Getting fit with Kilo the Pug
My new little walking buddy is doing wonders for my Fitbit Step Count. We take him for 2 medium walks and 3 short ones a day- he is high on energy in bursts but not great stamina, so perfect for me and my bad knees. We also play with toys whenever he wants to chew- he thought it was funny to steal my socks after our walk this morning but quickly traded them for his stuffed turtle.
He is in really great shape, but very food motivated, so I measure his food and feed him twice a day, then mix up treats including fruit and little pieces of carrot (his favourite is the Barnsdale Farm Chicken Fingers but he only gets tiny bits of them at a time. He also enjoys melon. I’ll be trying some of the recipes from this HOP)
He loves walking and the park and ravine at the end of my street, but I have to be careful there are no other dogs off leash as he still goes crazy lunging, growling and looking fierce if he sees a dog or cat. Ange and I just took him down there now.
He also had a great time walking down by the waterfront, although quite overwhelming. He walked to the bank with me yesterday and only tried to look tough to a guy working on the stairs. Seemed to understand he should be nice to the bank staff for me- clever pup.
He is very enthusiastic about all the smells and terrains – all new I imagine as he did not get out or get socialized much before. He will sit, stay and come at home, but not reliable enough yet to go off leash anywhere. He is getting better on a leash every day and loves being next to me. Rescues Rock- Happy Fit Dog Friday
That is on really fit looking Pug…glad to see one that’s not overweight!
Thanks! I plan to keep him that way. He is such a cutie and better behaved/happier after exercise of course.
Sounds like an ideal fitness plan for both of you! Thanks for joining the FitDog Friday blog hop!
Yep- thanks Emma have a great weekend!
Great job keeping fit, what a handsome devil he is. Have a great weekend.
Thanks- he is handsome isn’t he LOL (proud mama)
For reactivity, I like the books “Click to Calm” and “Control Unleashed.” Mr. N also goes crazy over other dogs.
Thanks – I’ll get those 2. Wow, Mr. N looks so well behaved. Apparently Kilo wasn’t socialized and the few experiences he had were scary/negative. Weirdly he lived with a cat in first unhappy home but maybe the cat was nasty when he was a puppy as he sure seems to hate cats. My 17 year old is very grumpy at the best of times and has been very rude to him too so that has not helped. Just taking it slowly.
Lol. He really is well-behaved about 99% of the time. It’s that one percent that trips him up. He just gets so overexcited over other dogs (he’s getting better though) which is really his only bad habit. I can eat a bacon and egg sandwich with him in my lap and he’ll nap. He wasn’t socialized at all either when he was a puppy. They kept him in a crate for 10-16 hours/day.
That is one adorable pug! Love hearing about positive progress 🙂
Thanks! Have a great weekend
great news!!! I like his harness where did you get it?
Thanks! I got the harness at my local Pet Valu store (very helpful staff of dog lovers) – comfy material and spreads pressure if he lunges or pulls.
I love him! He is adorable! He seems to be really happy about all that walking!
Me too LOL and yes we both are enjoying our walks. Have a great weekend
What a cutie! He looks like a great walking buddy. Glad you found each other!
Aww thanks Beth. Have a great weekend
Love this post, it’s very rare to see a great fit dog post featuring a Pug. Kilo looks great, keep it up.
Thanks! Yes I have to resist feeding him sometimes. He doesn’t beg or anything, but he looks up with those big eyes. I remember Slim Doggy’s words “Love does not equal food” and go for another quick walk or play with his toy instead. Have a great weekend.
Oh how adorable is that little pup! Love it!
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