I always find that I am a bit nervous when I clip my Pugs' claws. I am always afraid that I may take too much off the nail, exposing the vein or quick and it will bleed.
A lot of dogs will have claws that are light in color, but with my Pugs' dark claws, it is much harder to see where the vein ends.
When I clip his claws, I use a small set of clippers and make sure only to remove a small piece at a time. This helps me not to cut too far into the claw and cause damage.
In case of an accident, I always keep an antiseptic bandage on hand. To keep his claws blunt in between trimmings, I walk him on concrete to help dull the nail.

I had always been interested in Classical Conditioning so, when I heard about clicker training dogs for behavior modification, I believed I had found my perfect training tool.
I had many clickers lying around the house, so all I needed to do was prepare a bowl of the most delicious treats I could find. I needed the full attention of my Pug and roast chicken was just the thing to do it.
Anytime my Pug hears the 'click' sound, he knows that he performed something that I esteem to be correct. Every 'click' is followed or reinforced by a treat, this rewards my Pug and keeps his attention on methe food provider.
For example, whenever my Pug puppy sat down, I would click as his bottom hit the floor and then immediately treat him. After he did this a few times, I added the command Sit, used the treat to lure him into position, clicked and offered a food reward.

My little Pug baby did something today that surprised me. He had been busy running all around the yard with Corey, the child from next door, when he suddenly came in and went straight into his crate to lay down and take a nap.
The crate doors remain open during the day so the puppy realistically could use the crate as a resting place if he wanted to. But, before today he had never actually used it. Today, however, he went right in, turned himself around into a ball and went into a deep, snoring sleep. It was very cute.
I admit I was wrong to doubt Mike when he assured me that the crate was an important part of creating a living space for our Pug puppy. While I first thought it seemed cruel to confine him, I can see now that the crate provides a sense of security and peace for him that is stabilizing to him, and it keeps him from being underfoot for me as well. It really is a winwin situation for both of us.
Corey wasn't sure what to make of my little puppy being in a box to take a nap, but he seemed okay with leaving him alone as I requested. Instead, he crawled up on the sofa and took a nap of his own. I, on the other hand, enjoyed the peace and quiet.

Choosing Pug puppy names is the same process that new parents of human babies go through. Thus, the new parent or parents of a Pug puppy should consider a name that applies to personality of the dog.
Usually the name for a Pug puppy can be discovered by asking the opinion of each member of the family, on what the name should be.
These names are ones that are not embarrassing, and would be comfortable repeating if you were in the park or taking the dog for a walk. There are even instances where people have named their Pug puppies after their favorite movie or cartoon character, or sometimes after a favorite relative.
Hopefully to something your dog can remember easily. Keep dog names to one or two syllables so that your dog is not confused.

Just as it is important to care for my own teeth and gums, I have to take care of my Pugs mouth as well. I provide my Pug with plenty of bones and chew toys to assist in removing plaque and there are several busy bones I can find at the supermarket that are both yummy and good for dental care.
Daily brushing of my Pugs teeth helps in providing a complete dental care regime
When first starting to brush your Pugs teeth, use specially formulated dog toothpaste and begin slowly. It is helpful to use a child size toothbrush or even one that can slide onto your finger. Brush for only a few seconds and gradually increase the duration over several weeks.
Not only does proper canine dental hygiene improve the quality of life for your Pug, it also reinforces the bond of trust you share as dog and owner.

Having an aged pet is something you cant avoid. Taking care of your Pug as he ages is something you have to do.
Massage your elderly dog wherever it makes him feel good. Just being around him will satisfy his desire to be near you.
Caring for your Pug as he ages means making changes so that your dog can still go for rides.
Caring for your Pug as he ages can make the time he has left a bonding moment. With all that he has given you in his life you'll be glad you spent time with him.

Taking a road trip is about as American as anything. But, car travel with your Pug can make the trip stressful.
Your Pug will probably enjoy the trip when you are traveling, but if you haven't planned before you left, you might not be quite as happy as he is.
Plan ahead for your car travel with your Pug. You may need to get a second set of keys so that he is safe while you use the bathroom.
Do you want your dog walking around the inside of your car while driving? This is something else that has to be well thought out traveling with your Pug.

I am seeing a clear pattern of what goes into the dog affects what comes out of the dog. Finding the right diet to feed your Pug is more than just a case of trial and error. There are some definite things you can do to make it easier.
Because Mike and I are not in a position to feed the new little baby the ultraexpensive food that the breeder recommended I have been researching other possibilities. I have found some guidelines to help me choose a healthy alternative.
Check for one or more named meats in the first few ingredients. Look for whole foods in the ingredient listings (corn not corn gluten meal).
Avoid artificial colors, flavors, chemical preservatives, added sugars or artificial sweeteners and avoid unnamed animal sources (i.e. animal fat, meat, bone meal etc.).

I have found that in order to keep my sweet little baby's coat looking its best I have had to figure out what you need to groom your Pug. What I discovered is that while I don't need much, I do need to keep a bristle brush around at all times.
I made it part of our daily routine to give him a full body brushing and massage. This lets me check the dirtiness of his coat and look for signs of fleas or other parasites.
I think that my little darling finds the brushing as therapeutic as I do.
There are times we get a big pile of dead hair, and times we don't get much at all, but I'm sure it all feels good to get off of him.

The puppy comes home today! I can't wait to pick him up. It has been a whirlwind of activity to prepare for our Pug puppy. For example, in preparation we have been running through the house looking for things that may pose a temptation for him to chew through or knock off.
I have moved all the breakables up out of puppy reach. In fact, I'm pretty certain I have left nothing down that could pose a hazard or a temptation to a new curious pup.
The household cleaning supplies that I used to store under the kitchen sink have been moved up into a higher level closet. I didn't want to risk that the cabinet might open and curious puppy would maybe crawl in and snoop around.
Because I'm not sure which of the plants in the house may be toxic to animals, all have been moved up off from the floor or lower placements.