Socializing Your Dog

Bichon Frises - Socializing Puppies

Socializing your dog is important if you want your dog to grow up happy and good natured.

A Bichon Frise is a naturally friendly and sociable dog, so they are much easier to socialize than many other dog breeds.

Socializing a dog should be done as early as possible to avoid the development of behavioral problems, when your dog is an adult.

Make puppy socializing fun and creative, so you’ll get the full attention (and cooperation) of your dog.

A well mannered and well behaved dog will be your best friend!

While Bichons are usually friendly and outgoing
they do need to be socialized, just like other dogs.

Puppy Socializing
Puppy Training Your Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise is considered to be one of the most friendly, joyful, and pleasant dogs.

However, a puppy of this dog breed can become a shy dog, depending on his environment and his gene pool. Especially if had unfortunate circumstances and he is a rescue dog.

Let your dog learn social skills safely, with your support, and at his own pace. Take him for regular dog walks at the park or at the mall, so he’ll get used to seeing different people of all ages, as well as other dogs and animals.

You can also take him with you when going camping or fishing to expose him to nature and the outdoors. Observe your puppy's reactions, and give him support and encouragement if he becomes too anxious and fearful.

The Rewards of Socializing Puppies

Puppies, like children learn best at a young age. Socializing a dog early takes advantage of a puppy’s best learning age.

You will also be comfortable introducing him to other people, because you know that he has good manners and will behave appropriately.

Dogs, even the cheerful Bichons, can become fearful or aggressive, if they haven’t been socialized.

Socializing your dog will eventually help your dog become happier and healthier, physically and mentally.

When your dog learns to behave appropriately, it will make your life easier. And your dog will be calmer and more relaxed when meeting new people and dogs.

Learning the ins and outs of training your Bichon Frise will help you teach your dog to be pleasant, fun and well-mannered when around strangers and new places!

If you are having difficulty with your Bichon's behavior or you just want to know some tips on how to make training your dog easy, you'll benefit from this free course on learning how to train your dog the right way.

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