ohmybullys | Guide For Frenchies and Bully Dogs

source. AKC.org The last thing you want as a dog owner is to have an aggressive dog with behavior issues. We've all have had experiences with dogs that are aggressive towards their dogs, or witness them being aggressive toward others as well as people. Some breeds may have some more traits of aggression than others and it's important to know how to handle those situations. Are French Bulldogs Aggressive? French Bulldogs are generally friendly dogs. They have no problem getting along with other dogs and love people. Despite their bulky muscular appearance of bulldog breeds, they have very goofy and funny personalities. However, like any dog, if they are not properly socialized at a young age there is a chance that they can become aggressive. You want to make sure that you prevent your Frenchie from developing these behavior problems early on. This makes it crucial for your Frenchie engage in early socialization. The sooner you can start socializing your Frenchie with other dogs and people, the less chance you have of your Frenchie developing any aggressive behavior. Early Socialization For French Bulldogs You should start socializing your Frenchie as soon it's cleared after her set of vaccinations. You can start by taking your Frenchie out to public spaces and just sit outside a cafe and let your Frenchie just soak in the people walking around, the sound of traffic, other dogs walking by. One of the best methods is to look for a dog group dog training class where owners and their dogs participate win training activities in small groups. This is a great way fro your Frenchie to learn to socialize with other dogs and people. You will also get some training techniques and methods from an instructor that you can practice at home or out in public.Once your Frenchie has had some supervised experienced socializing with other dogs and people, another great way for them to socialize would be putting them into a doggy day care facility where they can just play with other dogs in a secured room. This is a bit more free form than a group training session. It's literally just a hug room where dogs can run around and play together, supervised of course. French Bulldog Temperament Overall, French Bulldogs are well-tempered very funny, goofy and playful dogs. They love to rough house and romp around. Their rough housing can seem a bit aggressive to those who have never owned a Frenchie or bulldog breed. But it's important to know that despite their size, they are bulldogs and they like to play rough. It's just in their nature. This doesn't mean that they can't be aggressive. French Bulldogs, thanks to their distant Bulldog fighting heritage are not shy of showing who's boss and can have a bit of an edge to them. French Bulldogs are not known to start fights but they certainly have no problem holding their ground and not backing down if provoked. Frenchies Love Attention Frenchies also crave a lot of attention and if they don't get enough attention or if they are left home alone for long periods of time then cab often become depressed and suffer from separation anxiety. So if you're someone who is often gone for long periods of time then a French Bulldog may not be the best choice. On top of that Frenchies can become quite destructive without proper attention. They love to chew things and if they are often left alone without any attention they can suffer from separation anxiety which leads to them chewing whatever they can get their mouths on.This makes it crucial for your Frenchie engage in early socialization. The sooner you can start socializing your Frenchie with other dogs and people, the less chance you have of your Frenchie developing any aggressive behavior. French Bulldog Personality Traits As mentioned French Bulldogs have a lot of personality. They are like the jesters of dogs. There's a reason they're so popular. StubbornHilariousMischievousEnergeticPlayfulFriendlyLovingSweet French Bulldogs love attention. They can often get jealous if another one is getting attention and they will try to slide their way in to steal some attention from others. They make the perfect lap dog for lazy Sundays on the cough to watch tv or just relax. Male and Female French Bulldog Personality Differences They're a few difference between male and female Frenchies when it comes to their personality and traits. Males in particular have a tendency to be a little more assertive in their ways and are typically more rambunctious than females, even though females are pretty rambunctious themselves. Females tend to be on the more humble than males in most cases. They also tend to be more on the affectionate side with the caveat that as puppies they can be a bit more temperamental then males, but usually grow out of it as they get older. They are also more likely to be reactionary when they are provoked. This can also be the case for males and it will vary, however it can also be treated with proper training. In Closing French Bulldogs are great family dogs, with a great personality that just want to love and be loved. But like every dog they can be aggressive if not properly trained and socialized. More often than not you will not have any issues with aggression when it comes to Frenchies. Just make sure you have the time to spend with them and you'll be golden.

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