Recommended Bulldog Puppy Supplies

You just got a new bulldog puppy, and you’re so excited to bring him home. You imagine him ambling about your house, getting into every nook and crevice, including the garbage can, the closets, and anything else he deems intriguing. So before bringing your new bulldog puppy home spend some time puppy proofing your house and gathering some needed supplies. Moving to a new home is a difficult experience for a puppy. Leaving his mother, siblings and the only people he has known thus far can be stressful for the puppy. Sights, sounds and smells will all be new and unusual to him. Try to make the adjustment as easy as you can for him and change as little as possible. Here is a basic list of supplies you’ll need:

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Supplies for Your Bulldog Puppy

Bowls for Food and Water: Stainless steel is the most durable, easiest to wash and won’t harbor bacteria like plastic can. We use a stainless-steel pail for water (2qt) and an 8″ shallow stainless-steel bowl for food.

Dog Food: Although I would like to say there is one type of food that works for all Bulldogs there isn’t. I would encourage speaking with your breeder as they will have recommendations of food types that they have used with their dogs in the past. Another good resource to is DogFoodAdvisor.com . Nutrition is extremely important for the proper development of your bulldog puppy. For our show dogs we feed them Purina Pro Plan Shredded Chicken and Rice however, the below brands are what we use in our house for our Bulldogs.

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Training Treats: We recommend nutritious, natural treats. Never use harsh training or punishment with your bulldog. Always use positive training techniques. Our Bulldogs love Nutro crunchy treats and that is our preferred treat for day to day rewarding.

A Crate: Not only will a crate serve as his den, it is also a must for house training. Wire crates are best as they are portable, durable, comfortable and well ventilated. We encourage when traveling in a car to have your dog securely crated for their safety and your safety when driving. For a Bulldog a we use 36 x 23 x 25 crates for our home when they are needing to be crated due to guest etc. When traveling in the car we use 30 x 19 x 21 as this crate still provides room for comfort but does not take up as much space.

Bedding for The Crate: Bulldogs will get bored and they will chew, you can purchase a really nice bed however, I would purchase washable fleece throw blankets as they can be washed and replaced as needed.Costco sells a blanket brand named “Charisma” and these are perfect for them to lay on (we use king and queen sizes). Home Goods also has nice throw blankets at all times with designer labels, be sure that the blankets do not have tassels or loose ropes that hang off the blankets as these can be choking and ingestion risks.

Other Beds: Besides the crate we also have other beds throughout the house for our bulldogs to lounge around on.Our Bulldogs love zero gravity beds as they float and air moves around the bed, these beds can be used indoors and outdoors. Our Bulldogs also love Perla Beds as it makes them feel secure and nest like.

Laundry Detergent: Bulldogs can be prone to skin allergies and it is best to wash their towels, blankets, bedding, etc. in a dye and perfume free detergent. Tide original has been great for our dogs and achieves the same clean results.

A soft, adjustable collar and a leash: Slip leads work best for this breed vs. a harness. A harness will encourage pulling and tugging. These can be found at local pet botiques or at dog shows with vendors such as Hathaway. This is also a choke hazard so be sure to remove when crating or not observing. We use a 6 ft slip lead that is usually 1/2 inch thick.

Safe Toys: Nylabones, Kong toys, and things that will spark interest are the best choices. Avoid rawhide products and anything with parts that could break off or become choking risk.

Brushes: We like to use a FURminator as well as Chris Christensen soft brissel wooden handle brushes.

Shampoo: For normal washing we use Peace and Kindness by Chris Christensen, and GNC AntiBacterial Pet Shampoo & Conditioner.

Diaper rash ointment, cornstarch, baby powder, Gold Bond (for wrinkles and folds)

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A Dremel or nail clippers.

Lots of baby wipes. These work great for daily wrinkle, tail and bottom cleanings. We have found that Costco baby wipes are just as effective and come in a large box and are more cost effective.

Ear cleanser (Zymox or Vet Solutions are good brands). You can also put this on a cotton ball or soft wash cloth to clean facial wrinkles.

WitchHazel is good for tail pockets. You can also put this on a cotton ball or soft wash cloth to clean.

Additional supplies: Keep peroxide, antibiotic cream, a thermometer, dry eye solution, allergy medication, alcohol, and an anti-diarrheal that is safe for dogs. Remember that dogs can take many over-the-counter drugs intended for people as long as the dose is right.

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Baby Gates: To keep your dog from getting into other rooms unsupervised, place baby gates around your home. You can use them to keep your dog away from stairs or dangerous places like basements or laundry rooms.

Potty Training Bell: Help your dog tell you when they need to go outside. We use a potty door bell that hangs on the door knob, when the dog needs to go outside they will nudge the bell letting you know it’s time to go out.

Portable Cooling: If you are traveling in a car on a road trip sometimes the ventilation in the car may not be enough to keep your dog cool. We suggest investing in a portable cooling fan with a rechargeable battery and this will increase the airflow on your Bulldog. We also suggest getting a cooling pad, and cooling collar.