Ready to bring your Frenchie puppy home?
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This article gives you a comprehensive French Bulldog Puppy checklist with everything your puppy will need.
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Harness and collar
These are crucial as they will make it easier and safer for you to control your puppy while on walks. A harness will support your dog’s body during walks. A collar is important for displaying your puppy’s ID tag. Ensure you get a properly fitting harness for your puppy’s comfort and health.
Leash
A leash is a line attached to a dog’s collar to help keep a dog under control. Leashes come in different widths, lengths, and styles, but all serve the same purpose: to keep dogs safe and under control while out in the public and to serve as a training aid.
A dog on the loose can cause accidents, and a leash offers some control over the dog in case of aggression. Since French Bulldogs have flat faces, which makes them prone to breathing issues, you should train your dog to walk on a leash early to ensure it does not resist and put excessive pressure on the trachea.
Puppy food
Good food is necessary for the optimal health of your puppy. A Frenchie puppy will need a high-quality, completely balanced diet specifically designed for puppies. This will help meet all the nutritional needs of a puppy.
Remember, Frenchies have very sensitive tummies. Thus, You should be very careful about the type of food you give to your puppy. The ideal food should be high in protein, fats, and fiber but free from fillers and artificial ingredients.
Water and food bowls
You’ll need to get at least two bowls for food and water. Go for high-quality and durable bowls that are big enough for your Frenchie. French Bulldogs eat very fast, making them prone to gassiness. It’s thus best to look for slow-feeding bowls to help slow the eating speed. Stainless steel bowls are the best bet as they are long-lasting and easy to clean.
Healthy treats
It’s important to begin training your puppy immediately after you bring it home. Early training makes it easy for your puppy to pick up training quickly. Since Frenchies can be extremely stubborn, using treats makes it easier to train them.
However, treats should be used in moderation as a reward for doing something good, as they can lead to excessive weight gain. Opt for low-calorie treats devoid of fillers, additives, preservatives, dyes, sugar, or salt. They should also come in the right size for your puppy to enjoy.
Puppy pads
Don’t want accidents on your floor?
Puppy pee pads got your back.
Potty training your Frenchie will not be a walk in the park. It will need lots of effort and time. As such, it’s essential to have puppy pads as a precautionary measure. These will give your dog some leniency while learning and save your floor and furniture from accidents.
Toys
Your puppy will be teething during the first year. You can thus expect a lot of chewing and playful nips. It’s therefore important to have lots of safe chew toys as these will keep your puppy from chewing inappropriate things like furniture and shoes. You can also get soft, cuddly toys or stuffed animals for your puppy to cuddle with at night.
Frenchies can chew anything and everything. Ensure you go for durable chew toys that are unlikely to break and cause choking hazards. They should also be made from non-toxic materials. Stay away from bones, as these can easily splinter and get lodged in your puppy’s throat, posing a choking threat.
Puppy bed
Your puppy will need a comfortable bed after a day’s play and exercise. Ensure you get soft bedding for your bed. The bed should be big enough to accommodate your dog as it grows.
Shampoo and other grooming supplies
Frenchies require regular grooming to keep them in good shape despite their short, smooth coats. It’s important to keep their skin folds clean at all times. You’ll need to use a doggy shampoo to clean your dog. Since Frenchies have extremely sensitive skin, you should use a mild shampoo.
You’ll also need a grooming brush to keep loose hairs at bay. Other essential grooming supplies include nail clippers, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.
Adjustable crate
A crate is useful in training your dog. It will be useful for establishing boundaries and potty training. A crate provides a safe place where they can retreat when feeling stressed or need downtime.
A crate makes it easy to train your dog quickly by using confinement to encourage control, establish a routine, and prevent accidents at night or when your dog is left alone.
Go for an adjustable crate you can adjust as your puppy grows so it does not feel cramped.
Puppy gate or fence
Before bringing your puppy home, you’ll need to ensure that it’s safe for it. You’ll need to puppy-proof your house. This will involve keeping away all hazards on the floor or anything within your dog’s reach that can harm it.
A puppy face or gate will keep your Frenchie from accessing areas it’s not supposed to. It will keep it confined to specific areas, thus keeping it from danger.
A reputable veterinarian
You’ll need a vet to do the basic examinations on your Frenchie puppy soon after bringing it home. Research beforehand to get a reputable one.
Your breeder can suggest the vets they have worked with before to make it easier for you. You can also enquire from other Frenchie owners.
Over to You
Bringing a new puppy is both exciting and stressful at the same time. However, ensuring you have everything your puppy will make it easier for your dog to adjust to its new environment.
Now that you have all the essentials bring your furry friend home.