The Midwest Frenchies

07/22/2024

Window viewer

07/09/2024

We have 3 birthdays in July and starting with mine on the 3rd, today is dads, and sat is Selene’s. Trying to keep Selene busy too, she loved fishing 🎣 I’ve day dreaming about taking some of the dogs with us. We made it happen. It was a ton of work but so so worth it. We did buy them a Burley to haul them around so now they will be able to take turns on bike rides regularly.

Warning ⚠️ Don’t take your FRENCH BULLODOGS camping on 90+ degrees if your not experience with heat strokes and warning signs. If you’re one of my families and want to do this reach out to me and I will help you.

07/02/2024

We have been having a good summer overall until yesterday. Our sweet and beloved Jack got hit by a car and passed away. He was Selene’s birthday gift last year; she had always wanted a cat. We couldn't have a birthday party because of everything with her brother, so we finally got her the cat she had always wanted. They SHARED a birthday on July 13 and were a few days from celebrating both of them.

We adopted Jack from a woman who let her cats breed irresponsibly and kept them outside since birth. He LOVED being outdoors. We tried everything to keep him inside, and he would sit at the door and cry all day until we let him out. He was entirely indoors until about March but finally got the idea recently. He spent most of his day indoors with us and would only leave for a bit some days. A few things that give me peace are that he was so adored and cared for and loved all the woods around our home. There is nothing like being loved by a sweet, gentle 9-year-old girl.

Jack followed us to the bathroom to take the dogs out, feed the dogs, cook outside on the Blackstone, play with the puppies, watch movies on Friday nights, and trim the dog's nails. He was involved in everything, including getting the crumbs under the table.

RIP, Jack Boy. We will always love you and thank you for the beautiful memories of your very short life.

Listen, if you are driving, slow down for the animals on the road; if you can't, then knock on the person's door to explain what happened or leave a note. I can't expect much from the people around here, though. They are cruel and self-absorbed.

06/26/2024

The easiest way is to search for firework sounds on YouTube and play it for 15 minutes every day until the 4th of July as a reminder.

06/18/2024

I’m not a research veterinarian, but I’ve been saying this for years from my observations. Take the time to read the study about sending puppies home early. 2 months old is 8.6 weeks, so you should never take your puppy home before nine weeks. I highly recommend taking them home when they are 10 weeks old.

Puppy AGE at separation matters!
Behavior problems are MUCH more common in dogs who were separated from their litter before 2 months of age. Early maternal separation, poor maternal care and early life trauma, have profound effects on behavior problems later in life. Puppies should be nursed and cared for by their momma and in a low life stress circumstance if at all possible.
Ref: Pierantoni, et al Vet Rec 2011

06/17/2024

I hope everyone had a good Father’s Day weekend! I can't thank this guy enough for all he does for us and the dogs.

06/07/2024

Rosie jumped in fearlessly 💃
*Memories from the summer of 2023*

06/05/2024

I’ve been following Tom for a while. I love how simply he explains things. I don’t like to see my breed on the channel, but it is nice to see how he still implemented his regular commands, even on a brachycephalic dog. In recent years, our breed has dealt with more things, whether because of social media reach or because people are breeding them without long-term goals. It is essential to understand that Frenchies are dogs and need well-established boundaries.

05/31/2024

Nationwide Children's Hospital officials said they've seen four times more lawnmower-related injuries in April and May this year compared to 2022 and 2023.

This makes my blood boil in rage. I have personally approached NCH with Anthony’s story and they acted like they didn’t care. This could’ve prevented one or a few of the accidents. TEEN are NOT supposed to mown either until 16 years old. THE LACK OF EDUCATION IS THE NUMBER ONE REASON WHY THESE PREVENTABLE ACCIDENTS ARE HAPPENING.

My boy has been dealing with so much that’s why I been super quite. I am in so much pain for him and I keep scraping for answers. This is beyond frustrating. Please keep your kids and pets inside.

https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2024/05/29/hospitals-seeing-an-increase-in-lawnmower-related-injuries-?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0rp6P0bGV4va1zJtzZzU_aQhZC4FYck6M9NVrCYWpmhswJGF_q-BPRUoU_aem_Afquo946YRrHEfqyA4cHoNN2hBP9j_j7G0Y0iUy45ziLirHAQnndN802Vy_iXhufqlpzraKGfC-ohiGQUllPS7eR

Those injuries have led to severe burns and amputation.

05/24/2024

I love this idea. It is totally something I support. While Southwest has never given us an issue, I wish airlines were more pet-friendly.

BARK, Inc., the company behind BarkBox, has introduced BARK Air, the world’s first air travel experience designed specifically for dogs, allowing them to travel comfortably alongside their human companions.
MORE INFO: bit.ly/4e1KnCy?FBWSVN

05/16/2024

May your day be as joyful as London’s naps 💕

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas 💐💐💐🌺🌺🌺🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌼🌼🌺🌺🌸🌸🌸🌸

This is how Swagger and Marshmellow wait for their mama to come back from work every day.

05/09/2024

No summer litters. I don't understand how some push ten litters a year and still call themselves reputable. They take so much work and attention; families still have to work with them to adjust them. It’s not realistically healthy for anyone, the breeder or dogs. We divert attention a lot when we have puppies. The adults are getting much-needed undivided attention. 

However, I am set to have a few liters in the fall. The girls are getting older, and I haven’t bred them. Clover is turning 2, and I still don't have plans for her; we will see. I can’t wait to do quick camping trips and take them on many more adventures. So, for now, I will share all the old content and things we do on the go.

05/09/2024

Fantastic read.

05/07/2024

I never got around to sharing, but these two went home together. Yes! Brave paw parents. Don't worry. We had our conversation about littermates' syndrome, and paw parents are very qualified 😄 they are not going to have any puppy fever for a very long time lol

I'm very happy for them ❤️

04/11/2024

Happy National Pet Day ❤️ give your pet an extra treat today for making this world a better place with the endless amount of love they offer us daily.

04/08/2024

As breeders, we strive to make constant improvements with each litter. The supportive messages from our families are greatly valued and serve as motivation to continue providing top-notch care for our dogs.

A puppy’s first introduction to a crate, leash walking, harness wearing, rules, grooming tools, sounds, and expectations should NOT be when they go home but rather from a very young age when they are still with the breeder.

03/23/2024

We dropped off Henri to his family yesterday. It was our pleasure raising you sweet guy 💙 He is going to have an amazing life.

03/14/2024

Good weather means they practically live outside 🤪

02/27/2024

She reminds me of the ladies at the flea market 😅lol like we needed another reason to love her so even more.

I hope she makes you smile 😀😆🥰

02/20/2024

Eating is more than just a necessity to her, it's an experience she thoroughly enjoys 🐽 😂

02/20/2024

French Bulldog owners are amount the worst to correct behaviors because they are “fur babies” and all their behavior is excused. I have been saying for years French Bull D-O-G they are still dogs. Unwanted behavior leads to health issues in Frenchies such as IVDD (uncontrolled jumping). Temperament is not a silly or optional trait, they can still be dogs and silly Frenchies. We as breeders are required to breed with a purpose beyond look or a desired color. My pleads always land on deaf ears but I hope someone gets inspired to achieve better temperament. Ultimately my wish is for families to see that unwanted behavior is not normal or cute. I personally can count in one hand the French Bulldog breeders who truly care about having better temperament in their program. Believe me, not all of my dogs fit into the box but understanding where you are headed is vital to improve our beloved breed.

While there’s plenty of folks who will happily tell you no such thing is needed, and your heart will happily agree with them, reality doesn’t much care about those pedaling falsehoods, or your emotional preferences.

We can continue to go down this road of denial and delusion, but I promise you you’ll only end up deeper in the struggle—and so will your dog.

There’s a reason any honest and knowledgeable trainer can typically stop most of the unwanted behaviors that are making your life miserable; and do so close to immediately—because they’re not enveloped in denial or delusion. Sure they have more skills and knowledge, but their primary advantage is a firm grasp on reality and an unwillingness to dance around it.

And a large part of that embrace of reality is the embrace of skillfully applied, emotionally neutral punishment. Of course they teach the other stuff—the behaviors you DO want—but that’s easy…both to do and to talk about. Punishment is the elephant in the room; the elephant very few want to look squarely in the eyes.

That all said, it’s your life and your call. You get to do this dog training and dog-living-with thing however you want. But from where I stand, and from the dogs and owners I see who are both struggling and miserable and in need of help, the avoidance of that which can transform all this struggle and misery is both selfish and emotionally immature.

Choosing to bring a dog into your life SHOULD mean choosing to do all that is beneficial for them, including—perhaps especially including—that which is difficult, uncomfortable, and emotionally challenging.

02/07/2024

This sweet pile of babies turned 1 (on the 5th) and today. Thank you to all the families who have loved and cared for your puppies. Nothing makes me happier than seeing updates.

01/29/2024

The Puppy Nursery 🐶 I put a lot of effort into maintaining a clean and healthy environment for the puppies. I believe that by training them from a young age, they will develop good habits and adapt better to their new families homes.

*I tried posting the video but it didn’t want to work it’s on my stories.

01/26/2024

Lulubelle 💕

01/24/2024

Look at who’s here! My long anticipated Fawns and Brindles 🎉 so worth waiting for them. These are the girls 😊 3G 3B

01/03/2024

Morning from Sushi Boss 💙

01/01/2024

May you have a wonderful 2024 filled with joy and health. With lots of Frenchie kisses too 🎉

12/30/2023

Welcome to the world cream babies
2 boys 💙💙

12/10/2023

Dolly girl living her best life at her aunties house