Beyond The Cuteness: The Real Deal on French Bulldogs

Send us Fan MailEver wondered what it's like to raise a deaf French Bulldog in an apartment while balancing a demanding career? Shannon takes us behind the scenes of life with Peanut, her adorable three-year-old Frenchie who's captured hearts across social media.What began as a simple desire to document her puppy's growth unexpectedly launched Shannon into the world of pet influencing after a TikTok video about puppy essentials went viral. But the journey hasn't been without challenges. Shannon shares the touching story of discovering Peanut's deafness at six months old, and how they've adapted training methods to focus on visual cues rather than verbal commands. Her practical advice on living with a deaf dog reveals that with proper accommodation, hearing impairments barely impact a dog's quality of life or happiness.For those considering bringing a French Bulldog into their lives, Shannon offers three critical pieces of wisdom that every potential owner should know. She candidly discusses the breed's health concerns, lifestyle needs, and financial considerations, while balancing these cautions with heartwarming stories about the joy Frenchies bring. Her holistic approach to managing Peanut's health issues provides valuable alternatives to traditional veterinary solutions that many pet parents will find illuminating.Beyond dog parenthood, Shannon reveals her secrets to maintaining work-life balance while juggling a career in entertainment finance with content creation and wedding planning. Her insights into building a community of dog-loving friends in Los Angeles and the creative ways she's incorporating Peanut into her upcoming wedding celebration showcase how deeply our pets become integrated into every aspect of our lives.Want to see more of Peanut's adventures or learn from Shannon's experience? Follow @peanut_da_frenchie on Instagram and TikTok, and don't forget to check out Fresh Patch, the indoor potty solution that's been essential to their apartment living journey since day one!Thanks for listening to the Fresh Patch podcast brought to you by Fresh Patch. We hope you enjoyed the show. Give us a like or a follow, or shop all of our real grass supplies at freshpatch.com. Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Youtube, Reddit