Bulldog Puppy Blog

Getting a bulldog is not exactly easy on the pocket. The price range of one is estimated to be from $1000 to $1500. Before one purchases a bulldog or before one immediately dismisses the opportunity to own this kind of canine, examine first why they come with a hefty price tag. For a high quality, purebred bulldog, a lot of expenses aside from dedication, time and effort go into the whole breeding process. An average litter is 4 and the female preparations such as ovulation testing are done over a period of days.

Then they are artificially inseminated, of course payment is needed for the donor and weeks of waiting until an ultrasound is done to confirm pregnancy. Blankets, food, heating pads are used to make sure the mother is comfortable and when delivery comes, it’s time to have the C- section. Being fragile little pups, their mother can accidentally roll over them, which brings the need to have people constantly to check up on them. So making a decision to get one is more than just they are cute or I want one, think first about the investment, responsibility, and commitment.

Bulldogs are absolutely adorable. Many people agree when they see this broad and short legged canine waddle when it moves from one place to another. They have floppy ear that bounce when the move and a roundish head. Having an under bite, they resemble the appearance of a Pug with big and wide nostrils on compressed muzzle. These are just a few of the physical traits one should look for when wanting to purchase a Bulldog. But it would need more practice and studying of the breed standard to know if a Bulldog is a genuine purebred or a sub-standard one which is a result of poor and irresponsible breeding. Don’t let the price be a discouragement for it is costly to breed them. Most births need caesarian sections due to the large heads and the life of the mother is also at risk so precautions and stringent guidelines are followed. Having a breeder offer a Bulldog at a more than surprisingly low price should set off an alert for experienced Boxer owners and lovers.  These may not be genuine Bulldogs. Read the rest of this entry »

An adorable Bulldog pup is trying to walk. He could be a strong and playful dog.

A beautiful Bulldog Puppy playing in the garden! Such a cute little thing!

The English Bulldog can give Tony Hawk, professional skateboarder, a run for his money!  Other breeds perform tricks, jump through hoops, or run at great speeds but the bulldog can enjoy the excitement of the X-Games! It is not an easy feat though. Like talented athletes, a bulldog may or may not have what it takes.

Start off by placing a skateboard on a comforter as not to let it slip and call the bulldog to climb it. Wider boards are recommended for stability. Once he’s on it, let him get a feel of it and make himself comfy so calling him on it won’t be a problem.

Next, move to the grass so board movement is slow. When his front legs are up, coax him with food or a toy until he pushes with his hind legs making it move. When this is perfected, start on the pavement but stand by in case he falls. Eureka! A pro is born!

Struggling with house training?

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1 Why Accept the Crate First?
2 Why is not Peeing or Pooping in the House the Second Thing to Learn?
3 Why is Pack Structure Important?
4 Why is Being Calm in the House Part of House Training?
5 The Benefits of Crate Training
6 Kinds of Crates
7 Puppies and Dog Crates
8 Owner’s Attitude About Crates
9 Getting the Dog into the Crate
10 Size, Locations, and How Many Crates?
11 How Long in the Crate?
12 Teach Pee Break Vs. Play
13 When Accidents Happen
14 Feeding in the Crate
15 Exercise and House Training
16 How to Take a Dog Out of the Crate
17 When to Stop Using the Leash
18 Teaching Puppy To Ring a Bell on the Door
19 When to Stop Using the Crate
20 The Umbilical Cord Method
21 A Four Week Training Program to House Train Your Adult Dog
22 Marking In Your House
23 When to leave an adult dog home alone and loose in the house
24 Difference Between Walks and Elimination Periods Outside
25 Dog Doors are a BAD Idea!
26 Obedience Training goes along with House Training in Adult Dogs
27 Old Wives Tails on House Training Dogs
28 Using Crates as Punishment
29 Crate Aggression in Adult Dogs
30 Hard to Train Dogs
31 Emails on House Training Problems

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Family pets are not only devoted and loyal companions for the homes, but they are considered as family! Responsible owners who treat their dogs as members of their family do not leave them in kennel care or at home with a sitter. Vacations and trips out of town are never complete without them. However, travelling by plane would need preparation for the dog’s safety as well as for meeting airline regulations.

Depending of the size of the English Bulldog Puppy, the correct kennel or cage must be secured. Dimensions measured are length of the dog from nose to the root of the tail, height from ground to the elbow, width of shoulders, and the standing height of the ground to the head. These factors are calculated to get the proper size. Puppies must have enough room to stand on it. Food and water can also be equipped on it and it also has a liquid absorbent bottom.

All our dogs have the ability to break our hearts. Whether you share your life with a BULLDOG or a Labrador Retriever, the bond you form with your dog can be one of the closest and most powerful you will ever experience.

If you want proof of just how extraordinary the relationsip between man and his best friend can be then you really must read a stunning new book called One Dog At A Time. It has been written by a British Marine and dog lover called Pen Farthing and tells of his time serving in the violent Helmand Province of Afghanistan.

While dodging the bullets and mortars, Sergeant Farthing witnessed the cruel and barbaric Afghan tradition of dog fighting. Rather than standing by as many would have done, he risked his life by breaking up the fighting and freeing the dogs. One of them, a big, battle-scarred mastiff he christened Nowzad after the town he was stationed in, found his way into the Marine compound where he befriended his liberator. As Farthing’’s tour of duty continued, he and Nowzad became inseparable buddies. The tough British soldier and the powerful dog formed an odd couple in the middle of the war zone. They were soon joined by other dogs who were drawn to the sanctuary the Marine compound provided. At one point, one dog pushed her litter of newborn pups through the wall of the compound so that they could be safe from the Taliban bombs and general cruelty of the Afghans towards the dog.

By the end of his time in Afghanistan, Farthing had more than a dozen dogs and puppies living in his makeshift sanctuary. As he prepared to leave, he was faced with the heartbreaking prospect of leaving them all behind.

We won’t spoil the ending of this powerful book, but suffice it to say that two of the dogs he rescued are now living with Pen Farthing in England. He has also set up a fantastic charity to rescue other abused dogs in Afghanistan. His work is truly inspirational and is winning the admiration and support of dog lovers everywhere. Part of the proceeds from the book will go towards his charity.

If you only buy and read one dog book this year, make it One Dog At A Time.

Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure that they’re not inconvenienced by our pets, training is essential. Training dogs is a specialized skill since the key difficulty lies in how to communicate efficiently with them.

All training of dogs is a repetition of the basic principle of reward and punishment in various forms and combinations. Communication of these signals is the key to proper training. One very important thing to remember is consistency of signals. The reliability of the training depends on how well a dog is able to be sure of what your signals mean.

It must also be mentioned that different dog breeds take to training differently. Dogs like the iconic German Shepherd are very easily trained due to their high intelligence. Another important factor is the emotional state of the dog. A dog that is frightened, anxious, or insecure doesn’t train well and this reflects the importance of factors like proper socialization of puppies.

A lot of studies have shown that proper puppy socialization goes a long way towards ensuring a good temperament and receptivity towards training. Lots of handling, petting and generally being around humans in their everyday life goes a long way towards making a dog well behaved and easy to train.

Training Bulldog puppies should not begin too early however, as there is evidence to show that before a certain age, the brains of puppies are not significantly developed enough to process complex learning. Please remember that they are slow learners.

Professional dog trainers are best when it comes to training your Bulldog as they will ensure that the proper habits are set for life, including how to behave around strangers. For the safety of your dog, it is your duty as an owner to ensure that he or she is well trained.

The secret of a Happy Bulldog Puppy and Owner

The first 8 months in a puppy’s life are very special for both dog and owner. Whether you have decided to train your puppy yourself or are attending puppy training classes, you will find this video extremely useful. It will not only show you how to train your puppy, but also what you should train your puppy to do (or not to do) in the first place. This way you can eliminate unrealistic expectations and get a happy puppy, which will make you happy! This is not just any video, but the product of one of the world’s most respected dog trainers whose free podcasts are available on itunes and who we highly recommend (just look for Leerburg Kennel Dog Training).

The DVD is 3 hours and 18 minutes long, costs $40 and covers all the most important topics of puppy training including:

How and Where to Socialize Your Puppy
Pups in the House
Safe Toys
Communication Between You and Your Dog
Obedience Training Your Puppy
Health Care for Your Pup
Grooming you pup
Behavioral Problems
Kids and Puppies
Raising Two Pups at the Same Time
Introducing Pups to Cats
Riding in the Car
Feeding Your Puppy

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