How to Train Your French Bulldog to Listen to You. 

How to Train Your French Bulldog to Listen to You. 

How is it that Frenchies have such big ears but many of us are googling how to train your French Bulldog to listen to you? Hehe! I believe we’ve all had the experience when you call your little angel and he just looks at you in bewilderment like why the heck would I listen to you? Many of us have said it’s because they are stubborn and they might just be a little bit more stubborn than the average fido.

I have noticed there are quite a few more behavioral complaints since Covid and I believe there is a correlation between the secluded lives we led and several newbie pet owners. Due to this and my passion to keep Frenchies in their homes, I have started a dog training certification program. As I learn from the best, I will be sharing information you can easily use to train your French Bulldog to listen to you. 

What is Classical Conditioning? 

Classical conditioning is bascially learning through association and your Frenchie knows one event will lead to another. Once the association is made, he will repeat the behavior in order to get something enjoyable out of it. Sounds a lot like us, right? Here are a few examples of how we classically conditioning negatively. 

  • Your Frenchie whines when placed in a playpen or crate and you rush to pick him up. Your Frenchie associates whining when left alone will lead to being picked up by my human. 
  • Someone new enters the home. Your Frenchie jumps on them and then is petted and spoken to. Frenchie learns when I jump people pet me and speak to me. 
  • Mailman comes to the door. Your Frenchie barks. Mailman leaves. Your Frenchie thinks his barking ran the mailman away. 
  • Your dog begs at the kitchen table. You feed him scraps. Begging must mean I get yummy food.

Operant Conditioning to Train Your French Bulldog to Listen to You

When we want to change or create a behavior we use operant conditioning. This is a learning process where the behavior is changed with reinforcement or a negative consequence. What this means to your pup is his response to an action causes him to get something enjoyable or lose something enjoyable. 

Use Clear and concise instructions

Imagine you are at an event and no one speaks your language People are trying to communicate with you and they become impatient because you don’t understand them. Would you become frustrated with their lack of understanding? This is how your Frenchie feels when his human doesn’t take the time to teach him the language. How do you do this? Provide clear and concise instructions. 

Use single word commands like sit, down, heel, come, off, etc…

Your Frenchie understands sounds rather than words. To help him understand you it’s best to use single word commands. For example, use the command come instead of come here or comer over here. Your Frenchie will likely not respond. 

Give each behavior it’s own command. 

There are two examples where we need to give our Frenchies a specific command. The misuse of down and come is the prominent. People often use down to tell your Frenchie to stop jumping on guests and they want to use the same word to tell him to lie down which is confusing for him. “Mom, what do you want? All four paws on the ground or to lie down on the floor?” Down is the appropriate term for lie down. Off is the appropriate command to get off the couch or to stop jumping. 

Come is confusing as well. Come means come to me. Let’ s go means follow me. To come, your Frenchie needs a target and when your back is turned he doesn’t know who he is coming to. 

Come=come to me

Let’s go=follow me

Homework to train your French Bulldog to listen to you.

Your homework this week to train your French Bulldog to listen to you is to begin using the proper single word commands even if your Frenchie doesn’t listen.  When your Frenchie jumps on you or is on the couch, say off. If you want him to come to you say come. When you’re leaving the house and you want him to follow you to the car say let’s go. You are training yourself first. Next week we will work on training your Frenchie via a rewards system. 

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How to Litter Box Train French Bulldogs

How to Litter Box Train French Bulldogs

There are several options on how to potty train pups. One great way is to litter box train French Bulldogs. You may have several reasons for doing this.

  • Your pup doesn’t have its full series of shots yet and you don’t want to expose him to potential diseases in the great outdoors. 
  • You may live in an apartment and getting your pup out in time may be a bit of a hassle. 
  • One may be leery of taking the pup outside when they have to go in the middle of the night. 
  • You may have mobility issues and taking your pup outside just isn’t feasible. 
  • You may work long shifts and need a space for them to relieve themselves while you’re away. 
  • When you have in climate weather this may be a back up method for your pup. 
  • You may have a busy schedule.
  • Or you may just want to because this method would work best for you. 

This is the method I will be using for my litters of pups at The French Bulldog of Colorado going forward. I tested it out with a Frenchie pup I was dog sitting for a month and it worked great.

5 Easy Steps to Litter Box Train French Buldogs

  1. Find a location. Choose a spot for your litter box. This needs to be away from the where he sleeps and eats. If you plan on keeping you pup in a playpen while away longer than he could hold it, place the litter box as far away from their sleeping area and food & water as possible. You may think about adding two boxes. One in the playpen and one where he has access to outside of the playpen. If you are using this as an interim until your pup receives shots, a good place to place the box is next to the door. This makes an easy transition to taking your pup outside to potty when they are ready to do so. 
  2. Create a routine. Place your pup in the litter box and tell them “go potty” after he wakes up in the morning, after eating & drinking, after playing hard, and after getting up from a nap. You may consider setting a timer for every hour and increase the time until he is trained. Be consistent with the command you use. Go pee sounds different than go potty. Chose one. 
  3. Give positive reinforcement. When your pup potties or poos in the box give lots of praise using the proper voice inflection. 
  4. Celebrate. When your Frenchie pup easily goes in the litter box  shower him with praise and love so he knows it’s a positive experience to go in the box. 
  5. Be patient. Accidents are likely to happen. When this occurs, clean it up, increase the positive reinforcement, and adjust your timer to take your pup to the box more often. 

Items needed to litter box train French Bulldogs

  1. A litter box with a lip to allow easy entry into the box. 
  2. Pellets or pee pads for the box. 
  3. A scoop to remove waste. 

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There are several different types of pellets for litter box training. You can even use pee pads. Personally, I really don’t care for pee pads. The pups tear them up, they are a choking hazard, and terrible for the environment. I’ve come to the conclusion that I’ll be using recycled newspaper pellets. The wood pellets could potentially be toxic to your pup if they eat them. You have to remember as a pup everything is fun including playing in the pellets and chomping on them. Newspaper is the safest and most eco-friendly option. If you have access to a Tractor Supply Store you can get the best deal on the newspaper pellets for horses. It’s fine if it doesn’t say dog as they are the same thing. I’ll tell you a litter secret. Anything that’s packaged for dogs they increase the price even though it’s identical. You can also purchase the pellets at a pet store or online here via Amazon.

Directions on how to use the litter box. 

  1. Spread 1-3 inches of pellets evenly over the bottom of the litter box. 
  2. Remove soiled litter with a scoop daily. I do this anytime I see poo. 
  3. Refill with new litter. I suggest cleaning it weekly with soap and warm water. 

Congrats on your new Frenchie pup and good luck on litter training French Bulldogs. I believe you will be happy with the results. 

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Tips to Potty Train Your Frenchie

Tips to Potty Train Your Frenchie

So you have a new Frenchie coming to join you! Congrats! It’s an exciting time in your life and you will want to start to potty train your French Bulldog puppy the moment he arrives. You want to start the potty training process early in their life but realize just like human babies every Frenchie pup will potty train at different rates. I really want for you to be successful at this as training issues are one of the most common reasons a dog is turned into a shelter. I do not want that for my Frenchie pups or any Frenchie for that matter. It’s important that from the get go you are consistent and you housetrain them correctly from the beginning.

Keep your Frenchies space small & clean

In the wild, puppies naturally learn to not go the bathroom where they sleep or eat. When the pups are small the Frenchie momma immediately cleans up after her little ones when they pee or poo. Without the scent of pee/poo around the puppies do no associate the area with relieving themselves. How can we take advantage of this? 

  1. Crate train your pup. A pup doesn’t usually want to dirty his own space. Keep the space small and increase it as your pup grows and/or shows he’s trustworthy. 
  2. Utilize a playpen. If you let your pup roam the whole house, he can easily go to a corner of the house that far away from where he eats and sleeps to relieve himself. Instead of letting your pup roam, place him in his playpen when you’re eyeballs are not directly on him. As he becomes trustworthy in that space increase the size of the space he’s allowed to be in unattended. 
  3. If your pup pees or poos in the house, clean it up and deodorize it immediately

Keep Your Frenchie on a Schedule

Your Frenchie pup not only needs to associate not to pee in the house but also that the outdoors is for going to the bathroom. How do you do this? By implementing a schedule

  1. A young pup may need to be taken out once every hour. As he grows, the time between bathroom breaks will increase. Take the cues from your own Frenchie pup. If he pees before the house at the 45 minute mark, then you may need to take him out every 45 minutes. Your Frenchie will likely be able to hold it twice as long during the night time. I have found a 10 week old Frenchie when sleeping with me, can hold it most of the night. If I crate train, then it’s a shorter amount of time. 
  2. Take him outside after every feeding, waking up, and after playing. 
  3. If you catch your pup in the act, swoop him up, take him outside, and show him where he should go. It’s not suggested to discipline him for making a mistake. 

Use Verbal Cues & Praise your Frenchie

When taking your Frenchie outside, cue that it’s time to go potty. Say go potty or go pee. Choose one phrase and stick with it. This is not the time to play or pet him. You ignore him until he does his business and/or continue to cue him to potty. I usually wait until they are about half way through going and then begin praising by saying good boy or girl repeatedly and when they are complete I pet them while continuing the praise. If you choose to use treats, this is the time to give him one. I always say my love and attention should be all they need so I don’t personally give treats but I understand why you would choose to do so. 

Why does my Frenchie target the carpet? 

You will find your Frenchie pup will target the carpet that they find far away from where he sleeps and eats. Why is this? Because the carpet is soft under their paws and makes them think they are standing on grass. If you can, block of any carpeted area while potty training. 

What about puppy pads? 

I am not a huge fan of puppy pads. One, they are terrible for the environment. Two, you want to begin training your pup the way you want them to be potty trained as an adult. It’s confusing to change methods. Three, they tend to play with them and tear them apart which is a choking hazard.  I understand you may be using them until your pup gets its full series of shots, especially if you live in an apartment complex. My suggestions is to place  the potty pad as close to the door as you can or even on the balcony if you have one. This way they associate the door with going to the bathroom and it’s just a few more steps outside to go in the great outdoors. You may even consider a grass pad made for pups or get a litter box short enough to step in and place recycled newspaper litter.

Again there’s nothing more fun than brining home a new Frenchie pup. Your pup relies on you to be consistent so he can learn  good manners so he can become a proper canine citizen and seamlessly mesh into your families life. 

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5 Tips-Teach Your Frenchie Nibbling on Fingers is not OK. 

5 Tips-Teach Your Frenchie Nibbling on Fingers is not OK. 

When your little ones arrives you will almost 100% guaranteed need to teach your Frenchie nibbling on fingers is not an acceptable practice. Puppies are like toddlers. They learn by putting things in their mouth including your fingers. It might seem kind of cute at 4lbs but remember anything that won’t be cute full grown needs to be addressed as a pup. One of the biggest reasons dogs are placed in rescues is due to nipping or biting. Let’s nip this in the bud at an early age and create your own good Frenchie citizen. 

#1 Get the whole family on board

Frenchie pups want to play and your fingers look like a great play toy. Discuss with the whole family how important it is to no engage with teasing/playing with pups via their own fingers. I’ve noticed sometimes kiddos and teenagers think it’s funny. 

#2 Don’t put your fingers in their mouth. 

I see a post almost every day, “How do I train my Frenchie to not bite my fingers.” Rule #1. Don’t let them put your fingers in their mouth. 🙂 

#3 Say no & redirect

Firmly say no and redirect with a toy. 

#4 Use the calming hold technique

If they are still persistent after the no and redirect, use the calming hold technique. You pick your pup up in a vertical position, place him firmly against one side of your body, place your arm that’s on the same side firmly over the front of his body, wrap your fingers around the base of the pups inside leg. This keeps your fingers out of the way of their mouth and typically calms him down. If the squirming continues use your other arm to hold across the bottom half. I’m a 3rd generation breeder and this is what I have done since I can remember…probably around 5 years old. It works. I have taught my sons (5 &7 years old currently) to do so as well. They do it and it works for even the kiddos. You hold them like this for a minute or two and can put him back down. If the behavior continues, keep on repeating this until he stops. 

#5 Place in a crate or playpen for a time out. 

If all else fails place him in his crate or playpen away far away from your fingers. Give him time to play with toys. After 5-10 minutes, bring him back out. He may just need to run out some energy. 

Remember bringing a Frenchie pup into your home is a really exciting and fun experience but you will need to be prepared to teach your Frenchie nibbling on fingers is not OK. Good luck and happy training. We’d love to hear from you on how these tips worked for you. 

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The Most Important Command to Teach Your Frenchie

The Most Important Command to Teach Your Frenchie

When bringing your Frenchie home the most impotant command is to teach him to come. It may be cute to watch your little one run away while you chase him and scoop him in your arms. But what you are teaching him is it’s OK to run away from you. This won’t be cute when he is 20+lbs and a lot faster than you or when there’s a car coming and it’s a life and death matter for him to listen. I suggest you and everyone in the household start as soon as your pup arrives and I’ll give you some pointers. I am by no means a certified dog trainer as of yet. You never know when or if I will do so as I am a learner and love to collect certifications. 🙂 I will give you best practices in my almost 40 years of being born into the dog breeding world. 

First, Frenchies are a braceycephalic breed. This means they have a short nose. Everyone talks about the disadvantages of this with their breathing but did you know it’s actually a benefit for them in receiving visual cues from you? Those wide eyes and short noses allow them to see your cues better and do the command you are visually cueing them to do. Every since I learned this, almost 20 years ago, I’ve incorporated visual cues into my communications with my flat nosed friends and it works. 

With almost every command, I start with a snap, cue with my finger , and state the command with my voice. The snap alerts him that you are about to give a command which gives him the opportunity to listen to your voice and/or look to your hand for the cue.


The Most Important Command for Your Frenchie: Come

  1. Put a leash and collar on your Frenchie. 
  2. Go down to his level. Snap. Point Finger towards yourself.  Pull on leash while saying come. 
  3. When he gets to you reward him with praise, pets, and if desired a healthy treat. 

Once he’s mastered the leash, remove it and practice in a safe enclosed environment.

Treats or No Treats?

I typically do not use treats as I believe my love and praise should be all they need but I totally get why you would want to use a treat. You will need to practice your own reward system that works for you and your pup.

In real life, when you tell your pup to come and he just looks at you like you are crazy you have to do something about it. I go directly to them and pull them back to where they were supposed to come. Then I give praise and love like they did what I said. The dragging shouldn’t be fun but shouldn’t harm them in any way either.  I can allow my Frenchies outside with me now, snap my fingers, and tell them to come. They listen which is an important aspect of safety. Make the time to go practice the come command with your Frenchie.

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Puppy Proofing for Frenchies-5 Tips for Your Home

Puppy Proofing for Frenchies-5 Tips for Your Home

Puppy proofing for Frenchies in your home is the most important thing you can do for your little bundles safety. I’ve had more puppies than the average person over my lifetime and unfortunately I can tell you that there were times I learned the hard way. I don’t want that for you. This is not an exclusive list but something to get your juices flowing on making your home Frenchie safe.

#1 Check out the backyard for exit points and places they can fall.

Check your fencing to make sure they cannot escape such as holes in the ground, wider slates in your fencing they can squeeze through. I have black iron rod feccing and had to zip tie gardening fence to it so my Frenchies couldn’t squeeze through. There are spots along our fence that the water washes away the dirt. I regularly check it and place more large rocks ther to prevent escapees. Also, if your deck is on the second story make sure there isn’t a space they can squeeze through and fall off. I had one do this that was an older pup and she broke her elbow. I now have stapled gardening fence to the bottom space of the deck railing. Place a lock on any gates. It’s only a matter of time before someone leaves it open and the Frenchies are wondering through the neighborhood. Also, cover window wells. When Maddie was a young pup she ran full force and fell into one of our window wells. It was night time and I was just sure she be hurt or worse. Thankfully she was totally fine. Maybe a little shocked. We covered the window wells right after that.

#2 Get rid of poisonous plants

Check all plants in your home and backyard to make sure they are not poisonous. Remove them from your home or place them high enough your Frenchie can’t reach them. Remember during the holiday season that poinsettias are poisonous.

#3 Remove essenital oils that are poisonous for dogs

Many esssential oils are good for dogs but there are some common ones that are toxic even when diffused in the air. Here’s a few common one but. not a complete list: eucalyptus, tea tree oil, pine oil, wintergreen oil, cinnamon oil, citrus oil, peppermint oil, sweet birch oil. Make sure you pet can easily leave the area when diffusing safe essential oils as well as they have sensitive noses.

#4 Keep poisonous to Frenchies food items up high where they can’t reach them.

Everyone’s home is different. We have an open pantry. When we moved here I quickly realized the Frenchies would sneak in and help themselves to stuff on the bottom shelf. I was thankful they didn’t eat the yeast. Here’s a few of the most toxic foods for Frenchies that you will want to make sure are out of reach: raisins/grapes, xylitol, chocolate, caffeine, yeast and yeast dough, macadamia nuts, fruit pits & sids, alcohol, onions. Xylitol is found in lots of items like gum, protein powders, peanut butters, toothpaste, and many many more.

#5 Put away all cords

Puppies can get tangled up in cords and I have received the sad call that this happened to one of our puppy parents dogs. Take a glance around and make sure they are out of reach of your fur babies.

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What can I do about Frenchie shedding?

What can I do about my Frenchie's shedding?

Your Frenchie shedding can understandably be a bit frustrating at times. The thing is not all Frenchies shed as much as others and I’ve often wondered why. Then when I looked closer on my genetic reports, I noticed there was a section for coat type and the shedding gene. The SD Locus or shedding gene is one that can impact how much your Frenchie will shed. This is one piece of the puzzle and other genes can impact shedding as well. Most of what we know about your Frenchie’s shedding is from the SD and IC locus (furnishings).  Furnishings typically refer to wire haired dogs that have longer mustaches and eyebrows. 

A lesson on Frenchie Shedding Genetics

The MC5R gene (SD)  is expressed in the hair follicle glands that produce the oily, waxy substance  sebum that helps with lubrication, water repellency, and thermo-regulation of the coat and skin. The SD variant disrupts the structure of the sebum and results in increased shedding with those that carry the higher shedding allele. The SD locus determines the scale of the shedding. 

With genetics you inherit one allele from mom and one from dad. If your Frenchies carries two copies of the SD allele (higher shedding), then he will likely be a heavier shedder. If he has one copy of the SD allele and one copy of the sd allele (low shedding allele), your Frenchie will likely be a moderate shedder. Finally, if he carries two copies of the sd alleles then he will be a low shedder. Again there are other factors at play as well that can affect shedding but a big component is the combination of alleles on the SD locus. 

Overview: 

  • High shedder: SD/SD alleles
  • Moderate shedder SD/sd alleles
  • Low shedder sd/sd alleles

When F/F for the furnishing gene the dog will be less likely to shed. If negative for the gene f/f, they will be more prone to shed. Now, I need to check to find out if many Frenchies tend to be F/F as all of mine are f/f. Remember, furnishings tend to be found in wire haired dogs. I will be calling to find out more about this. 

How to choose a Frenchie that sheds less.

If you are looking for a pup and the breeder has genetic tested the SD locus you can likely determine if the pup will be a high shedder or not. Ex. Male is a low shedder sd/sd. Mom is a high shedder SD/SD. Pups will be moderate shedders as they will inherit one allele from mom and dad and be SD/sd. 

We have bred French Bulldogs for 20 years and have found certain colors tend to shed more than others. See The French Bulldog of Colorado for our upcoming pups. This is an observation. Not scientific data. I’m sure there are exceptions to the rules. Cream seems to shed the most. Lilac seams to shed the least. I’ve also noticed creams tend to have a slightly thicker and longer hair coat where lilacs tend to be slightly thinner and shorter hair. And no, I have never had issues with alopecia (hair loss) in my lilac or blue Frenchies. 

Other reasons why Frenchies shed: 

  1. Time of year. They will blow their winter coat in the spring and their summer coat in the fall. Expect extra hair during these times. 
  2. Age. Puppies tend to shed a puppy coat at around 4-6 months. 
  3. Diet. Just like us, a proper diet provides nutrients and vitamins needed to maintain strong, healthy hair follicles that don’t break off and cause shedding. Omega-3 fatty acids can help promote healthy hair growth and keeping your Frenchie hydrated can help as dehydrated skin can cause hair loss. Keep water available for your little one. Add Omega-3’s to his diet. You can give some salmon, salt-free sardines, dried sardines, or a supplement. I prefer real food sources if possible but here is the omega-3 rich oil that I recommend. 

Now you understand what causes the shedding, here’s how you can keep shedding under control*

Brush your Frenchie with a furminator brush (Amazon affiliate link) to get rid of loose hairs. Brushing helps remove first from their fur, disturbs natural oils, and gets rid of dead skin. Plus, usually most pups love it. If your doesn’t, give him treats like omega-3 rich dried sardines to help him enjoy the experience. 

Give your Frenchie a bath. Overbathing is not good for your Frenchie. Typically 4 times a year is enough baths to keep your Frenchie clean and maintain skin health. Overbathing can cause itchiness. I only bathe my Frenchies a few times per year. I would say once a month is the most you should bathe your fur baby. A good rule of them would be to bathe him at the beginning of each season. Keep in mind your Frenchies skin is 3 times thinner than yours and will absorb all of the toxins from chemically filled shampoos. We recommend using a safe, botanical shampoo like this one in our store.

Feed an appropriate, balanced diet. This is a whole topic that we will discuss in the future. I feed all my Frenchies a balanced raw diet and none of them shed much. We will discuss different options in the future. 

Feed your Frenchie Omega-3’s with wild caught Alaskan salmon you buy for yourself, sardines without salt, dried sardines, or a supplement. Real food is always best but we realize it’s not always convenient. Here’s the safe sea option we love in our store.

Provide plenty of water for your Frenchie to keep his skin moist and prevent shedding. 

Now how to control the Frenchie shedding in your home.*

Have your pup sleep in it’s own doggie bed or blanket to keep the hair in their own area. I prefer blankets as they are easy to wash. 

Cover their favorite spots with these waterproof, fur blankets. Romeo has his favorite spots he enjoys relaxing. They look great, feel comfy, and keep the fur glitter away. These are in our store.

Use a pet hair removal broom. (Amazon affiliate link) I first saw this at my kids salon and thought it was brilliant. These brooms can be used on almost any floor surface including carpet to remove hair. Plus, it has a squeegee end for cleaning sliding glass door windows covered in Frenchie nose and paw prints.

Now if your Frenchie has excessive shedding it might be an underlying condition. 

  1. Allergies. If your Frenchie is allergic to something it may shed in response. You will have to use a process of elimination or consider allergy testing. 
  2. Fungal or bacterial  infections like ringworm can them to shed their hair. Please see your vet and give the appropraite medications.
  3. Stress. Just like humans, Frenchies can loose hair under stressful situations. Give your Frenchie love and time to adjust to new situations. If they experience separation anxiety, you may need help from a behavioral specialist to help place him at ease. 

We realize fur glitter can be frustrating but we also realize your little French fry is worth it. I’ve found every problem has a solution you just have to start somewhere and keep going until you find the solution you are looking for. I’d love to hear what works for you. 

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Beware of Xylitol Poisoning in Frenchies

Beware of Xylitol Poisoning in Frenchies

What is the big deal about xylitol poisoning in Frenchies? Let’s explain what xylitol is Xylitol  It’s a sugar substitute extracted from birch trees (also known as birth sugar), corn fiber, hardwoods and other vegetable matter. Then it’s  made into a fine white powder that looks and tastes like sugar, with half of the calories, but doesn’t cause blood sugar spikes.  It’s used in many food products including gum to decrease the amount of sugar our bodies are exposed to. In fact the most common xylitol poisoning reported to the Pet Poison Hotline  is from gum.  In 2020, Pet Poison Helpline had 5,846 calls involving dogs ingesting xylitol!

Here’s a list of common items that have the potential for Xylitol poisoning in Frenchies.

  • Drink powders
  • Cough drops and syrups
  • Instant coffee
  • BBQ sauce and ketchup
  • Vitamins
  • Candy and chocolates
  • Toothpaste and mouthwash
  • Chewing gum and mints
  • Peanut butter, jam, pancake syrup
  • Pudding

Here’s a list of more than 700 products that contain xylitol … 

In humans it does not activate the pancreas to release insulin. In our furry Frenchie friends that’s a different story.  Once ingested it is absorbed quickly in the bloodstream, rapidly activates the pancreas to release insulin. Insulin then signals to the cells to absorb sugars in the bloodstream which leads to ow sugars in the bloodstream (hypoglycemia). This can happen is as little as 10-60 minutes and can be life threatening.

There is no antidote for xylitol poisoning. 

Keep in mind Frenchies that ingest doses of >0.1 g/kg of xylitol are at risk for developing hypoglycemia, while those that ingest >0.5 g/kg may develop acute liver failure. You must get treatment for your little one!

Signs of xylitol poisoning in Frenchie’s include: 

  • Vomiting 
  • Lethargy 
  • Depression 
  • Weakness
  • Staggering 
  • Loss of Coordination 
  • Seizures

What should you do if you suspect xylitol poisoning in your Frenchie?  

  • Call the Pet Poison Hotline. 1-800-213-6680 
  • Contact your vet or emergency room vet for immediate hospitalization for blood glucose monitoring, dextrose administration, intravenous fluids, liver protectants, and any other supportive care that may be needed. Blood work should be monitored frequently to make sure that blood glucose and liver function remain normal.

What should you NOT do. 

  • Do not induce vomiting or give anything orally to your Frenchie unless specifically directed to do so by your veterinarian. It is important to get treatment for your Frenchie as quickly as possible. As some may already be hypoglycemic, inducing vomiting can worsen clinical signs.

What can I do to prevent xylitol poisoning? 

When I worked as a compounding pharmacists we had a sign educating everyone working there to never, ever use anything that had xylitol in it to mix up a compound for our dogs. Just imagine how easy it would be for Frenchies to eat something with xylitol in it. If your Frenchies are like mine, they love food and don’t discriminate. In fact, they see the gum or chocolate bar filled with xylitol left on the coffee table as special treat from mom or dad. Precautions to take:

  • Don’t leave xylitol containing foods anywhere your Frenchie can reach. 
  • Make sure xylitol containing foods are higher up in your pantry where your Frenchie can’t reach. 
  • Do not leave your purse containing gum on the floor. 
  • Always put gum in drawers or high areas. 
  • Do not feed your Frenchie leftovers that could contain xylitol in it like BBQ sauce, ketchup, etc…
  • Make sure your vitamins (especially chewable ones) are in a place they cannot reach. This is especially true of childrens vitamins as mine have left them laying around and I’ve had to educate them not to do so. 
  • Educate your family and children on xylitol poisoning. 
  • Only use pet toothpaste, never human. 
  • Double check the nut butter you give your Frenchie’s for medication time. 
  • Don’t leave xylitol containing foods anywhere your Frenchie can reach. 
  • Make sure xylitol containing foods are higher up in your pantry where your Frenchie can’t reach. 
  • Do not leave your purse containing gum on the floor. 
  • Always put gum in drawers or high areas. 
  • Do not feed your Frenchie leftovers that could contain xylitol in it like BBQ sauce, ketchup, etc…
  • Make sure your vitamins (especially chewable ones) are in a place they cannot reach. This is especially true of childrens vitamins as mine have left them laying around and I’ve had to educate them not to do so. 
  • Educate your family and children on xylitol poisoning. 
  • Only use pet toothpaste, never human. 
  • Double check the nut butter you give your Frenchie’s for medication time. 

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How to smooth out your Frenchie’s dry nose. 

How to smooth out your Frenchies dry crusty nose. 

Does your Frenchie have a dry nose? It could be that your little one is experiencing a dry nose or it could be nsala hyperkeratosis. Both are considered cosmetic and usually not life threatening. Let’s discuss the difference between the two, the treatment, and when to see a veterinarian. 

Frenchie’s Dry nose

Our Frenchies noses may have different temperatures and moistness throughout the day. It is best if his nose is moist most of the time. If it is dry most of the time, it is something that should be addressed. A few things can help keep the nose moist. 

1. A thin layer of mucus secreted by their nasal lining.

2. Frequent nose-licking not only keeps it moist but brings the scent particles into the dogs mouth where olfactory glands interpret the smelly intel. Working dogs depend on these cue to detect bombs and missing people but even your Frenchie depends on a healthy nose to optimize his sniffing performance.  Flat nosed dogs like Frenchies have a harder time reaching their nose to keep it nice and moist. 

What causes a dry nose in Frenchies?

  1. They have a flat nose that prevents them from being able to lick their nose to keep it moise. 
  2. Dry environments. If you live in a dryer area like Colorado, you know you yourself have a harder time keeper your own skin moist. It’s the same for the your little Frenchies nose. The winter months tend to cause more dryness as well as warming their noses up next to a space heater or fireplace. 
  3. Allergies. Often if your Frenchie has an environmental allergy, chances are it’ll show up as a reaction on their nose. Allergic reactions include symptoms such as itching, hives, persistent sneezing, watery fluid from the nose, and ear infections. 
  4. Waking up. Dogs don’t lick their nose during nap time. When they wake up it can be drier. 
  5. Dehydration. Just as with us it’s important to keep our Frenchie’s hydrated as it can effect the dryness of their skin and nose. 

Nasal Hyperkeratosis in Frenchies

This is when your Frenchie’s body produces excess keratin which are fibrous proteins making up the outer layer of the skin. It’s basically caused by excessive skin growth that will result in a build-up of hard, thick dry, and calloused skin. If left without treating it, the skin will be brittle, may crack, bleed, or even become infected. Remember a moist nose help them with their sniffing ability to this dry, cracked nose can really effect it’s sniffing ability. 

On the left is Jewels. I would consider her nose dry and likely due to our dry Colorado winter months. On the right is Romeo. I’d consider that he has nasal hyperkeratosis. Both will begin having balm applied to their noses.

Heal your Frenchie’s dry nose.

It is important to pinpoint the the cause of the dry nose. You can follow these steps to help you do so. 

  1. For dry nose, keep track of when your Frenchie’s nose is dry or wet. Consider the time of year. How long does it last. During the winter months I apply much more lotion to my own skin than I do in the summer months. You may need to add more moisture during the winter months. 
  2. For dry nose, remove potential allergens. Start with the common allergens such as plastic. Replace plastic bowls with glass or stainless steel ones. Below are additional recommendations of what you can do. 
    1. Remove synthetic fragrances such as plug-ins and candles. Replace if desired with clean candles and essential oil diffuser. Warning: only use essential oils that are safe for dogs. Some are poisonous. 
    2. Find pet friendly lawn care options instead of spraying your lawn with irritating chemicals. 
    3. Replace your cleaning supplies with “clean” cleaning products. Remember your Frenchie’s skin is 3 times thinner than yours and they spend most of their time on the floor. I love using BioKleen’s products which I order on Amazon. These are affiliate links. 
    4. We use this on our floors. It’s concentrated and lasts forever: BioKleen all-purpose cleaner.
    5. For Frenchie accidents: BioKleen Bac-Out Pet Stain Remover.BioKleen Carpet Cleaner. 
    6. Keep your Frenchie beds cleans without exposing them to harmful chemicals. BioKleen Natural Laundry Detergent
  3. For dry nose and nasal hyperkeratosis, soothe your Frenchie’s nose with an all natural balm or coconut oil. It’s important that it’s all natural and safe as they like their nose. We love Aroma Paws. It’s a paw conditioner as well but is a safe and effective when applied on the nose. The balms have fast absorbing, intermediate, and longer absorbing oils in them to provide immediate and longer lasting effects. For dry nose you can try applying once daily and observing how moist your pups nose is and adjust accordingly. For nasal hyperkeratosis, apply 2-3 times daily for 2-3 days. Check after the third day to see if the crust is beginning to crumble. If not, continue the 2-3 time daily application. If it does, you can begin once daily maintenance doses. Keep in mind every pup is different. You may need to apply more often or less often. 
  4. Know when to see the vet for your Frenchie’s dry nose. Most of the time a dry nose can be healed with a balm and removing allergies. You may consider an allergy test to help you identify the allergy. Take note of other symptoms like fever, dry eye, lethargy, vomiting or diarrhea, or changes in appetite. If your Frenchie has nasal hyperkeratosis you should see a vet if his nose is: 
  • Producing colored and/or thick discharge
  • Bleeding
  • Has lumps or bumps
  • Excessively cracking
  • Your dog won’t stop scratching, licking or rubbing at their nose
  • Your dog’s personality, mood or demeanor has changed

I highly recommend you join www.pawp.com to have access to answers to your Frenchie’s medical questions 24/7. Licensed vets and vet techs answer your questions and will help you decide if it’s an emergency or not. I love it because I can have up to 6 pets on one plan and can use up to $3000 for an emergency pet visit yearly. You can ask question as many times as you desire. I always say my brain disappears when it comes to someone I love, including my Frenchies and it helps ease my anxiety.  We do not get anything for recommending them. I just believe that many Frenchie parents could really benefit from their service. 

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What Can I Do to Remove Frenchie Tear Stains? 

what can I do to remove Frenchie tear stains? Frenchies Naturally Blog

Many have asked, “What can I do to remove Frenchie tear stains?” I understand that this may not look cosmoetically the way you want. I’d like to say, most of the time it bothers us more than it bothers them. Bracheocyphalic breeds (flat nosed with big eyes), are often prone to more tear staining than other breeds since their flatter noses can affect their tear ducts by making them narrower or crooked, which can lead to an overflow of tears onto the fur. Porphyrin is a molecule containing iron that is broken down and excreted via the digestive system, urine, saliva and tears of dogs. These porphyrins contain iron and are responsible for the reddish coloration which can become darker when exposed to the sunlight.  The tear staining is more pronounced on lighter colored Frenchies such as cream, platinum, white, and pied colored.

The reason most Frenchies have tear stains is because of the shape of their muzzle causing narrow/crooked tear ducts with the porphyrin being excreted through the tears resulting in the reddish coloring under the eyes. You may want to confirm with your vet that is the case. Other reasons may include: 

Medical Reasons for Frenchie Tear Stains:

  • Glaucoma
  • Eye infection- cuase discharge from eyes. 
  • Conjuncitivits- inflammation in the eye producing mucus, pus, or discharge. 
  • Ear infeciton-may cause the eye of the same side to tear. 
  • Ingrown eyelashes- may rub and cause irritation
  • Entropion-eyelids may roll in causing the eyelashes to rub against the eye and tear more. 

Mechanical Reasons for Frenchie Tear Stains.

  • Blocked tear ducts- cannot remove excess liquid from the eye
  • Scarring–if your Frenchie had a previous infection or eye damage. 
  • Hair around the eyes- a fluffy Frenchie may have hair in the eyes drawing the moisure from the eye to the fur. 

Environmental & Other Reasons for Frenchie Tear Stains.

  • Irritant exposures: irritants like dust, smoke, scented plug-ins, candles, chemicals used on lawns, cleaners used on flooring, beds, and doggie clothes. Irritants make the eyes water more to rid them of the irritating substance. 
  • Allergies- allergic reactions can be caused by seasonal, environmental, or a reaction to the dog food causing the eyes to water excessively. 
  • Poor quality diet- poor quality ingredients may place undue stress on aa dogs body causing it to water. 
  • Stress- Depending on how your Frenchie responds to stress it can make your Frenchies eyes produces more fluids. 
  • Teething- Frenchie pups may produce more tears while in their teething stage an usually disappears once they have finished teething. 

Tear stains are usually a reddish color. If they are brown in color instead of red, and have an odor it may be due to a yeast infection caused by the skin being constantly wet. 

Here’s what you can do to remove Frenchie Tear Stains:

  1. Rule out any medical reasons with your vet such as eye or ear infections, ingrown eyelashes, entropion, glaucoma, and scaring. If any of these are confirmed, treat appropriately.
  2. Remove or reduce chemical irritants. 
    1. Remove synthetic fragrances such as plug-ins and candles. Replace if desired with clean candles and essential oil diffuser. Warning: only use essential oils that are safe for dogs. Some are poisonous. 
    2. Find pet friendly lawn care options instead of spraying your lawn with irritating chemicals. 
    3. Replace your cleaning supplies with “clean” cleaning products. Remember your Frenchie’s skin is 3 times thinner than yours and they spend most of their time on the floor. I love using BioKleen’s products which I order on Amazon. These are affiliate links. 
      1. We use this on our floors. It’s concentrated and lasts forever: BioKleen all-purpose cleaner.
      2. For Frenchie accidents: BioKleen Bac-Out Pet Stain Remover. and BioKleen Carpet Cleaner. 
      3. Keep your Frenchie beds cleans without exposing them to harmful chemicals. BioKleen Natural Laundry Detergent.
  3. Use a non-toxic shampoo that your Frenchie body doesn’t have to work overtime to rid it’s body of the toxins. We use and carry this brand in our stores. 
  4. For environmental allergies you can try: 
    1. Giving your Frenchie bovine colostrum which contains the antibody igG to help boost his immunity to common allergens and Proline-rich polypeptide which acts as an anti-inflammatory. Use 1/16 tsp powdered colostrum per 25 lbs of body weight daily. 
    2. Raw, organic apple cider vinegar can relieve environmental allergies. Place 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in your Frenchies water bowl daily. I actually mix it with their raw food with each meal. 
      1. You may also make apple cider vinegar foot bath if you suspect it’s environmental allergies. Keep a bucket by the door of 2 parts water and one part apple cider vinegar.  (I realize this doesn’t directly help the eyes but it can be helpful in addition.)
      2. Soak the paws for up to five minutes. You may find just dipping in the solution may be all your Frenchie will tolerate. 
      3. Don’t rinse but dry paws well after soaking. 
  5. Use Vetericyn antimicrobial eyedrops in your Frenchies eyes to prevent tear staining.. It’s non-stinging solution that gently cleans the eyes and surrounding tissue to help relieve irritation and burning, remove debris, and control issues caused by mucous, pollen, and other irritants. It also cleans tear stains to leave the fur surrounding the eye clean and free of the bacteria that leads to discoloration. 
  6. Wipe tears stains with a warm cloth or cotton pad twice daily to reduce staining. If stubborn stains, you may use a solution containing boric acid such as contact lens solution. 
  7. You may apply coconut oil under the eye to act as a gentle water repellant preventing stains. 
  8. Use porecelain, glass, or stainless steel bowls instead of plastic. 
  9. Feed your Frenchie a clean, non-irritating food that is not full of fillers. We feed  raw meat, lightly steamed veggies, eggs, and organ meats to our little French Fries. This is it’s own topic in and of itself which we will discuss in the future. 

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The Top Ten Most Dangerous Foods for Your Frenchie

The Top ten Most Dangerous Foods for Your Frenchie. Frenchies Naturally Blog.

Knowing the most dangerous foods for your Frenchie is essential in keeping your little French Fry safe. French Bulldogs can act like little Roombas scanning the floors and consuming everything they find consumable. It is important for the whole household to be educated on the foods that your little French Fry should not eat. Let’s talk about some of the 10 top most dangerous foods for them. Remember this is not a complete list. 

Grapes & Raisins

You would think that an innocent little grape or raisin would be good for your Frenchie but think again. They can cause vomiting, lethargy, and even kidney failure for your little one. Steer clear of giving them in and watch your little human tikes closely that they aren’t sharing any under the table. 

Xylitol

This is a biggie. It’s an artificial sweetener in many candies, gums, toothpaste, and diet foods. Xylitol causes in increase in insulin levels in your Frenchies circulation resulting in a severe drop in blood sugar and can even lead to liver failure. Symptoms include vomiting, lethargy, and loss of coordination that can lead to seizures. Keep your gum and toothpaste up high and out of reach of your Frenchies. I can tell you I’ve had a little mini heart attacks when I left my purse down and someone had helped themselves to the gum. Fortunately, I caught it in time and they just were chomping on the container and hadn’t reach the gum yet. When I worked as a compounding pharmacist, we had signs everywhere to remind us not to use any bases with xylitol in it when making medications for our furry friends. 

Chocolate

My Frenchies look at chocolate longingly but it is a forbidden food. Theobromine in chocolate can bring on abnormal heartbeats, seizures, tremors, and death. Dark and unsweetened baking varieties are the most dangerous as they have the strongest sources of theobromine. 

Bones

Bones are a choking hazard. Many people say raw bones are ok. They are likely “better” than cooked as the cooked bones splinter. I will tell you from personal experience I will never ever again give a raw bone to a dog as mine had the freakiest of accidents with one and I had to put her down. Please never, ever give your Frenchie a bone of any sort as it can puncture its throat and digestive tract. I can find better ways to helping my Frenchie with dental health and they can live with bad teeth. Not saying they should have bad teeth but just making a point. 

Yeast Dough

It is dangerous for Frenchies to eat cough that is uncooked and still rising as it will rise inside its stomach causing swelling and severe pain. The yeast may also ferment, producing alcohol, and may lead to more problems. 

Macadamia Nuts

Macadamia nuts are toxic for dogs with as little as 2.4g/kg causing signs of poisoning such as tremors, weakness, paralysis of the hind quarters, vomiting, fever, and rapid heartbeat. Keep your chocolate covered macadamia nuts and macadamia nut cookies for from their reach. 

Fruit pits and  seeds

These can block your pups digestive tract and certain pits like peaches and plums contain cyanide which are poisonous for them. It is ok for them to eat the fruit just make sure to remove the pit. 

Alcohol

Alcohol does the same thing in dogs as humans by harming the liver and brain. The harmful effects can be seen in much smaller quantities and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, central nervous system depression, problems with coordination, difficulty breathing, comas, and even death. The smaller the dog, the bigger the effect can be. 

Onions

Onions contain a substance that can damage or destroy a dog’s red blood cells which may lead to anemia. Signs of anemia include weakness, pale gums, disinterest in food, dullness, and breathlessness. Be careful feeding your Frenchie your leftovers as they may contain onion and the risk can come in all forms such as raw, powdered, cooked, or dehydrated. 

Caffeine

Caffeine from coffee, soda, cocoa, tea, energy drinks, and even some pain killers can cause irreparable damage and poisoning if large enough quantities are consumed.  Symptoms include restlessness, rapid breathing, heart palpitations, and muscle tremors. Remember, do not leave your coffee in a place they can sip some as well such as the coffee table. I’ve had a few of mine help themselves from time to time. Fortunately, I’ve caught them right away. 

What should you do if one of the most dangerous foods for your Frenchie is consumed by yours? 

I recommend joining pawp.com for $19/month. It gives your 24/7 access to vets and vet techs that can help you in deciding if you need to see a vet right away. I do not get anything from this but I do believe in this company and the amount of ease it can bring you on understanding your next best steps. Six pets can be under one subscription and if it’s a true emergency that’s approved by them you can receive up to $3000 towards an emergency visit per month. It’s a great deal! 

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Why Using a Blanket for French Bulldogs is Better than a Bed.

Why using a blanket for French Bulldogs is better than a bed: Frenchies Naturally Blog.

After decades of experience, I have decided a blanket for French Bulldogs is better than a bed. Everyone thinks you need a doggie bed when you get a new pup which is not necessarily the case. You can get one of course and some are super cute. Here’s a few reason why I choose this waterproof blanket for French Bulldogs is better than a bed.

They are easy to wash. 

Most bed require unzipping the case or throwing the whole thing in the washer which is just a little impractial to me. So many Frenchies pee on their beds right after they have washed and it’s so much easier launder blankets. 

The don’t loose their shape. 

Most beds lose their shape after use and washing. These blankets stay looking great even after washing several times. 

The filling for the bed can be a choking hazard. 

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen asked in Frenchie Facebook groups, “What bed can I get that my Frenchie won’t tear apart?” I worry about the stuffing being a choking hazard. As soon as I see any exposed fluff or stuffing, I throw that toy or bed out! I say just avoid bed for safety if this is the case. I’ve had several Frenchies that destroy everything and they don’t destroy these beds. 

Blankets are so versatile! 

A blanket for French Bulldogs can be folded into quarters when using as a bed replacement for extra fluffiness. I have one folded in half at the end of my bed so when my Frenchie jumps in I can easily spread it over the bed which results in less wear and tear and washing on my comforter. My Frenchie’s car seat is covered with a blanket and they easily fit in crates, too.

Protects furniture from puppy tinkles and fur glitter . 

 I spread one over the portion of my couch that my Frenchie loves to sleep on.  Also, in the summer time I place them on my outdoor furniture as they love to sunbathe there but our guests do no enjoy fur glitter on their clothes as much as we do. The waterproof portion is amazing in case their a puppy tinkle or a someone regurgitates in the middle of the night on the bed or when relaxing on the couch. 

Why Using a Blanket for French Bulldogs is Better than a Bed.
Why Using a Blanket for French Bulldogs is Better than a Bed.

Use underneath playpen to protect flooring.

When my. momma’s have babies they sleep with them in my room. I use a medal playpen that I place on one of these blankets. It keeps my carpet from getting dirty and in case the pups wiggle their way off their nest they remain warm in the fluff. It is not great for putting down to potty train your Frenchie as when they poo it can get trapped but it works great for babies with mommas.

I have spilled red wine on the white blanket, left it in the hamper for a week, and the stain was completely removed. They stay looking great over time and are well worth the investment. I used to buy beds every few months as they were destroyed or looked terrible. Try a blanket for your Frenchie and see if you get the paw of approval. They come in several colors.

I wish I could say it’s 100% indestructible but I can’t. I haven’t had any issues and have been using the same ones every day for years without any breakdowns. But if you ever start to see wear and tear over the years, your Frenchie’s safety comes first. Toss anything whether it’s a blanket, bed, toy, etc… if there’s a possibility your Frenchie could swallow it. In fact, go do a safety check now on your Frenchie’s toys and bedding.

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