Care Of Papillon Dog?
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Hi, we’re getting a Papillon soon, so I was wondering if anyone had any tips for care? Like what sort of exercise, food preferences etc?
We have a small back garden with grass, and literally directly across our road there is a huge park with large grassy area’s. we have a beach nearby. Would it prefer to be walked, oo chase balls from a slinger, etc?
Also, it’s about two months old, how would you recommend we attempt training?
Anything else will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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Papillons are sensitive dogs and respond best to positive training they are intelligent and respond well to clicker training http://www.apdt.co.uk/dog_training_tips.…
They will walk for miles but are also happy with several shorter walks, they love to meet people, and dogs, socialise your puppy really well
Papillions will play all day, they will entertain you with their toys, a ball game will be enjoyed
with house training you can go outside with the pup and give it a command such as ‘be quick’ when the dog responds you should reward and praise, stay out with the pup to ensure he/she is relieving itself outside, be patient and ignore any mistakes that occur, you can use biological washing powder in warm water to clean up
Papillons are not normally fussy eaters
Make sure you clean the teeth using a toothbrush and some dog toothpaste or a dental gel such as logic, as they can otherwise have dental problems which cause other problems in later life
The long fur will need regular grooming, it may be useful to groom daily as they do moult a lot
Because they’re very intelligent, you need to train a good few times a day and entertain them all day to avoid them destroying whatever they can reach. Most are confident by nature so you’ll probably need to do a lot of desensitising to limit the barking.
Be careful around children – they’re very fragile dogs. They need brushing every day, but not too much. They’re also very prone to loose kneecaps and anaesthesia, so be sure to get them to the vet if they show any signs of limping. Eye problems are also pretty common (3 of ours had problems).
And all dogs need a good run offlead – just be sure to make sure it’ll come back first, and not to take it out before it’s had all its shots. Our five papillon fosters were all different – personality wise and what they like. Two loved frisbee and ball, another was happy to curl up on your lap and sleep, another literally never wore out, and the most recent literally strived to learn.
Hope this helps (:
why dont you check out this websitehttp://www.akc.org/breeds/papillon/
I like the look of a papillon. They are so cute.
Walk him and play games with him.
i think they need good grooming
Very healthy in general, but Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) and Patella problems can be ssociated with the breed.
GROOMING
Despite the elegant, silky coats, the Papillon does not require a great amount of care. Rather, Papillons need to be brushed out and bathed once a week as well as ears cleaned, nails trimmed and teeth brushed. Luckily, Papillons are single coated and pretty much wash and go so professional grooming is not really needed.
SHEDDING
Papillons are clean and easy to groom and they do not shed very much due to being single coated. Weekly combing and weekly baths, as well as a healthy diet (of which includes raw, natural foods and the essential oils), will keep your Papillon’s coat clean and healthy and free from shedding.
MALE vs. FEMALE
Whatever the temperment of the breed, the males will be the extreme. Therefore, because the Papillon is so very sweet, the males are the sweetest and make the best pets. The boys are IN LOVE with you and the girls love you but can take you or leave you at times. Papillons are clean, intelligent, and eager to please so housebreaking a male is just as easy (and sometimes easier) than housebreaking a female.
Papillons need either a moderate-sized fenced-in yard in which to run, or a minimum of one good walk each day (in addition to potty walks). Regular exercise is very important for a healthy heart.
sports, including agility, flyball and even tracking. He is a titled performer in obedience and agility, a standout in the show ring, and a dog who is easy to train as a hearing-ear dog or therapy dog. The sturdy, athletic Papillon is no lapdog – he needs plenty of exercise and will appreciate using his own four feet to accompany you on your excursions. Inquisitive and athletic, he enjoys playing outside and being a part of family activities. The Papillon is a good eater who should be fed a high-quality food twice a day. Although he may look adorable when begging for food, don’t feed him junk, and don’t let him get fat.
Congrats! Papillon’s are cool dogs! They’re not your usual toy dog; they think they are big dogs just in a small package. That said, training is a must! They are smart and can be stubborn so you need to establish who is boss!
Let the pup guide you in choices of exercise. Ours cares nothing for balls or playing fetch but loves going for a walk! And since we have 2 big dogs, she spends a lot of time playing with them.
Coat care is pretty easy too! A good combing through of the coat every couple of days is great; every day is better! Since they are a single coated dog (no undercoat), they do mind the cold if they have to be out for very long. So you might want to think about getting a coat for this winter.
Ours eats just what the big dogs eat. Pedigree dry with some Pedigree canned food mixed in. I would use puppy food until he/she is a year old because they need the extra nutrition.
Spend a few minutes a day working on training. When the pup is so small, they don’t have a very long attention span just like kids. This breed loves to please their special people so use lots of praise and affection! As the pup grows and gets old, you can increase the length of the training sessions.
Have fun! You’re getting a great little companion and best bud!