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First 8 Weeks With Your Frenchie
What to do, day by day, before the chaos sets in.
- 8 short, focused sections, from “The First Hour Home” to “The End of Week Eight”
- A one-page cheat sheet to screenshot and keep
- A resource card with every number you need, on one page
- About 20 minutes a day, spread across your first two months home.
- 14-page PDF, read on any device or print at home
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From the first page
A note before you begin
You are probably exhausted. Maybe the puppy cried all night. Maybe you Googled 'is my Frenchie broken' at 2 a.m. and ended up here. That is fine. You are not behind. You are not doing it wrong. French Bulldogs are stubborn, loud, gassy, and genuinely one of the most rewarding dogs you will ever own. The first eight weeks at home are the hardest part, and they do end. What happens in these first two months matters more than anything you will teach later. Routines laid down now become habits that stick for life. But you do not have to do everything at once. You just have to do the next thing. This guide breaks it down into real steps, real timelines, and real dollar amounts so nothing blindsides you. Screenshot the cheat sheet.
Bookmark the section you need tonight. Share this with whoever else is helping you raise this dog. The fact that you opened this at all means you are already thinking like a good dog owner.
— Written by people who survived the 3 a.m. puppy whimpers
What's inside
Everything you need, nothing you don't
- 01The First Hour Home
You don't have to do everything today.
- 02The 72-Hour Vet Visit
Get this on the calendar before anything else.
- 03Potty Training That Actually Works
Accidents are not failures. They are just data.
- 04Crate Training Without the Guilt
The crate is not a cage. It is a den.
- 05Teaching the First Five Cues
Short sessions. Small wins. Real progress.
- 06Socialisation Before 16 Weeks
The window is short. You don't have to do it all.
- 07Biting, Zoomies, and the Hard Days
What looks like chaos is almost always normal puppy behavior.
- 08The End of Week Eight
Look at how far you have both come.
A peek at the cheat sheet
If you only do five things today
- Vet visit within 72 hours of bringing puppy home.
- Never rub their nose in an accident — ever.
- Budget $800–$2,000 for year-one vet costs.
- Say the cue once; repeat it and it loses meaning.
- Frenchies overheat fast — keep training under 15 minutes outdoors.
The full guide explains the why and the how behind each one, step by step.
The difference
Before and after this guide
Without a plan
- Not knowing where to start on day one
- Accidents, crying at night and chewed everything
- Conflicting advice from every forum
- Worry that you're getting it wrong
With your guide
- A day-by-day plan for the first eight weeks
- A potty and crate routine that sticks
- Five cues your puppy actually knows
- Confidence that the hard days are normal
How it works
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Take the first step today
Start with the checklist on page one. Clear actions, not theory, so you feel progress straight away.
Questions
Before you buy
Is this only for French Bulldogs?
First 8 Weeks With Your Frenchie is written for French Bulldog puppies, including their heat and breathing needs. Much of it helps any new puppy owner.
Will this replace my vet?
No, and it shouldn't. It helps you get the most from your first vet visits. Always contact your vet about symptoms or health concerns.
How do I get the guide?
Instantly. After checkout you'll receive a download link by email, and you can read it on any device or print the checklists.
When should I start?
Ideally before your puppy comes home, so the first day goes smoothly. It also works if you're already a few weeks in.
A good start lasts a lifetime.
Start with the first hour home.
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Please note: My Frenchie guides provide general pet-care information and are not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your puppy shows signs of breathing difficulty, heatstroke or illness, contact a veterinarian immediately.