For new Frenchie parents

New Frenchie Puppy Essentials Checklist

A practical starting list for preparing your home, routines, and travel setup for a new French Bulldog puppy.

Getting Ready

Your Frenchie's Arrival Day Guide

Organized sections to make shopping and home prep easy and stress-free. Covers crates, teething toys, puppy harnesses, cleaning supplies, and travel items.

Puppy Crate With Divider

Foldable Playpen

Puppy Bed

Best for: Crate training
Best for: Creating a safe play area
Best for: Cozy naps at home

A secure and adaptable crate for early training and supervised rest.

A flexible indoor setup for puppies or supervised downtime.

A soft, supportive bed for your puppy's resting space.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Crate Mat

Puppy Harness

Lightweight Puppy Leash

Best for: Crate comfort and easy cleanup
Best for: First walks and training
Best for: Puppy walk training

A soft, removable mat for a crate, carrier, or resting area.

A gentle, adjustable harness for comfortable early walks.

A light, easy-to-handle leash for supervised outings.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Personalized ID Tag

Puppy Chew Toys

Puppy Teething Toys

Best for: Everyday identification
Best for: Healthy chewing habits
Best for: Soothing sore gums

A customizable ID tag for your puppy’s collar or harness.

Durable toys designed for supervised chewing and dental health.

Softer toys to help ease discomfort during teething.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Puppy Food Storage Container

Puppy Food and Water Bowls

Slow Feeder Bowl

Best for: Freshness and organization
Best for: Daily meals
Best for: Slower mealtimes

An airtight container for keeping puppy food fresh and tidy.

Essential bowls for your puppy's food and water.

A bowl designed to make mealtime more engaging and prevent fast eating.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Training Treats

Treat Pouch

Training Clicker

Best for: Positive reinforcement
Best for: Training and walks
Best for: Clear communication during training

Small, motivating treats for training sessions.

A convenient pouch for carrying treats, poop bags, and small essentials.

A tool for marking desired behaviors in positive reinforcement training.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Washable Puppy Pads

Disposable Puppy Pads

Puppy Pad Holder

Best for: House-training
Best for: Convenient cleanup
Best for: Securing puppy pads

Reusable pads for indoor potty training and protecting floors.

Absorbent pads for quick and easy indoor potty training.

A frame to keep puppy pads in place and prevent messes.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Enzymatic Cleaner

Baby Gate

Dog Stairs or Pet Ramp

Best for: Pet mess cleanup
Best for: Managing home spaces
Best for: Easier furniture access

A pet-safe cleaner for common household accidents and odors.

A walk-through gate to safely block off areas or rooms.

A ramp or stairs to help your puppy safely get on and off furniture.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Puppy Shampoo

Grooming Brush

Nail Grinder

Best for: Gentle bath-time
Best for: Routine coat care
Best for: Safe nail trimming

A mild shampoo formulated for sensitive puppy skin and coats.

A soft brush for gentle grooming and bonding.

A quiet tool for maintaining nail length without clipping.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Toothbrush and Toothpaste

Travel Carrier

Dog Car Seat

Best for: Oral hygiene routine
Best for: Appointments and short trips
Best for: Safe car rides

A kit for establishing a regular at-home dental care routine.

A secure carrier for safe and comfortable travel.

A booster-style seat for secured and comfortable car travel.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Dog Seat-Belt Tether

Portable Water Bottle

Cooling Mat

Best for: Secured car travel
Best for: Hydration on the go
Best for: Warm days at home

A tether to connect your puppy's harness to a car seatbelt.

A combined water bottle and bowl for walks and outings.

An easy-to-use mat for supervised indoor lounging.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Poop Bags and Holder

Best for: Everyday walks

Essential bags and a convenient holder for responsible cleanup.

Affiliate link — I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Get the Frenchie Comfort Checklist

Join the list for practical Frenchie finds, seasonal tips, product guides, and cozy home favorites.