Dealing With Excessive Whining, Howling and Barking During Bichon Frise Training

Since they look like a harmless ball of fur, it
isn't unusual if you will come across people who
believe that bichon frise puppies will develop
into a well-mannered dog without bichon frise
training. Unfortunately, that isn't the case for
dogs, despite of the breed, disposition and size,
need appropriate training to ensure that they
grow up with characteristics and habits that can
make their owners proud and happy.

According to the breed standard, bichon frises
must be gentle mannered, sensitive, playful and
affectionate. But since they love human company,
they tend to demand much attention and may
sometimes cause whining, too much howling and
barking if their demand isn't met. A howling or
barking small dog can be deemed bearable in
broad daylight but if the barking happens when
everyone is asleep, then it is another story. It
can be distracting not only to you but to your
neighbors as well.

When this problem happens, don't fear that it
cannot be eliminated hence the need to undergo
many sleepless nights if you'll not give him up.
There are a lot of things that can be done to
prevent this unwanted behavior.

First, discover the reason behind whining or
barking. Is he barking close to the door? If so,
perhaps he needs to go potty or there's someone
or something beyond the door. If his bark from
the kitchen can be heard upstairs, it's more
likely that he is terrified of being alone or he
is uncomfortable in his current setting. If you
have discovered the reason, address the issue
and provide the things that would suit him best.
He may need a blanket to keep him warm during
winter or he might need to transfer to a cooler
area during summertime. If it's his first night
at home, you may want to let him sleep inside
your room or in any area where he can see you.
Then gradually increase the distance between the
both of you until he gets accustomed to sleeping
in the area you selected.

With regards to toilet breaks, know that puppies
can't control their bladder so you have to take
them out at least every hour until they have
established their potty schedule. Furthermore,
it helps to look out for signals that your furry
friend needs to go and make certain to take him
out to potty before going to bed to stop your
dog from barking thus disturbing your sleep.

If your little one barks or whines because of
separation anxiety, there are bichon frise
training techniques that can help you address
the problem. The training does not have to be
harsh or complicated, just a few sessions on
getting your dog used to being alone and you
leaving the house. Furthermore, you also have to
make it apparent to your dog that whining,
howling or barking is unacceptable by
disregarding him each time he barks and
rewarding him if he stays quiet.

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Over the years, Mary Anderson has been sharing
her knowledge on bichon frise training to a lot
of pet owners. Want to find out tips from her?
Feel free to check out
http://www.bichonfrisesavvy.com , her site
loaded with information regarding bichon frise
training.

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