Bichon Frise Training In Avoiding Small Dog Syndrome

Perhaps some owners might think that bichon frise training is not really important due to the fact this breed falls within the toy dog type. And being regarded as toy dog simply suggests one thing - to live a life like that of a pampered prince or princess. In other words, a pup gets to own expensive stuff, being taken to trips and social events, being carried all over and permitted to escape from whatever trouble he/she gets into.

Although you mean no harm to your dog, some of those gestures are actually not helping you mold his young mind to become a well-mannered pet most people enjoy to be around. Giving in to his whining or crying is more likely to result to various behavior issues like small dog syndrome.

A dog with small dog syndrome behaves just like a spoiled brat who’s snappy, nippy, demanding and disobedient. He generally seems to act larger than he actually is in the hopes of protecting his self as well as the pack particularly if he sees the need to do so.

The simplest way to avoid this behavior is for you to maintain your confidence as the owner, as leader of the pack. You have to make the message clear that you’re the boss and you’re capable of performing your responsibilities.

If he committed something undesired, take immediate actions to correct him. Like if he bites or jumps at you, ignoring him is one of the most effective ways to tell him that you are not happy with what he is doing. When training him to walk appropriately, make sure that he is situated alongside or behind you, not ahead of you. Don’t let him pull you as to where he prefer to go. Make it clear to him that you’re the one who decides where and when to go and how fast your pace ought to be.

Eating ahead of him and using firm tone of voice in saying “no” if you do not want what he’s doing can also help you achieve successful dog training.