How to train a four-month-old Bichon Frize: a structured guide combined with hot topics
Recently, the topic of pet training has been gaining popularity on social media, especially discussions about puppy training. According to the data analysis of the entire Internet in the past 10 days, the Bichon Frize has become one of the popular dog breeds because of its cute appearance and intelligent personality. The following is a comprehensive four-month training guide for Bichon Frize combined with hot topics, including scientific methods and practical skills.
1. Recent hot topics in pet training (last 10 days)

| Ranking | hot topics | Number of discussions (10,000) | Related keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puppy designated defecation training | 28.5 | Changing pad selection and reward mechanism |
| 2 | Small dog socialization training | 19.3 | Golden period from April to June, desensitization training |
| 3 | Bichon Frize Grooming and Care Tips | 15.7 | Grooming frequency, tear stain management |
| 4 | Anti-barking training methods | 12.1 | Forward guidance, instruction consistency |
Two and four months Bichon core training module
1. Basic obedience training (15 minutes a day)
•sitting training: Use snacks to guide the head up, gently press the buttocks and repeat the "sit" command
•Handshake practice: Raise your front paws and say "handshake" at the same time, and you will be rewarded immediately upon completion.
•recall response: Use a long leash and give snack rewards after calling the name.
2. Fixed-point defecation training (critical period)
| time point | training method | success rate |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 minutes after waking up | Fixed position + changing pad + command "poop" | 92% |
| 15 minutes after eating | Restrict activities to the toilet area | 87% |
| play break | Observe the circling behavior and provide immediate guidance | 79% |
3. Socialization training (going out 2-3 times a week)
•Contact different people: Start in a quiet environment and gradually increase interactions with strangers
•Adapt to transportation: Contact the vehicle statically first, then take a short ride
•Homogeneous social: Choose friendly adult dogs that are fully vaccinated for contact
3. Solutions to common training problems
Hot question 1: What should I do if I bite my hands and feet?
• Stop play immediately and replace it with a toy
• Use a bitter spray to assist (recent popular product: American Green Can Bitter Apple Spray)
Hot Issue 2: Dealing with Barking at Night
• Get enough exercise 2 hours before going to bed
• Cover the cage with translucent shade cloth
• Use a smart anti-barking device (recent Douyin hot model: Pawz66 sonic anti-barking collar)
4. Relationship between nutrition and training effects
| training phase | Recommended snacks | heat control |
|---|---|---|
| basic instructions | Freeze-dried chicken cubes | ≤5 capsules/time |
| Advanced training | Salmon cheese cubes | ≤3 yuan/day |
| behavior modification | Purple sweet potato teething stick | 1 stick/day |
5. Training progress reference table
| Week number | Skills to meet standards | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Understand the name and initially determine the location | Avoid punitive education |
| Week 2-3 | Sit/lie instructions, adaptation collar | Gradually increase training time |
| Week 4 | Stable recall, social etiquette | Start outdoor training |
The recent popular tag #Bichon Frize in Xiaohongshu shows that the skill mastery rate of Bichon Frize at 6 months of age is 73% higher than that of untrained individuals. It is recommended to combine Douyin's "15-second training method" short videos for fragmented exercises, and pay attention to giving adequate petting rewards after each training. During training, pet cameras can be used to record the progress. The number of views of this type of content in the cute pet section of Station B increased by 210% in the past week.
Special tip: According to Zhihu’s latest dog behavior research, the concentration of a 4-month-old Bichon Frize lasts about 8-12 minutes. It is recommended to use the short-term high-frequency mode of "3 times/day × 5 minutes", combined with educational toys such as sniffing mats, for better results. Recent Taobao data shows that sales of pet training supplies increased by 45% week-on-week, reflecting a significant increase in demand for home dog training in summer.
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