Keep your Bichon Frise safe during the harsh winter months! Snow, Salt and de-Icing products can be harmful for your Bichon Frise. We found this product online – PawPro. Like with any product that you will use on your Bichon, it is best to consult with your Vet first!! Details here.
- PawPro is Easy to Use: Simply spray your pet’s paws before heading out and your pet is protected from winter salt damage.
- PawPro is the Healthy Choice: PawPro protects your pet’s paws from salt and ice during winter walks, and prevents future health issues with paw damage. Left on the fur, PawPro will contribute to the natural sheen and act as a moisturizer for the pads.
- PawPro is the Safe Choice: PawPro is non-toxic and 100% safe for your pet. Pets will naturally ingest a small amount of PawPro when they lick their paws and fur. PawPro is veterinarian approved.
Before getting our Bichon- Luna, we had never even heard of a dog’s anal glands. It wasn’t until our Luna was scooting around across the floor and at times a strong odor would waft from her back end that we learned about it. We were at the vets office and mentioned Luna scooting and the particular odor when he said her anal glands may be full and needed to be expressed. He then took her into the back room and shortly after a happy Luna emerged. We have done some research on this subject since, and thought it was good information that can keep your Bichon healthy so please read below.
Anal gland problems occur when a Bichon Frise’s feces are too soft, and while passing through the glands, do not empty them completely. If the glands produce too much liquid, it can thicken and clog the gland. Dogs have two anal glands beneath the skin near their anus. You will know that your Bichon is having a problem when they begin to lick themselves frequently and attempt to drag their bottoms along the floor in a scooting motion. The glands can become infected – continue reading.
Does your Bichon do any tricks? Have you trained your Bichon Frise to do tricks? When our Luna was a puppy – probably around 6 months old, my husband taught her pretty quickly how to “shake hands” and “dance” and he would hold up a treat over her head and have her stand straight up on her hind legs and twirl in a circle. Luna just loves to please us and have us cheer and clap for joy when she does a trick.
A couple years later and now Luna is 4 yrs old! My-oh-my where the time has gone. We have been working to train Luna to “Lay Down” and this is just her plopping over onto her side and that is perfect. She has been a tiny bit more stubborn this time around and rather shakes hands but we have been persistent. Its so cute as Luna gets over-the-top excited when we are working with her to “lay down” and her fluffy tail will wag super fast and she comes right up to you and practically sits on you. For training treats and just about all Luna’s treats we use simple veggies like broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, snow peas, asparagus, and baby carrots and Luna just loves these. It took a couple weeks of being persistent and going through a few snow peas and broccoli florets but all of a sudden Luna laid down on command and boy did we cheer her!! She was so happy!! Now, we try every couple days to get her to lay down and she will start wagging that tail and looking at us out of the corner of her beautiful Bichon eyes and sometimes just not do it and other times lay down right away. Either way, its so much fun for us and for Luna as she gets lots of attention and healthy treats.
We saw a YouTube video once where there is a Bichon named Belle and Belle does all kinds of tricks and its so fun to watch. Does your Bichon do tricks? Have you been successful in training your Bichon Frise to perform some tricks? What have you found to be a good method, commands? We would love to hear from you.
Our little Bichon loves to lay where it’s soft when she is in a cuddling mood. Sure, there are times a hard cold floor is just right on her tummy, but generally she’s a cuddler.
An issue we have had with her snuggling in is that she gets very hot. She doesn’t nap well when she is overheating. We have the ceiling fan on when she is in her favorite round rimmed bed but even then she tries to stretch out to cool off. It is hard for her to do this with the raised sides all the way around. We have tried one of the thick pillow beds but she likes to either put her nose under the outter edge or her head up on that edge of the round bed.
When at a friend’s house this last holiday weekend, we saw what we thought might be the perfect solution. The couldn’t remember where they got it and after sweeping through the local pet stores we were getting concerned.
The bed is open front and partial sides, yet the back third has a soft raised lip… just right to nose tuck or support her head when she wants to watch us while laying down.
Cesar Millan Olive Bolster Cuddler Dog Bed – Olive – 42″ found on the Designer Living
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“The bed’s surface is made with Microtec fabric which is not only super soft but is a breathable microfiber material for your pet’s comfort. Luxurious extra filling and side bolsters provides more even more comfort in this cuddler. Each bed is designed with a non-skid bottom and removable zippered cover for ease in washing.”
There is still time to get your beloved Bichon Frise dog the very finest holiday gifts! Beverly Hills Mutt Club and YOOX have some truly amazing items that are fine enough for our Bichons……. we all know we treat our white puff balls better than we treat ourselves!! heheh
Swarovski Crystal Brushes from Italy $110
The Fifth Ave Pet Stroller SUV $299
Italian Made Diva Dog Bed $1,400
WOWBOW Dining Bowls $414
MANFRED OF SWEDEN Coat $486
ROBERTO CAVALLI Pet Carrier $720
These look just as cozy and cuddly as your beloved Bichon Frise!! These are on my wish list and I bet they will be on yours too. I need to make sure my Bichon Luna does not think these are a toy for her as I know she will want to play these as much as I want to wear them….visit here for details
This seems like such a neat idea, a paint kit for dogs! I would love my Bichon Frise Luna to paint me a picture. What master piece can your Bichon paint? Details Here.
Straight out of a fairy tale! This custom-made Holiday Gingerbread Dog House is a one-of-a-kind work of art. Surprise your Bichon Frise or loved one with this memorable creation. Hand crafted and baked-to-order, this adorable holiday confection can be customized with your dog’s name or your Bichon’s name! Lavishly adorned with fluffy snow, seasonal treats, nuts, pretzels and candy, this delicious dog house is 100% edible. Yummy for people as well as doggies because only the finest, freshest ingredients are used. Make your holiday extra special this year. Made to order. Ships within 3-4 days. Details Here.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday when we are together with family and friends and our faithful Bichon Frise dogs are right by our sides especially when we are cooking in the kitchen and seated at the dinner table. The delicious smells that permeate our homes on Thanksgiving make us humans ravenous let alone drive our Bichon’s wild with wanting to join in the eating! Unfortunately, the holiday meal could be lethal for our Bichons but by following a few simple precautions, you will ensure the upcoming holiday will be happy and healthy for the entire family. Read more here.
We at Bichonfinder would like to wish you all a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
