We\u2019re so excited for you – you have your very own little bat pig, I mean French Bulldog puppy! I know we\u2019re probably not allowed favorites, but well, they\u2019re mine, and a lot of other people\u2019s too if French Bulldog ownership numbers are to be believed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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So we\u2019ve created a guide all about training a French Bulldog puppy. They\u2019re the size and weight of a toddler and have the personality of clowns, it\u2019s no wonder French Bulldogs are one of the most popular breeds worldwide. Let\u2019s dive right in and get you started with your Frenchie training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should start training your French Bulldog puppy as soon as you get them home. Puppy brains are a lot bigger than we think – they soak up so much good information despite their young age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
French Bulldogs can be a rather independent breed of dog. In fact, we sometimes might feel like we need them more than they need us! Because of this, we\u2019ll need to do LOTS of training and rewarding of good behavior when they\u2019re young so they see us as someone worth working with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can start training your French Bulldog puppy as soon as you get them home. We know that all you\u2019ll probably want to do is cuddle them and kiss them but they\u2019re clever little dogs who love to please so let\u2019s get started with teaching them the ropes as soon as we can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like most dogs, they thrive on boundaries and consistency so make sure you\u2019re training your French Bulldog puppy with these in mind, all while using positive reinforcement-based training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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We can start you off with a personalized training program straight away in the Zigzag puppy training app<\/a>, in fact, you can even use it before you bring your Frenchie puppy home as we have a pre-puppy section. Before bringing your French Bulldog puppy home, you can also get in touch with our Zigzag puppy experts<\/a> with any of the many questions you may have! \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n\n\n While blingy collars and outfits might be top of the list, there are some more sensible things you need to get your French Bulldog puppy that will help with your training. Here are my top picks for getting prepared for training your Frenchie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Originally, French Bulldogs were bred from English Bulldogs, who had a shady past as bull-baiting dogs. People enjoyed their cheerful nature and kept them as companion dogs after these awful blood sports were prohibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n England had their own ‘toy bulldog’, which was popular among seamstresses and lace workers in the North. When the need for these workers declined in England, their skills were still required in France, so the workers relocated, bringing their dogs with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n When they arrived in France, they were adored by shopkeepers, butchers, and, most infamously, Les Belles de Nuit – the ladies of the night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today’s Frenchies have a less undershot jaw, a compact physique, and straighter legs, as well as bat ears (nobody knows where they originated from) or occasionally floppy ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a reasonable question. Knowing the characteristics of the breed will help you better train your Frenchie puppy and understand why they behave the way they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are a few things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n PRO TIP: <\/strong>The Equafleece jumpers<\/a> are a worthwhile investment. They look dashing in them too!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n This 8-week guide to training a French Bulldog puppy will cover a variety of topics, including<\/p>\n\n\n\n We told you French Bulldogs are clever, didn’t we? Of course, that also means they can get bored and frustrated when doing the same thing over and over again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We can get better and faster results while avoiding boredom and frustration by using the ‘Push Drop Stick’ strategy to gradually increase the difficulty of exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Essentially, you do the same thing 5 times with your pup. If they get all 5 right, you move to the next level of difficulty (push). If they get 3 or 4 right, you should stay there (stick). If they only get 1 or 2 right, you should switch to an easier version of the exercise (drop).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n In the first week, we\u2019ll dive straight into socialization exercises, training and husbandry tasks with your French Bulldog puppy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take some time to get to know your French Bulldog puppy, they don\u2019t stay little for long, so enjoy that sweet puppy breath, and velvety fur while it lasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat do I need to train my French Bulldog?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Good to know about training French Bulldog puppies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are French Bulldogs bred for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What does this have to do with how I train my French Bulldog?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Overview of the training program and topics we\u2019ll cover<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How we built this program – Push Drop Stick<\/h3><\/summary>
Week 1 – Training your French Bulldog puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n