subject: Training Bichon Frise for Dog Shows [print this page] Training Bichon Frise for Dog Shows Training Bichon Frise for Dog Shows
This certainly should not come as no surprise. Even as early as the 19th Century, Bichon Frises have earned the reputation for being adorable show dogs in circuses and fairs. In fact, some organ grinders prefer performing Bichons over small Capuchin monkeys, simply because they are cuter and more adorable.
Bichon Frises are very intelligent dogs that not only enjoy learning tricks, but also delight in performing them in order to entertain their owner. If you want your Bichon to do tricks or later perform in dog shows, it is advisable to begin training immediately after you have had your pet house broken. The experience you have had with the house breaking will make it easier for you to teach your dog some tricks.
Two important aspects of Bichon Frise training are agility training and obedience training. Agility training would involve exercising your dog regularly and teaching them to overcome simple obstacles, such as leaping over a barrier, dodging poles, or jumping through tires. On the other hand, obedience training would involve teaching the Bichon to obey basic commands, including "Sit!", "Stay!", "Come!", "Fetch!", and the very popular "Play dead!"
While Bichon Frises possess a stubborn streak especially if they get tired of all that hard training, you can win them over with rewards like a pat on the head or a yummy dog biscuit. Always be patient and persistent. Never raise your voice to your pet if you feel frustrated that it could not a certain task right. Remember that - being sociable by nature - Bichons are very sensitive to their master's moods, so if you're feeling frustrated, chances are your dog is feeling much worse for disappointing you.
Training Bichon Frise for dog shows may entail having your pet get advanced level training with a professional dog trainer. These dog trainers are well-versed in the rules of dog show competitions.
They will be able to teach Bichons to perform specific tricks and tasks required of them in these competitions. You may also want to consider joining the dog trainer as he or she puts your pet through its paces in order for you to be able to continue training it at home.
