Bull Terrier Puppies Blog

Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Bull Terrier. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Bull Terrier for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Bull Terrier hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Bull Terrier used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Bull Terrier will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Terrier feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Bull Terrier as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

Do you want to have a Bull Terrier as a pet? Do you know how to take care of a Bull Terrier?

If not, then the Bull Terriers (Complete Pet Owner’s Manual) is definitely for you.

Just to give you an overview, a Bull Terrier is most recognizable because of its “egg shaped” head which is found to be adorable by many. Although this breed is from the line of fierce gladiators, Bull Terriers are much gentler today. They are chosen as pets because of their active, clownish, courageous, fearless, and fun-loving temperament. This type of pet tends to be loyal and polite towards its owner. Bull Terriers thrives on firm, consistent leadership and affection and loves to be doing something and fit in well with active families where they are able to receive a great deal of companionship and supervision.

Grab a copy of the manual and learn how to take care, train and socialize your Bull Terrier properly!

Ever wanted to have your very own little rugby player in your home? Well, the Bull Terrier is one tough and muscular dog, standing at 16 to 22 inches in height. Made famous by Spuds Mackenzie’s debut in Budweiser ads, this canine has been well sought out by many people due to his antics and lovable personality which is innate in this genuine Bull Terrier.  If the Bull Terrier bug has bitten you, don’t rush out to get one as there is still much to know about them. An untrained buyer may fall victim to backyard breeders that may try to pass sub-standard dogs as the real deal.  You must know that purebred dogs follow a strict standard of how it should look like physically and exhibit abilities or skills that are inherent to them. Only genuine and true Bull Terrier breeders keep the bloodline untainted through dedication to quality. Here are some trademarks to get you started on your Bull Terrier. These dogs have a oval shaped head that is similar to an egg with eyes that are close set and near the top. They have short coats that are dominantly white with a few marking and ear that stand erect. Read the rest of this entry »