Pugs Corner

Are you tired of seeing your dog driven mad by an itch? The dog goes crazy scratching and licking itself. It walks round restlessly and just can’t get settled. Even when the obsessive scratching starts to lead to open sores the dog just still can’t seem to stop.

The first thing you need to establish is why your dog it itching in the first place. Like humans when the dog feels an itch it just can’t help scratching it. So try to establish the cause and then you can look for the solution.

To a dog itchy skin can be a real problem. It is important to use high quality products when treating your pet. There are various different products, lotions and types of dog shampoo on the market. With so many to choose from it can be tough to know which one to pick.

Quiet often the cause of an itch can be a skin allergy. This can be the result of the dog coming into contact with a plant or substance that doesn’t agree with it. Examples of these causes of allergies are long grasses and rolling in mud.

It is also important to make sure that the source of the dog itching is not fleas. This is another one of the most frequent reasons why a dog just can’t stop scratching.

Once you have established that fleas are not causing the itch, you can look at bathing your dog with a high quality dog shampoo. This will help to detoxify the skin and help to neutralize anything giving the dog a skin irritation.

I recommended that one of the best products to use is one that has micro beads. These help to penetrate the dogs thick coat and get right down deep to the skin. This then ensures that all the vitamins and nutrients in the shampoo can work to their full effect.

It’s so easy these days to nip across to France through the channel tunnel - it only takes about 25minutes. Great for you, and your family, and also for your pet dog. If you are thinking of taking your dog, then you do need to put a bit of thought into your trip. Remember, they do need to be vaccinated against rabies, and have a pet passport validated. This is a process that takes about 6 months to complete. Proper planning will mean that you will not need to leave your faithful friend in France for 6 months in quarantine!

First of all, your dog will need the rabies vaccination, then 30 days later a blood test is taken to ensure that the vaccine is working. If everything is okay, your vet can then issue you with a pet passport. It is very important that this is completed correctly. Please do not do what I did, and realise just hours before travelling that the date is incorrectly entered! Your dog must also have a micro chip for identification purposes.

Please note; if you are flying, then your dog needs to have a quick health check 24 hours before your flight and this needs to be recorded on your pet passport. This is because the airlines have to ensure that the animal is fit to fly.

Your dog may now travel, BUT and this is a very BIG BUT, your dog may now travel to France, but will not be allowed back into the UK until 6 months after the date of the blood test. So check your travel dates, if you want your pooch to return with you.

Now enjoy your trip. The French are very dog friendly, so are happy to allow dogs into their hotels and restaurants. There are many service areas along the motorway’s in France where your dog can be taken for a walk. They are called ”Aires”. As well as this, there are lots of dog friendly rental accommodation for you to choose from.

On your return journey, you need to plan a visit to a vet no less than 24 hours, but no more than 48hours before your trip home. This is to have your dog wormed and also de-ticked. Again ensure the dates and times are recorded correctly on your pet passport or you will be turned away at the tunnel or port.

As long as you follow these simple guide lines, a wonderful time will be had by all.

There is one thing that can be said about us dog owners… We love our dogs! So what better way to put the smile on the face of a friend than getting them a dog-related gift?

There are countless options when shopping around for the ideal present. With so much to choose from it can be hard to know where to start. One of the first choices you need to make is if you are going to buy the gift for the owner or for the dog?

If you decide on the dog there are many things to choose from. A fancy collar, a new bowl and of course a brand new toy! Another thing dogs love is treats and bones. These can be inexpensive if you are on a tight budget.

If you go with getting something for the owner, then again you have countless choices. One way to narrow the search down is to look gifts that are related to the owner’s dog breed. So for example if the person you are buying the gift for owns a pug, then pug calendars, pug books and other dog breed gifts can be the perfect choice.

It’s also important to consider the persons tastes and to buy something they will like. What you like and what they do are two completely different things! So give this some thought when browsing.

Presentation is also important so think about getting a nice bag or bow to accompany your gift. This will make it all the more special.

I hope this has given you some help in picking out the perfect dog gift. I can highly recommend that if you are stuck for a gift idea and the person is a dog lover than there really is no better gift you can get them. Just take your time and it will show that you really put some serious thought into the gift.

These days, people are working longer hours whilst their dogs remain home alone. If you’re in this position, why not employ a dog walker?

Keep your canine friend entertained and stimulated with daily walks and playtimes. This is particularly beneficial for dogs that suffer from separation anxiety or can be destructive, or maybe your neighbors have complained about the constant barking?

By nature, dogs are pack animals and love to have company. As they are incredibly intelligent creatures, dogs can become bored and unhappy when they lack stimulus. Bored dogs may become destructive around the home, causing expensive damage. As a damage-prevention measure, hiring a dog walker can pay off! Additionally, dogs are social creatures, when they go outside with a dog walker, marking territory, sniffing around and meeting up with other people and dogs is an important way for them to interact with the world at large. A good power walk or playtime with safe doggie friends will satisfy your furry friends need for stimulation, companionship and exercise.

Certain breeds require more exercise and mental stimulation than others. But with any breed, regular exercise is a must to prevent the dog from becoming overweight.

Maintaining a healthy pet is much smarter than dealing with the problems that arise from inactivity such as canine disease and obesity. For good health and well-being, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. A regular routine of walking and playtime may be exactly what your dog needs to maintain its health for many years.

When it comes to finding a dog walker, pet sitter or other pet care provider, it can be a bit of a mind-field. Basic things to check for is if they have public liability insurance and if they’re police record checked - both important if you’re going to be letting someone into your home whilst you’re away. It’s also worthwhile checking if they hold and professional / trade qualifications and are members of any recognized pet service industry associations such as ‘Pet Sitters International’ or anzpetsit. Other things to check include business registration details and references from other clients if possible.

What would any pug owner like to receive? Well a fabulous pug gift of course! When people like pugs they tend to really adore and love them. Pug owners are passionate people. They think the world of their pet and would do anything for them.

Could you imagine how happy you could make your friend or family member who owns a cute little pug? The look on there face when you give them a great gift that just makes there face light up with excitement? With Pug gifts you can not only make there day but there week or even month!

With so much to choose from it can be hard to decide what to get them. Perhaps a nice pug t shirt or a baseball cap? A cute little pug bag or a book for them to learn more about the love of there life.

If the person loves pugs you can’t really go wrong… I know as a pug lover I would rather have a fantastic pug gift than I would another pair of socks or a knitted jumper.

You could always get something for the dog it’s self. Maybe a new pug toy or some treats. Pug clothing is also all the rage. You can get all sort of outfits for dogs now days and they look so sweet.

Go on make someone you know smile and get them a nice pug gift today.

Originally used as a desktop screen saver, It would make it look like the pug was cleaning your monitor for you. Certainly a creative idea by who ever came up with it. I wonder how they got the pug to lick the screen? Maybe they covered it in clear honey or something similar.

Pugs are just so adorable and cute which is why I love them. Has your pug every done anything funny like licking a screen? Why not leave a comment below and share your pug tales.

There are so many Pug names it can be hard to know what to call your brand new Pug dog. It’s a good idea to name the Pug after you have seen it. All Pugs have there own personality and character so selecting a name that fits is important.

Name lists are ok and can help spark you imagination but coming up with the name yourself is more personal and makes it special.

Here are my Tops 5 Male Pug Names

1. BamBam
2. Winston
3. Leeroy
4. Dave
5. Jeff

Top 5 Female Pug Names

1. Betty
2. Cotton
3. Daisy
4. Jiggley
5. Millie

I tend to like funny names for pugs. I think it suits them well and makes owning one even more fun.

You have to consider the long term when picking a name. Something cute is alright when the dog is a puppy but once it’s a full grown dog it may get embarrassing to call the dog in public! The other thing about joke names is the joke can get old pretty fast.

So think long and hard and I’m sure you can pick out some great pug names!

• Breeding experts believe that Pug dogs are Mastiff dogs that were miniaturized about 2,400 years ago.

• The Pug Dog is among the oldest of all the dog breeds. Its roots can be traced back to Europe, Japan, China and Tibet

• The Dutch used to call Pugs “Mopshond” which means, “to grumble”.

• The British Pug Dog Club was formed back in 1883!

• King Henry II of France often found that watching his Pugs more entertaining than watching court jesters.

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