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French Bulldog Puppy Training Manual

From 8 Weeks

French Bulldog: choose shade, water and airflow before asking for training in warm weather.

29 chapters · English / 中文

Watercolour illustration of a French Bulldog puppy resting in shade beside a water bowl and electric fan on a mat during hot weather
French Bulldog: choose shade, water and airflow before asking for training in warm weather.

Breed profile

Training group
Brachycephalic dogs
Origin
Developed in England and France as a companion dog.
Shoulder height
27–35 cm
Weight
8–14 kg
Coat
Short coat
Coat care
Keep handling calm and gradual, with particular attention to comfortable touch around the mouth, nose and facial folds.
Drive keywords
Living closely with people · Play · Food
Handling practice
Condition touch around the mouth, nose and facial folds in tiny, voluntary steps: brief touch, marker, reward, then release before the puppy pulls away. · Teach bat-ear checks and nail care as two voluntary routines. For ears, show the hand, briefly lift the ear edge, mark, reward and release; never probe or force cleaning. For nails, build paw touch, one-second holds and tool presentation before attempting one nail. Sudden discomfort, redness or discharge needs veterinary advice.

General reference range only; individual dogs vary considerably.

Start with the route you need

How to use this manual

This is an execution manual, not a book to read once and shelve.

Every practical chapter ends with “Do these three things,” so you always know what to do this week. Printable logs and scorecards are collected in Chapter 27.

Choose your reading path

Path 01

The puppy arrived today

Set up the environment and routine first, then move directly to toileting and crate work.

Path 02

The puppy has been home for two weeks

Build marker and focus skills, then address mouthing and safe socialisation.

Path 03

Is the French Bulldog right for your home?

Read the breed reality, the developmental clock and the long-term exercise limits before deciding.

How to read the cards

Warning card

Safety or behaviour risk

Stop, lower the difficulty and manage the situation before continuing.

Goal card

A clear passing standard

Use the stated behaviour and success rate to decide whether to progress.

Time card

Length of one session

End while the puppy is still successful; more minutes are not automatically better.

Training with FluffyWA

Day school, board & train and private sessions are quoted after a chat, and boarding or daycare can be booked online with live prices.