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You should brace yourself for a lot of sleepless nights, and headaches, if you’re bringing home Bichon puppies. Taking care of Bichon Frise puppies also, inevitably, means potty training them. . If you dive into this unprepared, aspirin is not going to be enough. Here are some tips for first time owners of Bichon puppies.

Why you need supplies

Potty pads, rags, a crate, a potty station (there are some up for sale), and other stuff. You can’t expect those pup to be neat on their own, so you need to be prepared to both minimize and clean up the mess those critters are going to make in your house. 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. If you have old sheets and blankets you can probably use that to line up the crate, but then old newspapers are probably better. Don’t forget the premium dog food and treats you have to stock up on

Prepare the rest of your home

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

You’re not the only one going through this house-training phase, which means you can learn from info others shared. There are groups and support sites on the web for that. Naturally, you’ll find lots of them, and to prevent info overload, bookmark the promising ones. 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.

Get your vet’s and breeder’s number 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. You should also consider putting your dog’s breeder on speed dial.

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