After you have decide on the price for you would like to spend on your new dog, investigate the situation to see if you have found a quality Bulldog breeder.
When I was looking for a new Bulldog, it was very important to find a quality Bulldog breeder because I wanted to ensure the dog purchased was coming from a good stock.
When looking for a quality breeder, one option that I found to be helpful was to contact the local dog society. They were able to provide a list of quality Bulldog breeders in which I could choose from.
After all my extensive search through the lists of quality Bulldog breeders in the end, I was able to find a new puppy, which was perfect for my family.

Today at the dog park I was approached by a member of the local Bulldog Rescue/Adoption organization. They asked if I might be interested in becoming a foster parent to rescued Bulldogs.
I explained that I didn't know anything about fostering or what exactly a rescue/adoption organization even did. Apparently because Bulldogs are a very popular breed there are often times that they require foster homes to place displaced dogs.
The mission of the rescue organization is to find placements for animals that may have been given up by their owners for whatever reason. Sometimes they also get shelter dogs or stray dogs that have no identification or whose owners can't be found.
I told Tami that I don't feel that I am in a position to give that much time and commitment to another dog right now. This little puppy takes all the spare energy I have. I did mention I may look at volunteering in other ways though.

The very first time I took my Bulldog to visit friends in the country, he ran off with their dog and they came back stinking of skunk! My friend seemed to be used to this sort of thing, and told me that bathing them in tomato juice wouldn't work.
She used a large tub to mix one quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup of Baking soda and one teaspoon of liquid detergent.
She let it soak into the fur for about five minutes and then rinsed the solution off with water. When she was done, my dog still smelled faintly of skunk, so we did a repeat bathing.
The second bath definitely finished deodorizing my Bulldog but his fur was somewhat lighter. Although this remedy sure works on eliminating the odor, it also has the potential to bleach the fur.

As my Bulldog was gnawing on a bone, I went to take it away from him and he growled at me; he curled back his lips, baring his teeth.
As shocked as I was by this outward display of aggression, I knew I had to take control of the situation. Silently, I grabbed him by the collar and immediately led him to his timeout area.
I didn't need to resort to yelling at him to get my point across; instead, I showed him my displeasure through firm, decisive action. I felt it was important to leave him alone for a bit, so that he could think about what had just happened between us.
I left him alone for about ten minutes and then invited him back into my space. As long as he behaved, I wouldn't need to repeat the process.

When Mike first decided that he was going to talk me into owning a Bulldog Dog, I told him that he had better do his homework first, because he didn't really seem to know what he wanted other than a lab. There are some things to consider before buying a Bulldog puppy.
First of all, one really should know what type of Bulldog they are attracted too. There are two types available. The English bred Bulldog is thicker, blockier and usually quite a bit heavier than the tall and lanky American bred Bulldog.
In addition, there are three color choices of Bulldogs to choose from: black, yellow, or chocolate.
Regardless of the selections made, I am confident that all would turn out to be just as loving and eagertoplease as my own new little baby.

I had spent the morning working on a new apple wheatbran muffin recipe this past weekend when it occurred to me that in the same way homemade treats will get Mike working on the honeypleasedo list, they might work as training treats with the puppy.
I started with the muffin recipe and made some conversions and adjustments to make it more puppy treat friendly. It didn't take much effort really to come up with this delicacy you can cook for your Bulldog:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix 2 ½ cups water, ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, ½ teaspoon vanilla, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 cup of apple (cored, peeled, and chopped),and 1 egg in a bowl. In another bowl put 4 cups whole wheat flour, and 1 tablespoon baking powder. I imagine you could use dried fruit instead of fresh, but then you would mix it in the dry ingredient bowl. After both bowls have been completely mixed, combine the two and mix it all up again. Pour the mixtures into lined mini muffin pans (or greased tins if you have no papers). Bake approximately 5560 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Store in tightly closed container. Makes about 2 dozen muffins.
As you will note, there is nothing in these that a human couldn't eat, just in case you leave them out on the cupboard and someone is too hungry to ask. However, as tasty as they are your dog will probably not want to share!

After watching lots of different dog owners at the dog park, I have been trying to design my own Bulldog training system for me and the little one.
I have also watched some videos on dog training but many of the trainers in them seem mean and unforgiving.
This puppy is a member of the family, just as if we had brought home a baby instead of a puppy. I expect that it will take a lot of attention, time and effort in order to mold it into a well disciplined member of the family.
It has to be fun or neither of us will want to participate. We will start with one thing at a time, and I have a new special treat recipe to bake up that will be strictly for training rewards.

I thought about the messes a Bulldog puppy could make and easily decided that the best place for him to do most of his living would be the kitchen. The linoleum flooring would be easiest to clean up as opposed to having the carpets cleaned every time he made a mess.
The crate looked cold and empty in the corner, so I added a blanket and tossed some toys and treats inside to make it more inviting.
I found a suitable spot for his water and food bowls and scattered a few more toys in various corners before closing off the entrance to the kitchen with a runofthemill baby gate. The gate would allow my puppy to interact with me even if I wasn't in the room in addition to keeping him in a safe place.
I found that crawling on the floor was the best way to get a view of what my Bulldog puppy could gain access.

The first place I showed my puppy when he arrived home was his crate. I had previously made it warm and inviting by putting a blanket, some toys and a few treats inside.
During the day, I left the crate door open so he could go and play with his toys or take a nap whenever he wanted.
After I took my Bulldog out for his nighttime pee, I ushered him into his crate for the night. If he sounded like he was in pain or had to relieve himself, I went to check on him; otherwise, I left him alone.
The first three nights were the hardest on us, what with all her wailing! However, I just tried my hardest to ignore it and even on the second night, I could tell she was getting used to it already.

Every three hours it is up and to the yard to go to the potty. Why? Because at eight weeks of age that is just about the maximum time the little baby can go without going to the bathroom.
So, it's up every three (sometimes four) hours throughout the night and then again first thing I the morning definitely before coffee, then again after breakfast, and then every three hours throughout the day.
Because the little guy sleeps so much during the day I have to watch for when he wakes up so I can run him right outside. I also take him out right after he finishes his dinner and then again just before bedtime.
Thus is the way the life of a Bulldog potty training novice. We make about 10 trips outside a day which is fine now, but what about when the snow starts falling? I think, when it snows I'll have to make night time potty duty become a Mike thing.