A backstory of Dug before he went on his special mission (again) and before he met Carl and Russell. Might solve why Dug felt outcast of his pack and wanting of a new and better master.
Enjoy the story!!! 
Disney/Pixar UP: Dugâs Rivalry
By *Beeju
It has been a couple of years since the well known adventurer Charles Muntz have been on his journey to find the RARE BIRD of PARADISE FALLS of SOUTH AMERICA.
It finally came down to the final week of the final year where he finds out the RARE BIRD IS STILL OUT THERE and he will do anything to retrieve this unique kind of specie.
[His dog pack gathered in the dining room to celebrate who becomes dog leader of the year.]
Muntz: [patting the Doberman Pinscher affectionately] Well done, young Alpha. Thatâs a good boy! Great job on keeping track of the bird.
[He gave Alpha a thumbsup. Alpha smiled with triumph]
For succeeding to locate the bird, I promote you as the leader of the year.
THE DOG PACK: YAY!!! (They were barking and howling)
Muntz: Beta! Omega! I would like you to fetch me some grub. How about (looks at menu. He sees Alpha bring a tray of wine samples)
Alpha: [low militant-like voice] Which one would you like, Master?
Muntz: Well, letâs see here. Oh. This would be a real TREAT! (The dogs started barking and panting excitedly)
The Dog Pack: Oh! Treat! Treat! I like treats!!! Oh! Oh!
Muntz: Stop talking! All of you! [He sneered at all of them and turns towards Alpha. Alpha glares at them and the Dog Pack cowered and became silent]
Letâs see. Oh! This one from 1947 seems delectable. Iâll take that one.
Alpha: Thank you, Master. [goes off scene to get the drinks and brings it back]
Muntz: [looking at the menu as Epsilon, wearing a toque, sits and waits obediently as the dogs serve him his favorite meal] Excellent, boys. Everybody [making an announcement] I would like all of you to enjoy your meals in celebration of TODAYâS HUNT.
[The arouse of barking and cheering is echoed throughout the whole airship, which could also be heard around the whole cavern. Muntz is seen enjoying his meal as the dogs stay to another room to enjoy their supper. Every dog talked to one another and munched on their foodâŠ
âŠEvery single dog, except for one Golden mutt who isolated himself in the corner. It was Dug. He whimpers sadly as he watches the other dogs crowding around Alpha saying⊠âYouâre so smartâ⊠âSo strong tooâ â⊠thatâs what makes you a good LEADERâ. Each comment and gesture swarms around Dugâs mind, hitting him hard on the head. Dug looked down on his food bowl and refuses to take a bite or two. He could never mingle with the others because they would always mock him for each faults:
*** Mislocating the bird, for sniffing out for the wrong bird, and also being easily distracted for catching squirrels.***
As he turns his head to look at Alpha again, Beta (a Rottweiler) and Gamma (a bulldog) walks up to Dug with a false grin on their face.]
Gamma: [ his button on his collar glows red as he talks] Why have a long face, Dug?
Beta: It must be the UNSUCCESSFUL journey on your VERY SPECIAL MISSION.
[Laughs and snorts at him]
Dug: I will find THE BIRD. I know I CAN.
[The more Beta and Gamma laughed harder at him. The laughter didnât die off until someone emerges from the shadows. The crowd backs up making way for Alphaâs entrance as he approaches Dug. Dug cowers.]
Alpha: [He looked down on him and sighs.] Dug. Dug. Innocent Dug. If only you would stick to the Masterâs directions and not get yourself LOST from the packâŠWe would have GOT the BIRD [verbally attacking him in a ferocious manner] if YOU could just remain close like how all the other dogs DO.
Dug: Youâre the ONE who TOLD ME to take a shortcut to find THE BIRD. You made me GET LOST! [The other dogs gasp as Dug answers back the LEADER. He turns his head avoiding to catch sight on him] (mutters) That doesnât make you a good leader at all. Yes.
Alpha: [snarling angrily at Dug] What! Are you trying to oppose on MY STRENGTH AND CUNNING?
Dug: Youâre not the boss of ME! I will FIND THE BIRD and MASTER WILL LIKE ME.
[Beta and Gamma backs away sneaking outside the room door to avoid Alphaâs fury.
That really ticked off Alphaâs mood. He attacks Dug on the neck and hurls him across the room]
Dug: [YELPS]
Dog Pack: Ooooooooohhhhh!!! [They gasp and whispered as they watch the scene]
[Alpha now paces savagely and shoves Dug to a wall. His claws clenched tightly into his fur as his paw presses him onto the floor. Not keeping hold firmly, Dug manages to bite Alphaâs leg. The leader YELPS in a high pitch taking a step back as Dug sneaks around him and tackles him to the other wall.
Alphaâs collar buzzes and beeps in a scratchy tune from Dugâs attack]
Dug: That will show YOU whoâs BOSS.
[He stands ready to make another move until he felt his front right leg tremble and he stumbles to the floor. Alpha shook his head and walks toward Dug with a stern face. Dug looks up, but his vision had become blurry that he only sees his shadow and eyes glowing red.]
Alpha: (chipmunk voice) As for your punishment, LET HIM WEAR THE CONE OF SHAME.
[Beta and Gamma comes in the room with a dog-neck brace]
Dug: NO. [whimpers] Please!
Beta: Sorry Dug. Alphaâs orders.
[As he puts the neck-brace on Dug, an uproar of laughter surrounded him. Dug sulks humiliated for all he went through. Alpha looks back on him with an intimidated grin as the other dogs exit the room.]
[EARLY AT DAWN]
[Dug was fast asleep in his dog basket (still wearing the neck-brace) until he was rudely awoken by a loud WAIL from outside his window. His eyes open immediately and looked out too see what it was. To his discovery, IT WAS THE BIRD. Who knew The Bird would pass by here at this hour? The bird was tall, colorful all over. The neck was tall too, longer than a stork. There were five peacock-like strands of feathers that comes out of the back of its head. Itâs appearance makes this creature so unique. So rare!!!
Dug excitedly hops out of his dog bed and sneaks past the sleeping pack including menacing Alpha. He also took off THE CONE OF SHAME as well. He silently finds a broken vent to crawl into to the other opening. In a matter of minutes, he squeezed himself out of the hole and plopped onto the cold ground of sedimentary rocks. The bird caws again finding out that it was standing near the entrance of the cavern. He quietly creeps behind several boulders and crouches down as the feral creature emerges.]
Dug: The BIRD must be looking for something, but was is it LOOKING FOR?
[He waits for a moment and AMBUSH the BIRD. It panicked and frantically sprinted off in the direction of where the sun was rising over the tepui of Paradise Falls.]
Dug: [On the way out!] Oh boy! Find the bird! Find the bird! Bring it back as prisoner and Master will like me! Oh boy!
[MEANWHILE]
Alpha: WHERE IS DUG?! [His chipmunk-like voice echoed through the halls of the airship]
Beta: He could be scrounging for some leftovers in the main room. I havenât seen him finish off his food.
Alpha: [snarls] He have probably started off the HUNT without ME.
Omega! Tell Master that we will be off to find THE BIRD for HIM and I wonât come back until I DO!
[Omega obeys and walks off scene]
[Beta and Gamma try to sneak off ]
Beta! GAMMA! Youâre coming with me.
We have got A BIRD ON OUR CASE TO FIND AND WE WILL FIND IT!!!
[AND LET THE 3 DOG DASH BEGIN]
