Proper Bichon Frise Care | Dogs

By MaryStevenson
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Every owner places great importance on his or her own dog's health. You can ensure your dog remains a healthy member of your family for years to come by caring for your Bichon Frise's health. To increase your dogs mental and physical health there are several activities you can use.

Proper training is the best way to improve your Bichon Frise health. With two or three five minute training sessions a day you can give your dog a mental workout that helps them to be calmer and more contented. It is best to use a positive reinforcement training method with the Bichon Frise. Signing up for dog training classes to help learn the basics and then move into more challenging training options later is the best option. You can still come up with new tricks to teach your dog after they have mastered everything else. You can take items from your house to create new obstacle courses for your dog. Playing this game can keep your dog mentally healthy and entertained.

To maintain proper Bichon Frise health it is also important to give them proper physical exercise. As a small breed they need only a moderate amount of exercise and aren't a particularly athletic dog. You should take them on leash walks as often as you can and maintain a pace that is steady and moderate in order to help their heart, muscles and joints. Two walks a day for at least a half a mile each is the minimum level of activity that you should aim for.

You should take your dog for extra walks or for a longer distance walk if they are restless or misbehaving for no specific reason. It is also a good idea to find a safe location where you can let your dog off the leash and run free once in a while. You can use a friend's property, an empty schoolyard or a dog park that isn't too crowded if you live in an apartment without a yard.

Lastly you should consider what goes into your dog's mouth when it comes to Bichon Frise health. This is very important to a long and healthy life for your dog. Everyone tries to give a quality dog food at mealtime, but don't really consider what they give their dog between meals.

While a few treats between meals are fine, especially if you are using them to reward correct behavior or in training, you also don't want to give too many treats.

Instead of cookies consider healthy treats such as small pieces of vegetables and fruit. Just make sure you avoid grapes since they are toxic to some dogs.

By using cooked, fresh or frozen vegetables as dog treats you can not only continue to treat your dog but you will also give them the benefits of nutrition and fiber.

About the Author

About the author: Mary Stevenson is a passionate lover of the Bichon Frise and has a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Bichon Frise. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Bichon Frise Health Care plus a whole lot more.

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