List of things you will need for your puppies nursery.

• Bowls for food and water.
  Stainless steel is recommended because it can be kept clean without using harsh abrasives. * I personally like the ones that have a wider base, they are less likely to tip and a holder for the bowl will keep them from pushing their food bowl around.
  
  
• A Crate or Kennel
  Most experts recommend Kennel or Crate training your puppy.
  It just makes sense to train them from the beginning because there are time when it will be necessary for them to be transported by a crate. *We introduce our puppies to crates between the ages of 8-9 weeks. Earlier if they are being air transported.
  
  
• Bed and Accessories
  Washable bedding is a must, using small towels and t-shirts work well. If you are buying pillow or plastic bedding material be cautious of them chewing on it and choking. *Personally we find that they like to stay cool so the old t-shirts are enough to keep them warm.
  
  
• Collar
  A soft, adjustable collar with identification tags and a leash.
  * Do not leave your puppies collar on unsupervised.

( we also suggest you talk with your vet about getting puppy micro-chipped).

• Safe Toys
  Don't buy too many at first, but have enough to keep her distracted from chewing your shoes and furniture. Check the labels and look for quality, same as when you buy toys for children.
  
  
• Grooming tools
  Brush, Shampoo, scissors, desitin diaper rash ointment, baby powder will all be great to have. Also a dremil or nail clippers and some Q- tips plus cotton balls. *Peroxide is what we recommend to clean wrinkled areas daily. Another thing to have on hand and an anti-biotic ointment plus A good rectal thermometer, Clear Eyes, visine, etc. for irritated eyes, Benadryl,(capsule) - Use this if the dog is stung by a bee/insect, and has minor allergy, Pepto Bismol for minor stomach upset and Kaopectate for minor diarrhea.
  **You should also have lemon juice on hand in case your bulldog gets choked up put a squirt in his mouth. Read our instructions on heat exposure and what to do here!
  
  
• Baby gates.
  It will be some time before you can trust your puppy to roam the house alone. Baby gates, vetted for safety by consumer organizations, protect her and your belongings. Use them to block off stairways, carpeted rooms and other forbidden areas.
  
  
  
• Puppy food.
  Ask your breeder what brand your pup is used to. Changing her diet abruptly may cause stomach distress. If you want to change foods, phase them in by mixing them with her old brand for several weeks. In addition, puppy should be slowly changed over from puppy food to adult food around 8 months.

Make sure to puppy proof your home much the same way you would do with a toddler:

Put Away Poisons and Precious Possessions, get down eye level with your puppy and do a search for all things they could chew on and put away.

Make sure all fenced in areas are well kept and can hold in a small puppy.

Fence off flowers and bushes, check this list of poisonous plants.

Pick up outdoors also, plastic trash, kids toys, small rocks and anything they might get into their mouths!

Rehearse Your Family's Role in Speaking Puppy Talk!

Agree on a game plan for keeping the puppy warm and calm during her first days with you. Your puppy will want to please you and will be eager to learn how, but she'll also be nervous.

Every member of your family must give uniform commands. "Sit," "stop," "down," "kennel," "come" and "stay" must have the same meaning, no matter which family member uses them.

Write up the schedule you'll use for your pup's first few days home. The puppy needs you to be regular and consistent. Keep in mind that training a puppy is done in small baby steps and sticking to a plan will be rewarding for both you and puppy.

Your puppy will probably come home with medical and inoculation records. If you don't already have a family vet, ask friends or your puppies breeder to recommend one and visit several offices to check for efficiency and cleanliness.

As soon as your puppy is settled in, have your puppy checked over by the vet you choose. That way, you'll be prepared for emergencies before they happen. Make sure to use a Bulldog experienced Vet.