
Originally Posted by
oscarmayer
Poor guy? I think not. He's getting a new home...how is that not a great thing? He'll get used to his new life/environment quickly.
Rules, rules, rules...
Make sure he is crated when you are not home.
Crate him over night. Be aware of his crate bedding. If he destroys it then let him sleep in a bare crate or try a Kuranda Bed inside the crate.
If he poops or pees in his crate multiple times then reduce the size of the crate.
Do not become alarmed if he does not eat for the first day or so. Many dogs that find themselves in a new environment do not eat right away. Dozer will eventually eat. I promise you that there has never been a documented case of a Bulldog that starved to death because they did not like the food presented to them.
Just because his breeder has been feeding him XYZ food does not mean that that is a suitable food for him. No wheat, no corn, no soy. Feed him the best you can get. If you want help with food selection you'll get a lot of help right here.
Expect Dozer's stool to be a little loose the first few days. If it's not then that's a bonus.
Feed him at regular intervals. Place the food on the floor or in the crate and give him 15 minutes to eat and then remove it. Do the same thing at every mealtime. He will eventually figure things out.
Keep him on a regular schedule, YOUR schedule. Do not allow him to dictate when he goes out, when he goes to bed, where he goes to bed, when he eats, or what furniture he camps out on. To start off, I would not allow him on ANY furniture. He needs to earn that privilege.
These are rules that have worked for us for many years and for many, many Bulldogs. Most ANY Bulldog will take over your home if allowed to do so. Create rules and live by them. You will all be happier.
Oh yeah, the best remedy for whining is earplugs...for you, not Dozer. Your whining will probably have little or no effect on his quality of life.
Good luck, have fun!