THE BULLDOG PUP FIRST NIGHT

Your puppy's first night at home is likely to be disturbing to the family. Keep in mind that suddenly being away from his momma, brothers and sisters is a new experience for him.  He may be confused and frightened.  If you have a special room in which you have his bed, be sure that there is nothing there with which he can be harm himself.  Be sure that all lamp cords are out of his reach and that there is nothing that he can tip or pull over.  Check furniture that he might get stuck under or behind and objects that he might chew.  If you want him to sleep in your room he probably will be quiet all night, reassured by your presence.  If left in a room by himself he will cry and howl, and you will have to steel yourself to be impervious to his whining. 

After a few nights alone he should adjust.  The first night that he is alone it is wise to put a loud-ticking alarm clock, as well as a teddy bear or a fuzzy sweater can be of comfort to a puppy in new surroundings.  The alarm clock will make a comforting noise, and he will not feel alone.  You can also try leaving a radio on playing quiet music in the room.  Please give your puppy some extra attention on his first night, and if he should cry or whimper, let him be and he will soon settle down.  The second night should be easier for all of you, and by the third night he should settle right in at bedtime. 

HOUSE BREAKING

Housebreaking is very important and you must begin to train your puppy as soon as you bring him home.  Every time the puppy wakes up he must be quickly taken outside.  Watch him and as soon as he urinates or defecates, praise him, "Good dog, good boy", and give him a pat on the head.  He undoubtedly will have a few accidents at first, but he should learn fairly quickly what is expected of him.  You must use diligence.  A big part of housebreaking is training yourself to know the dog's habits, he must go out as soon as he has eaten and after he has played for a while.  You can often catch your puppy circling around, which is a clue that he needs to go outdoors.  A crate is a major help in housebreaking because puppies will usually not soil the area that they sleep in.  So within a short period of time your puppy will be house-trained.