English Bulldogs are very emotionally dependent on human company and physical contact. It continually amazes me how these fifty or sixty pound dogs will want to climb onto your lap to get as close to you as possible. If you try to deny them the comfort of close proximity, they will become distressed, fussy and fidgety, as they seek to snuggle up against your feet or hands, whatever contact they may make.

They will also try to snuggle up against other dogs, and households with more than one English Bulldog may see them sleeping on top of each other, comforting each other with proximity.
Now imagine how such an emotionally dependent creature would feel if left alone, for hours at a time, without any human contact. They would soon become despondent, moody, and quite possibly violently temperamental.

English Bulldogs are one of the breeds I highly recommend dog daycare for. Having a safe place that they can go to be with other dogs and humans while their own family is at work or away can save them from a great deal of emotional and physical stress.

Dog daycares are popping up in cities across the country. For those who don’t have the luxury of daycare in their area, there are often individual homes or pet sitters who can step in to meet the need.

A great idea for Bulldog owners would be to go to local shows and events and meet other Bulldog owners who live in your area. Make friends with them and learn each other’s work schedules. Then you can schedule play dates or possible day care for your Bulldog with a few of his friends, when you don’t have time to be there.

Your Bulldog will be much happier if you do!