The first thing to recognize is your Bulldog Baby is looking for reassurance. Everything looks, smells, sounds and appears very different, and lots of cuddling will help him feel more comfortable in his new surroundings. Gently pet him and tell him it's going to be okay, he's in a warm, loving family. Win his trust by lots of handling and petting and cuddling. It's your job to make this experience pleasant from the start. Dogs are den creatures by nature, so having a crate to retreat and sleep in is a good idea as well. As exciting as this event is for you and your family to bring this little bundle of joy home and as cute and outgoing as your puppy is, remember – it is stressful on the little guy to be ripped from their home, mother and siblings. Then, thrown into an environment where everything is so different. That is why I prepare special care packages for his first week. You can let the puppy sleep with you.  Allowing a puppy to sleep with you or your kids is completely up to you, but the first few nights of your new puppy howling and yelping for long periods of time is not our idea of a great night for you or your baby. So those first few nights, let the little guy sleep with you. Your family will thank you in the end. This makes for EXCELLENT BONDING TIME and gives your puppy complete security in his new environment. We suggest that you use a waterproof mattress cover (very cheap). Then top that with a cloth mattress cover or thin blanket so you’re not too warm against the waterproof material and dress the bed, as usual. Put a towel under the puppy to catch any shedding during the night. If your pup wakes during the night, take them out for a potty break and curl right back up in the bed with them. Lights OUT – no night light needed if he’s safe with you.  Give the puppy a chance to feel secure in their new home and become familiar with all sights and sounds before you close that crate door for the night.  Snuggle puppies with a heart beat is another option to try.  When you DO begin overnight crate training, do so gradually to reduce the puppy’s stress levels.