Your Bulldog Puppy Month by Month: Everything You Need to Know at Each Stage to Ensure Your Cute and Playful Puppy

by Terry Albert, Tom Geiselhardt, Betty Fisher

Overview

Your Bulldog Puppy Month by Month, written by a veterinarian, a trainer, and a breeder team, provides readers with everything they need to know and do at each stage of development to make sure their playful, energetic puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted companion. Coverage includes:

   • Information on what to ask the breeder before bringing your puppy home, the necessary vaccinations your puppy needs and when to get them, and when a trip to the vet is needed.
   • Instructions on making potty training as smooth (and quick) as possible.
   • Discussion on why and how to crate train and what to do when your puppy cries at night.
   • Knowing when to teach your puppy is ready to learn basic commands and how to go about leash training.
   • Socialization: why it's necessary, when it should happen, and how to make sure it does.
   • Exercising and feeding your puppy appropriately to ensure he stays physically and mentally healthy.
   • When your puppy is ready for obedience training and how to make sure it works.
   • How and how often to bathe your puppy, brush his coat, clip his nails, and brush his teeth.
   • What causes problem behaviors, when to expect them, and how to correct them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781465457660
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	01/10/2017
Series:	Your Puppy Month by Month
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	1,103,073
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Terry Albert has been working with dogs for more than 25 years as a pet sitter, dog trainer, and dog foster parent. Her writing credits include several books, Petco, PetDoc.com, Delta Society, plus numerous websites and newsletters.

Betty Fisher has been working with Bulldogs since 1964. She has bred under the kennel name of 'White Fang' and shown 12 generations of Bulldogs with at least one performance title in each generation—CDXs, Agility, or Carting. One of her dogs was the first AKC Rally titled Bulldog and also earned two carting titles from the American Rottweiler Club. She is the author, with Suzanne Delzio, of So Your Dog's Not Lassie, and Caninestein, Improving Your Dog's Intelligence. Betty is a member of the Bulldog Club of Northern California and the Bulldog Club of America, and serves as secretary of the Fresno Dog Training Club, Inc.

Table of Contents

Months 1-2 The Littermate 2

Your puppy grows rapidly these first 2 months. Her mother provides most of her care, and she and her littermates teach your pup the skills she needs to know.

Month 3 Your Puppy Comes Home 20

You choose your pup this month and then go home and prepare for his arrival. When you have him home, you begin crate and housetraining, get him his vaccines, and more.

Month 4 Finding Her Way 64

Teething begins Month 4. She's in the critical period for socialization, so that's your focus this month while you have fun playing together.

Month 5 The Rebel 100

Your puppy becomes more independent this month. His vaccines are finished, socialization continues, and obedience training and household rules are reinforced.

Month 6 Full Speed Ahead 138

She looks more like an adult dog this month, and injuries are likely as she romps and runs. Expect behavior issues as she tests the rules with her new "Bulldog attitude."

Month 7 The Silly Tweenager 170

At 7 months, consider spaying or neutering your pup. Exercise is important, and training continues, further cementing the bond you share.

Month 8 Adolescence 202

Teenagers are a challenge, as you learn this month. Watch for and treat coat problems if they develop, and help her learn concentration and self-control.

Month 9 In Search of a Leader 228

Your pup begins to develop mature male or female physical characteristics this month. Expect him to test your authority; be sure to react kindly and fairly.

Month 10 In Transition 256

You can begin comparing your puppy to the breed standard this month. You'll see some teenage behavior regression as you prepare for off-leash control.

Month 11 Putting Your Bulldog to Work 294

At 11 months, he's almost an adult. You can more easily travel with him now and get him involved with dog sports. You also can work on obedience and tricks.

Month 12 Your Bulldog Grows Up 312

More physical changes occur this month, and she goes in for her annual checkup. Continue training and exercise, and from here out, enjoy your best friend!

A Glossary 333

B Body Condition Assessment 337

C Household and Yard Hazards 341

D Resources 345

Index 349