How’s it going guy’s, just wanted to give you an update on bubba.

He’s hitting 100 pounds now and is filling out nicely. he’s great with big
dogs but doesn’t like playing with little dogs as they tend to bark and
growl at him al ot.
American Bulldog Bubba is GREAT with people and is very very friendly, though he is very
protective once he’s put in his kennel, or within the property. he is also
very protective when he’s in the truck.
I hardly ever walk him with a leash since he listens to me sooo well. he is
a very obedient and loyal dog and listens on command. American bulldog Bubba sits, stays, lays
down, gives both paws, or 1 paw, stops at all street corners, is able to
jump in and out of the truck no problem and loves his kennel. he has never
gone to the bathroom inside the house once since he was 3 months. he is
truly a PERFECT american bulldog.

here are a few pictures of him.

If you are going camping with your american bulldog it is important that your american bulldog is well behaved. Your american bulldog should be well socialized. You should know your american bulldog and recognize which situations will provoke aggression.
If you did not take your american bulldog to classes make sure that you change that. Training will make your american bulldog more obedient and will make you a better owner.

If your american bulldog is friendly to other dogs and animals it will make your life easier.
It’s not easy camping with american bulldog that is dog agressive, but it can be done, through a great deal of caution, sensitivity to surroundings and responsibility on the part of the owner.

CHECKLIST:

1.American Bulldogs have to VACCINATED - your american bulldog will encounter wildlife while camping - making sure that s/he has all shots is your responsibility before you go camping

2.Training classes - know your dog - know what makes him bark, what makes him scared, what makes him agressive - know the body language of your dog.

3.Keep your american bulldog on the leash at all times. Even if s/he is friendly they may come across an agressive animal

4.harness (for the seat belt)
You may be a wonderful driver, but many people aren’t. Plus, driving on poor and/or curvy roads can send your dog all over the insides of the car, if not through the windshield. I put my dogs each in a dog body harness, then run a seat belt through each harness. American bulldogs can sit or lay down, but can’t be thrown around the car. It also keeps them in the back seat, which is the coolest place in the truck, when I have to run into a store or something.

If you have a truck with a bed and don’t allow your american bulldog in the cab (which, in my opinion, is ridiculous, but…), please purchase a dog carrier and put your american bulldog in it when he or she travels with you; the carrier should offer your dog just enough room to stand up and turn around in, but no more. Dogs die from falling or jumping out of the bed of a truck, from being thrown against the cab during a sudden stop; even leashing them to something in the bed of the truck is no protection, as dogs have also hung themselves while trying to jump out. A dog carrier is the ONLY humane way to travel with your dog in the bed of your truck. Padding the floor, ceiling and sides offers even better protection.

You may have taken your american bulldog in the bed of your truck, unprotected, a dozen times, or even a hundred times, and never had any problems. So have all the people who now have dead dogs from riding unprotected in the bed of their trucks.

Based on Article by Jeff Grognet, DVM Dogs in Canada 2008

Heart worm was recognized in North American over hundred years ago.Since then a lot of progress was made but vet’s still find patients with this disease. Some dog owners do not implement prevention programs.If their dogs become infested then the whole dog population is in danger.
Heart worm are eight to ten inches long spaghetti like worms. they feed of nutrients from blood. The larvae are found in mosquitoes - they are ready to infest the next mammalian host. The larva then enters the bloodstream and starts migration process eventually becoming a heart worm in a blood vessel. They can live up to six years. Only few heart worms are actually living in the animal’s heart most of them live in blood vessels in the lung and heart passage. They do not completely block the blood flow but they are obstacles - the heart has to work harder to pump the blood so the result is a heart failure.

A few worms in the artery do not normally trigger symptoms, however if the number rises the dog can have a cough, be reluctant to excersies, may fatigue easier. A heart worm infested dog is thing and has poor muscling and scruffy coat.
Vets use blood tests to determine if the dog is infested with heart worm. If the dog does have a heart worm treatment is complicated and expensive. The options for heart worm prevention are tablets that are give monthly. We used Revolution - that also works well in the light Demodex cases.

* Topical once-a-month parasiticide for dogs.
* Provides systemic treatment against a broad spectrum of external and internal parasites.
Approved Uses
Revolution® (selamectin) is approved for:
* Use in dogs 6 weeks of age or older against the following parasites: adult fleas, flea eggs, heartworm, ear mites, sarcoptic mites, and American dog tick.
* Killing adult fleas and preventing flea eggs from hatching for one month, and indicated for prevention and control of flea infestations (Ctenocephalides felis).
* Prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis.
* Treatment and control of ear mite (Otodectes cynotis) infestations.
* Treatment and control of sarcoptic mange (Sarcoptes scabiei).
* Control of American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) infestations.
Key Features
* Revolution is a prescription-only medicine, not a pesticide.
* Broad-spectrum protection against most internal and external parasites.
* Kills adult flea and their eggs.
* Fast, simple and easy to use.
* Because of the low-volume dosage size, the solution can be applied in one spot.
* Non-greasy, quick-drying preparation.
* Bathing pet 2 hours after application does not affect efficacy.
* Available in 6 convenient dosage sizes in no-drip disposable tubes

American Bulldog Diet

Know the diet and feeding schedule of your new American bulldog. Speak to a vet about good diet.
Feed in a quiet protected place
Introduce changes gradually. the frequency, amount and type of diet will change during your American bulldogs lifetime.

American Bulldog Health Care
Within three days of your American Bulldog’s arrival home take it to a vet. Get an initial health assessment, advice on vaccinations and preventive health care.

Training

Be sure all your members of household are trained to handle an American bulldog puppy properly.
Plan to enroll your American Bulldog in obedience training classes. Training must be consistent with all family members, get everyone involved including children.

Protective Care

Know and respect local bylaws pertaining to animal care and control.
Keep dogs on leash while in public places.
Obey Stoop and Scoop laws
Provide a shelter area that protects your American Bulldog from sun, wind, snow, heat and cold when your american bulldog is outdoors for any lenght of time
Make sure your American Bulldog has acess to water
Vaccinate your American Bulldog against rabies
Never leave an American Bulldog alone in a car. Temperatures can rise quickly causing overheating and death.

Funny american bulldog pictures

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Your American Bulldog’s Travel Path:

- mild weather will increase the distance your dog will travel
- highly populated areas increase the chance for your dog to be found nearby
-terrain will influence your dog’s path - most of dogs will follow the path of least resistance
- if your dog bolted in panic such as from fireworks or car accident he may run for several k, or more before stopping and seeking concealed area to hide. A dog that has escaped a yard to follow scent is more likely to be found closer to home doubling back on the trail of yet another scent.

Your dog’s personality:

If your dog is aloof or fearful he is likely to avoid people and to seek concealed area to hide such as forest.If your dog is friendly he is more likely to be found close to home.

Your method of aproach:

If you spot your dog never yell or run directly at him. You will likely cause your dog to run further away. Do not punish him.
To lure your dog closer drop to the ground turn away slightly and call his name/offer a nice smelly treat. If he doesn’t move towards you you can aproach him in an arc. - do not aproach directly. Speak in a happy tone.

If this fails a playful dog can often be enticed if you call his name and run AWAY from him.When he catches up drop to the ground and reach for his collar.

More winners at the ABCD Spring Show 08 in Denmark Posted by Asbjoern Thue Grath (AMBs of Grath) on April 21, 2008, 6:05 pm

This weekend our dogs did well in the ABDC Spring Show in Denmark.

Our Steel City Zeus got 1st place on both days in 2-4 years male category.

Here is some pictures: