Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Teaching to cleanliness in the walls of the house
• Part 2 of 3: Correcting unwanted behavior
• Part 3 of 3: Teaching Basic Commands
• Tips

Dogs of the Bichon Frize breed are very well trained and driven by the feeling to please their master. However, these dogs can be particularly stubborn and difficult to train when it comes to training to maintain cleanliness within the walls of the house. A combination of consistency, commitment and positive reward is essential to proper training for this breed of dog.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Teaching to cleanliness in the walls of the house

1. 1 Start training your dog to cleanliness immediately. Toilet training for the Bichon Frize should begin as soon as you get your pet home for the first time, by stroking and praising the dog for getting out in the right place. This is the first step in teaching your Bichon Frize.
2. 2 Continue learning with cage training. In most cases, Bichon Frize dogs learn quickly, but they are known for being difficult to toilet train.
   • Many dog ​​owners worry about using a crate because they don't want to lock their pets. However, dogs in nature make their own den and therefore do not mind being left in a cage from time to time. In addition, you will inevitably have to sometimes lock your dog in a crate for long trips or visits to the veterinarian. Therefore, in any case, it will be useful for you to train your pet to the cage, regardless of his toilet training.
   • Try to turn the cage into a reward, not a punishment. Make it comfortable, put a mat and toys in it, and offer your Bichon Frize a little treat before placing it in the cage. However, you should make sure that any toys you use in the crate are large enough to be swallowed by the dog. This is especially important for puppies who may not yet understand what to eat and what not.
   • If you have a puppy, then from time to time in the middle of the night he may have oversights in the cage. In most cases, puppies after three months of age can sleep well all night long without having to go to the toilet. If, after this age, your Bichon Frize has problems with the toilet at night, consult your veterinarian to rule out possible health problems.
   • You should keep the Bichon Frize in the cage at all times when the dog is not supervised. When you go to bed, leave the house and are busy with chores, your Bichon Frize should remain in the cage. Play with him for 10-15 minutes before placing him in the cage to keep him relaxed and not overwhelmed with energy.
   • However, it is very important not to treat the cage as a "prison" and to keep its use to a minimum. If necessary, keep your dog on a leash at home so that you can supervise and take him outside as soon as you notice signs that he wants to use the toilet.
3. 3 Take the Bichon Frize for a walk every 2-3 hours. If you have a puppy, then it should be taken out even more often (every 20-30 minutes). You need to train your dog to walk and walk in order to go to the toilet in the right place. When you are just starting to toilet train the Bichon Frize, take him outside every 2-3 hours.
   • Ideally, you should let the Bichon Frize go outside for 10-15 minutes after eating. This is the most likely time he needs to go to the toilet. Praise your dog for outdoor use and otherwise reward this behavior. You can stimulate your dog to urinate and defecate with a short walk, as movement improves intestinal motility. You can also take your dog to where other dogs prefer to use the toilet. Your pet will smell and will very likely go to the toilet there as well. When the Bichon Frize finishes his business, praise him generously, tell him how smart he is and give him a treat.
   • Keep a journal for the first couple of weeks. Enter in it information about cases of successful walking and about incidents within the walls of the house. Specify the exact time. You need to understand the big picture of when your dog tends to go to the toilet. Scheduling walks according to the most likely time the dog wants to use the toilet will help develop an associative relationship between walking and going to the toilet.
   • Until your Bichon Frize runs out of random incidents within the walls of the house, you will need to continue to lock him in a cage during your absence, sleep and other activities.
4. 4 Try toilet training for the newspaper if your pet is particularly stubborn about street toilet training. Bichon Frize are small dogs that are difficult to train to cleanliness. If you are having difficulty toilet training despite following all training guidelines, you may want to consider teaching your dog to go to the toilet at home for the newspaper.
   • Newspaper training means letting your Bichon Frize go to the toilet at home, but exclusively for newspaper, special disposable puppy diapers, or other absorbent material that you have in your home.
   • You should only use a positive reward system in teaching the Bichon Frize. Praise your dog for using the correct materials for its own toilet in the walls of the house and correct it when it is wrong. The reprimand of the dog should be done in a deep, authoritative tone of voice. Never get caught up in swearing and shouting. This will only scare and confuse the dog.
   • If you have a male dog, it is not recommended to train him to the newspaper. Males usually have greater (than females) difficulties in understanding the difference between where you can and where you can not go to the toilet, therefore, most likely, it will be extremely difficult to accustom a dog-pet to the newspaper.

Part 2 of 3: Correcting unwanted behavior

1. 1 Teach the Bichon Frize not to bite. Dogs of this breed tend to bite. They are friendly, but usually bite non-aggressively during the game. However, a dog may not realize that its bites are painful to humans. Therefore, it is important to wean her from this behavior, especially if you have small children at home.
   • Teach children to freeze when necessary. This means being completely still and holding the hands to the body, as well as avoiding direct eye contact with the dog. The Bichon Frize can bite for a variety of reasons, be it trying to assert his authority or to attract a person to the game. If this behavior does not cause any reaction on the part of the person, then the dog will become bored and he will stop behaving this way.
   • If you have small children, especially toddlers, watch how they interact with your dog. In particular, don't let them distract your dog while eating, drinking, and playing with their toys. If the dog is prone to territorial behavior, it may bite. If dog property is regularly exposed to danger, it can provoke the dog to develop a tendency to bite. Until your child is old enough to respect the boundaries of canine territory, you should watch out for any interaction with the dog.
   • The use of a system of positive and negative stimuli is great for weaning the Bichon Frize from biting. When the dog is out of the cage, keep an eye on it at all times. If you notice that she bites, immediately correct the behavior with a strict "fu".
   • Redirecting Bichon Frize bites is also effective in controlling this behavior. When your dog begins to grip your hands and fingers with its teeth, immediately put a toy or bone in its mouth. This will let her know that only toys and food can bite, not people.
   • Biting should never be encouraged, even while playing. The Bichon Frize is not a breed that should be fought or played with, as this leads to nervous and even aggressive behavior on the part of the dog.
2. 2 Teach your dog to walk properly on a leash. Bichon Frize dogs can be great companions for your walks, but like other dogs, they need to be trained to walk on a leash.
   • Make sure your dog is collar-trained and comfortable, especially with a puppy. For the Bichon Frize, a lightweight leather collar is ideal. It can take a while for your dog to get used to the collar, so take it off when you leave your dog unattended until it gets used to the collar.
   • Walk leisurely to introduce the Bichon Frize to the leash. Allow your dog to sniff and examine the leash before attaching it to the collar. Once your dog is familiar with the leash, you can begin to lead him on the leash.
   • Start small. Just take the Bichon Frize around the house on a leash. Praise your pet if he walks next to you on a sagging leash. If your pet pulls on the leash, do not yank it back. This can not only damage the Bichon Frize's neck, but also reinforce the unwanted behavior with this act of attention. You must demonstrate to the Bichon Frize that pulling on the leash will not get him anywhere. Just stop and call the dog over to you.
   • Once the Bichon Frize starts to behave well on a leash at home, you can start taking him on short outdoor walks. Several walks a day for 15-20 minutes will be enough for the dog to adapt to the leash.
3. 3 Beware of Small Dog Syndrome. Small dog syndrome can be a problem in small breeds like the Bichon Frize. Owners do not pay attention to unwanted behaviors such as barking and biting, and try to protect their small dogs from the world around them. This leads to poor socialization, which results in various behavioral problems.
   • Make sure your Bichon Frize is comfortable with large dogs, does not sense danger and is confident enough. People often pick up small dogs when large dogs appear, or start screaming loudly when a small pet approaches a large dog. Both teach the Bichon Frize to be afraid of large dogs, which leads to a tendency to bite, bark, and display other manifestations of territorial behavior.
   • If your Bichon Frize gets nervous at the sight of large dogs, start talking to him calmly, give him treats and praise him for keeping calm. However, stop praising when a large dog walks by. Otherwise, you can spoil the dog with excessive attention in everyday situations.
   • Remember, small dogs need to be raised in the same way as large dogs. People often do not pay due attention to the bites, barking and other aggressive behavior of small dogs, as they consider it unlikely that any physical damage from such behavior will occur. However, a small dog can easily pounce on a child, and its bites can be severe enough to require stitches. Don't let the size of your Bichon Frize dictate your attitude towards training, and never let your dog behave aggressively.

Part 3 of 3: Teaching Basic Commands

1. 1 Start by learning to sit and lie down. The sit and lie commands are the basis for almost all other possible commands. To give a paw, the dog must sit. For somersault, the dog must lie down. At the very beginning of training the Bichon Frize, you should begin to study the commands "sit" and "lie down", since they are fundamental commands.
   • Start with the command to sit. To train the dog to command "sit", stand next to it, say "sit" and in an arc sweep the treat over the dog's head from the nose to the back of the head so that the pet's head rises and the priest automatically sits down. As soon as the Bichon Frize sits down, praise him and encourage him with a treat.
   • When the dog begins to understand what is required of him when you give the command to sit, start giving him a hint only with a movement of the hand. Put your hand forward and indicate with a gesture that the dog should sit down. As you progress in mastering the command, you will be able to eliminate gesture prompts. Try to command your dog 10-15 times a day until the Bichon Frize begins to sit down without gesture prompts and constant reinforcement in the form of treats or praise. Ideally, you should be able to sit your dog down when he begins to misbehave towards your guests or before going out for a walk.
   • You can move smoothly from learning to sit down to learning to lie down by sitting down. Then, having given the command "to lie down", you should force the dog to take a lying position with the help of a treat. First, sit the dog down, and then place a piece of treat on the floor in front of it and begin to move it away from the dog so that it reaches for it and automatically lies down. Reward your dog with treats and attention as soon as he lies down. As with the sit command, practice until you gradually eliminate gesture prompts and treats.
2. 2 Teach your dog the "come to me" command. The command "to me" is an important command that any dog ​​learns quickly enough. Knowing that the dog should go to the owner on command "to me" can prevent accidents and allow the pet more freedom in certain situations.
   • The purpose of studying the command "to me" is to attract the dog to itself immediately after issuing the command, regardless of what is happening around. This can be a difficult task, but persistence and patience will make the goal achievable.
   • Always praise your dog for coming up to you after issuing the “come to me” command. Never punish her, even if you call her to you because of bad behavior. The dog should not begin to associate coming to you with negative consequences.
   • You can teach your dog to come to you on command by using positive rewards every time it obeys you. Give her treats, praise, toys, or your bed. The command "to me" should be positive in the eyes of the dog, so that he even waits for you to pronounce this command. Arrange several lessons of learning the command "to me", forcing the dog to do it 15-20 times. Three or four lessons a day should be enough to reinforce the desired behavior of the dog.
   • Never let the Bichon Frize off the leash in a public place until your pet has mastered the “come to me” command.
3. 3 Continue to explore other basic commands. Bichon Frize dogs are well trained. Once you have mastered the sit, lie down, and come to me commands, you can start learning other basic commands.
   • Sometimes it is quite easy to notice the desired behavior in a dog and reinforce it with a command. Watch for desirable behaviors and praise your dog for them. For example, if you want to teach your dog the voice command, start giving it when it barks and praising the dog for it. However, do not do this if unwanted barking occurs when your pet barks at other dogs or people.
   • The dog's reward should be immediate, as your pet lives in the moment. If you want your pet to stand on its hind legs on command when you see it in this position, say "serve" and immediately reward it with a treat or praise.
   • The best way to teach certain behaviors is to simply observe the dog, but other times you will need to control the dog in the same way as you did when learning the sit and lie down commands. For example, if you want the Bichon Frize to be able to give his paw, you can take his paw yourself and give the command "give your paw." Reward your dog as soon as his paw touches your palm. In the end, she will realize that she needs to raise her paw when you say the command "give paw."
   • When the dog has mastered the vocal command and understands the required actions, start practicing the command 15-20 times a day. This will strengthen the bond between the team and the desired behavior.
   • Many dog ​​owners believe they should behave like the leader of the pack. While you must let the Bichon Frize know that you are in charge, never resort to disciplinary action such as rolling the dog on its side, pinching its neck, or any other form of physical punishment. Dogs do not respond well to this, and it can also provoke the pet's fear. The best way to establish your own authority is to explain to your dog that its routine is completely up to you. Get your dog to sit down before attaching the leash for a walk. Make her lie down before putting food in her bowl.
4. 4 Explore more advanced dog training options. The Bichon Frize breed is well trained and can easily go beyond basic training. If you are interested in training your dog, there are various options for learning more advanced skills with your dog.
   • Consider enrolling in an advanced training course when your dog already knows the commands to sit, lie down, and come to me. A professional dog handler will help you teach your dog more complex tricks, and attending courses provides you with an excellent opportunity to socialize your dog. She will learn how to behave correctly in the presence of a large number of dogs of other breeds.
   • The ability of a Bichon Frize dog is not limited to learning tricks. Many owners enjoy professional participation with Bichon Frize in Agility. Try looking for agility courses in your area. You will be able to participate with your dog in agility competitions (sometimes for cash prizes), and this type of hobby also contributes to the development of a healthy and happy relationship between you and your dog.
   • The Bichon Frize breed can also be excellently used as a medicinal. If you want your dog to help people in hospitals recover, look for a therapy dog ​​certification course. Bichon Frize are naturally good-natured and love people. A dog's interaction with sick or mentally and physically disabled people can be very interesting for her.

Tips

• Treats work well as rewards, however, they should not be given all the time. You need to train your dog to behave well even without using the temptation in the form of a treat.
• The reprimand of the dog should be done in a deep, stern tone of voice. However, you shouldn't raise your voice and shout in the Bichon Frize. This is ineffective and will only upset the dog.