Bringing Home Your New Frenchie

How to Successfully Integrate a Puppy Into Your Home

Bringing a new French Bulldog puppy into your home is exciting but let’s be real, it can also be messy and emotionally intense if you’re not prepared.

At Matchless Frenchies, we’ve placed puppies with first-time owners, families with children, and even multi-pet homes. Here’s what we’ve learned over the years to help you have a smooth, joyful transition:

 1. Create a Safe Space from Day One

Your puppy needs a place that feels like their own sanctuary. We recommend a crate or pen in your bedroom to start. That way, your puppy bonds with you—and not just the chaos of the common areas.

Place a pee pad nearby (we love the bathroom floor with a towel and two pads), and don’t be surprised if there are a few accidents. It’s part of the process.

 2. Prepare Children and Pets for a New Pack Member

Puppies can trigger big feelings—especially in kids who are used to being the center of attention. Introduce your puppy gently and watch for signs of jealousy or fear.

If you already have a dog, introduce them slowly. Don’t leave them unsupervised until they’ve built a relationship. Praise good behavior, redirect aggression with calm authority, and always protect the puppy first.

  3. Potty Training Is a Journey (Not a Punishment)

Never hit your puppy. Seriously.

Puppies don’t understand punishment, they understand positive reinforcement. Praise and reward every time they potty in the right place. If they don’t, say “no,” redirect, and try again.

You can either:

• Use pee pads for indoor training

• Take them out every 2 hours if your schedule allows

• Use a short leash inside to monitor them closely (trainer tip!)

  4. Feed for Health, Not Just Convenience

We use a high-quality kibble base, and we love supplementing with:

• Ground beef or turkey

• Cooked sweet potatoes

• Beef liver or chicken gizzards (lightly cooked)

Avoid chicken byproducts, raw diets without training, and fast food. Yes—dogs can get detoxed at the vet from fast food.

 5. Vets, Vaccines & Vital Protection

• Use a triple protection heartworm pill (also protects against parasites and worms)

• Stay on top of vaccinations

• Build a relationship with a vet early

Preventative care saves you so much money and heartbreak later on.

  6. Emotional Care Matters

Our puppies are raised with music:

• Morning: Top 40 Hits

• Afternoon: Smooth Jazz

• Evening: Meditation music

We use Alexa routines and recommend getting a pet camera like Wansview or Wyze to check in and soothe them when you’re away. A simple “Hey, I love you” can make a difference.

 7. Walks, Harnesses, and Safety

Use a harness, not a collar. Frenchies grow fast and collars can become too tight, too quickly.

Monitor them outside. French Bulldogs are incredibly valuable, and unfortunately, theft is a real risk. Always supervise, especially during potty breaks.

 Final Thoughts

Your Frenchie wants to please you. With love, structure, and understanding, your new puppy will quickly become a beloved member of the family.

Questions? Ready to meet your match?

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