Haylo Puggies and welcome to the Pug Life Show were being a Crazy Pug Lady is not only encouraged but celebrated!

My name is Donna and I created this PODCAST with my Pugs Charles and Rosie because I am on a mission to discover if we really are as crazy as non-Pug Pawrents think we are OR are we just the best Fur-Pawrents in the world.

We invite you to join us as we share the stories of ordinary Puggies and their Pug Life, discuss topics that are important to us, such as why being a Crazy Pug Lady is the best job in the world!, hear the slightly tragic but ultimately wonderful rescue stories that end with a Puggily-ever-after, and meet businesses that want to make our Puggies lives better with their goods and services.

We know that you love your Puggies like a favourite child, that being Pug-crazy is normal and that you want to get to know other Puggies and their Pawrents so you can share in this wonderful world that is the Pug Life.

So please join us every Sunday night at 7pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on your favourite PODCAST hosting site and chat with us in our Facebook Group 'Livin' the Pug Life' where being Crazy is not only encouraged but celebrated!

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In this week's episode I'm talking about Why I became a Pug-mom and the Pugs that inspire me.

Now I don't know about you Puggies but I love talking Pug, meeting Pugs and getting to know Pug-Pawrents. I mean who else can will understand my utter devotion to my Pugs better than other "Crazy Pug Ladies or Pawrents".

Interestingly it wasn't until I saw “The Adventures of Milo and Otis” that I knew that I was going to be a Pug-mom …. or Puggie-slave depending on how you look at it.

I'm going to share how I meet each one of my Pugs and how we love to get dressed up and go out for coffee and cuddles:

• 01:12 - How I met my very first pug, Louis?
• 06:08 - Adopting another pug after losing Louis
• 07:32 - Adopting the litter brother Sumo and JJ
• 08:57 - The story of Winston and Charles
• 10:24 - How Rosie came into our lives
• 12:33 - Dealing with Rosie’s health condition
• 14:07 - One thing all my pugs have in common

If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at podcasher.com

And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug.

NEXT WEEKS EPISODE: Just when you thought we couldn't get a Grumble bigger than 5 Puggies we met Choppa, Shamus, Leroy, Lilly, Samson and Peppa - all much loved Puggies that came to Donna and her husband Chris by various means including PugsSOS and as foster fails.

Each Puggie has a story that has been worth getting to know and each Puggie is unique in their own special way which is why, this is such a great episode.

In this week's episode we're talking to Donna about her Grumble Choppa, Shamus, Leroy, Lilly, Samson & Peppa.

Just when you thought we couldn't get a Grumble bigger than 5 Puggies we met Choppa, Shamus, Leroy, Lilly, Samson and Peppa - all much loved Puggies that came to Donna and her husband Chris by various means including PugsSOS and as foster fails.

Each Puggie has a story that has been worth getting to know and each Puggie is unique in their own special way which is why, this is such a great episode.

In this episode Donna will share:

• 02:44 - Introduction of each Puggie
• 03:12 - Why is Lilly called “Tripod”?
• 04:10 - Leroy’s leg condition
• 05:19 - Lilly’s life as a blind Puggie
• 07:17 - Shamus’ sniffer school
• 11:05 - How did Choppa get his name?
• 17:15 - Peppa’s heart-breaking story
• 27:10 - Why is Samson called “Paddle Pop”?
• 34:05 - What is the naughty trait of all six puggies?
• 44:18 - Do they have a favourite costume/outfit?

If you'd like to watch the LIVE STREAM REPLAY of this episode, you can find it on our Blog https://pugparties.com/blogs/livin-the-pug-life-show/livin-the-pug-life-show-ep34-with-choppa-shamus-leroy-lilly-samson-and-peppa

If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at podcasher.com

And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug.

NEXT WEEKS EPISODE: I was the person that people would look at with the expression that basically said "who IS this woman?", and I was that person who people would literally say, "you can't compare your Pug/s to children, they're not the same".

For me, being a Pug-mom or a Crazy Pug-Lady is great fun but I have had times where I have doubted it, in this episode I'll share with you what happened and what got me back to being the best Pug-mom I could be.

With the PUGCAST going live tonight I wanted to pop on-line and say a quick 'haylo' and a huge 'fank you' to everyone who has either already watched the trailer and left a lovely review or is planning on binging the trailer and first two episodes tonight or in the coming days.

We know that you love your Puggies like a favourite child, that being Pug-crazy is normal and that you want to get to know other Puggies and their Pawrents so you can share in this wonderful world that is the Pug Life, so hopefully the PUGCAST meets your expectations.

So please join us every Sunday night at 7pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on your favourite PODCAST hosting site to listen to the latest Episode then pop into the 'Livin' the Pug Life' Facebook Group to talk Pug and tell us what you got from the Episode because we'd really to hear your thoughts and see your Pug Life pictures and videos.

So until next time Puggies, have a pawsome week and Hoomans be generous with the snackies

P.S. DON'T FORGET to subscribe to our newsletter at pugparties.com so you get advance notice of our next episode and much much more!

In this weeks episode I am talking to you about what happened when I allowed rude comments about my Pugs affect me and my Pug Life.

I was the person that people would look at with the expression that basically said "who IS this woman?", and I was that person who people would literally say, "you can't compare your Pug/s to children, they're not the same".

For me, being a Pug-mom or a Crazy Pug-Lady is great fun but I have had times where I have doubted it; I'll share with you what happened and what got me back to being the best Pug-mom I could be.:

• 02:05 - Being a first time Pug-Mom for Louis
• 03:37 - I was being pug-shamed
• 05:59 - That time when I almost lost it
• 07:23 - Allowing rude comments to affect me as a pug-Mom
• 08:50 - Finding my grumble with “Pug Parties”

If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at podcasher.com

And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug.

NEXT WEEKS EPISODE: In next week's episode we're talking to Jennifer about her Pugs Cruze and Emily

This Daddy/Daughter team are some talented over-achieving Puggies that are just adorable; Emily is learning scent work also known as "Sniffer School" and Cruze is a Therapy Puggie, or Thera-Pug, as Jennifer likes to call him.

Both are amazing Puggies doing amazing things that a Pug wouldn't normally be associated with, which is why we know you'll love getting to know Jennifer, Cruze & Emily.

In this week's episode we're talking to Jennifer about her Pugs Cruze and Emily

This Daddy/Daughter team are some talented over-achieving Puggies that are just adorable; Emily is learning scent work also known as "Sniffer School" and Cruze is a Therapy Puggie, or Thera-Pug, as Jennifer likes to call him.

Both are amazing Puggies doing amazing things that a Pug wouldn't normally be associated with, which is why we know you'll love getting to know Jennifer, Cruze & Emily.

In this episode Jennifer will share:

• 04:30 - What inspired you to become a pug pawrent?
• 12:25 - Talking about Cruze as a therapy dog
• 17:47 - Emily and her sniffer school
• 21:38 - What a dog needs to do before going to sniffer school
• 26:58 - Jen’s gift for Cruze
• 28:41 - Cruze and Emily’s favourite outfits
• 30:27 - Cruze and Emily’s favourite treats

If you'd like to watch the LIVE STREAM REPLAY of this episode, you can find it on our Blog https://pugparties.com/blogs/livin-the-pug-life-show/livin-the-pug-life-show-ep36-with-cruze-and-emily

If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at podcasher.com

And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug.

NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE: I know it sounds like a strange topic to broach, but after having had a recent discussion with a Grumble friend about a rescue Puggie who had moved between three owners because all three had passed away, it made me realise that it was a topic that needed discussing.

So ask yourself, 'who would you want your Puggie to live with after you pass?' and I'll share with you what I've done to for Charles and Rosie.

I know it sounds like a strange topic to broach, but after having had a recent discussion with a Grumble friend about a rescue Puggie who had moved between three owners because all three had passed away, it made me realise that it was a topic that needed discussing.

So ask yourself, 'who would you want your Puggie to live with after you pass?' and I'll share with you what I've done to for Charles and Rosie:

01:14 - Why have I made provisions for Rosie & Charles in my Last Will & Testament?

03:17 - Allocating what’s required to gift your pug’s nominated carer for their living expenses

04:40 - Giving back to pug rescuers

05:41 - Questions I asked myself whilst preparing for my Will

If you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at https://www.podchaser.com/ThePugLifeShow

And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinthepuglife/) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug.

NEXT WEEKS EPISODE:

Up until we met Cruze and Emily a few weeks ago, I had no idea there was such as thing as 'Sniffer School' or as I like to call it - scent training for fun!

Our lovely guest Fiona runs a dog training school in WA that specialises in teaching any breed of dog scent work - yep even Pugs can learn to do it, just like little Emily who is a champion at it from what Fiona told us.

The best part about this Show is the 'at home' sniffer training you can give your Puggie, no School required - Fiona told us how we can introduce a little bit of scent work into your everyday life with your Puggie and I have to admit, I tried it at playgroup and the Puggies loved it!

In this week's episode we're talking to Fiona about her dog training business The Doggy Lady

Our lovely guest Fiona runs a dog training school in WA that specialises in teaching any breed of dog scent work - yep even Pugs can learn to do it, just like little Emily who is a champion at it from what Fiona told us.

The best part about this Show is the 'at home' sniffer training you can give your Puggie, no School required - Fiona told us how we can introduce a little bit of scent work into your everyday life with your Puggie and I have to admit, I tried it at playgroup and the Puggies loved it!

In this episode Fiona will share:

02:08 - Ideal age to become a “sniffer” pug

03:15 - Fiona’s very first pug sniffer student

04:29 - What inspired Fiona to become a dog trainer

08:05 - Why little Emily made Fiona cry

09:13 - Difference between a serious sniffer dog and a pug sniffer dog

12:21 - How scent training works?

21:57 - The story about “the treat in the tap”

23:11 - Starting scent work with Vegemite

27:18 - Most difficult thing with training a pug

32:29 - Fiona’s advice to pawrents

33:22 - Fiona’s thoughts on ‘collar versus harness’

Check their socials and the website they talked about in the Show here:

- Facebook: The Doggy Lady

- Youtube: The Doggy Lady

- Website: The Doggy Lady Qualified and Experienced Dog TrainerIf you'd like to watch the LIVE STREAM REPLAY of this episode, you can find it on our Blog LIVIN' THE PUG LIFE SHOW (Ep38) with The Doggy LadyIf you liked the episode, or if you think it'll be useful for someone else, please leave a review over at podcasher.com

And if you've got any questions or want to tell us how much you loved the Episode then let me know over at our Facebook Group "Livin' the Pug Life" (Livin' the Pug Life | Facebook) where Crazy Pug Ladies meet to talk all things pug.

NEXT WEEK'S EPISODE:

I've always felt that the Universe gave me Louis just when I was ready to be a Pug-mom for the first time, but finding your pawfect Puggie isn't always that easy or simple. Not to mention should you use a breeder or adopt a rescue.

All options have pros and cons and we'll look at them all so you can decide if your pawfect Puggie is a rescue or a pup from a Breeder.