Bichon Frise: Punishment Is Not Recommended

The Bichon Frise will by nature try and please his master and so potty training should not prove to be a very difficult task, though he can often be a bit stubborn and unwilling to learn what it takes to be properly housebroken.
The Bichon Frise is a descendent of the Barbet or Water Spaniel and is mostly white in color and considered a ladies dog that is believed to have originated from the Mediterranean region dating as far back as 600-300 B.C. To be sure that your new Bichon Frise becomes a welcome addition to your home, you need to get him started on Bichon Frise potty training at a very early stage. The good news is that Bichon Frise training should prove to be a relatively easy endeavor given the intelligence of the Bichon Frise and his willingness to learn.

However, there are instances also when the Bichon Frise can prove to be difficult to potty train and thus you need to be patient with him. In addition, the earlier you start Bichon Frise training, the better are the chances of success. It is recommended to walk him on the leash at set intervals so that they become adapted to controlling their bladder.
The Bichon Frise will respond well to Bichon Frise training and it is believed that the most effective method of imparting Bichon Frise potty training is to use the crate training method. Remember that on average, a puppy (including the Bichon Frise puppy) can only hold his bladder for one hour for each month of his age, and it is also not a good idea to get him to hold his bladder for too long. Thus, proper Bichon Frise potty training requires taking the puppy or dog outside where he can do his business and once completed, should be rewarded to enforce the habit and then returned to his kennel.

In addition, it is not right for you to scold your dog or punish him if accidents happen, because dogs are naturally very clean and will generally follow your instructions provided they are given in a calm and gentle voice, and they are also rewarded when they do the right things. Also, your Bichon Frise potty training efforts will only begin to show positive results after your puppy has attained the age of six months, which is when they start to remember their habits, and will thus be able to associate leaving their crate with having to eliminate.
There is no denying the fact that Bichon Frise potty training is something that will require you to be patient and it will also take time before your Bichon Frise training methods yield results. Along the way there are bound to be accidents, which you should take in your stride and persevere with compassion rather than anger, and cajole your Bichon Frise rather than punish him. Sooner rather than later, he will pick up the right habit and reward you with going to an appropriate place to eliminate and ease himself.

There are a number of methods that you can choose in order to give your pet the right Bichon Frise potty training and among them is to crate train your Bichon Frise. You need to also try and understand if your Bichon Frise is confused about where to potty he may have many housebreaking accidents and also determine whether in excitement he uses the carpet as a place to pee. Once you can identify when as well as why he is having accidents, you can then use appropriate Bichon Frise potty training methods to resolve the problems.

Mary Stevenson loves to have dogs for pets and has considerable experience in breeding and taking care of all manner of dogs. This article aims to provide you with complete information regarding the best Bichon Frise training methods. The best way to get the most out of Bichon Frise potty training is to show patience and whenever you are unsure, all you need to do is consult dog training books to help show you the right path that will help you get the desired results.

By Mary Stevenson
Published: 7/1/2008
 
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