In This Chapter
- Keeping your Bulldog clean
- Making sure that your Bulldog stays healthy
- Improving your Bulldog knowledge
Showing posts with label Bulldogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bulldogs. Show all posts
Ten Important Things to Do for Your Bulldog
Ten Good Reasons for Not Breeding Your Bulldog
In This Chapter
- Understanding how breeding changes your dog
- Breeding: A hard road to travel
- Examining the cost of Bulldog breeding
- Preparing for loss
Nine Great Resources for Bulldog Owners
In This Chapter
- Utilizing Bulldog resources
- Joining kennel clubs
- Planning for your Bully’s future
Caring for Your Senior Bulldog
In This Chapter
- Battling old age
- Feeding sensibly for seniors
- Revising the exercise schedule
- Saying goodbye to your Bully
Familiarizing Yourself with Fido First Aid
In This Chapter
- Mastering first-aid facts and skills
- Packing your first-aid kit
- Looking at Bulldog injuries
- Reacting in emergencies
Recognizing and Tackling Bulldog Health Issues
In This Chapter
- Reacting to your Bully’s illness
- Spaying and neutering your Bulldog
- Identifying Bulldog ailments
- Medicating your Bully
Knowing Your Veterinarian, Vaccinations, and Common Treatments
In This Chapter
- Choosing a veterinarian
- Deciding on alternative medicine
- Getting the facts on vaccinations
On the Go: Taking, Leaving, or Looking for Bully
In This Chapter
- Exploring your traveling means
- Packing the vacation bags
- Leaving Bully at home
- Knowing what to do if you lose your Bulldog
Showing and Showing Off Your Well-Trained Bulldog
In This Chapter
- Becoming a canine good citizen
- Understanding disciplines for fun and for show
- Showing your Bully in conformation
- Performing in obedience, agility, and tracking events
- Spreading the love around: Therapy Bulldogs
Mastering Good Manners and Basic Commands
In This Chapter
Adjusting to a collar and lead
Teaching basic commands
Attending puppy classes and day care
Contacting the professionals
Housetraining Your Bulldog
In This Chapter
- Tackling the basics of puppy training
- Contemplating crate training
- Spreading the news: Paper training
- Digging up the dirt on litter training
Grooming Your Bulldog
In This Chapter
- Surveying skin care
- Evaluating eyes and ears
- Assessing your dog’s dental care
- Bathing your Bully
Feeding Your Bulldog
In This Chapter
- Getting the dirt on dog food
- Deciding what to feed your Bully
- Selecting a mealtime
- Snacking on “people food”
- Dietary no-nos for Bulldogs
Bringing Your Bulldog Home
In This Chapter
- Picking up your Bulldog
- Showing your Bulldog the house
- Meeting other family members
- Setting up a schedule
- Detecting possible problems and sensible solutions
Preparing for Your Bulldog
In This Chapter
- Fixing fences
- Dog-proofing your home
- Getting everything your Bulldog needs
- Getting proper ID
Finding the Best Bulldog for You
In This Chapter
- Getting a healthy dog
- Finding a Breeder
- Selecting a Bulldog
- Registering your dog
Deciding on a Bulldog
In This Chapter
- Discovering the ins and outs of Bullies
- Owning a Bulldog: What does it really cost?
Acquainting Yourself with the Bulldog Package
In This Chapter
- Knowing the origins of the Bulldog
- Seeing past the ugly mug — the picture of a Bulldog
- Looking at the American and French Bulldogs
- Showing Bulldogs
Bulldog: A Tough Name for a Big Softy
In This Chapter
- Getting to know your Bulldog
- Caring for and feeding your Bulldog
- Being active with your Bulldog
