12 Tips on Training Your French Bulldog

In order to properly train your French bulldog puppy, you should possess certain things that will make the process easier for you.

Sanitary pads

Find a place where he can relieve himself. If you can't go outside, find a place in your apartment. This is possible thanks to sanitary pads. They don't cost much and can be ordered in bulk in larger packages.

Decent dog leash

Of course, you need a good dog leash. It shouldn't be too short. Some dogs don't like it when someone steps on them while they're doing their business. And you don't necessarily want to smell what your dog is doing either.

Dog treats as a reward

You will also need treats to give your pup positive reinforcement when he goes to the bathroom. Show your enthusiasm with words and treats should not be missing at first.

For example, if your puppy loves being outside, you shouldn't bring him back inside immediately after he's gone to the bathroom. The puppy may then learn to hold back his bowel movements for a longer period of time so he can spend more time outdoors with you.

In this case, if you bring him into the house, he will probably go to the bathroom in your house, which is definitely a bad habit. He stops as long as he can to stay out. So don't make this mistake!

As already mentioned, French bulldogs are a rather clean dog breed. They avoid leaving odors in the places where they stay. This includes e.g. the dog bed, the food region or the favorite blanket.

If an accident should happen, you have to clean the area thoroughly and intensively. There should be no odor of urine lingering as if there is a smell of urine your Bulldog puppy may think it is OK to go back to the same spot to pee.

If your dog has left a pile in the apartment, collect it in a bag and place it in the yard where you want it to go. His nose will remember the spot later and regularly do his business right there in the garden.

To ensure your French Bulldog knows which areas are acceptable for toileting and which are not, make sure you put your pup in the same spot for an extended period of time.

This will help your Bulldog learn which areas are acceptable and which ones to stay away from.

Some people believe that poking a puppy's nose into his own feces is a training technique. You should never do that!

Also, please don't yell at him if he makes a mistake. That could only make him more nervous and lead to more accidents.

These behaviors not only scare your dog and ruin its relationship with you, but they also hinder the toilet training process and they may become aggressive toward you. Just clean it thoroughly.