Setting Boundaries Won’t Fence You In

When it comes to our beloved pets, many folks don’t love to set too many boundaries.

 

Even the most stern of pet owners will typically admit that they like to occasionally pamper their pets, and naturally, a little spoiling is okay. However when not enough boundaries are set, many issues can arise. Firstly, the proven fact that a dog who is given "full run of the house" is sometimes a dog who causes aggravation and isn’t enjoyed as much as those that respect their limits. Whilst no-one is advocating that your dog should have to live a militant lifestyle or not be permitted to have fun, it’s not irrational to have certain expectancies for your pet. As an example, the begging at the table that customarily appears so lovable and leads to you giving your dog human food is bound to lose its charm when guests are attending. Not to mention the jumping you will overlook when your dog is pleased to see you arrive home from work, not quite as amusing when Aunt Sarah is coming in the doorway carrying a cake and wearing vacation clothes.

 

If your dog could use some work on jumping, begging, barking, taking, play biting, bolting out the doorway or any other behaviors, a little obedience coaching can go a ways toward sharpening up his manners. By teaching your pet some straightforward commands,eg "heel" ( walk at my side ), "sit," "down," "stay" and "come," you can then use the commands in daily life to coach new, good manners when you need them. The down / stay command is useful for working on things like begging, stealing and play biting, whilst the sit / stay is extremely beneficial in working on not jumping, bolting out the doorway or licking visitors. Naturally, there’s also the additional benefit of having your pet respect you more sometimes, so when you are saying "no," he’ll feel more like he needs to listen. If you teach your dog on your own or with aid from a pro, it’s so far easier to enjoy your pet when you have established boundaries for your dog companion. Who knows, by setting those boundaries you just might discover a new found freedom.

Pug Pregnancy Facts

The first thing you have to know about pug pregnancy is its symptoms. Pugs are usually energetic and playful, but if you observe that your pug is always sleeping or lying down, se may be pregnant. Also, a pug with a large stomach and nipples could mean she will be a mom soon. She also likes to clean herself more than usual.

Usually, mother pugs have to undergo a caesarean procedure, not normal delivery, because pugs have larger head than body, in which case normal birth is very risky. If you suspect that your pet pug is pregnant, bring her to the vet regularly to know if a caesarean procedure is really necessary or if the pups can come out in the normal way.

Just like humans, pug pregnancy can cause your pet to eat more than before. As a pet owner, you are the one responsible for providing nutritious dog foods for the mom and her puppies inside her tummy. You will also do the same thing after she gave birth to recover her strength.

If you are planning to have the delivery in your house, you should prepare a sanitized and quiet room where everything you need is within easy reach such as towels, thermometer, thread, heating pad, dropper, and suction bulb. Read about the steps that you should do in helping the mother pug give birth.

A pug pregnancy last for only 9 weeks before delivery and a pug litter usually consists of 3 or 4 pug puppies.

Pug Myths Busted

There are many pug myths that you hear over and over again and which migh scare you away from this wonderful breed.  Rest assured, these dogs make great pets – you can’t believe everything you hear about them!

Most families want a pug as a pet because it is cute and small which makes it very nice to take care of. However, because of its small size, it has special needs that you do not normally do with big dogs. Moreover, pugs are every popular among pet owners that is why many people know so many pug myths—some of them could be true but others are very far fetched. Here are some popular pug myths that are far from reality.

•    Pugs will not grow in size and will remain in their original size until they die. This is not true. Like most dogs, pugs also grow. Maybe not as obvious as other canines but they do not stay in the same size forever.
•    Pugs are young Boxers and French Bulldogs. Pugs may look like these breeds of canines but they are not these dogs’ puppies. They have facial and body similarities but that is where the similarities end.
•    Pugs love barking. Again, this one is a myth. Pugs only bark when they have to. Unlike small dogs that love to bark, pugs are relatively quiet. They will only bark when threatened and provoked.
•    Pugs should not play too many games because they are delicate. For most small dogs, this might be true. But for pugs, it is a different story. Pugs love to play games and have fun with their owners and other pugs.
•    Pugs are always sad. They may look sad because of those wrinkles around their eyes but that is just how they naturally look. Pugs are actually clowns. They love to please people around them that is why many pug owners go crazy over them.

Pug myths are just that – myths.  So go ahead and adopt a pug – you’ll be glad you did!