.
Monday, May 08, 2006
5 pugs and 4 hoomans
Yesterday our favourite pugs friends came to visit ... Murphy and Reggie.
Murphys mom brought her foster pug for a bit too, Brody. It was a little busy in the house with 5, but the back door was open, the back yard secure, so they got to play for a while.
After Brody went to his next home we ate, chilled, then headed to the beach. Pictures are on Reggies and Murphys blogs (links on the side), I didn’t take any as I was too wasted from the busy few weeks we;ve had and wasn’t thinking, besides, Mike always takes a million of them 
They had a blast on the beach, Buddy and Brutus love the leash free freedom, love getting their feet wet (if it’s not too cold on the ocean) and love running like crazy. Reggie is a lot more weary of it, and will back up from the waves. Murphy was there for his first time and I was happy to see him diving right in and getting splashed and soaked!
We had a blast. Beth also managed to bake some of her famous doggy cookies that Murphy approves of so much!
Great day, I was just sorry I was so tired out :(
Friday, April 14, 2006
Life after claw
Life without his claw really hasn’t affected Brutus in any negative way ... I’m not sure if it’s likely to regrow or not, he has a short stub of claw sticking out now, but it’s not moving much ...
In the meantime, I’m trying to bring them (and me!) down a few pounds by walking them each morning and night, about a couple of miles. I’m getting stiffer, but they seem to be enjoying themselves!
Hopefully the weather stays cool for a while, once it gets hot, these walks will be off.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
No claw!
Tonight I tried walking the dogs on their first proper walk since Brutus’ incident with his claw. In the last couple of weeks it has grown longer, to the point we could see the break.
The first mile or so was fine. He didn’t limp or have any problems. After a while, he yellped. I looked down and it was twisted up and around. I picked him up and headed home.
At some point, the whole nail came off. Fortunately, the quick had healed up, so while that is now exposed, it’s not broken or bleeding. He quite happily trotted along once that nail had gone.
While he’s licked it a few times now, he seems in a lot less discomfort than he was earlier, so I’m very happy about that!
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Healing
Brutus’ foot is definitely noticably better today! He was running around the kitchen and back yard without any issues when we got home from work.
Looking closely at it, the broken part of the nail looks to be leave the bed of his paw, which would explain why it’s easier on him. Hopefully it’s going to get more comfortable for him!
Brutus broke a nail
We took him to the groomers last weekend along with Buddy. We knew his nails were grown a bit long, and wanted them trimming down a bit.
Unfortunately, he managed to break one in the holding cage.
Even worse, it was broken all the way in the bed. It bled quite spectacularly, apparantly.
This last few days though, he’s been enjoying lots of attention, and like a good pug, he’s milking it for all he’s worth. He runs around fine, until he sees Beth, then he limps. He won’t jump off the bed, but will hop up and down on the sofa with no problems.
The groomer didn’t touch the nail after that to trim it, we want to let it grown right out. We’re now going to be taking him back every other week for a trim, so we can get them back under control again. Hopefully when the weather warms up and the sun comes out, walking him on tarmac around the houses here will help. Right now, our back yard is frozen mud and grass, and not enough to wear nails down.
Silly pug!
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Pugs in bed
We’re babysitting Reggie while Mike is away ... think he’s settled in?
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Raw egg
We’ve started giving the dogs a raw egg on their kibble, just once a week. Sundays is their egg day.
Not only do they love it, but after just two weeks of this, their coats are soft and sleek, much less wirey than it use to be.
Much nicer to cuddle 
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Petsmart
So, last night in Petsmart, I *nearly* bought Buddy or Brutus (whichever would stand still long enough) one of these:
But they are far far too butch for that, so instead I got them a fake tire.
Pugs are not Black Metal
http://www.boingboing.net/2005/09/20/black_metal_for_dumm.html
Black Metal for Dummies. Via Boing Boing.
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Pugsitter photos!
Photos taken by Mike while we were away can be found here:
http://smeg.serveftp.org/Pugs/08%20August%202005%20-%20Pugsitter/
Monday, March 14, 2005
Pug Training
Yesterday was week 7 at Buddy’s training class, and pretty much the last productive week ... next week is graduation, and pretty much just a play games and run over stuff session.
It’s really been a worthwhile thing to go through, and I’d recommend it for anyone with a puppy. It’s mostly not about teaching the dog, but about teaching you how to teach your dog.
Through the weeks, we have learnt how to get Buddy to St, Lay Down, Wait, Stay (yes, they are different. Wait is a short pause, and you come back, Stop is a longer pause, and you call him to you), Come. My favourite has been Leave It, although we need to work more on that one I think ... we have also tried to go through things like pulling on leashes and jumping up at people coming in the house, and neither of them I’m too worried about, as he’s only little and it’s not a big problem.
We have also covered all grooming and health problems, gotten a lot of valuable information on how to deal with a puppies teenage years, how to deal with house training ...
The trainer only deals in positive reinforcement, and it is very effective. Obviously there have been times when we had to time out our dogs, and by now we are all familiar with our startle word (a loud noise or work you yell when you need to interrupt them from doing something bad), but it’s all coupled with given them treats for things they enjoy, and it really helps. The dogs now work to please you, so they get treats and praise.
It’s helped Buddy a lot! We still have issues, he’s not completly house trained, and sometimes he gets very wound up and will do naughty things in the house (ripping up his pee pads, biting Brutus, chewing hair and stealing socks are his favourite), but with startle words, then redirecting him to a toy, he’s getting the hang of it.
He’s not going to become a perfectly trained canine good citizen any time soon, but it has helped immensly to give us the tools we need to train him as he grows.
I defenitely like the puppy class!
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