If there’s a hybrid that’s gaining popularity among toy dog owners, it has to be the Bichon Poo. The popularity is rooted in the dog’s key allures – it does not shed, and it’s winning, cheerful, and docile nature. . This breed, also sometimes called the Bichon Poodle, is actually a cross between two already popular breeds – the Bichon Frise and the Poodle. The Bichon Frise is a favorite among pet owners with allergies, since it does not shed. On the other hand, the Poodle has been known for generations to be a smart and loyal companion dog. So that means if you’re looking for a Bichon Poodle, you’re after a very smart pet – which might not be the best if you want one that’s easy to train. This brief piece will show you how.
One. You need to buy a crate and lots of puppy pads. To do this right, you need to bank on the behavioral fact that dogs don’t like the scent of their own pee near where they sleep. You want to set up a crate or a large, sturdy box, preferably on a corner of a room and place puppy pads near the crate. Since the pups don’t like their own pee’s scent, they will try to hold in their pee until they get off the crate and into the puppy pads. You should cover the floor with newspapers, so you’d have fewer potty accidents to clean up after. For positive reinforcement, you can use treats.
Two. You’ll want to take your dog’s outdoors, on schedule, since some energetic play daily is really going to help them burn off some excess energy, You’d have known by now that the Bichon Poo loves to run around. If there’s no outlet for physicality for such an active dog, it might get destructive indoors. You might need a break from your routines as well, so go play outdoors with your dog.
Three. A grooming schedule you can stick to, consistently, would be good. Brushing your dog’s hair every two days is a good start. The goal is to reduce the tangles that may develop, that’s why. Have your dogs trimmed and groomed by a professional every two months. Make sure the dogs’ coat is kept short to prevent knots from developing
Four. Short car rides can help your dog get used to them. You want to get your dog used to longer car rides and taking frequent short ones is the way to prepare for longer rides.
Five. Set aside some time to train your dog to respond to your commands – sit, and stay. Only positive reinforcement is going to work on a Bichon Poo as a behavioral modification strategy, that means creating an environment where it can do what you expect it to and you’ll be there to praise it when it does.
The usual punishment to dogs after displaying an unwanted behavior may not work on the Bichon Poo. That’s because this breed, also known as a Bichon Poodle, is smarter than average dogs. What’s been known to work is a strategy of positive reinforcement, meaning you need to praise your dog after it behaves in approved ways.
