About Papillon Dogs

Papillon dogs are a small toy dog that has been in existence for almost 700 years.  They were originally bred in Europe and were given their French name, which means “butterfly”, due to the fact that their erect ears have a butterfly-like appearance.  They have always been a well-loved and popular companion.  They are prized for their alertness, watch-dog abilities, competitive obedience and agility.

A papillon is a fantastic companion and is quite Read more

More Papillon Training And Teaching A Paw Shake

Papillon training can be a lot of fun for both you and your little friend.  Dogs love to learn and please you and having control over your pooch and spending time with him will make you very happy.  Therefore, don’t limit your lessons to a few commands when there are many tricks and activities you can teach your pup, such as a paw shake.

Teaching your small canine to shake paw, also known as “give paw”, is usually a common part of papillon training because it is easy for your pal to learn and is often a favorite among owners and those excited to trade a treat for a trick.  Furthermore, providing your buddy with this particular education will also serve as the foundation for Read more

Providing Support For A Papillon Rescue

A papillon rescue does more than just take in abandoned, surrendered and ill-treated dogs; this type of a volunteer care facility also helps to nurture and boost the spirits of these pooches to prepare them for new loving homes.    If you love papillons, you may want to do what you can to offer your support to these non-profit organizations.

You’ll be pleased to discover there is much you can do to assist a papillon rescue in their goal, even if you are unable to personally adopt one of the rescued canines and cannot spare the time to physically volunteer.  What you will find is that many rescues with Read more

How To Ensure Your Papillon Puppy Is Happy

You may be delighted to bring home your very own papillon puppy, but do you know how to make your pup happy?  The responsibility that comes with owning a dog should never be taken lightly.  It is your job to make certain that all of your pet’s needs are met and that you do everything possible to ensure that your dog’s life is a full and joyous one.

The following are 10 tips that will help you provide your papillon puppy with a great life.

1. Learn everything you can about the breed – Educate yourself about their history to understand their instincts and why they were originally bred; temperament; ideal lifestyle and exercise needs; grooming requirements; common illnesses and so on.  The more you can find out about the papillion, the better you will understand him.

1. Provide your little one with obedience and training – All canines, regardless of their size or age, require guidelines and must learn to follow your commands.  If you cannot establish yourself as your pup’s leader they will not know Read more

Providing Papillon Puppies With A Routine

Papillon puppies, like all dogs, thrive on routine.  Providing them with a regimen makes things familiar and familiarity gives the pooch a sense of comfort and security.  Canines do not respond well to change and can become very anxious and out of sorts when things become unpredictable.

The following are some aspects you need to consider when creating a schedule for papillon puppies: Read more

Papillon Dogs And Their Uses

Papillon dogs have been bred for centuries for human companionship and as a result they have proven to be an excellent service dog.  Papillons are often used to provide many different types of services to those who are in need for extra care and support.  This is because the breed is not only exceptionally alert and intelligent, they also possesses an important asset that is required to do such a job – They enjoy spending most of their time with their owner and can establish the ultimate human-animal bond.

What type of work can papillon dogs perform?  The following are some of the more common tasks they excel at:

Mobility service dog – Trained to assist people with physical disabilities, which may include – but are not limited to – paraplegia, cerebral palsy, arthritis, etc.  Though only a small pooch, papillions can help these individuals with everyday chores, such as making beds, and can provide assistance by picking up dropped objects, tugging clothes from the body, shutting off alarm clocks, fetching ringing telephones, pressing elevator buttons, opening and closing doors and so on.

Seizure alert dog – Papillon dogs taught this task alert their owner to an imminent crisis and know how to effectively respond.  Based on the canine’s reactions the owner, who suffers from a brain disorder (I.E. Epilepsy), can then move to a safer area prior to a seizure.  These animals also know how to seek help if needed.

Signal dog – This type of four-legged wonder has learned how to alert their deaf or hearing impaired owner to different sounds and take them to the sound source.  Sources might include a person calling the owner’s name, a smoke detector, a crying baby, a ringing telephone, the alarm clock, etc.

Psychiatric support dog – Some people are plagued with psychological conditions that cause them to suffer fear of social situations, such as panic disorder or agoraphobia (fear of open or public places).  Normally, these individuals are unable to go out into public alone but trained papillon dogs may be able to help control their fears by traveling with them.

Keep in mind that not all papillon dogs have the aptitude to become service dogs.  Thus, if you are interested in obtaining a papillion for assistance, you should know that you will need to find organizations that breed and/or train them for this job.