After months and months of trying to figure out what type of puppy you want and which kinds are the cutest, you finally have decided to bring home a Bichon Frise pup and you have your heart set on a particular one. But it is extremely important to know exactly what you are getting yourself into. This dog has a mind that is all its own and will try to test you once in a while to see what it can and cannot get away with, just like a small child.
Their stubbornness is something that will stay with them their entire lives including after they grow into adult dogs so you better be prepared on how to handle it. Bichon Frise puppies are cute of course but they require a lot of work in order to make them a great addition to the house and one that no one will regret.
One of the things that most people start to tackle when their Bichon Frise pup comes home is potty training as this is the one thing that if left unattended to, can turn into a costly mess. Plus, this breed is famous for wanting to take extra time in learning how to be potty trained for one reason or another so the sooner that you get started the better off you will be.
Since housebreaking is such an issue with this breed, it is no wonder that so many people quickly change their mind on bringing this breed home. But if you are able to provide the pup with a loving and stable home environment, there is no reason why you cannot make it work. The Bichon Frise pup is trainable, it just takes more time, patience, and love in order to make it happen and to make sure it sticks.
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.
By bringing a pup into your home you are truly committing yourself to a lot of training as Bichon Frise puppies have a mind all of their own. As any Bichon Frise puppy care book would tell you, the Bichon Frise pup needs a lot of attention and needs to be trained right away.
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Bichon Frise Puppy Care Starts In Finding Bichon Frise Puppies For Sale
Finding Bichon Frise puppies for sale can be a lot like a modern treasure hunt. Since they are not usually among the top twenty most bred dogs in America, it takes patience and determination to find the puppy for you. You should skip any Internet site that sells puppies like Amazon.com sells books for the same reason you also should stay away from pet stores that sell puppies, as all of those puppies are from puppy mills. No self-respecting dog breeder would ever sell puppies to a pet store.
Begin to dig by looking for American Kennel Club or state approved dog breeders, preferably those who will allow you to visit their kennel or home in order to meet the other canine members of the family of their Bichon Frise puppies for sale. You can find these breeders online, from your vet, from dog magazines, from the AKC or the Bichon Club of America or from attending local dog shows and seeing who bred the dog you admire.
There are legitimate Bichon Frise breeders who do advertise on the web, so not all of the web sites with Bichon Frise puppies for sale are scams or backed by evil puppy mills. A legitimate website will often have you fill out a lengthy application rather than just ask for your credit card number. Often, they only have puppies for sale once or twice a year, instead of year round.
Bichon Frise puppy care is a lot easier on your nerves and your vet bills when you go for a puppy from a breeder rather than a pet store. A puppy from a breeder will have beginning training lessons, will have beginning shots and often the parents will have health certificates proudly displayed. The breeder will also take the time to get to know the puppy in order to match the best Bichon Frise puppy to your personality and lifestyle.
Very rarely will a breeder have any Bichon Frise puppies for sale at the exact moment you are looking for one. Most breeders only have a few Bichon Frise puppies for sale a year. This will give you the time to get to know the environment the puppies are raised in and get to know the mother dog. You will be put on a waiting list and be subject to interviews by the breeder before being allowed to buy a puppy.
It's never been easier to find AKC approved Bichon Frise breeders. You can find them by attending local dog shows, by talking to Bichon Frise owners and even by asking your vet. You can also look through dog magazines, whether they are for all breeds or for Bichons in particular. You will also find them online. Be very careful with answering any classifieds in the newspaper or online. Sometimes people who haven't a clue as to what they should be doing breed these puppies.
Bichon Frise puppies should never be purchased from a pet store, as this only encourages puppy mill breeding. Bichon Frise puppy care includes good nutrition, regular grooming and quality medical care.
Begin to dig by looking for American Kennel Club or state approved dog breeders, preferably those who will allow you to visit their kennel or home in order to meet the other canine members of the family of their Bichon Frise puppies for sale. You can find these breeders online, from your vet, from dog magazines, from the AKC or the Bichon Club of America or from attending local dog shows and seeing who bred the dog you admire.
There are legitimate Bichon Frise breeders who do advertise on the web, so not all of the web sites with Bichon Frise puppies for sale are scams or backed by evil puppy mills. A legitimate website will often have you fill out a lengthy application rather than just ask for your credit card number. Often, they only have puppies for sale once or twice a year, instead of year round.
Bichon Frise puppy care is a lot easier on your nerves and your vet bills when you go for a puppy from a breeder rather than a pet store. A puppy from a breeder will have beginning training lessons, will have beginning shots and often the parents will have health certificates proudly displayed. The breeder will also take the time to get to know the puppy in order to match the best Bichon Frise puppy to your personality and lifestyle.
Very rarely will a breeder have any Bichon Frise puppies for sale at the exact moment you are looking for one. Most breeders only have a few Bichon Frise puppies for sale a year. This will give you the time to get to know the environment the puppies are raised in and get to know the mother dog. You will be put on a waiting list and be subject to interviews by the breeder before being allowed to buy a puppy.
It's never been easier to find AKC approved Bichon Frise breeders. You can find them by attending local dog shows, by talking to Bichon Frise owners and even by asking your vet. You can also look through dog magazines, whether they are for all breeds or for Bichons in particular. You will also find them online. Be very careful with answering any classifieds in the newspaper or online. Sometimes people who haven't a clue as to what they should be doing breed these puppies.
Bichon Frise puppies should never be purchased from a pet store, as this only encourages puppy mill breeding. Bichon Frise puppy care includes good nutrition, regular grooming and quality medical care.
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