A Pug's Guide to Etiquette

by Gemma Correll

This manual is an essential item for any pug aspiring to be a sophisticated, civilized citizen. Pugs play by their own set of rules. When you want them to sit, they stand; when you want them to stay, they go; and when you want them to stop eating that unidentified item on the floor, well...Traditional schools of canine thought put this behaviour down to a stubborn refusal to be trained that's inherent in the bred. Not so. This behaviour is, in fact, down to an ancient set of rules, passed down from pug generation to pug generation. A Pug's Guide to Etiquette attempts to explain these rules, thereby advancing pug-human relations to hitherto unprecedented heights.

Genres: Humor, Graphic Novels, Comics, Nonfiction, Animals, Dogs, Picture Books

64 pages, Hardcover

First published February 14, 2013

Reviews

[Vio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maybe 4 1/2*
Lovely little book. Started to like (and maybe love) pugs after Ema visited me last summer, more after stalking for months one of her four-legged friends through the city, even more after watching Lady Dynamite feat. Maria Bamford and Bert (!) and Blueberry, and yes, GEMma Correll on Instagram. Sometimes the universe just conspires on you doing something!
Highly recommended. :)

[Ginny Nemchick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable and silly. Also applies to Boston Terriers.

[Monika · Rating 3 out of 5]

Zawsze chciałam dodać jakąś książkę Gemmy do swojego goodreads <3

[Phu · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nét vẽ cũng dễ thương nhưng nội dung vô nghĩa với mình.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

One Christmas Eve my mother-in-law hosted a family party in in the main classroom of her very posh dance school. She graciously allowed us to bring our pug, Muggle, with us because we were having some repairs done in our house and didn’t want to leave him there with the workmen. Once the party was in full swing, Muggle strolled into the centre of the room and proceeded to take the biggest, fattest dump EVER right in the middle of her newly polished wooden floor, then proudly strutted away. The children present were absolutely delighted, with the giant turd however I was mortified and have since banished Muggle to the house no matter what’s happening at home.

According to A Pug’s Guide to Etiquette, pooing on the floor during a party is appropriate behaviour for a respectable pug. I had no idea. Also pug points covered in this book are cushion bull-dozing, the wearing of stupid outfits and the infamous ‘pug run’ that Muggle practices daily. Honestly, I thought my pug was just a buffoon but now I know that he’s definitely not. He is the epitome of gentility. Thank you for setting me straight, Gemma.

[ėglis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I somehow wrongly assumed that this will be an actual etiquette guide for hoomans, just told in a funny way through pug's point of view.
It turns out it's an actual etiquette guide for pugs. Despite the fact that I'm not target auditory at all, being a human, a cat person and a big dog person, it's a light and funny read for pugs, pug owners and pug lovers.

[Aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

A tiny book gifted to me ages ago by my wife’s family, back when I was obsessed with pugs. It’s very short, filled with hilarious illustrations and tongue-in-cheek etiquette tips from a pug’s perspective. I wanted to give it ★ or ★★ because of how brief and silly it is—but I laughed too much to be that harsh. Good for a few solid laughs. ★★★

[Mikayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

An entertaining, light-hearted book for any and all dog lovers, the etiquette displayed in this book I know can most definetly be applied to Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (of which I own 2)

[Bonnie Ustaszewski · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute book and fun little read. Also, sharing my home with a pug, I can say that much of what is presented in this book is absolutely true.

[Εβελίνα · Rating 5 out of 5]

pugs are superior

[Tracy Colby · Rating 5 out of 5]

So applies! I laughed so hard. So much like our Grumble!

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant and adorable, this book is a great manual for dog owners and dog lovers alike. Gemma Correll's style is so lovely - and, if you get a chance to see the real-life Mr. Pickles, jarringly accurate - and her writing is sweet and funny. I refer to this book on a regular basis for advice, or cheering up on a glum day.

[Retromantik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Una boniquez de principio a fin, y más todavía habiendo tenido una carlinilla que hacía más de la mitad de las cosas que ilustra Gemma Correll <3 Si tienes un carlino o te gusta esa raza, tienes que leerlo.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the illustrations!!! If your a puglover you will laugh and smile with this book!!!! Soooo funny and a wonderful book to add to a Puglovers collection :)

[Aimee Dars · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone who loves pugs needs to read this book! I recognize so many of the “etiquette rules” my pugs follow—leaving pug glitter generously, insisting on prompt meal times, refusing to deign to play fetch! The text is a riot and so are Gemma Correll’s wonderful drawings. If I had any complaint it might be that the book is short. I’d love more of the hilarity.

[Kevin Ng · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 pugs

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

SO CUTE.

[rené lauren · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was cute, but not exceptional.

[Denise Tyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reminds me of every pug I've ever had.

[Brianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute, quick read that created both smiles and laughs.

[Poppy Gill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Christmas present ever.

[Emma Boultby · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a book about pugs, what else is there to say 😆

[Katter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very cute little comic about pug/dog mannerisms. I enjoyed the humor and adorable art style. What a fun and goofy little 'etiquette' guide book! This will definitely speak to dog lovers.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars. Very cute book. Love Gemma Correll!

[Monica · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was disappointed that this book is completely reused in the little pocket book of pug wisdom. I recommend that book over this one as then you get a whole second book for the same amount

[Krystle · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a cute, funny, quirky little gift book! 💗

[nathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got this for Christmas and it was a quick, funny read. It made me chuckle a few times and the art was cute.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book; sweet, laugh out loud funny, and if you have ever had a pug in your life, you know it is absolutely 100% accurate!

[Courtney · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love Gemma Cornell’s art