Getting ready for your new puppy
Puppies do not need a lot of things what they really need is a secure yard, lots of love and most of all training time. But to help you get ready to bring a new puppy into your life I have made a list of basic things that you will need to have ready before they are able to be brought home.
You may also like to look into:
- Water bowl - large, it is surprising how much a puppy can drink!
- Feed bowl - medium (we will provide you with approx. first 2 weeks of dry food)
- Bed - Medium sized washable bed
- Harness & lead - at full size they will generally fit a medium
- Chew toys - whilst it is cute to have them running around with your slippers or other household items, it is a good idea to have specific chew toys and treats such as deer horn to encourage them to chew with these. Chewing is not naughty but necessary while they are cutting through their adult teeth however, it can become a naughty habit if not kept in check.
- Training treats - Frenchies are highly motivated by food, so take advantage of this with plenty of praise and treats when they do something right! A easily digested treat we find is fritz cut into cubes
- Crate - if planning on using the crate training system
You may also like to look into:
- Pet car seat cover - will keep them secure whilst driving
- Baby gate - this allows the puppy to see and hear what is happening in the house whilst being contained in a clean and secure area.
- Puppy Pads or Fake Grass - if you are unable to have a doggy door for your puppy it may be necessary in the first few months to have puppy pads on the floor or a fake grass mat for them to toilet on when inside. This is until they have learnt to hold on or give you a signal that they need to be let outside.
Puppy-proofing
Like any toddler puppies are good at finding small items and hazards that would otherwise go un-noticed. It is a good idea to have a quick walk through your home (and yard) particularly focusing at the height or reachable height of your puppy. Things to look out for are:
Just remember your puppy will be teething for the next 6 months and whilst they are going through this teething period they will want to chew, chew and chew - during this period they will loose their 28 baby teeth by around 12 weeks and need to grow their 32 adult teeth. You shouldn't try to stop the chewing, but instead direct them towards safe and appropriate chew toys.
Puppies have individual preferences about types of things they like to chew. These preferences can be mimicked with the toys you buy. The pup who is attacking the wooden legs of your furniture might like hard rubber toys or goat antlers. The pup going for your clothes could be into ropes or stuffed toys. The one that likes fingers and toes might be impressed with squeaky toys that move. Sometimes it's just trial and error.
Toys that stimulate mind and not just jaws can be good too. Bored dogs tend to be destructive dogs.
- loose electrical cords and cables, secured out of reach or hidden
- Remote controls and small battery operated items kept out of reach
- Pot plants moved out of reach
- It may pay to remove floor rugs until toilet training has been well established. Also keeping doors shut to bedrooms that are carpeted - puppies like to go off on their own when needing to do their business!
- If you have children - keeping any small toys such as lego in areas that the puppy cannot access
Just remember your puppy will be teething for the next 6 months and whilst they are going through this teething period they will want to chew, chew and chew - during this period they will loose their 28 baby teeth by around 12 weeks and need to grow their 32 adult teeth. You shouldn't try to stop the chewing, but instead direct them towards safe and appropriate chew toys.
Puppies have individual preferences about types of things they like to chew. These preferences can be mimicked with the toys you buy. The pup who is attacking the wooden legs of your furniture might like hard rubber toys or goat antlers. The pup going for your clothes could be into ropes or stuffed toys. The one that likes fingers and toes might be impressed with squeaky toys that move. Sometimes it's just trial and error.
Toys that stimulate mind and not just jaws can be good too. Bored dogs tend to be destructive dogs.
What to expect when bringing home your puppy
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Puppies are raised in our home to help monitor mum and babies, this also brings them into contact with general house hold noises and creates a family life environment with plenty of attention and cuddles. They will be puppy pad trained, have learnt how to use a doggy door and on their way to being house trained.
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Our puppies predominantly go to pet homes and we love that they will be loved and enjoyed by their new family members. We ask new owners sign a contract to desex their puppy before they are 12 months to ensure that no accidental mating's occur. We have put a lot of time and research into breeding these beautiful puppies and believe that we are providing you with happy healthy Frenchie's, in return we hope that families take the same care and time to research the breed making sure they know their limitations and how to care for the breed.
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Frenchie's are known to be a little stubborn and will take advantage of the cute and cheeky personalities, but do not be fooled! You will need to be firm and have a plan from the start to help with this important start to their life, hopefully this information sheet will help with creating a schedule that you can work with you and your puppy.
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Crate training may not be for everyone, but we do find it helpful for when puppy is first brought home. The crate can provide the puppy with a secure, quiet safe zone which will help with transition to their new home. It can also have benefits with toilet training/ house training if they need to be left alone for periods of time.
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Should we take out insurance?
This is a common question we find people asking, and there is no right or wrong answer. Insurance is very much a personal choice and depends on how you may view risk, if you have personal health insurance cover for yourself then you may feel more comfortable with having the same level of cover for your puppy.
For your peace of mind, we can provide you with 2 months free cover through 'Pets On Me' Insurance.
As a price guide their mid level Classic Plan costs approximately $90 per month with $10,000 worth of benefit.
For your peace of mind, we can provide you with 2 months free cover through 'Pets On Me' Insurance.
As a price guide their mid level Classic Plan costs approximately $90 per month with $10,000 worth of benefit.
Ongoing breeder Support
When you bring your puppy home it is such an exciting time! but for some it may be the first time and can be a little daunting to have such a little bundle of fur to look after.
We are here to help on your French Bulldog journey, and are more than happy to discuss any questions with you
We also love photo updates of how your new puppy is going and integrating into their new life, and occasionally share these photos on this website and Instagram for other paw parents to view and enjoy.