So, You Want A Bulldog Puppy, A Guide To Understanding Bulldog Care

When considering a bulldog for a pet, it is wise to understand that the responsibilities of caring for a bulldog will consume a great deal of your time. Bulldogs are active and need a lot of exercise, grooming, and cleaning on a regular basis. In order to make sure your bulldog has a happy and healthy life, you must commit yourself to a constant care routine.

As for the different bulldog types, you could do well with researching the different personalities of each. For instance, English bulldog puppies may have a different temperament than American bulldog puppies. It is best to understand the temperament of the type of dog you want before you get it.

Many people are under the false impression that bulldogs do not need a lot of daily exercise, this is not true. Bulldogs need exercise just like any other dog needs exercise, obviously not as much exercise as you would give an Alsatian for example, but enough exercise to keep your bulldog healthy. Find the rhythm that is good for your dog and never walk him just after a meal and you will find that your bulldog will be healthy and happy.

Bulldog ownership does have certain grooming responsibilities, which will keep your dog's overall health in good shape. Grooming bulldogs should be a routine that occurs one to two times a week to ensure that the coat remains healthy. If you groom your bulldog from puppyhood, you can teach him to sit relatively still while he's being groomed, which will make the grooming process a cinch!

With bulldogs, it is imperative that you understand the feeding requirements. While your bulldog is young and getting plenty of exercise, he will need to be fed about for times a day to ensure that he can grow strong and healthy. Bulldogs are very muscular and it takes a lot of protein and certain fats to maintain that muscle. As the dog becomes fully grown, you should reduce the feeding schedule to twice a day to prevent obesity.

Training a bulldog puppy can be difficult if you aren't consistent. The key is to keep correcting him until he understands what he is supposed to do. Make frequent trips outside and try not to use much physical correction with the pup, as they can be provoked easily. When lead training, it is recommended to use a lightweight chain collar. Many have found the choke chain collars are very effective with such strong-built pups.

So, You Want A Bulldog Puppy, A Guide To Understanding Bulldog Care by Bella Holly

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Five Little-Known Secrets To Home-Training An English Bulldog Puppy

A friend of mine recently got herself an English Bulldog puppy, which is about 8 weeks old.

He is a beautiful dog and will grow-up to be a fantastic family pet.

However, after a few days my friend called me up and said she had a problem.

Firstly, she lives in an apartment and was not sure how to toilet the English Bulldog.

Secondly, she did not know how to train him, or even if she should train him? What else should she do?

The first thing I told my friend that she needs to start doing as soon as possible is to start training her English Bulldog.

I recommended that she start crate training him from the beginning. The dog should sleep in the crate every night.

This will get him used to the idea of sleeping in the crate,and reduce the effect of separation anxiety.

As the English Bulldog gets older he may continue to sleep in the crate ( obviously my friend would buy a bigger one).

Separation anxiety isn't just suffered by the dog.

After buying a crate and putting the puppy in it to sleep, she felt bad and took him out to sleep with her. This is NOT a good idea.

Once you do something with a dog that involves training, you must be clear in your actions.

Dogs like this. You MUST follow through, no matter how bad you feel.

To help with the toilet issue a good idea is to take him for a walk to toilet before bed, and first thing in the morning.

If you can't talk him for a walk, then take him outside for toilet instead.

This is a form of enforcement which is very effective. Of course, little puppies need to go toilet quite often, so it is a good idea to buy a large absorbent mat, or mats, that you can put in certain corners of the house or apartment.

Training your dog to use those mats takes dedication on your part.

You need to watch his behavior and when he is acting like he needs to go, pick him up and put him on the mat.

The following is a list of five things that I suggested that my friend do to help her:

The work that goes into owning a puppy can be very stressful. But the results from good training cannot be underestimated.

1) Exercise you dog everyday - Puppies have a lot of energy. Regular exercise does two things.

Firstly it establishes a routine - so make sure it is always about the same time. Secondly this helps get a lot of their energy out and it really does reduce their need to cause trouble at home (i.e. chew stuff).

2) Once he gets a little older, start bringing him to dog parks so that he will become very dog friendly right from the start.

The more contact dogs have with other dogs and people the better trained he will be, and there will be less issues when friends come to visit your apartment.

There is nothing worse than a dog that barks at EVERYTHING

3) Bring small children around him ASAP. This will help him get used to children's smaller stature, as well as them tugging on his ears/tail, loud sudden noises that children make, etc.

It's good to get your dogs exposes to all these things early on - before they become an 80lb solid mass of muscle with gigantic sharp teeth!

4) Start touching and petting his food while he is eating it.

Over time, your English Bulldog will allow you to take the food bowl away and pet him while he is eating without any resistance.

5) Correct your puppy only at the exact moment he's done something wrong, not an hour later.

That way he will know what to expect from you the next time you correct him when he has done something wrong.

As I mentioned earlier, dogs like boundaries and don't respond well to confusion.

There is no point shouting at him about toileting on the carpet 1 hour after it has happened.

As soon as he starts to smell around and look for a place to toilet, put him on a leash and take him outside so that he can relieve himself.

If my friend follows these simple ideas, her English Bulldog will become a well-trained, extremely sociable dog that will love to be around other dogs, people and small children.

Five Little-Known Secrets To Home-Training An English Bulldog Puppy by David Crocombe

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Training Your American Bulldog

The American Bulldog is a lovable and loyal breed that has made a wonderful pet for many people and families alike. They are also extremely intelligent, which means they are a little hard-headed and can be quite stubborn. This leads to difficulty in training. Experienced American Bulldog owners know how to handle the intellectual quirks of the breed and can successfully train them to be obedient and affectionate companions. People who own an American Bulldog for the first time, however, can become very frustrated with how difficult it is to train their new dog. Frustration will often lead to anger or yelling, or just plain giving up. Resorting to these tactics will always backfire; if you are having excessive difficulty teaching basic obedience commands to your bulldog, it is best to pursue the help of a professional.

Obedience schools are not just for amateur dog owners. They are also for owners working with stubborn or problem breeds, or owners trying to retrain an adult dog or break it of bad habits. Obedience classes with a professional trainer or other dogs have several benefits for you and your American Bulldog. A trainer can help solidify your position of dominance in working with your stubborn pup. Lots of owners who are dealing with a dominant breed for the first time do not even realize when they are being submissive to their pet! Being such a smart breed, your bulldog will also be likely to respond favorably in an environment where other dogs are learning and master commands, as well.

Another bonus to training in an obedience school is the built-in socialization experience. It is extremely important to socialize your dog as early and often as possible. American Bulldogs have a strong natural hunting instinct, and can thus be prone to aggression towards other animals. If not properly socialized as a puppy, your bulldog could mistakenly eat the neighbor's cat if it wanders into your yard. If your bulldog is not used to being around other dogs, he or she could become quite a chore to walk, as well. If your bulldog grows up to display aggression towards other dogs, it is very likely that you will get pulled down the street as he chases any passing canine.

Training with your bulldog is an activity that requires a lot of patience and dedication, but the process is well worth it. A properly trained American Bulldog can make one of the most loyal and loving pets and protectors you or your family will ever know. If you reach a standstill in your training, do not be discouraged from seeking professional help. American Bulldogs are very intelligent animals, and even though they are often stubborn, they are very capable of learning and obeying. Once your Bulldog is trained, he will stop at nothing to please you. He or She may still exhibit some stubbornness, but will always adhere to your commands. Even though Bulldogs are stubborn, they love to please their owners. So have a little faith, and start reading up on how to train a stubborn breed.

Training Your American Bulldog by John P Jackson

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