Two months ago, I handed Kenji over to a robot.

Not quite — but close. Our force-free fur-end Sarah Rutten from The Canine Perspective is back on the PUGCAST, and this time she’s built something rather clever: an AI training app with twenty-plus years of her own experience, her book and her courses sitting in the back end. Not ChatGPT. Not the internet’s greatest hits. Just Sarah, in your pocket.

So I gave it a go. Kenji was resource guarding at meal times, having a go at poor Buster over a bowl that wasn’t even on the floor yet, and had suddenly decided big dogs were the enemy. Two months on, we have a calm dinner routine, a bowl with a penthouse view, a foster brother who eats in the pantry in peace, and a pug who now rolls over and asks his dad for a belly rub.

We talk about what the app actually does, what it costs, the day when it threw out the plan and built a new one because Kenji has a dental procedure, and the car win I completely fluked.

Plus, an exclusive — Sarah reveals the title of her second book, and you Puggies are the very first to hear it. 🐾

Full disclosure, Puggies: I paid for this app myself because I believe in supporting small businesses like mine.

Get the app here — this is the only way to sign up, it’s not in the App Store: https://studio.com/sarah-rutten/thecanineperspective

Everything else Sarah:

Website: https://www.thecanineperspective.com.au/

Book: https://www.thecanineperspective.com.au/the-canine-perspective-dog-training-book/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecanineperspective/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecanineperspective/

Want to meet Sarah’s pugs? Go back and listen to S5 EP02: Snorts & Shenanigans; A Day in the Pug Life of Dougie and Floyd.

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No studio today. No quiet room. Today, the PUGCAST hits the road.

A working farm. Fifteen rescue dogs. Horses. Alpacas. Goats. One pig. And me, right in the middle of it all.

For the first time ever, The Pug Life Show was recorded in situ at Saffron on the Hill — with founder Kaz, volunteer Krys, and the entire Saffron grumble providing the sound effects.

We talk puppy farm survivors. Forever fosters. Seventeen-year-old barkday pugs. And what it really costs to give these fur-babies and their friends their best life.

Grab a cuppa, snuggle your floof ball, and come to the farm with us. This is The Pug Life Show — farm edition.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

• Saffron on the Hill Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/saffrononthehill
• Saffron on the Hill Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/saffron_pug_rescue/
• Saffron Rescue Barket – Sat 01 August 2026 - https://www.facebook.com/share/1H2VYMe1qM/
• Saffron on the Hill merchandise - https://saffrononthehill.dasautomat.com/
• Feed it Forward campaign - https://thesaltiestdog.com.au/products/buy-a-rescue-dog-a-meal?variant=42203473248311

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🐾 Houston, we have a pug. Six books in and PD the Pug has officially left the atmosphere — and honestly, the universe was NOT prepared.

In his latest adventure ‘Space Cadet! PD the Pug and the Final Frontier’, our favourite misguided but well-meaning black pug has been recruited as the first American dog in space. His mission? Conduct experiments that will benefit all of humankind. What could possibly go wrong?

Pug-Mom Marilee Joyce joins me for her THIRD visit to THE PUG LIFE SHOW to talk space suits, questionable astronaut food, five giant bins of kibble, and the crew of the Wolf Wanderer — none of whom were prepared for pug zoomies in a billion dollar spacecraft.

We also get a sneaky peek at what book seven might hold… and let's just say PD has been recruited for a very different kind of mission. 🕵️

WANT TO LEARN MORE about the PD the Pug? Check out their website and socials here:

• Website: https://www.pdthepugproductions.com/
• Insta: @pd.the.pug
• Facebook: @pdthepug
• Email: [email protected]
• Amazon: https://amzn.asia/d/03JjoIVe

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Now, today I have a truly special guest. Ally is the founder of Paw Share Club — a platform built on something we already know is true in this community: dog lovers take care of each other.

Paw Share Club turns that spirit into a real, fair system. You help a dog parent with a walk or a sit, you earn points. When your Pug needs care, you use those points. And if you don't have a dog yet? Your points are waiting for you when it’s time for another fur-baby — or you can redeem them as gift cards. It's pet care reimagined through the power of community.

WANT TO LEARN MORE? The sign-up to the Paw Share Club for free and follow them on their socials:

• Website: https://www.pawshareclub.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawshareclub
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/484634907604450

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Meet Bling and Honey — two fabulous lady pugs whose names are as sparkly as their personalities. One is precious as diamonds, the other pure pot‑of‑gold energy.

These pampered puggies live the ultimate pug life: Sundays are reserved for 12 hours of naps, 6 hours of meditation, and being spoiled rotten. Their latest Pugmas surprise? Pandora collars complete with charms — yes, we checked them out for ourselves cause Rosie is now very jealous!

Join us as we chat with their mum Nat about Bling and Honey’s pug‑tastic world and what these precious pups get up to each day.

WANT TO LEARN MORE? Follow Nat, Bling and Honey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nat_the_coffee_rat_92/

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Today, we are entering the wonderfully chaotic Pug Life of our force-free trainer fur-end Sarah Rutten and her dynamic puggie-duo: Dougie and Floyd.

Dougie is a sweet king who’s been navigating IVDD like an absolute champ… and Floyd is his unhinged pug missile who cannot resist chomping on Dougie’s tail like it’s a limited‑edition snackie.

Sarah spills all the stories — from how she came to being a Pug mum, which was not your typical journey, to her future Pug-family addition which we’re looking forward to meeting mid-year.

WANT TO LEARN MORE about Sarah, Dougie or Floyd? Check out their profile here:

• Website: https://www.thecanineperspective.com.au/
• Book: https://www.thecanineperspective.com.au/the-canine-perspective-dog-training-book/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecanineperspective/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecanineperspective/

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For our first episode of SEASON 5, we’re diving into the world of supplements designed specifically to support Dogs — from calming blends that help ease their anxiety, to gut‑friendly probiotics that keep their sensitive tummies on track, not to mention mobility‑boosting nutrients that help them stay agile despite their unique build or age. Canine supplementation is gaining in popularity, but not all supplements are created equal.

So we’ve invited our fur-ends from Happy Poochie Dog Supplements to talk all thing pug-mentation so you know what to look for to help your Puggie feel balanced, bouncy, and at their best.

WANT TO LEARN MORE? Reach out to Ping and Rohan via the following sites

• Website: https://www.happypoochieau.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HappyPoochie/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happypoochieau/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyPoochie

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We wanted to close out Season 4 with our second year of reporting our Top 5 most downloaded episodes just in case you wanted to catch-up or re-listen to the episodes that our community loved the most.

Pawsonally, I think that every episode is worth listening to at least once, but not every episode gets to be number 1 … or does it?

In this episode we talk about:

• 02:05 5th most downloaded episode
• 02:55 4th most downloaded episode
• 03:54 3rd most downloaded episode
• 04:50 2nd & 1st most downloaded episodes

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In today’s episode were talking with Pet Photographer Tori from TD Pet Studios about the wonderfully wrinkled world of Pet/pug portraits.

From their expressive eyes to their comical charm, pugs are a photographer’s dream — and sometimes, a nightmare.

Whether you're a seasoned pet photographer or just pug-curious, this episode is packed with stories, and surprising insights into what it takes to capture our little cuties on film to be shared with the unsuspecting world of non-pug pawrents whenever we get the chance … or is that just me?

In this episode we talk about:

• 04:25 Tell us a little bit about yourself, your fur-family, and how did you get into Pet Photography
• 11:20 Is photography with children like photography with Pets/Pugs?
• 18:30 What does it take to get a group Pug shot?
• 21:15 Is it easier photographing with or without the pawrent in the room?
• 22:45 What sort of carrot stick do you use to get their attention?
• 24:20 The hand-eye coordination needed to get the right shot
• 26:30 How do you photograph black pugs?
• 28:20 What are the challenges with Pet photography?
• 30:50 Yes, drool shots are great!
• 34:10 How can you find Tori for a photoshoot?

WANT TO LEARN MORE? Reach out to Tori on Instagram @TDPetStudios

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Today we’re talking about something every new rescue pug pawrent should be aware of— the Rescue Pug Honeymoon period.

Specifically, what happens when you bring home a rescue pug and they seem unbelievably well behaved or incredibly naughty and you think to yourself, WOW I lucked out or have I made a huge mistake.

Our fur-end Jess from Howling Success Dog Training is back to talk about the emotional rollercoaster of those first few weeks/months, and how to support your new snuggle pug as they settle into their fur-ever home.

In this episode we talk about:

• 03:50 Tell us a little bit about yourself
• 06:25 Let’s talk about the 3:3:3 Rule (guidelines), also known as the Rescue Dog/Pug Honeymoon Period
• 11:20 What’s ‘My Last Dog’ syndrome?
• 12:30 The impawtance of investing time early to help your rescue pug transition
• 15:40 What to do if your honeymoon period is more like a horror story
• 20:10 What is in my ‘New Puggie toolkit’
• 24:00 The impawtance of learning Dog Body Launguage
• 28:30 Creating a safe space for your new Rescue Puggie
• 29:20 Why it’s ok to become upset/overwhelmed in those early days/weeks
• 36:10 Why getting professional behavioural help in the beginning will be your saviour – obedience training isn’t always the answer
• 43:10 The reward of living with a loving rescue pug
• 47:50 How can people find Jess if they need help with their rescue Pug

WANT TO LEARN MORE? Reach out to Jess here:

• Jess Sandstrom – Howling Success Dog Training
  • Website: www.howlingsuccessdogtraining.com/
  • New Rescue Q&A session: www.howlingsuccessdogtraining.com/new-rescue-dog/
  • Instagram: www.instagram.com/howlingsuccessdogtraining/
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/HowlingSuccessDogTraining

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