Pug's Stroll in Sunshine vs. Rain Is a Tale of 2 Moods

A hilarious video shows how differently a cute little Pug reacts to taking a walk depending on whether the weather is sunny or rainy.

On September 6, 2024, Instagram User Jens the Pug (@jensthepug) shared a video showing how the small dog's mood changes based on the weather. Take a look.

On Instagram Reels, we meet Jens, an adorable Pug who has strong feelings when it rains.

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In the clip, Jans is all ready for a walk with his parent. He's got his harness and lead on and they're about to walk up some stairs. The Pug is all happy and jolly walking quickly up the stairs, and ready to have some good exercise.

Then the video flips to another day, another walk, where he's all ready just the same to walk up those same steps.

Instead of jolly walking quickly up the stairs, he takes each step very carefully and slowly. And he doesn't seem to be much in the mood for going for a walk.

What's the difference that's caused such a bad mood? The weather.

"Going for a walk in the sun vs/ when it's raining," the text on the video reads.

Jens hates the rain, or at least he hates it when the stairs are covered in water.

"Under the weather," the video's caption reads, and people filled the comment section with a lot of love for Jans.

One wrote, "My Pug won’t step off the curb if there’s water in the gutter."

Another shared, "Our gals make a u-turn as soon as they realize it’s raining."

Someone else added, "Just had to bribe my 2 out this morning in the garden for a wee."

One person joked, "Do all Pugs just hate rain!? My Pug is a princess and won’t touch wet grass."

How Much Exercise Does a Pug Need Each Day?

According to Borrow My Doggy , Pugs need daily exercise, but there are some slightly different guidelines.

"They need approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour of exercise each day, which can be split into multiple short walks or play sessions," the site explains.

"It's important to note that Pugs can be prone to overheating due to their short muzzle, so exercise should be done during cooler times of the day and in shaded areas."

The experts also share that Pug parents need to pay attention to their dog's breathing and avoid any exercise or activities that cause the dog to strain too hard.

The American Kennel Club says that Pugs are great "house dogs" and are pretty adaptable anywhere, which is excellent for planning exercise.

"Pugs are happy in the city or country, with kids or old folks, as an only pet or in a pack," they explain. "They enjoy their food, and care must be taken to keep them trim. They do best in moderate climates, not too hot, not too cold, but, with proper care, Pugs can be their adorable selves anywhere."

And, according to Jans, when it's not raining, too.