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French Bulldog Secrets the U French Bulldog Secrets Contents Contents ................................................................................................................................................. 2 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 4 CHAPTER 1: FRENCH BULLDOG LOOKS AND SIZES ............................................................................ 5 CHAPTER 2: WHY FRENCH BULLDOGS ................................................................................................. 7 CHAPTER 3: VITAL NEEDS OF A FRENCH BULLDOG ............................................................................ 9 During summer, provide enough water to cool down. .......................................................................... 10 Do Regular Health Check-ups ................................................................................................................. 11 Give Vaccinations ................................................................................................................................... 12 Sterilize them as often as you can .......................................................................................................... 12 Test your dog regularly for intestinal parasites, and conduct heartworm prevention and flea and tick control. ................................................................................................................................................... 13 CHAPTER 4: TIPS TO CHOOSE A FRENCH BULLDOG ......................................................................... 14 Great Mice Hunters ................................................................................................................................ 14 Toy lovers ............................................................................................................................................... 15 Human Companions ............................................................................................................................... 15 CHAPTER 5: NURTURING & TRAINING A FRENCH BULLDOG ............................................................ 17 CHAPTER 6 : DAILY TIPS FOR FRENCH BULL DOG OWNERS ............................................................. 19 Dogs should undergo regular nail trimming ........................................................................................... 19 Clean the dog’s ears regularly ................................................................................................................ 20 Brush often to remove excess hair ......................................................................................................... 21 Cleanse skin folds frequently ................................................................................................................. 21 Bathe your dog regularly ........................................................................................................................ 22 Give your dog a thorough face-cleaning ................................................................................................ 22 Avoid Swimming Pools ........................................................................................................................... 23 CHAPTER 7: FEEDING THE FRENCH BULLDOGS ................................................................................ 24 CHAPTER 8: TEACHING THE FRENCHIE: SOCIALIZATION, LEASH TRAINING, POTTY TRAINING ... 26 A. Socialization ....................................................................................................................................... 26 B. Training .............................................................................................................................................. 28 Be patient during training ...................................................................................................................... 29 2 French Bulldog Secrets Be consistent with commands ............................................................................................................... 29 Potty training for French Bulldogs .......................................................................................................... 30 Teach your dog the “Paw” trick .............................................................................................................. 30 Teach your dog the “Kiss” trick .............................................................................................................. 31 Teach your dog the “Catch” trick ........................................................................................................... 32 Teach your dog the “Fetch” trick ........................................................................................................... 32 Teach your dog the “Beg” trick .............................................................................................................. 33 Teach your dog the “Speak” trick ........................................................................................................... 33 Teach your dog the “Bow” trick ............................................................................................................. 34 Teach your dog the “Army crawl” trick .................................................................................................. 34 Teach your dog how to “Hoop Jump” .................................................................................................... 35 Teach your dog how to wait ................................................................................................................... 35 Teach your dog how to roll over ............................................................................................................ 37 C. SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................ 37 Leave retractable leashes at home ........................................................................................................ 37 Use a harness rather than a leash .......................................................................................................... 38 CHAPTER 9: PROPER EXERCISE REGIMEN FOR FRENCH BULLDOGS ................................................ 40 CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................................................... 42 HOW TO GET A SHINY COAT FOR YOUR DOG .................................................................................... 44 Sunflower seeds: .................................................................................................................................... 46 Flax seeds: .............................................................................................................................................. 47 Pumpkin Seeds: ...................................................................................................................................... 48 Sesame seeds: ........................................................................................................................................ 49 Coconut oil: ............................................................................................................................................ 50 Cinnamon: .............................................................................................................................................. 51 3 French Bulldog Secrets INTRODUCTION Life is much better with a French Bulldog Hello Frenchie lovers and dog lovers in general! This book is written specially for you. Whether you’re just planning to get a French bulldog or you own this amazing breed of dog already, this book is for you. You’ll learn everything (all the tips and tricks) that you need to know about the dog. Since we are dog lovers ourselves and are especially enchanted with this adorable breed, we already have a website and we decided to take it one step further to create this book as a guide for all the people who share our love, interest and enthusiasm for all subjects relating to French Bulldogs and dogs in general. You can easily open this book and get answers to all the questions that you may have about this wonderful dog breed. As a proud dog owner, you have the privilege of doing one of the most beautiful and fulfilling “jobs” in the world—taking care of these lovely creatures. You’ve taken the first step by buying and reading this book to this point and I’ll show you all you need to know about your favorite dog and how best to take care of them. These few words are our blood, sweat, and tears that we’ve shed for years. I wrote it all down so that you can know your dog better and foster a more healthy relationship between you and your dogs. In this book, you will be able to find out more about our dogs, puppies and our achievements in this field, and we will share with you our experiences with dogs, raising them and living with them. Some of them are meant to be educational and help you solve some dilemmas and problems with your own furry little friend and some of the information we share is purely for fun and joy! So, whether you are a dog breeder or just someone who loves them, we guarantee that you will find interesting content in this book. You can take our word for it! Happy reading! 4 French Bulldog Secrets
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