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Me like happy Bulldog. You like happy Bulldog. Bulldog like happy Bulldog.

Let’s just jump right into it, shall we?

 

1. Get off your gersh dern butt, and give ’em some exercise!
Yeah, I know, sometimes it’s easier to sit there and binge watch “House.” But an American Bulldog does need to exercise to keep the pooch mentally stimulated and physically fit!

2. Clean the folds.
If you are an American Bulldog owner, chances are you already know this. But make sure you do it. Somebody once asked me what it smells like, and the best answer I could come up with is “Doggy B.O.”  Although their folds aren’t nearly as bad as their English and French Bulldog counterparts, they should be cleaned.

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3. Teach them stuff.
Although being stubborn, American Bulldogs do like to learn and be taught. Recently I taught my American Bully to go in the crate. You know how I did it? I sat there and threw Cheetos in the back of the crate and said “crate.” Guess what? Now he LOVES the crate (and a plethora of Cheetos).  ‘Course, I know he doesn’t have allergies to this kind of stuff.

4. Let them socialize.
This applies to any dog breed, but dogs really love to socialize with other dogs. It’s hugely beneficial to a dog’s mental health.

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5. Give ’em good toys.
American Bulldogs freakin’ LOVE chew toys (and really any toy). However, they can get bored with toys and/or destroy them SUPER easily (you knew that).

Oh, wait, what is that I hear? There is an awesome product for that, specifically made for power chewers?!? Check out our Bullymake Boxes:

Dog Subscription Box

Yeah, dogs love this stuff – especially American Bulldogs.

6. Show some love!
Not like that’s all that difficult. How can you resist that beast of a dog? (who’s secretly a couch potato).

7. Introduce new activities.
Sometimes taking them for a walk can get old. Introduce new activities like hide and seek, tug of war, fetch, etc.

8. Groom.
Although your Bully might be stubborn and fight it, they secretly like being groomed. Clean the ears and coat, clip the nails, clean the eyes – and of course, clean the face.

9. Avoid Rawhide like the plague.
Never, ever, ever, give your American Bulldog rawhide. It is a huge choking and digestive hazard among many breeds.  We never send rawhide here at Bullymake.

 

 

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