Scream Slow Feeder Dog Bowl with Raised Pillars, Green
$39.95
Dinner gone before you've sat down? The raised sections make them work around the shapes, so it takes longer. We own bulldogs too, and we know that gulp.
Pugs
For a pug, check that food is within reach and toys are a manageable size to carry. A mat can define the bowl area; a simple puzzle can add a short indoor job. Use your pug’s own mouth and chest measurements rather than a breed label when comparing products.
Eats too fast
Read the guide: why they eat so fast
Scream Slow Feed Bowl for Fast Eaters, 28 x 28cm, Pink
$28.95
Dinner gone before you've sat down? The raised shapes make them work around the bowl, so it takes longer. We own bulldogs too, and we know that gulp.
Scream Slow Feeder Puzzle Bowl for Bulldogs & Frenchies, 27 x 31cm
$32.95
If your dog eats too fast, the centre maze makes dinner take longer and two side sections hold extra food to find.
Bored and chewing things
Read the guide: why they chew everything
All Barks Kangaroo & Venison Dog Treats 100g, Training Bites, Australian Made
$30.95
If your dog's treat toy is sitting empty, these kangaroo and venison treats give them something to work for. They're handy as training rewards too. We own bulldogs too, and a full treat toy keeps ours busy.
All Barks Outback Beef Dog Treat Sticks 110g, Break Up for Treat Toys
$30.95
If your dog's treat toy is sitting empty, break these beef sticks into small pieces to fill it. We own bulldogs too, and a full treat toy keeps ours busy.
Fido Extra Tuff Nylon Chew Bone 16cm, Beef Flavour, Medium
$26.95
If your dog chews things they shouldn't, this beef-flavoured nylon bone gives them their own thing to chew. We own bulldogs too, and a chew of their own beats a chewed skirting board.
Home alone
Read the guide: why they struggle home alone
Aroma Dog Fleece Dog Plush Toy 24cm, Purple
$19.95
A purple dog-shaped fleece toy, 24 cm, for carrying and gentle play. Check the seams and take it away if it is damaged.
Aroma Dog Fleece Security Blanket 30cm, Small Dog Blanket for Bed or Crate
$23.95
If your dog spends time home alone, this small blanket gives them something soft in their usual resting spot. It's small enough to move from their bed to the crate to the couch. We own bulldogs too, and ours like a spot that smells and feels like theirs.
GURU Soft Scents Scented Plush Dog Toy, Bear
$39.95
A soft, scented bear that lives in their bed, so they have something of their own to curl up with at quiet time. We own bulldogs too, and plenty of them like a soft toy of their own at bedtime.
Won't settle
Read the guide: why they won’t settle at night
GURU Soft Bedtime Plush Dog Toy, Bear, Medium
$32.95
Won't settle at night? Put this soft bear in their bed so they have something of their own to curl up with. We own bulldogs too, and plenty of them like having a soft toy of their own at bedtime.
GURU Soft Bedtime Plush Dog Toy, Frog, Medium
$32.95
Won't settle at night? Put this soft frog in their bed so they have something of their own to curl up with. We own bulldogs too, and plenty of them like having a soft toy of their own at bedtime.
Too hot to walk
Read the guide: is it too hot to walk
Chuckit! Indoor Slider Fetch Toy for Hot Days, 17.8 x 15cm
$42.95
When it's too hot to go out, the slider lets you play short games of fetch on a clear indoor floor. It's made for indoors, so you're not throwing an outdoor ball around the lounge room. We own bulldogs too, and on hot days this is how ours still get a game.
GURU Hide & Seek Tail Puzzle Plush Dog Toy, Alligator, Large
$36.95
When it's too hot to walk, tuck the alligator's tail into its hidden pocket and let your dog sniff it out and pull it free. We own bulldogs too, and we know how long a hot day stuck inside can feel.
GURU Hide & Seek Tail Puzzle Plush Dog Toy, Cow, Large
$36.95
When it's too hot to walk, tuck the cow's tail into its hidden pocket and let your dog sniff it out and pull it free. We own bulldogs too, and we know how long a hot day stuck inside can feel.
Needs to burn energy
Read the guide: how much exercise do they need
Chase 'n Chomp Rubber Bone Fetch Toy for Dogs, 9.5 x 19cm
$48.95
If your pug has energy to burn, the bone shape gives them something new to chase and carry back. We own bulldogs too, and short games in the cool are how ours burn energy.
Chuckit! Ring Chaser Dog Fetch Launcher 55cm with 12cm Ring
$49.95
If your pug loves to chase, the launcher sends the ring out for them to run after. We own bulldogs too, and short chase games in the cool of the day are how ours burn energy.
Chuckit! High Bounce Dog Fetch Balls 6cm, 2 Pack
$27.95
If your pug loves to fetch, keep it to a few short throws in the cool of the day. We own bulldogs too, and that's how ours burn energy.
New puppy
Read the guide: what to expect in week one
Chuckit! Rugged Bumper Rubber Fetch Toy, Small 30 x 10.5 x 7cm
$37.95
If you have a new bulldog puppy, the bumper gives them something other than a round ball to fetch. We own bulldogs too, and short games like this help puppies learn to play with you.
Chuckit! Lightweight Fetch Stick Small 17.8cm for Puppies & Small Dogs
$34.95
If you have a puppy or small dog, the stick shape gives them something easy to pick up and bring back.
Chuckit! Small Tennis Balls for Puppies 5cm, 2 Pack
$23.95
If you have a new bulldog puppy, these 5 cm balls suit them until they can carry a full-size ball. We own bulldogs too, and short games help puppies learn to play with you.
Car trips
Read the guide: how to travel in the car
Measure first. Large fits a 60–70 cm chest and XLarge fits a 70–80 cm chest, measured behind the front legs. At exactly 70 cm, choose XLarge. If your pug measures under 60 cm, neither will fit properly, so don't size down and hope.
Prestige Nylon Dog Car Harness, XLarge Black, Fits 70-80cm Chest
$43.95
If your pug climbs between the seats or onto your lap, this harness clips them in so they stay in their spot. It fits a 70–80 cm chest, measured behind the front legs.
Prestige Nylon Dog Car Harness, Large Black, Fits 60-70cm Chest
$42.95
If your pug climbs between the seats or onto your lap, this harness clips them in so they stay in their spot. It fits a 60–70 cm chest, measured behind the front legs.
Bowl slides and spills
Read the guide: why they push the bowl
JW Non-Slip Dog Bowl Mat 47.5 x 38cm, Catches Drips & Crumbs
$26.95
If your pug shoves the bowls around and drips water across the floor, put this 47.5 × 38 cm mat underneath. The bowls have one spot, and the drips and crumbs land on the mat, not your floor.
JW Non-Skid Dog Food Bowl, Jumbo 28cm
$21.95
If your pug chases the bowl across the floor at mealtimes, swap to this one. It stays where you put it, so dinner stays in the bowl. We own bulldogs too, so we know the chase.
Petrageous Non-Slip Dog Bowl Placemat 29 x 48cm, Bones Print
$25.95
If your pug shoves the bowl across the floor and food ends up everywhere, put this 29 × 48 cm non-slip mat under it. The bowl gets a grip and the spills land on the mat, not the floor.
Water bowl runs low
Read the guide: why the water bowl runs low
Pioneer Pet Automatic Dog Water Fountain 1.7L with Replaceable Filter
$87.95
If your pug drains a small water bowl before lunch, this fountain holds 1.7 L, so you refill it less often. It keeps the water moving through a replaceable filter.
Coat care
Read the guide: how to care for their coat
JW GripSoft Rotating Dog Comb 20cm, Fine & Coarse Teeth
$22.95
If your pug's coat needs a tidy-up, start with the coarse side, then finish with the fine side. One comb for a quick all-over tidy.
Millers Forge Vista Round-Back Dog Grooming Comb 17.7cm
$46.95
Want something smaller than the 20 cm JW comb? This 17.7 cm round-back comb is the compact option for a few minutes of combing.
Birthday or special day
Read the guide: can they have birthday cake
Huds and Toke Yoghurt Frosted Dog Birthday Cake 12cm, Made in Australia
$33.95
For a birthday or gotcha day, your pug gets a cake of their own. It's a hard-baked cookie with yoghurt frosting. Snap it into pieces, or add a little water and let it soften. Stay with them while they eat it. It's a treat, not everyday food.
Multipet Birthday Cake Squeaky Plush Dog Toy 15.2cm, Assorted Colours
$27.95
For a birthday, give your pug a squeaky cake of their own to carry around and play with gently. We own bulldogs too, and ours get a present of their own on the day. It's still theirs after the party.
Multipet Lamb Chop Birthday Squeaky Plush Dog Toy in Party Outfit
$34.95
For a birthday, give your pug a squeaky Lamb Chop in a party outfit to carry around and play with gently. We own bulldogs too, and ours get a present of their own on the day. It's still theirs after the party.
Questions about pugs
What should I check when setting up my pug’s bowls?
Place the bowls on a stable surface and check your pug can reach the food and water. Compare the bowl dimensions and mat footprint with the space you have.
Which toys can my pug carry?
Compare the toy dimensions with your pug’s mouth. Avoid pieces that fit fully inside it, and watch the first play session.
What is a good starting point for indoor play with my pug?
Try a short, easy food puzzle or a gentle game with you. Follow the individual product’s supervision notes and put damaged toys away.
How can I check a harness for my pug?
Measure your pug’s chest behind the front legs and compare the listed range. Ask us before buying; written advice is covered by the Bulldoggy Fit Promise under Terms and Returns.