New puppy owner

[Cricket shiffner]

Thank you all for the welcome . I just purchased my first old English bulldog Selene (so excited) ! The breeder I purchased her from has me kinda freaked out over a few things ... I was told she can only eat mush for the first year ... Only toy she can have is a empty plastic bottle ... Absolutely no crate training by any means ... Never outside if it's above 72 etc . Now I'm not new to puppies but new to the breed . Just looking for a few guidelines as she is getting frustrated with only one type of toy etc .thank you all in advance for any help you can offer ... Ps she is only 9 weeks and we are working hard on house breaking rite now

 

[helsonwheels]

Thank you all for the welcome . I just purchased my first old English bulldog Selene (so excited) ! The breeder I purchased her from has me kinda freaked out over a few things ... I was told she can only eat mush for the first year ... Only toy she can have is a empty plastic bottle ... Absolutely no crate training by any means ... Never outside if it's above 72 etc . Now I'm not new to puppies but new to the breed . Just looking for a few guidelines as she is getting frustrated with only one type of toy etc .thank you all in advance for any help you can offer ... Ps she is only 9 weeks and we are working hard on house breaking rite now

WELCOME!!! Only right thing your breeder said was for the temperature. NO mushy food as she needs to use her teeth to chew or you’re going to become her chew toy, the furniture or anything she can exercise her teeth into. I always gave my dogs real raw frozen marrow bones. Have the butcher cut it for her size like 3” long. Great for teeth n very healthy. If it’s kibbles you’re feeding use the puppy size as 9weeks is small. For toys antlers are great or Kong’s toys for her size. Nothing that has like a whistle on so she doesn’t swallow it. Ropes I personally don’t like as strings are known if swallowed to get tangled inside their little bellies n the rest. NO rawhide!!! Oh n we love photos!!!!

 

[Cricket shiffner]

Thank you for the response . I kinda figured she was just being an over protective puppy mom and I can understand that the rawhide and rope I do know as well as stuffing . I think I may start transitioning her to dry kibble to ease me being a chew toy lol again thank you so much

 

[helsonwheels]

Thank you for the response . I kinda figured she was just being an over protective puppy mom and I can understand that the rawhide and rope I do know as well as stuffing . I think I may start transitioning her to dry kibble to ease me being a chew toy lol again thank you so much

What is she eating right now?

 

[Cricket shiffner]

Rite now she is eating 4 cups of puppy chow a day ...1 cup with 1 cup of water microwaved .

 

[Cbrugs]

I agree with Helene. She's got you covered on everything.

 

[Cricket shiffner]

My take home instructions were a bit extreme thank you both for the quick and educated responses .

 

[helsonwheels]

Rite now she is eating 4 cups of puppy chow a day ...1 cup with 1 cup of water microwaved .

There’s another issue your breeder did, is feeding puppy chow. Your baby is eating just grains. Start the transition with ONE protein so you can eliminate if any, allergies. Get yourself a high quality kibble that holds one protein like Acana or Fromm. Keep a journal if you want. Also I advise you to subscribe to https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/acana-singles-dog-food/. The closer you are to 5stars the better.

 

[Cricket shiffner]

Alot of owners seem to like Fromm very much thank you for all the great advice ...I have a starting point on raising this sweet girl correctly

 

[helsonwheels]

Alot of owners seem to like Fromm very much thank you for all the great advice ...I have a starting point on raising this sweet girl correctly

Fromm is also a great kibble...baby steps!!

 

[Cricket shiffner]

I'm sorry for all the questions ...but how should I go about switching from mush puppy chow ?? Gradually add a bit of dry kibble ...staying to one protein as you said ?

 

[helsonwheels]

I'm sorry for all the questions ...but how should I go about switching from mush puppy chow ?? Gradually add a bit of dry kibble ...staying to one protein as you said ?

Best food for any dog is raw and frozen or honest kitchen which is also raw but dehydrated and yes will be mushy. This is where you need to give fiber and add frozen green beans, strawberries or any berries. They need to chew. Now if you go with kibbles you can start with straight kibbles or half half. I personally would go straight kibbles. Yes by doing one protein at a time is best. The only thing is puppy kibble don’t have one protein. I know I said do one protein but it just hit (sorry)me she’s only 9weeks. Go with puppy kibble n around 6 months or so, do the one protein stage.

 

[Cricket shiffner]

Ok got it ... So much great info ! Thank you for taking the time to educate a new bully owner I feel much better knowing all this . Oh and your dogs are beautiful !

 

[helsonwheels]

Ok got it ... So much great info ! Thank you for taking the time to educate a new bully owner I feel much better knowing all this . Oh and your dogs are beautiful !

You’re most welcome. Other members will also give you some great ideas n advise. I’m sure some will weigh in.

 

[2BullyMama]

Welcome!! Helene has you covered, for sure!!

Fromm is a great kibble if you go the kibble route.... otherwise if up for it, raw is the best then The Honest Kitchen .

Crate training is the best way to train, they love their dens and safe place

Good luck... ask as many questions as you need to and keep us posted.

Pictures!!


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