With so many people bringing home a Bichon Frise pup, it is extremely important to make sure that everyone is on the same page in regards to how puppy care should be handled. Raising a pup of any breed can be a difficult task if you are new to it but even for those people who have raised dogs before, there is something extra special about Bichon Frise puppies.
It is that they have a mind all of their own and are often known for being slightly stubborn and only wanting to do what they want to do. And this is a trait that will carry with them all through their adult years so it better be something that you can learn to either overcome or work around. It is very important that you do not let your pup walk all over you so that order can be maintained in the home.
The one thing that commonly makes people turn and run the other way when considering adopting a Bichon Frise pup is the fact that it is so hard to potty train. Because it can take an extra long time there could be messes that are left from the dog, which can actually cost you money if carpet is destroyed. But it is not that the dog is not trainable, it just takes a little more time than with most other breeds.
So when you first bring home your new family member, potty training may be the first thing you want to get started on. Try not to let setbacks upset you too much, as that is a natural thing no matter what type of breed you are dealing with. Just give the love and support a child would need when potty training and you will be on your way to a successfully potty trained dog.
Even though most people would laugh at this and consider it common sense, you would be surprised how many people really and truly need to read this. Never hit, spank, spit at, yell at or otherwise abuse your
Bichon Frise pup whether it is emotional or physical, abuse is abuse and is against the law. Not only is it against the law it is extremely harmful to the pup and you will only get the opposite of what you want from the pup when acting in such a manner.
You want your pup to respect you and to see you as its master out of love and kindness instead of out of fear of abuse and fear of survival. If you are treating your pup the way you would want to be treated, you will see that training sessions and tasks move a lot faster and get better results then if your pet fears you. Think twice before you ever speak in anger and always try to talk to your pet in a loving way.
Bichon Frise puppies are definitely one of a kind and should not be taken for granted and also needs a lot of training and care.
Bichon Frise puppy care is one of the top concerns that owners need to be aware of.