English Bulldog Puppy Checklist

Bedding

• Choose a bed for your English bulldog that is comfortable and has room for it to lay on all sides. Choose a bed that gives your dog a place to lay its head comfortably. A bed that is made from pillows or a padded dog bed is best. Stay away from wood dog beds because dogs can chew them and the splinters can damage their throats. If you use blankets, wash them with low or no perfume detergent. Perfume in detergent can irritate the dog's skin and also cause him to have allergies if inhaled.

Food and Water Bowls

• Food and water bowls need to be appropriately sized to your dog. They should not be too small for your dog so they can't hold enough food or water or so large that they have too much food or can knock over the water bowl and make a mess.

Toys to Chew On

• Puppies that are teething need toys to chew on. Chewing also releases stress for dogs. All natural bones, raw-hides and rope chew toys are safe toys for English bulldogs. Give your dog chew toys that are not small enough to swallow and choke on.

Dog Food

• Feed your dog the appropriate amount of food for their size. You do not want to under feed them and let them starve or over feed them and make them overweight. Feed them the correct dog food. Never give a puppy adult dog food because puppy food is full of all vitamins and nutrients the puppy needs to grow. Never feed an adult dog puppy food because they need the vitamins and nutrients for their joint care and digestive system that is in adult dog food.

House Training

• Use newspaper or training pads to house train your English bulldog. Twenty minutes after your bulldog has eaten, take it outside and walk it for 20 minutes. Do this after every meal. This will cut down on accidents inside your house. Give them enough time to explore and smell the area to use the bathroom. Give your bulldog a treat when they use the bathroom outside. Behavior that is rewarded will be repeated.

Treats

• Give your dog a treat when they show good behavior. The dog will learn that being good deserves a treat. This will discourage bad behavior. When they use the bathroom outside say "Good Boy" or "Good Girl" and them give them a pat on the side and a dog treat. If they use the bathroom in the house say "Bad Dog" and do not give a treat. This will make it easier to train because the bulldog will see they only get a treat when they use the bathroom outside.

Collars and Leashes

• Collars and leashes come in many different colors and styles. Choose a collar that fits the bulldog's neck comfortably. Do not use a collar that is tight. Dog should be able to breathe comfortably. You should be able to place two fingers between the dog's neck and collar. Choose a 6 foot leash. The dog should have enough leash to walk and have plenty of room to explore.

Grooming

• Buy a brush and dog shampoo. The brush helps keep their coat shiny and removes shedding hair. Shampoo keeps the bulldog's skin and hair clean and removes odor. Flea and Tick shampoo is good during summer months for removing fleas and ticks from your bulldog's coat.

Stain and Odor Removal

• Keep a can of stain remover handy for bathroom accidents. Choose one that is safe for carpets and hardwood floors. Choose an odor remover to clean the smell of soiled area. Dogs will use the bathroom in the same area if the odor is not removed.

Veterinary Visit

• Make an appointment with your veterinarian for a physical and health check. The veterinarian will also give the bulldog shots and de-worm him. Take your English bulldog to the vet twice a year for checkups to stay healthy.