{"id":9699,"date":"2022-03-29T09:58:33","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T09:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/?p=9699"},"modified":"2023-08-28T17:16:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T17:16:57","slug":"how-to-train-a-french-bulldog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/how-to-train-a-french-bulldog\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Train a French Bulldog: Quick &#038; Easy Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-14101bc2\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-Train-a-French-Bulldog-featured-image.webp\" alt=\"French bulldog laying on the middle of the street with owner laughing\" class=\"wp-image-9707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-Train-a-French-Bulldog-featured-image.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-Train-a-French-Bulldog-featured-image-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-Train-a-French-Bulldog-featured-image-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-to-Train-a-French-Bulldog-featured-image-705x397.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading post_title_h1\" id=\"sc-post-title\">How to Train a French Bulldog: Quick &#038; Easy Tips<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"post_info\"><strong><a   class=\"post-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/author\/alex\/\">Alex Vicente<\/a><\/strong> \u2022 Updated on August 28, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"disclaimers\">\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\ue822\" data-av_iconfont=\"entypo-fontello\"><\/span> This review contains affiliate links. Read more <a href=\"\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5408\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\uf0fa\" data-av_iconfont=\"fontello\"><\/span> Not a substitute for professional veterinary help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>French bulldogs are one of the most popular small dog breeds because of their cute faces, mild temperament, and the fact that they\u2019re great with kids. Training them, however, can be tricky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Frenchies are adorable, they\u2019re also stubborn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though, with enough elbow grease and treats, you can definitely train them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at how to train a French bulldog.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li ><a href=\"#types-of-dog-training\">Types of Dog Training<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#how-to-discipline-your-french-bulldog\">How to Discipline Your French Bulldog?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#tips-and-tricks-for-training-your-french-bulldog\">Tips and Tricks for Training Your French Bulldog<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#wrapping-up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"types-of-dog-training\">Types of Dog Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/owner-giving-treats-to-the-french-bulldogs.webp\" alt=\"owner giving treats to the French bulldogs\" class=\"wp-image-9710\" title=\"owner giving treats to the French bulldogs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/owner-giving-treats-to-the-french-bulldogs.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/owner-giving-treats-to-the-french-bulldogs-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/owner-giving-treats-to-the-french-bulldogs-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/owner-giving-treats-to-the-french-bulldogs-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>French bulldogs are incredibly smart creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you keep them engaged and having fun, they can learn quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should always be a positive environment, full of fun and praise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also need many, many treats!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on what you want your French bulldog trained to do, the steps may vary a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crate Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you should do when you get a new puppy is to show them their crate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes crate training crucial as it sets the pace for future training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/best-crate-for-french-bulldogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8969\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"18904\">Crates<\/a>\u00a0provide a safe space for your puppy to be able to adjust to its environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where it\u2019ll spend most of its time in the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can use them for sleep or as a buffer when you have guests over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start off by placing the crate in an area where you spend a lot of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your pup won\u2019t want to spend time in an isolated area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When setting it up, use lots of comfy pillows and blankets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/best-chew-toys-for-french-bulldogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8862\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"18905\">Toys<\/a> are also a great way to get your pet\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gently place the Frenchie in the crate and drop a few treats around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s ok if the dog jumps out, it\u2019ll take a couple of tries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do this until the puppy stays in the crate without coaxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Training can take a few days or up to a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to leave plenty of treats and, more importantly, be patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first couple of weeks, don\u2019t close the crate doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that your dog understands there\u2019s a door there, but never lock them in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After they get comfortable in the crate, you can start closing the door five minutes at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hang around with them for a while. Once they get used to it, you can start increasing the time gradually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If trained properly, Frenchies can end up staying in their crates a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be useful if you work long hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dog will more likely make a mess in the crate instead of the rest of the house.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf01ede9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-8deeea5f\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d9845efa\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d9845efa\">\n\n<p class=\"p_nomargin_bottom\"><strong>You may also want to read:<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/best-dog-food-for-german-shepherds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5411\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/best-crate-for-french-bulldogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5412\">Best Crate for French Bulldogs: Top 5 Picks for 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-32f0d868\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-32f0d868\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill btn_read_more has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/best-crate-for-french-bulldogs\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#eaa802;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5413\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potty Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably the most important type of training is potty training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing worse than coming home to a stinky surprise after a long day at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can train French bulldogs to go outside or in a litter box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to potty train your puppy is to create a schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want to lead your dog outside (or to the litter box) at the same time every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once as soon as they wake up, then every time they eat or drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will lead to fewer potty accidents since your Frenchie will adapt to the schedule and stick to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If an accident does happen, make sure to clean it up quickly, or the pup might associate it with the bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Social training is arguably the hardest of the three. And, if not handled properly, could lead to the injury of your Frenchie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trick is you want to start really early. When puppies are late to socialize, it could have negative effects on their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6067676\/#:~:text=Dogs%20that%20are%20appropriately%20socialized,than%20dogs%20without%20proper%20socialization.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5414\">behavior<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start as early as 8 weeks, and generally, it\u2019s better to start before they\u2019re 12 weeks old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, the pup will be a part of a litter. This helps a lot in the early stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If not, then you need to mimic parts of that environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The furball will want a lot of physical contact and playtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When meeting new people and dogs, make sure to have treats handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Never force your Frenchie into a situation, wait until they move towards the new friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t make any loud or sudden movements. Let your dog make first contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And as soon as they do, praise them and give them a treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your French bulldog\u2019s over-aggressive, there may be an underlying&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pethelpful.com\/dogs\/Medical-Causes-of-Aggressive-Behaviors-in-Dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5415\">medical condition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call your vet as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-discipline-your-french-bulldog\">How to Discipline Your French Bulldog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dressed-french-bulldog-with-belly-up.webp\" alt=\"dressed French bulldog with belly up\" class=\"wp-image-9712\" title=\"dressed French bulldog with belly up\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dressed-french-bulldog-with-belly-up.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dressed-french-bulldog-with-belly-up-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dressed-french-bulldog-with-belly-up-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/dressed-french-bulldog-with-belly-up-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Discipline is an important part of any training, but with the French bulldog\u2019s stubborn streak, discipline might backfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few helpful tips and tricks to keep your Frenchie disciplined:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Give plenty of treats when they do something right<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When they do something wrong, deal with it as soon as it happens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop playtime as a way to signal they did something wrong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never use physical punishment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t raise your voice, use a firm voice instead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t take away meals as punishment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When disciplining, make sure that you are patient and calm. Excessive punishment can lead to long-term behavioral problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-and-tricks-for-training-your-french-bulldog\">Tips and Tricks for Training Your French Bulldog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/black-french-bulldog-looking-up.webp\" alt=\"black French bulldog looking up\" class=\"wp-image-9711\" title=\"black French bulldog looking up\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/black-french-bulldog-looking-up.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/black-french-bulldog-looking-up-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/black-french-bulldog-looking-up-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/black-french-bulldog-looking-up-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some dogs are harder to train than others. If you are finding it tricky to discipline your pup, here are a few tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Be very patient<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a leash, even indoors, to create structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only train for short periods of time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stand your ground, don\u2019t give in because they\u2019re adorable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch out treats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t over-treat or it\u2019ll lose its meaning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are having a really hard time training your dog, it\u2019s a good idea to seek a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apdt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5416\">professional<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrapping-up\">Wrapping Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-laying-on-the-grass-next-with-his-owner.webp\" alt=\"French bulldog laying on the grass next with his owner\" class=\"wp-image-9713\" title=\"French bulldog laying on the grass next with his owner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-laying-on-the-grass-next-with-his-owner.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-laying-on-the-grass-next-with-his-owner-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-laying-on-the-grass-next-with-his-owner-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-laying-on-the-grass-next-with-his-owner-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>French bulldogs can be headstrong but are very intelligent dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, when wondering how to train a French bulldog, there are a few things you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing is to create a positive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the Frenchie does something right, make sure to give it lots of praise and treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, when they do something wrong, stand your ground and use a firm but calm voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Never use physical violence because it will always backfire.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how to train a  french bulldog? 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