Some English Bulldog puppies have bad habits; some are easier to treat than others. And some are just plain embarrassing, destructive, or annoying. There is hope! With the right training and unique techniques, you can reverse these habits and end them for good!
Accidents in the house are a popular problem among English Bulldog puppy owners. Even when they go through the proper steps of house training, they still find that their puppies relieve themselves indoors. The solution is easy! Always keep a close eye on your puppy to make sure you know where he is and what he is doing at all times. If you see the “gotta go” behavior of sniffing, going around in circles, or looking for odd areas of the house to “hide,” immediately take him outside until he relieves himself. If you never allow him to go to the bathroom in the house and always keep a close eye on him, he will never learn that going home is the place to go. And if you’ve already started having accidents at home, watching carefully will reduce the chance of it happening again.
Humping is a bad habit that can be extremely embarrassing for those who have English Bulldog puppies. While fucking is not necessarily a sexual reaction, it is still behavior that is not acceptable. Watch your pup around other dogs to monitor his behavior. As soon as he starts exhibiting humping behaviors, push him away or make a loud, high-pitched “eh” sound. Over time, your pup will learn that these behaviors are unacceptable and will stop trying.
You walk through the door at the end of a long and stressful day, arms full of purchases and paperwork. Your pup greets you by jumping on top of you, throwing everything out of your hands and papers and groceries flying. Sounds familiar? Jumping, while it’s a sweet gesture to show how excited he is to see you, shouldn’t be something that’s allowed. Stopping this behavior is simple. When you get home and your pup is jumping, excited and running around, pay no attention to him. Once he’s settled in and no longer acting crazy, you can lower yourself to his level to give him the attention he deserves. If you and your family members keep this behavior consistent, your English Bulldog puppy will eventually learn that jumping gets him nothing and calm behavior gets him what he wants: you!