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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Poop Bags and Holder

Best for: Everyday walks

Essential bags and a convenient holder for responsible cleanup.

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