Pug Facts
15 May 2010
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How to deal with leaving pugs alone for long periods of time!?
I really want a pug, but I'm concerned with the fact that I will be leaving it alone for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week! I know pugs do bad when left alone for long periods of time, so what do you suggest? Please and thank you!
That is a lot for a puppy at first. I think the bigger issue with pugs is leaving them alone and completely ignoring them when you are home. I do think an adult would be better (or at least a puppy that is 6+ months old) if you can't avoid leaving them for 6 hours a day right now.
I actually own a pug puppy- 3 months old. I go to graduate school full time and I work 20 hours a week. She is never alone for more than 4 hours tops (and really it is about 31/2). However, I do have my boyfriend dog sit some of the time so she isn't by herself longer. She sleeps for most of the time anyway.
When I leave her, I make sure she is good and tired, and has had a good meal (I have a poo area for her in my little sectioned area). I leave her with a special toy--a kong filled with peanut butter and a few crunchy pieces of food-- to keep her occupied for awhile. She is always quiet when I come home--no destruction in her area. She runs to the bathroom to her little area when I get ready to leave (pugs are super smart, don't let anyone tell you otherwise!) and gets super excited because she knows she gets her Kong!
Again, I'm not sure about the pugs being left alone. They are less independent dogs, but I think it has much more to do with people who do not want to spend time with their dogs when they are home, than leaving them for a couple of hours. I know plenty of people with pugs who have jobs, some of them are involved with pug rescue. I can't say how many hours they are gone a day, but I know their pugs aren't with them 24/7.
If you want a pug, and you think you can give it the time it deserves when you are around, and you will devote time to training, then by all means you should get one. 6 hours isn't really that bad when there are people with dogs who leave them 10-12 hours a day and think for some reason the dog is so much better outside all day.
Edit: I don't know why my answer got a thumbs down. People who think you can't ever leave a dog alone need to get their heads out of their asses. How can I feed my dog if I don't work? Hmm?
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PUG is a worth it?
Im thinking of getting a pug for a pet. But I'm not sure if its worth buying and I can manage is "cons." But I really really want a pug. I have questions sometimes ... becuse most of the facts I read on the Internet about pugs, which are difficult to care. Is it so hard with all the hair sheds and problems health? My question is ... Is it good to buy a pug? Is it easy? For I really want to: * bear and a dog loving and loyal listener * * not as high maintenance * Happy and playful * just right please HELP me decide. THANKS!
I've had two pugs and they were quite easy to care. With the exception of vaccines and deworming and a puppy that was a piece of cake. When it comes to health problems the only thing I noticed was the fact that my man has trouble breathing outdoors in summer. When I got the pound woman who had many problems in their teeth, but that was because the previous owner does not maintain your diet accordingly. The two were very affectionate, was heard quite well better than my Shelties, and were usually happy just lying on the couch watching TV with me. They are an incredible race own. Even if you do not feel you can manage the care of a dog I would start with something simple like a rabbit, birds, or fish.
Pug Facts Q&A
PUG is a worth it?
Im thinking of getting a pug for a pet. But I'm not sure if its worth buying and I can manage is "cons." But I really really want a pug. I have questions sometimes ... becuse most of the facts I read on the Internet about pugs, which are difficult to care. Is it so hard with all the hair sheds and problems health? My question is ... Is it good to buy a pug? Is it easy? For I really want to: * bear and a dog loving and loyal listener * * not as high maintenance * Happy and playful * just right please HELP me decide. THANKS!
I've had two pugs and they were quite easy to care. With the exception of vaccines and deworming and a puppy that was a piece of cake. When it comes to health problems the only thing I noticed was the fact that my man has trouble breathing outdoors in summer. When I got the pound woman who had many problems in their teeth, but that was because the previous owner does not maintain your diet accordingly. The two were very affectionate, was heard quite well better than my Shelties, and were usually happy just lying on the couch watching TV with me. They are an incredible race own. Even if you do not feel you can manage the care of a dog I would start with something simple like a rabbit, birds, or fish.
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