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Say Hello
to Cottonball - the
happy female Bichon
Frise that a
MyDogBreed.com staffer
adopted from the local
humane society. She came
to us a little shaken
and timid, but quickly
warmed up and took to
her house training like
a champ. |
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This adorable ball of
white fluff has proven to be an exceptional breed
for families with or without children and pets. The
breed is overall a healthy choice, loving, friendly,
playful, devoted, and highly intelligent. When
training this breed, it is important to use praise
and positive reinforcement rather than harsh
punishment. Since the Bichon Frise can be somewhat
shy, improper training could lead to additional
problems of biting and/or aggression.
One of the main challenges associated with
training the Bichon Frise is housebreaking. For
some reason, many owners claim this dog is
relatively difficult to potty train so you need to
be prepared to have lots of patience. Although
intelligent, the breed is not always cooperative
with training methods. Just remember, it is not
impossible to housebreak this breed of dog but plan
on spending time getting through the process.
Additionally, we recommend you use crate training in
this case, which has shown to be more effective.
When the Bichon is
out of its crate, you want to keep a good visual on
it. For instance, if you will be cooking dinner, go
ahead, and set up baby gates at the entrances so you
know where the little fellow is at all times. Then,
be sure you have a solid routine that is followed
carefully. The more you can get this dog on a normal
regimen the quicker it will understand. When the dog
is successful with an outdoor trip, offer praise and
a tiny treat to support the good behavior.
As mentioned, the Bichon Frise tends to be on the
shy side. Therefore, it is very important this breed
have early socialization. If you are buying a Bichon
for a family pet, you want to teach the children the
proper way of handling and disciplining. Again, if
not done right, the dog could become aggressive.
Keep the shyness in mind while training.
As with any puppy, general obedience training
is highly recommended. The Bichon Frise can be a
little on the independent side, which is part of its
wonderful personality but when it comes to training,
it can be frustrating. The best option for success
is to work with the puppy from a young age. We
suggest you begin with training tips such as sit,
stay, come, and lie down. From there, you can always
expound.
Remember, with a Bichon, you want to keep it simple
and supportive. Do not use forceful tactics or you
could draw out the negative temperament traits that
include biting and aggressiveness. With a loving
hand and voice, along with some favorite treats, you
will be amazed at just how well the Bichon Frise
does with training.
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