Whispering Pines Treasures
English Bulldogs
Bullie Puppy Care
Bringing home your new English Bulldog puppy is like bringing home a new baby. We recommend that you limit excitement and handling as much as possible so that puppy doesn't become overwhelmed. Puppies require about 16 hours of sleep a day. Going from our home to a new home is sure to be a stressful occurrence. so first and foremost have patience with your new puppy as he or she adjusts!
At feedings, puppies do not eat much at one time. We free feed our puppies and recommend that you do so as well so that each puppy can eat when he or she is truly hungry as opposed to eating on demand.
If your new puppy seems to be uninterested in eating, try a small amount of canned puppy food. However, only do this for as long as it takes for your puppy to return to dry kibble as it is better for your pet's teeth. Your puppy may not be hungry right away or may not want to eat when you want it to. This is why the first few weeks, it’s better to leave free choice food for the puppy until he/she can make adjustments to it’s new environment and home and family.
You will want to provide lots of chewing toys & stuffed toys to for your puppy! He or she will be curious, playful, and ready to explore everything. Toys should be puppy safe with no buttons or unsafe materials. Please, NEVER give your pet any toy or treat that contains rawhide! Puppies chew these up and ingest them which can cause swelling in their tummies and cause bloating, possibly even death.
With English Bulldogs, you want to bath on a regular basis, but not too often. Use a soft cloth to wipe the wrinkles and folds of your bullie's face to keep it clean!
Provide your puppy with lots of praise and love for good behavior! He or she seeks to please you. So, this positive reinforcement will encourage and promote good behavior. Walks, games of fetch, frisbee, and agility events are all good ways for you and your dog to get along better and make that special bonding relationship. However, it is important to note that English Bulldogs are a heat sensitive breed. PLEASE be sure to offer your pet fresh cool water often!
Your puppy needs human socialization, love and security, to establish a person-dog relationship. Socialization means taking the puppy with you wherever and whenever possible as long as it is a safe area. During the puppy’s first months, the number and quality of different situations, people and events the puppy socializes with can affect him or her for the rest of the puppy’s life. Take your dog to public parks, dog events, or for drives with you in the car If you intend your pet to be a member of your family, treat it like one. Please note: It's important that even though you want to socialize your pet; he or she should be fully vaccinated for his or her protection! Be sure to maintain your pet's current vaccinations as per your veterinarian's recommended schedule.
Children need to be calm and make no sudden moves as this frightens a puppy the most in his/her new environment. You want to make this an enjoyable experience for the puppy and in turn, he or she will adjust better and quicker to his or her new home. Teach your children how to hold, handle, and respect the puppy so that a positive relationship can be established. Puppies and dogs are loving pets and children should know appropriate ways to handle and play with your puppy/dog. Children playing rough, riding on, and etc. can be harmful to your English Bulldog!
We recommend purchasing a puppy crate for your new puppy. The puppy’s crate is off limits to everyone except for your puppy. That is his/her personal, private space to get away from the overwhelming outside world. You can also use the crate for housetraining, and if you leave the door open for the puppy to return to when he/she is tired; he or she will! Expect a few potty accidents, as they are apt to happen! All puppies require time to become accustomed to their new home. Making an adjustment from our home to yours may require a refresher course in housetraining. Set up a regular schedule and take your puppy outside frequently to eliminate, preferably in the same area of your yard. Be patient and reward with lots of praise. The most important thing you can do to encourage your pet to potty outside is to be consistent with taking him/her outside to potty!
Before your puppy arrives you should puppy-proof your home. Electrical cords, toys with small parts, plastic bags, any sharp objects and even garbage pails are all potential hazards to your puppy. Medications, insecticides, mouse poisons, household cleaners, and especially antifreeze are sweet tasting and need to be out of reach. Puppies are curious and mischievous! If they can, they will get into anything they can so keep everything harmful out of their way! Some houseplants are also poisonous to your pets including: dieffenbachia, philodendron, azalea, and English ivy. Make sure your puppy has toys to chew on to help prevent the temptation of inviting plants and other household items.
A few things you may want to purchase before getting your puppy!
*Collar & Leash (halter for smaller puppies and dogs)
*I.D. tag-Your information or your Vet's ONLY!
*TOYS: Nyla bones, Kong toys, safe stuffed toys, rubber balls, etc.
*Crate/taxi cab kennel
*Nail clippers
*Food/water bowls
*Treats for training-Try Ol'Roy or Milkbone treats! They should be larger than a grape to prevent choking!
*Puppy shampoo
*Diamond puppy food
*Resolve stain remover for accidental soilings
We love to receive pictures and updates on our puppies! Feel free to contact me with any questions you have or if you just want to let us know how your puppy is doing!
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