Joyful Noise Frenchies
NUTRITION
Nutrition Is So Important
Raw feeding is really the best thing you can do for your pet, but I realize that not everyone can do it. If you'd like to feed raw, just ask me as I have extensive knowledge with the ins and outs of raw feeding and I'm always happy to help. I never recommend anything for you to use on your dog that I haven't used myself and believe in.
Nutrition is so important for the health, vitality and longevity of your pet. We know you want them with you for years to come! That's why we recommend for kibble, Life's Abundance for your dog's food. Life’s Abundance is holistically balanced and provides the nutritional harmony that’s important to help your canine achieve and maintain optimal health.
The formula that I recommend for both puppies and adults is the The All life Stages (not grain free) and this is what your puppy has been eating from the very beginning. I personally feed this food to all my dogs and puppies with great results.
All Life Stages (non grain free formula) recipe contains only the finest ingredients, like …
• A proprietary blend of vitamins & minerals
• High-quality protein from chicken meal for strong muscles
• An antioxidant system including vitamins C & E
• Prebiotic fiber & guaranteed probiotics
• A selection of nutritious vegetables
• Omega-3 fatty acids for healthy skin & a shiny coat
• Calcium & phosphorus for healthy teeth and strong bones
• Dietary fiber to help maintain a healthy digestive tract
To be the best dry dog food, this premium kibble contains …
• No artificial flavors or colors
• No corn, wheat or corn/wheat glutens
Fresher food is more nutrient-rich. While leading brands stockpile tons of food for months on end, our healthy dog food is made weekly in small batches in Ohio and New York. When you buy this Life’s Abundance dog food, your sweet pup will benefit from our strict inventory controls and product safety considerations that are second-to-none. Put your K-9 on the path to wellness. Provide them with a recipe for a long and happy life.
To purchase Life's abundance, please visit
www.lifesabundance.com/joyfulnoisefrenchies
See why we love this food so much and think it's the best thing next to raw that you can give your pet.
HELPFUL TIPS AND TRICKS
Helpful Products and Coupon Codes!
I am often asked about products I recommend for use with our precious pups! I decided to create a page with links on the best places to purchase these products.
Because we live in the mountains and our closest bigger stores are a good hour away, I do most of my shopping online. I shop alot on Amazon Prime.
POTTY TRAINING PUPPY APARTMENT
Potty Training Puppy Apartment (PTPA) by Modern Puppies
We believe this is a great product that will enhance your ability to potty train your puppy with minimal mess and bother and in a reduced time period, while providing the kennel that you will need anyway. Whether you buy a puppy from us or not, we highly recommend this product. Use the coupon code (JNFB15469) to receive a 5% discount on your purchase.
Below is a 15 min video thoroughly explaining this product and the benefits it entails. For more information and to order this product and accessories visit their website at www.modernpuppies.com
TIPS & TRICKS
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Tips/Tricks/Recommendations
RECOMMENDED TO PICK UP for the health and longevity of your pet!
Nuvet Immune Support Vitamins
K-9 Wafers
please order from this link
AND
Vengenz Rampart Transfer Factor. This works to strengthen your dogs immune system at a cellular level. A dog with a strong immune system is better prepared to fight diseases
https://venjenz.com/rampart-k9/
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For Kibble: feed 2x per day breakfast/dinner work up to 1.5-2cups total per day. I add water to make it soft.
Puppies
Your pet will love this Purina Pro Plan Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food, 18-lb bag:
https://app.chewy.com/xmgDMAwSPeb
If you want human grade food, I recommend Ollie fresh food
Adults Feed 2 cups total per day. 1 cup at breakfast and 1 cup at dinner
Your pet will love this VICTOR Classic Professional Formula Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag:
https://app.chewy.com/Y9xd0jkosob
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***start with the bag of food I send first and gradually add your food to it over a 10-14 day period***
Pick up this if your puppy is being a picky eater. They love it, and I mix some in with moistened kibble.
Your pet will love this Solid Gold Barking at the Moon 95% Beef Recipe Grain-Free Canned Dog Food, 13.2-oz, case of 6:
https://app.chewy.com/7ZP9wI7Wyqb
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR MICROCHIP ASAP when you get your puppy
(create account, it'll ask for brand of microchip -they are Smart Tag microchips)
(For new puppies only)
Activate your pet insurance within 24 hours of getting your puppy!
Trupanion Pet Insurance
855-266-2156
Use activation code: BR1JN31320
(this covers you for 30 days against accidents or illnesses - 90% coverage with $250 deductible) I recommend Trupanion, healthy paws or nationwide insurance for frenchies.
Join my private Facebook group for puppy families Friends of Joyful Noise Frenchies
It's a great place for bragging on your puppy and asking questions as everyone on there has a puppy from me, or 2 or 3 and I'm on there also. Any serious health/medical issues, please message me about
SPAYING & NEUTERING RECOMMENDATIONS
Please do not spay or neuter until 10 months of age!! I do not care WHAT your vet recommends, vets care about controlling the pet population. IF you spay before 10 months your dog will not have the proper hormones in which to grow to his or her potential. They need these hormones to mature and grow. (Most frenchies don't come into heat until 12 mos or after)
No Dog Parks or Public Places until full set of shots is completed! I DO NOT recommend dog parks ever because alot of unscrupulous owners take their anti-social dogs there and accidents can happen. Frenchies are fearless to a fault and think they are giant dogs trapped in a small body. It's better to seek out French bulldog meet ups if you feel you need to be social.
Vaccine Recommendations-
Core vaccines only up to 1 year - (distemper, adenovirus and parvo)
Read this article about what vaccines are actually necessary
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/which-dog-vaccines-are-necessary/
DO NOT administer the leptospirosis vaccine no matter what your vet tells you. They will always say it’s safe. If it is given, it deems my health guarantee null & void. Research this fb page of all the adverse reactions and death this vaccine has caused
https://www.facebook.com/groups/322967551247441/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/leptospirosis-vaccine-side-effects/
Vaccine Detox - Frenchies are very sensitive to vaccines and flea/tick prevention. I do not recommend any yearly shots after the first year. I find, the less you bog their systems down, the healthier they are. After the puppy series, they have immunity for life. Rabies is mandatory, so use the Rebalancer after any and all vaccines. The other shots are not a requirement and if your vet says otherwise, find a new vet. Part of being a pet owner is being an advocate for their health/welfare. And yearly shots are overkill and only about the $$
You can also request titers to be done to check immunity, I can give you info on how to do that.
https://www.naturalpetwarehouse.com/adored-beast-apothecary-anti-vaccinosis-homepathic-for-dogs-cats
Here is a great article about how vaccine overkill is harming our pets.
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/say-no-to-vet-vaccine-nutrition/
Flea/Tick treatment dangers
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/bravecto-nexgard-simparica-oral-flea-tick-preventives-safe/
Natural Heartworm Prevention
Heart guard and other chemical prevention is attributed to seizures in dogs.
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/dont-give-dogs-heartworm-meds-shouldnt-either/
To order natural HW prevention
https://thenaturaldogstore.com/products/amber-naturalz-hwf
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Another choice for Natural heartworm prevention
Give 1 capful to a gallon of water and water your pet with it for 7 days out of each month. So much better for them than all those pesticides that are in flea/tick/heartworm meds.
https://www.firstchoicenaturals.com/parabe-gone-pet-wormer.php
Natural Pet wormer it REALLY works, it's almost exclusively the only thing I use on ALL my dogs!! Use 1/4 tsp (puppies) to 1/2 tsp (adults) of formula 1 for 3 days in a row, then use the same dosage of formula 2 once per week. Do not use formula #1 in pregnant or lactating animals, use formula 2 in that case Consistency is key
http://fiascofarm.com/herbs/mollysherbals.php/products/herbal-worm-formula-kit
Wondercide Yard and Pet Products
I highly recommend the yard sprays, to treat your yard and environment instead of your pet. They work great to treat the common areas of your yard. Also the ear cleaner and ear treatment are great and I'm excited about the new natural pet collar
Also here's an awesome podcast with the founder and CEO for wondercide
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vital-animal-podcast/id1530800708?i=1000522134682
How to introduce your new frenchie to existing dogs - https://www.frenchie.shop/blogs/frenchie-shop-blog/8-tips-for-introducing-french-bulldog-to-new-dog
Zak George Training Videos
Raising And Training A French Bulldog Puppy: The Pet Dog Bible For Puppies (Teach Smart Not Hard)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088Y8MWG3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_8YC99KCJ5RHXV71PGN12
Dog Training App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pupford-dog-training-videos/id1476456602
Moropaky Hearbeat Toy for Dog Anxiety Relief Behavioral Training Aid Toy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BJ133KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sT9oFb4GXDQ1D
Puppy playpen
IRIS 4-Panel Pet Playpen with Door, size 35.25"L x 35.25"W x 24"H https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D5P846Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wto0Db3NW2HBN
Puppy Apartment potty training crate
5% discount using code JNFB15469
Grass Potty Patch - great for city dwellers with apartments!
PuppyGoHere Dog Litter Pan Litter Box Training. Training Guide Included 3 Sizes. Choose The Right Size for Your Dog. Great for Senior Cats with Special Needs and Rabbits.USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G7RMCHO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EW3gFbBBWF0CW
(Pick up alfalfa horse pellets from tractor supply)
COUPON CODES
Handmade collars and harnesses
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFrenchDog
(size small for puppy - medium for adult for harnesses)
20% off using code JOYFUL at checkout
Rover's Choice Grass Fed Bones
Mine love the beef jerky and the mini knuckles but make sure you break off tiny pieces of the jerky to feed them.
Coupon code JOYFUL gets 15% off their whole site.
https://roverschoice.com/products/
Natural Dog Company Nose balm, etc 15% off
https://glnk.io/0mzw/joyfulnoisefrenchies
Use code JOYFUL15
F&B all natural dehydrated dog treats
https://fbtreats.com/ all natural treats
10% off using code joyful10 at checkout
Puppy Boutique back pack harness
30% off using code joyfulnoisefrenchies
Puppy Apartment potty training crate
5% discount using code JNFB15469
Petqwerks Dog toys 15% off with code JOYFUL777
https://shop.petqwerks.com/?ref=_ljsgvg4bwe
Natural Dog Company Products
Receive 15% off with code JOYFUL15 at checkout
I highly recommend any of their products
But especially:
https://shop.naturaldogcompany.com/products/grooming-wipes
https://shop.naturaldogcompany.com/products/powerhouse-travel-set-5-piece
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR MICROCHIP ASAP when you get your puppy. You must create an account first and it will ask for the registration number. The microchips I use are the Smart Tag brand.
SPAYING & NEUTERING RECOMMENDATIONS
Please do not spay or neuter until 9 months of age!! I do not care WHAT your vet recommends, vets care about controlling the pet population. IF you spay before 9 months your dog will not have the proper hormones in which to grow to his or her potential. They need these hormones to mature and grow. (Most frenchies don't come into heat until 12 mos or after)
The puppy playpen works better for a new puppy the first couple months than a crate does. You can put a pee pad holder in there or the dog litter box, bed, toys, food and water. Works great when you can't supervise them.
When you come get him, you can just bring a dog bed, he'll most likely just curl up and sleep on the drive home. To potty on the drive, just put a pee pad on the floor board of your car as you don't want to be putting them in grass or ground/floor that isn't your home/yard.
Your pet will love this Iconic Pet Heavy Duty Rectangular Wire Dog Playpen, 28-in: