Bulldog Information-Supplies Need for Taking Your Baby Home
Your New Bully Baby
You must remember that they are exactly that, babies.... Your baby
needs lots of sleep, play time, cuddling, good nourishing food and
more loving. Moving to a new home is very traumatic for your
puppy and they will need time to adjust as will you.
You may experience many sleepless nights with a crying baby.
Your easiest way to help your puppy to adjust is a schedule.
SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED FOR YOUR PUPPY
-food and water dishes -eye wash(polysporin)
-wire crate and playpen -Benadryl
-harness and leash -rectal thermometer
-baby gates -Kaopectate
-baby wipes -lemon juice
-dog toys -Vaseline and butt paste
-Dremel grinder -brush
-shampoo -travelling harness(seat belt)
-cotton balls -poop baggies
-Q-tips -cooler with ice(travelling in
the heat)
-ear wash -MSN and Glucosamine tablets
-Polysporin or Desitin cream -fresh water when travelling
-peroxide -identification tags
-pure pumpkin
**Never purchase your supplies from a pet store that sells puppies
and kittens***
More often than not these puppies come from puppy mills that are
sold by brokers and if you shop there you are contributing to the
problem....
The first thing you need to do before bringing your puppy home is
to puppy proof your home, outside and garage. Bulldog chew(a lot)
and do not discriminate what they chew. They love electrical
chords, bottles with anti-freeze and as we know, this habit can kill
them. It has happened before......
Also make sure that your puppy can not reach any plants. They
can also be poisonous. If you would not leave it around for your
child to get into, don’t leave it for the bulldog to get into.....
1) The first thing that you will need is a food dish and a water dish.
We use stainless steel bowls. They are easy washed and sanitized
and it is a good idea to make sure that they have a holder as
bullies love to spill, shove the bowl around the room or carry it
around with them. Make sure to wash them every day to keep the
bacteria and germs away.
2) Wire crate and possibly a playpen. Do not buy the plastic crate
as they can not see out of it and the ventilation is poor. Purchase a
large crate as your bully will often seek refuge in it as an adult,
especially if it has nice warm bed in it. The playpen is easy to carry
and it folds up very small for the car. You can take it to the park,
your friends or family and voila, instant confinement. ***do not
leave collar or harness on***
3) An adjustable harness and leash is a must. It is good to get
your puppy used the harness right from the beginning. A harness
is recommended over a leash so you do not stress out the puppy
when you pull on it. It can put pressure on the eyes and pop a
cherry eye when you pull. ****always take the harness off or collar
when you are not watching them as they can hang
themselves****harness them in the car as well....
Leash training takes patience. First let them walk around the house
dragging it behind, then pick it up and follow them where they want
to go, next gently coax them to follow you and soon then will go with
you. Lots of praise and make sure you make it a positive
experience.
4) Baby gates work great if you want to confine your bulldog to a
certain area. It can be a pain for you at times to open or step over
but they work well. Remember a bulldog can also fall down the
stairs as well as a child and can be badly injured. This is a no
brainer but it has also happened. Never tie your bulldog on the
deck or anywhere for that matter. More than one bulldog have
been found dead in the yard.
5) Baby Wipes-great invention--get the non-scented wipes. They
are good for wiping their facial folds and under their tail which
should be done once per day. If the dog has a very tight tail, pay
special attention to this area to prevent sores. Under the tail, hair
can gather and cause them to rub their butt on the floor etc....
6) Very washable dog bed or blanket. Sometimes a bulldog will
have an accident on their bed or blanket so it is very important that
they can be easily washed. Don't purchase a wicker bed etc... or
they will chew it up. If it has a removable cover, a trick is to wrap the
inside in a garbage bag and then put the cover over it. That way
you only have to wash the cover and not the whole bed.
7) Dog toys--many people ask me about these. I always make
sure to tell everyone to be cautious. Bulldogs have very powerful
jaws and can break off pieces and destroy a toy quite easily. Don’t
purchase a toy that can be chewed up into pieces and always
avoid rawhide..... Kongs are great, hard balls that can’t be chewed
up, many of the rubber toys. If you see a toy breaking up, get rid of
it immediately. Avoid toys with ropes, as they will swallow it, nothing
with buttons and eyes. You can get a stuffed toy with no eyes but
only give it to the dog while supervised.
Many people think that it is cute when the puppy is dragging
around the room holding onto your sock or chewing on your
fingers. It is not so cute when they are bigger.
****never allow them to chew on your fingers, toes or your
clothing****
8) A Dremel Grinder is a must for doing their toe nails. Do not
waste your money on the grinder from the pet shop as they are
expensive and don’t work as well. A Dremel grinder is very
inexpensive at Canadian Tire and works great. You don’t end up
with a dog bleeding from having their nails trimmed. They have a
little round head with sand paper...
9) I am often asked what shampoo to use and how often. I bathe
my dogs four times per year and use a mild oatmeal shampoo on
them. If you bathe them too often, you will wash away their natural
oils. I use cotton balls in their ears so I do not get water in them
which can cause problems. Also make sure to rinse them very well
because shampoo left on them can irritate their skin.
10) Q-tips and ear wash--It is very important that you clean your
bulldogs ears on a regular basis. If they become inflamed, stinky
and smelly, see your vet as it might bean ear infection. If they are
always shaking their head and their ears appear clean, see your
vet.
11) Polysporin(or another antibiotic ointment) is a great tool if they
have a sore on their body. Make sure to keep the wrinkle clean and
dry or infection can set in. Use Desitin diaper cream if the wrinkle
looks sore.
12) Peroxide-we use this often. If a dog has a cut or sore, clean
immediately with peroxide and then apply the ointment.
13) Eye wash-in case they have red, irritated eyes or have dirt in
it. If you notice a scratch or injury, take to the vet for appropriate
antibiotic.
14) Benadryl-very important in case of an allergic reaction. A dog
can react to wasps,
bees etc. As can we and it is important to know what to do if this
happens and be prepared. Dosage 1mg per pound of body weight
up to 50mg
15) Very good rectal thermometer--a normal dog’s temperature is
reportedly between 100 and 102.Anything up or down of these
numbers have investigated by your veterinarian immediately or if
your dog appears listless, will not eat, etc....
16) Kaopectate-used for mild stomach upset, diarrhea or vomiting.
If their is blood, or it persists, contact vet immediately. Dosage 1tsp
for every 20 pounds every four hours. Also pure pumpkin-see
feeding page
17) Lemon juice- we keep this on hand in case the bulldog’s throat
is filling up with phlegm(can happen if they are panting heavily).
Just give it a liberal squirt of lemon juice in the back of the throat
and it can often break this up. Good to take on a drive in the car.
18) Vaseline-we use Vaseline daily to keep their nose from
cracking. Wonderful stuff
19) Nice bristle brush or rubber brush rubbed over your bulldog
weekly to minimize shedding. Do not use a harsh brush.
20) Harness to travel in the car. Now they have cool harnesses
that attach to the seat belt that keeps your pet safe and secure.
Never travel with your pet loose in a vehicle or can shoot out like a
missile or even kill you when they fly into you.
21) Poop baggies-there is nothing worse than an owner who takes
their dog walking and does not clean up after it.
22) Cooler with Ice-take this in case of an emergency when
travelling in the car with your bulldog during the hot months. You
never know when you might need it and this could save your dogs
life.
23) MSM and Glucosamine tablets-give 1 tablet per day forever. It
helps with joints and muscles for your bully. Great preventative....
24) Identification tags-make sure that you put identification tags on
your pet when
travelling so if it wanders off, people can find you. Phone numbers
as
well as cell number is a good thing to put on them.
You must remember that they are exactly that, babies.... Your baby
needs lots of sleep, play time, cuddling, good nourishing food and
more loving. Moving to a new home is very traumatic for your
puppy and they will need time to adjust as will you.
You may experience many sleepless nights with a crying baby.
Your easiest way to help your puppy to adjust is a schedule.
SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED FOR YOUR PUPPY
-food and water dishes -eye wash(polysporin)
-wire crate and playpen -Benadryl
-harness and leash -rectal thermometer
-baby gates -Kaopectate
-baby wipes -lemon juice
-dog toys -Vaseline and butt paste
-Dremel grinder -brush
-shampoo -travelling harness(seat belt)
-cotton balls -poop baggies
-Q-tips -cooler with ice(travelling in
the heat)
-ear wash -MSN and Glucosamine tablets
-Polysporin or Desitin cream -fresh water when travelling
-peroxide -identification tags
-pure pumpkin
**Never purchase your supplies from a pet store that sells puppies
and kittens***
More often than not these puppies come from puppy mills that are
sold by brokers and if you shop there you are contributing to the
problem....
The first thing you need to do before bringing your puppy home is
to puppy proof your home, outside and garage. Bulldog chew(a lot)
and do not discriminate what they chew. They love electrical
chords, bottles with anti-freeze and as we know, this habit can kill
them. It has happened before......
Also make sure that your puppy can not reach any plants. They
can also be poisonous. If you would not leave it around for your
child to get into, don’t leave it for the bulldog to get into.....
1) The first thing that you will need is a food dish and a water dish.
We use stainless steel bowls. They are easy washed and sanitized
and it is a good idea to make sure that they have a holder as
bullies love to spill, shove the bowl around the room or carry it
around with them. Make sure to wash them every day to keep the
bacteria and germs away.
2) Wire crate and possibly a playpen. Do not buy the plastic crate
as they can not see out of it and the ventilation is poor. Purchase a
large crate as your bully will often seek refuge in it as an adult,
especially if it has nice warm bed in it. The playpen is easy to carry
and it folds up very small for the car. You can take it to the park,
your friends or family and voila, instant confinement. ***do not
leave collar or harness on***
3) An adjustable harness and leash is a must. It is good to get
your puppy used the harness right from the beginning. A harness
is recommended over a leash so you do not stress out the puppy
when you pull on it. It can put pressure on the eyes and pop a
cherry eye when you pull. ****always take the harness off or collar
when you are not watching them as they can hang
themselves****harness them in the car as well....
Leash training takes patience. First let them walk around the house
dragging it behind, then pick it up and follow them where they want
to go, next gently coax them to follow you and soon then will go with
you. Lots of praise and make sure you make it a positive
experience.
4) Baby gates work great if you want to confine your bulldog to a
certain area. It can be a pain for you at times to open or step over
but they work well. Remember a bulldog can also fall down the
stairs as well as a child and can be badly injured. This is a no
brainer but it has also happened. Never tie your bulldog on the
deck or anywhere for that matter. More than one bulldog have
been found dead in the yard.
5) Baby Wipes-great invention--get the non-scented wipes. They
are good for wiping their facial folds and under their tail which
should be done once per day. If the dog has a very tight tail, pay
special attention to this area to prevent sores. Under the tail, hair
can gather and cause them to rub their butt on the floor etc....
6) Very washable dog bed or blanket. Sometimes a bulldog will
have an accident on their bed or blanket so it is very important that
they can be easily washed. Don't purchase a wicker bed etc... or
they will chew it up. If it has a removable cover, a trick is to wrap the
inside in a garbage bag and then put the cover over it. That way
you only have to wash the cover and not the whole bed.
7) Dog toys--many people ask me about these. I always make
sure to tell everyone to be cautious. Bulldogs have very powerful
jaws and can break off pieces and destroy a toy quite easily. Don’t
purchase a toy that can be chewed up into pieces and always
avoid rawhide..... Kongs are great, hard balls that can’t be chewed
up, many of the rubber toys. If you see a toy breaking up, get rid of
it immediately. Avoid toys with ropes, as they will swallow it, nothing
with buttons and eyes. You can get a stuffed toy with no eyes but
only give it to the dog while supervised.
Many people think that it is cute when the puppy is dragging
around the room holding onto your sock or chewing on your
fingers. It is not so cute when they are bigger.
****never allow them to chew on your fingers, toes or your
clothing****
8) A Dremel Grinder is a must for doing their toe nails. Do not
waste your money on the grinder from the pet shop as they are
expensive and don’t work as well. A Dremel grinder is very
inexpensive at Canadian Tire and works great. You don’t end up
with a dog bleeding from having their nails trimmed. They have a
little round head with sand paper...
9) I am often asked what shampoo to use and how often. I bathe
my dogs four times per year and use a mild oatmeal shampoo on
them. If you bathe them too often, you will wash away their natural
oils. I use cotton balls in their ears so I do not get water in them
which can cause problems. Also make sure to rinse them very well
because shampoo left on them can irritate their skin.
10) Q-tips and ear wash--It is very important that you clean your
bulldogs ears on a regular basis. If they become inflamed, stinky
and smelly, see your vet as it might bean ear infection. If they are
always shaking their head and their ears appear clean, see your
vet.
11) Polysporin(or another antibiotic ointment) is a great tool if they
have a sore on their body. Make sure to keep the wrinkle clean and
dry or infection can set in. Use Desitin diaper cream if the wrinkle
looks sore.
12) Peroxide-we use this often. If a dog has a cut or sore, clean
immediately with peroxide and then apply the ointment.
13) Eye wash-in case they have red, irritated eyes or have dirt in
it. If you notice a scratch or injury, take to the vet for appropriate
antibiotic.
14) Benadryl-very important in case of an allergic reaction. A dog
can react to wasps,
bees etc. As can we and it is important to know what to do if this
happens and be prepared. Dosage 1mg per pound of body weight
up to 50mg
15) Very good rectal thermometer--a normal dog’s temperature is
reportedly between 100 and 102.Anything up or down of these
numbers have investigated by your veterinarian immediately or if
your dog appears listless, will not eat, etc....
16) Kaopectate-used for mild stomach upset, diarrhea or vomiting.
If their is blood, or it persists, contact vet immediately. Dosage 1tsp
for every 20 pounds every four hours. Also pure pumpkin-see
feeding page
17) Lemon juice- we keep this on hand in case the bulldog’s throat
is filling up with phlegm(can happen if they are panting heavily).
Just give it a liberal squirt of lemon juice in the back of the throat
and it can often break this up. Good to take on a drive in the car.
18) Vaseline-we use Vaseline daily to keep their nose from
cracking. Wonderful stuff
19) Nice bristle brush or rubber brush rubbed over your bulldog
weekly to minimize shedding. Do not use a harsh brush.
20) Harness to travel in the car. Now they have cool harnesses
that attach to the seat belt that keeps your pet safe and secure.
Never travel with your pet loose in a vehicle or can shoot out like a
missile or even kill you when they fly into you.
21) Poop baggies-there is nothing worse than an owner who takes
their dog walking and does not clean up after it.
22) Cooler with Ice-take this in case of an emergency when
travelling in the car with your bulldog during the hot months. You
never know when you might need it and this could save your dogs
life.
23) MSM and Glucosamine tablets-give 1 tablet per day forever. It
helps with joints and muscles for your bully. Great preventative....
24) Identification tags-make sure that you put identification tags on
your pet when
travelling so if it wanders off, people can find you. Phone numbers
as
well as cell number is a good thing to put on them.
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several dog foods... some with disastrous results. A lot of the dog foods are full of fillers, they are very expensive and they are the
pet shop recommends it****that much I learned the hard way.
1) The more natural the better. Dogs do not need the fillers that are put into dog food. Bulldogs especially must eat a balanced
diet or you could end up with a lot of allergies, sore spots etc......
2) Very important, do not let your bulldog get too fat or it is very hard on their system. A bulldog is held together often by their
muscular system and it is very hard on their joints and their body when they are overweight. It also increases the risk for cardio
problems. People think that they are being kind by giving them a lot of table scraps and dog treats, but they are wrong. I like the
pure liver treats but they are only to eat three per day. Change to adult food at five months of age to slow down the growth. a
bulldog does not need such high protein and it in fact can cause deformities if theyare too heavy and early arthritic changes in
their bones.
3) Start off by feeding your puppy three smaller meals per day. Whatever the bag says is needed in a day, break into three. Feed
your puppy first thing in the morning after it has been outside, again around noon and then five. Do not feed much later than five or
the puppy could have an accident in the crate.
4) I always mix in one teaspoon of natural yogurt and 1 teaspoon of canned pure pumpkin(purchase at the grocery store). It is the
pumpkin that you make pumpkin pies with(no spices). This is very good for your puppy/dog’s system and you can continue this
forever.
5) Pumpkin can be your very best friend. If your bulldog gets into something that it shouldn’t and gets the scoots, take your bully
off of food completely and feed pumpkin for a day. Then slowly mix back in the food. Usually scoots are all gone quickly. If it lasts
longer or has blood in it and the dog is vomiting, see your vet immediately but for general upset, pumpkin works wonders.
6) If a food is working for you, don’t change it. Changing your bulldogs food over and over is not good for it either. If you must
change it, the slower the better. Take the old dog food and mix in a few kibbles each feeding. Increase the amount mixed in over
the next two weeks until it is changed. Remember to keep feeding the yogurt and pumpkin as this also helps with the transition.
7) At four months you can cut your dog down to two feedings per day and change the amounts according the instructions on the
bag. ****Never free feed a bulldog*****
HOUSE TRAINING YOUR PUPPY
1. The first step in house training your bulldog puppy is patience and establishing routine. If your house is chaotic, your house
training will be a slow, painful process.
2. A very important tool for this task is a crate. I recommend a large wire crate with a puppy playpen. In fact, I use both, especially if
your puppy is to be hom ealone for any length of time.
Put the crate inside of the playpen. Leave the door open and have puppy pads spread on the outside of the crate still inside of the
playpen. Bulldogs will go in their crates if not and it is hard to break them of this habit.
Do not allow your puppy to be left unattended for even a minute unless it is confined to a small area, a crate or puppy playpen. If
you do it could have a potty accident and bad habits begin.
3. Also helpful is a timer to remind you to let your puppy out.
a) Now it is time to begin. As soon as you get up, take your puppy out to the washroom. It is a good idea to give a command to go
to the washroom ie. Go pee--this is where a lot of people go wrong. They are in a hurry and can not be bothered to wait for it to go.
Another mistake is that they put the puppy in the back yard alone while they watch from the door. ****make the effort and go outside
Take the puppy to a potty area in your yard, the same place all of the time. It establishes good potty practices and the puppy knows
why it is in that area. It also makes it a lot easier to clean up your yard.
b) Praise your puppy by saying good puppy(or whatever) in an excited tone so there is no mistake that you are thrilled. Reach
down and pet the puppy.
c) Now it is time for breakfast. Let the puppy eat breakfast. Twenty minutes or so it must go outside again. Do not take your eyes
off of it at this time because it might need to go sooner.
Usually a puppy will give you an indication that it is about to go to the washroom. If they have to go they will start sniffing and if they
have to poop they sometimes turn in circles. The more effort you put into this in the beginning, the easier your puppy is trained.
This is why a working individual has a difficult time. A puppy can not wait in a crate for 4 hours in the daytime to go to the
washroom especially after you have kept it in a crate all night. In all honesty, it is not even fair to your puppy.
This is where the puppy playpen comes in handy. Put the crate inside of the playpen, giving the puppy a lot of extra room. Put a
blanket in the cage but outside of the cage put a puppy pad or newspaper. This trains the puppy not to go in it’s crate......
I continue to use the puppy playpen when my dog get’s older. The one with the door is great. I put a big bed in it and the dog has
lots of room to stand up, walk around, lie down, play with toys etc......
d) If your puppy does not do it’s business when you take it outside, do not let it run around the house unattended. Hold it on your
lap or put it in the crate. Ten minutes or so later, try again.
e) A time is really handy for house training. Set it for every twenty minutes to remind yourself it is time to go out. Repeat this
process all day eventually lengthening the times between going outside as your puppy gets older.
f) Some people decide to train their puppy with puppy pads in the home and that is fine as well. Sit it on the puppy pads on a
regular basis.
pet shop recommends it****that much I learned the hard way.
1) The more natural the better. Dogs do not need the fillers that are put into dog food. Bulldogs especially must eat a balanced
diet or you could end up with a lot of allergies, sore spots etc......
2) Very important, do not let your bulldog get too fat or it is very hard on their system. A bulldog is held together often by their
muscular system and it is very hard on their joints and their body when they are overweight. It also increases the risk for cardio
problems. People think that they are being kind by giving them a lot of table scraps and dog treats, but they are wrong. I like the
pure liver treats but they are only to eat three per day. Change to adult food at five months of age to slow down the growth. a
bulldog does not need such high protein and it in fact can cause deformities if theyare too heavy and early arthritic changes in
their bones.
3) Start off by feeding your puppy three smaller meals per day. Whatever the bag says is needed in a day, break into three. Feed
your puppy first thing in the morning after it has been outside, again around noon and then five. Do not feed much later than five or
the puppy could have an accident in the crate.
4) I always mix in one teaspoon of natural yogurt and 1 teaspoon of canned pure pumpkin(purchase at the grocery store). It is the
pumpkin that you make pumpkin pies with(no spices). This is very good for your puppy/dog’s system and you can continue this
forever.
5) Pumpkin can be your very best friend. If your bulldog gets into something that it shouldn’t and gets the scoots, take your bully
off of food completely and feed pumpkin for a day. Then slowly mix back in the food. Usually scoots are all gone quickly. If it lasts
longer or has blood in it and the dog is vomiting, see your vet immediately but for general upset, pumpkin works wonders.
6) If a food is working for you, don’t change it. Changing your bulldogs food over and over is not good for it either. If you must
change it, the slower the better. Take the old dog food and mix in a few kibbles each feeding. Increase the amount mixed in over
the next two weeks until it is changed. Remember to keep feeding the yogurt and pumpkin as this also helps with the transition.
7) At four months you can cut your dog down to two feedings per day and change the amounts according the instructions on the
bag. ****Never free feed a bulldog*****
HOUSE TRAINING YOUR PUPPY
1. The first step in house training your bulldog puppy is patience and establishing routine. If your house is chaotic, your house
training will be a slow, painful process.
2. A very important tool for this task is a crate. I recommend a large wire crate with a puppy playpen. In fact, I use both, especially if
your puppy is to be hom ealone for any length of time.
Put the crate inside of the playpen. Leave the door open and have puppy pads spread on the outside of the crate still inside of the
playpen. Bulldogs will go in their crates if not and it is hard to break them of this habit.
Do not allow your puppy to be left unattended for even a minute unless it is confined to a small area, a crate or puppy playpen. If
you do it could have a potty accident and bad habits begin.
3. Also helpful is a timer to remind you to let your puppy out.
a) Now it is time to begin. As soon as you get up, take your puppy out to the washroom. It is a good idea to give a command to go
to the washroom ie. Go pee--this is where a lot of people go wrong. They are in a hurry and can not be bothered to wait for it to go.
Another mistake is that they put the puppy in the back yard alone while they watch from the door. ****make the effort and go outside
Take the puppy to a potty area in your yard, the same place all of the time. It establishes good potty practices and the puppy knows
why it is in that area. It also makes it a lot easier to clean up your yard.
b) Praise your puppy by saying good puppy(or whatever) in an excited tone so there is no mistake that you are thrilled. Reach
down and pet the puppy.
c) Now it is time for breakfast. Let the puppy eat breakfast. Twenty minutes or so it must go outside again. Do not take your eyes
off of it at this time because it might need to go sooner.
Usually a puppy will give you an indication that it is about to go to the washroom. If they have to go they will start sniffing and if they
have to poop they sometimes turn in circles. The more effort you put into this in the beginning, the easier your puppy is trained.
This is why a working individual has a difficult time. A puppy can not wait in a crate for 4 hours in the daytime to go to the
washroom especially after you have kept it in a crate all night. In all honesty, it is not even fair to your puppy.
This is where the puppy playpen comes in handy. Put the crate inside of the playpen, giving the puppy a lot of extra room. Put a
blanket in the cage but outside of the cage put a puppy pad or newspaper. This trains the puppy not to go in it’s crate......
I continue to use the puppy playpen when my dog get’s older. The one with the door is great. I put a big bed in it and the dog has
lots of room to stand up, walk around, lie down, play with toys etc......
d) If your puppy does not do it’s business when you take it outside, do not let it run around the house unattended. Hold it on your
lap or put it in the crate. Ten minutes or so later, try again.
e) A time is really handy for house training. Set it for every twenty minutes to remind yourself it is time to go out. Repeat this
process all day eventually lengthening the times between going outside as your puppy gets older.
f) Some people decide to train their puppy with puppy pads in the home and that is fine as well. Sit it on the puppy pads on a
regular basis.
ENGLISH BULLDOG BREEDERS IN ONTARIO
Home of your new best friend!!!