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The Bulldog is no
longer the vicious breed seen when originally
developed in the British Isles. Although loving and
devoted, this particular breed does need a firm but
loving hand while being trained. The key to success
with the Bulldog is consistency. Keep in mind that
the Bulldog is not overly active. In fact, some
owners say the dog is lazy, which is why we see it
being a favorite choice for the elderly and
apartment dwellers.
With a new puppy, you need to start bulldog
training young so you end up with a happy and
healthy pet. Because this dog is stocky and can
weigh up to 50 pounds, it is important to have an
obedient animal, one that is also emotionally
stable. During the initial months of bringing your
puppy home, you want to start with potty training
and basic obedience. Remember, a puppy that has been
separated from its mother and siblings will go
through an adjustment period so be loving and
patient. Your focus should be on making the
transition time as free from trauma as possible.
Rather than wait to
start training, you want to begin from the day you
come home with your new bundle of joy. This way, you
will quickly eliminate any unwanted behaviors. Make
sure you have a crate with soft bedding. This will
provide a great comfort to your pet, while also
being an excellent tool for housebreaking. Introduce
the puppy to the crate with the door open, allowing
it to roam in and out at will.
In addition, while everyone wants to hold the new
puppy upon arrival home, we recommend you avoid
this. For the first two days, remain loving but
allow the dog to smell, see, and feel its new
surroundings. Keep in mind that your puppy is in a
completely different environment. Therefore, you
want it to adjust at a pace comfortable to it. If
you have small children, you will need to teach them
how to handle a small puppy as well, avoiding
possible falls or over handling.
If there were children in the home, it would be
important to help with the bonding process with the
dog. If you were to look back into history, you
would see that children and dogs have been known for
being best companions. You want your new puppy to be
tolerant and submissive to the children but again,
it is important the children also understand how to
handle the dog.
For instance, we strongly recommend you avoid any
type of challenging game in which there would be a
winner. In this case, something such as tug-o-war
should not be played. In the dog’s mind, this could
be seen as a means of gaining dominance. However,
tossing a toy a short distance and watching the
Bulldog retrieve it would be fine.
Make sure the children are aware of commands words
as well. You want to make sure each member of the
family uses the same command words to avoid the dog
becoming confused. When the puppy first comes home,
allow the children to pet the dog but not hold it.
In addition, children would need to know that eye
poking or tail pulling is simply not acceptable.
Something such as this could turn a sweet dog into
one that nips or bites. With early socialization and
proper training, you will end up with a Bulldog that
protects the family while still being trustworthy
within the home.
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