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Here we list some of our favorite things to care for our bulldogs.
Here we list some of our favorite things to care for our bulldogs.
Diamagroove Nail Grinder
We've found no better way to keep your dog's nails trimmed nice and short. This grinder attaches to a Dremel. It does not get hot and doesn't harm or hurt the skin if it touches your finger or your dog's paw. Buy it here. Doggie Lift
This is the best assistant we've found to make nail grinding, wrinkle and ear cleaning quick and safe for both you and your dog. We have a size Large and use it for both our bulldogs and Labrador. If you only have bulldogs, I'd recommend the smaller Medium size. Buy it here. Raw Dog Food
We raw feed our dogs to keep them in top health, shape and condition. With raw diets we experience zero gas, fewer tear stains, great healthy coats, and very small stools in our dogs. We mix our own rations most of the time, but we also utilize Albright's Raw Dog food for its prepackaged simplicity when traveling or leaving our dogs in the care of others. Albright's Raw Dog Food is made in Fort Wayne, Indiana at a butcher from 100% human grade meats. It was formulated and independently tested to meet the nutritional levels established by the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). It is a complete and balanced food for all life stages, including the youth of large dogs (50 lbs or more as an adult.) If bought in bulk, Albright's is VERY affordable alternative to premium kibble. Because it is AAFCO certified, you can feel confident your dog is getting the complete, balanced nutrition it needs. Albright's Website Link If you choose to not feed raw, we recommend Purina Pro Plan dog foods. Witch Hazel
We add several ounces of this to a package of baby wipes and use it to wipe around wrinkles and ears. It is a gentle astringent cleaner. EQyss Crib Guard
This is made for horses, but it will do an incredible job of keeping your puppy from chewing on your valuables. Note it is a pepper spray. Be extremely careful to only spray a little bit and not breathe in the spray or touch your eyes if you touch any of it. Don't spray it near your puppy or let it breathe it in. Allow to dry before letting your puppy near where you've sprayed. Link Peace and Kindness Shampoo
I've found this shampoo to be very gentle on the skin, but still effective on keeping skin issues at bay. It contains colloidal silver as its active ingredient, which is a natural antibacterial/antifungal agent. It cleans well without striping all the natural oils which can lead to dry skin, and leaves their coat very soft and shiny. It lathers great so a little goes a pretty long way, and rinses pretty easily. To top it off the scent is wonderful. Just a nice fresh, clean smell with out lots of heavy perfume. Link 1 Link 2 |
Freeze Dried Liver Treats
These have been the ultimate training treats for our dogs. They LOVE them and we love that they are just 100% liver. No additives, fillers, colors or flavors. Dremel - Cordless with light
Attach your Dimagroove to this Dremel for your dog's nail maintenance. This one is cord free with a long-lasting lithium ion battery. The included light makes it easy to see what you're doing when working on your dog's nails while hanging in the DoggieLift, described next. Big Barker Dog Bed
In our experience, this is the ultimate dog bed for comfort and durability. They come with or without a built in head rest. They have a 10-year guarantee against going flat, unlike most dog beds that you'd pick up at a pet store. We have had the same ones since 2014 and they are still as thick, soft and comfortable as the day we bought them. These beds are BIG. Our Labrador and 2-3 bulldogs have been known to all cozy up on the large size w/ headrest together (see photo below). We keep one in the living room and one in the bedroom for our dogs to lounge on. They seem to like these just as much as sleeping on the couch. We splurged on the beds, but opted for cheaper options than the extra covers they sell. We cover ours with zippered twin size vinyl bed covers to protect them from accidents and cover that with a twin sized fitted bed sheet that can easily be tossed in the washer for cleaning. They are not chew-proof, so only allow puppies or chewers access to them while supervised. Primo Pads
Very tough and durable, waterproof crate pads. We use these in all our dogs' crates both at home and when traveling to shows. They are more comfortable than the trays that come with your kennel but are just as easy to clean. Safer than bedding that your puppies can tear up and eat. Saves tons of time on laundry. They will custom make a pad in any size if, so if you have an odd sized kennel, just email them. For multiple pad orders email them your crate sizes to save on shipping. Buy it here. Crate Pad/Beds
If you are lucky enough to have a bulldog that grows up to not pee on bedding, these beds work great for crates. Unlike most dog beds they hold up well in the wash and aren't so bulky that they can't be washed. Note, 30-36" crates are a good size for bulldogs. Midwest Bolster Bed |