Bichon Frise Training In Avoiding Small Dog Syndrome

Perhaps some owners might think that bichon frise training is not really needed given that this breed falls within the toy dog category. And being regarded as toy dog only signifies one thing – to live a life like that of a spoiled prince or princess. Put simply, a pup gets to own pricey stuff, being brought to trips and social gatherings, being carried all over and permitted to get away with whatever issues he/she gets into.

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

A pet with small dog syndrome behaves like a spoiled brat who is snappy, nippy, demanding and disobedient. He seems to act larger than he really is in the hopes of defending his self and also the pack especially 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 must make the message clear that you are the boss and you’re capable of performing your tasks.

If he committed something undesirable, do 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’s doing. When training him to walk appropriately, be sure that he is situated alongside or behind you, not in front of you. Don’t let him drag you as to where he want to go. Make it clear to him that you’re the one who decides where and when to go and just how fast your pace should 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.