Puggles are great apartment dogs, ideal for living in a crowded city. But don't make the mistake of thinking that a Puggle is just a lapdog who is happy pottering around the house and going for a daily walk. He is. But appearances are deceptive and the Puggle is a feisty little fellow who is very happy in the great outdoors. That's the Beagle part of him coming to the fore. Beagles are hunting hounds and happiest out in the open.
Something you and your Puggle will love is going out for a picnic. It can be an all day outing or just a meal in a park. Both of you will enjoy it and your Puggle will be thrilled to have a chance to exercise his stocky but tough little body and play with you. But before you plan this excursion, you need to be sure that both you and your dog are ready for it. Here's a brief check list of some of the things you need to be aware of before taking a Puggle for a picnic.
• Your Puggle must be properly trained. Puggles are sociable dogs and get along will with strangers and other dogs. This does not mean that you do not have to define his limits and make sure he knows what he can and cannot do. If he's been properly trained, you can let him off his leash to run around. But be sure that he will always respond when called. Puggles are inquisitive dogs and their curiosity can get the better of them if they do not know the "come back" means "come back now!"
• Being friendly dogs, Puggles will happily go where they are not invited, say to another family's picnic. Don't let your dog cause both of you to be regarded as a nuisance. He must be trained so that is friendly attitude is tempered by the fact that he will not go to strangers unless he is called. Remember, not everyone is a dog lover. Strange but true!
• If you feel your Puggle is well behaved enough to be let off his leash, you still need to keep a constant eye on him. Puggles are curious dogs and will often get carried away and follow their noses towards things that interest them. This could lead them out of earshot so they won't hear your calling them. Its no fun wandering around the park looking for your dog. But this does not mean a well trained dog does not deserve his freedom. Just keep an eye on him.
• Obviously you will take food and water for your Puggle. But don't forget both outdoor toys. Balls, frisbees and the like are great, as long as he has been trained to catch and fetch.
• Puggles tend to overestimate their own endurance and can over tire themselves. Take a few indoor toys as well so that when you see your dog is tired, he has something he can sit quietly with.
Christy Taylor, author, is a breeder of Puggles. She also is the proud owner of her very own Puggles. Learn more about Puggles by visiting her website at http://www.pugglehugs.com |
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