Bichon Frise: Oops! Correcting Those Accidents

Remember your Bichon Frise does not think like you or me. Your dog wants to please you. Your job is to understand your pet and make them understand what it is you want from them.
 

Living in the moment...
 

Be here now...be here now...this should be your mantra. Your dog lives in the moment much more than you or I. So in order to correct or address your dog’s behavior you need to ‘catch them in the act”. Even five minutes after the fact is too late.
 

 For instance it is important to discipline your dog for messing on the floor while they’re in the act not afterwards. They simply don’t associate the pile of poop with the act and with your disapproval. When you do catch your dog in the act of relieving himself inside convey your displeasure by using a firm tone of voice and saying” No not inside”. Next take your dog outside immediately to relieve him/herself and always heap tons of praise on your dog when they do use the right place.
 

* Be consistent. Help your Bichon understand what is expected of him. Remember the old adage “you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar? The same holds true for your pet. Be generous with your praise and encouragement.