When the fluffy, cute Bichon Frise walks into our lives with its tail wagging and bright eyes, it brings endless joy. However, the problem of urinating and defecating everywhere will quickly overshadow this joy. Looking at the mess on the floor, we are full of frustration and helplessness, but when our eyes touch the innocent face of the little guy, how can we bear to blame him? Training Bichon Frise to develop good urination and defecation habits is not only the key to keeping the home clean, but also an important step in building a harmonious life. This process requires us to use professional knowledge, patience and deep care.
To successfully train Bichon Frise, we must first understand its physiological characteristics and behavioral habits. Bichon Frise is small in size and has a relatively short intestine. This physiological characteristic means that food passes through their digestive system faster. Especially for young Bichon Frise, the bladder is not yet mature and the ability to control urination is limited. Usually, they need to urinate every 1-2 hours. In addition, they are more likely to have the need to defecate after eating, drinking, waking up or playing. Bichon Frise also has a natural tendency to defecate in fixed places. They rely on a highly sensitive sense of smell to identify areas with familiar smells. Once a place is identified as a "toilet", it will be more willing to use it again.
Creating a dedicated toilet area is the basis of training. Choose a quiet, well-ventilated corner of the house away from the Bichon Frise's resting and eating areas, such as a corner of the balcony or bathroom. You can buy a dedicated dog toilet and make sure it is the right size for the Bichon Frise. The comfortable size will make them feel comfortable when using it. If there is no dog toilet for the time being, you can also lay multiple layers of absorbent newspapers or urine pads. After arranging the area, put paper towels or newspapers stained with Bichon Frise urine in it. The familiar smell of urine will attract them. At the same time, keep this area clean, clean up urine and feces in time, and avoid strong odors, because too pungent odors may make Bichon Frise reject this place.
Establishing a regular daily routine is essential for training. Make a detailed schedule based on the Bichon Frise's excretion rules. For example, feed at 7am, and 15-30 minutes after feeding, call it with a gentle voice and guide it to the toilet area; it may take a nap around 9am, and take it to the toilet immediately after waking up; feed it again at 12pm and repeat the above process. When guiding, use fixed instructions such as "go pee" or "go poop" and use gestures, such as pointing to the toilet area, so that the Bichon Frise will gradually understand the meaning of the instructions. After arriving at the toilet area, stay with it quietly, give it enough time and space, don't rush or disturb it, but don't leave. Generally wait for 10-15 minutes, and if the Bichon Frise starts to sniff the ground, turn in circles, etc., encourage it softly.
When the Bichon Frise successfully defecates in the designated area, give it warm rewards and praise immediately. Gently stroke its head, praise it in an excited tone, "good boy" and "great job", and give it a delicious snack, such as chicken jerky or cheese grains. This immediate and positive feedback allows Bichon Frise to associate defecation in the designated area with rewards, reinforcing correct behavior. Through repeated training and rewards, Bichon Frise will gradually form a conditioned reflex and develop a good habit of urinating and defecating in a fixed area.
During the training process, Bichon Frise will inevitably defecate in other places. At this time, never yell or physically punish it. Bichon Frise is sensitive, and excessive punishment will make them feel frightened, which may lead to alienation from the owner, and even hold urine and feces, which is extremely bad for its health. We should stay calm, clean up the excrement silently, use a special pet deodorant to completely eliminate the smell, and prevent Bichon Frise from being attracted to this place again. Then, take it to the correct toilet area and redirect it. If Bichon Frise frequently defecates in the wrong way, reflect on whether the training method is appropriate, such as whether the defecation time is not well grasped, or whether the toilet area is not attractive enough, and adjust the training strategy in time.
In addition, observing the behavioral signals of Bichon Frise is also helpful for training. When Bichon Frise is ready to defecate, there are usually obvious signs, such as suddenly stopping playing, lowering its head to sniff the ground, or wandering around the house, turning in circles, etc. After discovering these signals, you should quickly and gently take them to the toilet area and guide them to complete the defecation. As the training progresses, we will become more and more familiar with these signals, so that we can guide them more timely and improve the success rate of training.
Training Bichon Frise to defecate and urinate requires the owner to invest a lot of time and energy, and the process may be challenging. But every persistence is the practice of this love and responsibility. When one day, when you see Bichon Frise consciously running to the designated area to solve physiological needs and waiting for praise with expectant eyes, all the hard work will turn into full of comfort and happiness. This not only means the success of training, but also symbolizes that we have established a deep trust and tacit understanding with Bichon Frise. Let us use warm companionship and scientific methods to help Bichon Frise develop good habits and enjoy a better life together.
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