These small, white, fluffy dogs with a curly coat and plumed tail are extremely characteristic. When you see one of these dogs, you know immediately that it is a Bichon Frise. What you may not know is the energy level of these dogs. Although the Bichon Frise is a fun, intelligent and playful dog, some have a very high energy level. For that reason, it is important, as with all dogs, that the Bichon Frise attend a basic obedience training course as well as a more advance course, to teach the dog that you must be in control. Typically, such high-energy dogs do well in homes where there is often someone home with them, in order to keep them busy and exercised. A moderate to high level of exercise should keep your Bichon Frise tired out and happy.
Easily excited and high energy Bichon Frises tend to overreact when you return home or when you have visitors. This can be quite embarrassing, so commands learned in obedience classes such as down, sit and stay are very important to curb this behavior quickly. Exercise on a regular basis and mental stimulation is necessary to keep the Bichon Frise under control, as simply running around the house does not provide enough stimulation or exercise. Property destruction such as chewed shoes or furniture can occur if a hyperactive, overly excitable, or high energy Bichon Frise does not receive proper exercise and stimulation. An obedient dog is a happy dog.
Walking is probably the best exercise for your high energy Bichon Frise. When walking, your pet gets to dispel some of his energy, see some interesting sights along the way, and spend time with you. Two or three brisk walks a day will help reduce your Bichon Frises abundant energy. In addition, it will stimulate your pet's respiratory and circulatory systems and keep you pet toned. There are two benefits to ample exercise: dogs with enough exercise sleep well, and they also get into less trouble due to boredom. Bichon Frises are tricky, however. Walking alone will not do the trick; it is necessary to channel that high amount of energy into interesting and entertaining tricks for your pet. If you are one of those people that are away from home on a regular basis, it is probably a good idea to hire a pet sitter to come in during the day to take your pet on a walk and play with him. This will help the Bichon Frise have a tolerable level of energy when you get home.
Although walking briskly a few times a day is enough to release the pent up energy of your Bichon Frise, it is not the only exercise option you have. Spend time playing games such as hide and seek, tag, or fetch. These games will stimulate the mind of your dog and burn excess energy. The same as with food and housebreaking, the Bichon Frise prefers a routine, so you should keep the exercise for your dog in a sort of routine as well. Always have plenty of fresh water available for your Bichon Frise, while exercising or not, and be careful that he doesn't overheat or become overly fatigued. Instead of a chore, exercise should be a fun, interesting and exciting activity for your Bichon Frise.
Mental challenges of learning new tricks and skills are an excellent way to reduce the high energy of the Bichon Frise. Cute tricks such as rolling over, waving, and dancing are sure to gain the attention that your dog wants when he is around your friends. Create an obstacle course with items that you have on hand and teach your Bichon Frise to go around boxes, cross boards, go under chairs and through hoops and then back. Both mental and physical exercise is necessary to keep your Bichon Frise happy.
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