If you're bringing home Bichon Frise puppies, you may have a big headache ahead of you, and some sleepless nights. Because having these puppies at home means hours and hours of potty training. Going through this without much forethought is a recipe for disaster. If this is your first time owning Bichon puppies, you can use these tips.
Why you need supplies
That means rags, a crate, potty pads, a dedicated potty station, among other things. In preparation for all the mess your puppies will make, and they will, you need to make a list of items to buy or acquire for use at home. Some prefer to house the pups in a room that has windows that can be closed, both to air the smell of the poop and pee, and to close up the room on nights the pups just won't stay quiet. Newspapers are okay for lining up the crate, but some owners prefer to use old sheets for extra warmth the pups can enjoy. Don't forget the premium dog food and treats you have to stock up on
You need to get your house ready
Puppy poo and pee are distinctive, and you will be able to tell - especially if you bought the puppies from a breeder and have visited the breeder's home. Imagine that scent pervading your home, latching on your curtains, and clinging to the clothes you wear to work. You need to segregate an area of your home, put a crate there for the puppies to sleep in, and cover the area with newspapers. Get air fresheners, too, and make sure they are water based so you don't annoy the pups' sense of smell.
Read up on the breed
It's never a bad thing to look up only how others fared through their puppy house-breaking phase. If you can Google up any topic, you should surely try looking up sites for taking care of Bichon Frise puppies. You can always go back and search the urls in your browser's history, so don't worry about too much info from websites - you're bound to like some, forget some, and come back to others. You may also want to contact your the breeder you bought your puppies from, since he or she is likely to be q good source of recommended books on taking care of the breed you have.
Never forget about your vet - put him or her on speed dial
The thing is, some owners tend to phone their vets about every little thing. Try to read up on the breed first so that when you call you can cite specific symptoms and narrate precise circumstances - and not about your love and concern for the pups. Get friendly with the breeder you bought them from, too, so you can get a lot of tips.
Why you need supplies
That means rags, a crate, potty pads, a dedicated potty station, among other things. In preparation for all the mess your puppies will make, and they will, you need to make a list of items to buy or acquire for use at home. Some prefer to house the pups in a room that has windows that can be closed, both to air the smell of the poop and pee, and to close up the room on nights the pups just won't stay quiet. Newspapers are okay for lining up the crate, but some owners prefer to use old sheets for extra warmth the pups can enjoy. Don't forget the premium dog food and treats you have to stock up on
You need to get your house ready
Puppy poo and pee are distinctive, and you will be able to tell - especially if you bought the puppies from a breeder and have visited the breeder's home. Imagine that scent pervading your home, latching on your curtains, and clinging to the clothes you wear to work. You need to segregate an area of your home, put a crate there for the puppies to sleep in, and cover the area with newspapers. Get air fresheners, too, and make sure they are water based so you don't annoy the pups' sense of smell.
Read up on the breed
It's never a bad thing to look up only how others fared through their puppy house-breaking phase. If you can Google up any topic, you should surely try looking up sites for taking care of Bichon Frise puppies. You can always go back and search the urls in your browser's history, so don't worry about too much info from websites - you're bound to like some, forget some, and come back to others. You may also want to contact your the breeder you bought your puppies from, since he or she is likely to be q good source of recommended books on taking care of the breed you have.
Never forget about your vet - put him or her on speed dial
The thing is, some owners tend to phone their vets about every little thing. Try to read up on the breed first so that when you call you can cite specific symptoms and narrate precise circumstances - and not about your love and concern for the pups. Get friendly with the breeder you bought them from, too, so you can get a lot of tips.
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You have to be sure you want Bichon Frise puppies in the first place. It's understandable to be enamored by these dogs, especially if you've spent time with one, or seen one in dog shows - but if so, maybe you should get an adult one instead. Your best bet for getting a purebred litter of Bichon puppies is to find a legitimate breeder.
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