The Papillon is very smart, ranking 8th in dog IQ. They can be trained quickly and develop good habits. Of course, there are methods and techniques for training Papillon dogs. Moreover, the training of butterfly dogs should start from its childhood, and slowly transition from simple behavioral training to more difficult training methods.

Papillon Dog Training Tips

1. Force

It is a means for the owner to use mechanical stimulation and threatening tone commands to force the Papillon to make corresponding actions accurately. Forced training is mainly used for the initial training of Papillon dogs in order to strengthen the formation of their conditioned reflexes. Under the influence of external incentives, when the butterfly dog ​​cannot smoothly follow the commands and gestures, forced methods can also be used. This method must be combined with rewards, that is, every time the butterfly dog ​​is forced to perform correct actions, sufficient rewards must be given.

2. Induction

It is a means for the owner to use the dog's favorite food and items to induce the dog to make certain actions or to use the dog's spontaneous actions, combined with commands and gestures, to establish conditioned reflexes or enhance the training effect. .

3. Rewards

A method used to strengthen the correct movements of the Papillon Dog, consolidate the behaviors that the Papillon Dog has developed, and adjust the nervous state of the Papillon Dog. Reward methods include feeding food, petting, playing, and verbal praise of "good". Rewards are extremely important in the training of Papillon dogs, but they must be used properly, otherwise you will not get good results. In the training of butterfly dogs, the principle of "step by step, from simple to complex, adapt to the dog's conditions, and treat them separately" must be followed.

1. Training Papillon Dogs to urinate and defecate in a fixed place

1) The method of training a butterfly dog ​​is: put a potty in a certain place, put old newspapers in it, and spread some sand or ash on it, for a certain period of time, such as: after getting up in the morning after feeding, and before going to bed at night. Lead the dog to the place where the potty is placed. If the dog can defecate in the potty, reward the dog with caress or food. Sometimes the butterfly dog ​​may not urinate and defecate within this time, and it doesn’t matter. Let it go after a certain period of time.

2) If it is found that the Papillon does not urinate in the designated place, you should give it a severe reprimand after it has finished defecating, let the Papillon know that you do not like it to urinate here, and then take it to the designated place to urinate. After patient training and conditioning, the Papillon Dog can gradually develop the habit of urinating and defecating in a fixed place.

3) When training Papillon dogs, it should be noted that the potty cannot be moved, and some sand from the last defecation should be left so that the dog can find the place to defecate through smell. In addition, Papillon dogs have the habit of peeing on the roadside to mark when they go out. This is the nature of Papillon dogs and should be distinguished from open urination. But in the cityOn the city streets, this habit of butterfly dogs is also harmful to hygiene. Therefore, when dog owners take their butterfly dogs out, they must wear a collar and use a leash to guide them.

2. Training Papillon Dogs to assume graceful postures

1) At present, famous dog display and competition activities have begun to be held in China, which has put forward higher requirements for dog lovers. In the competition, in addition to observing the beautiful appearance of the butterfly dog, the quality of the standing posture is also the key to winning. Therefore, it is necessary to train Papillon dogs to assume good postures. To this end, the Papillon's fear of falling can be used to perform the exercise in a small area and above the ground, using a small table or a raised wooden board.

2) First, carry the butterfly dog ​​to the small table, let its hind legs close to the edge of the small table, and let go of the hand. The dog is afraid of falling, so its limbs become weak and wants to lie down. At this time, we need to support it with one hand. Use your other hand to gently pull the Papillon's tail backwards, taking care not to pull just the tail hair, so as not to cause pain. The hand holding the chest also pushes back to prevent the dog from sitting down.

3) When the Papillon Dog realizes that its hind feet will lose support and will step into the air if it retreats further, it will instinctively lean forward and straighten up, with its forelimbs firmly planted and its toes tightened, showing a kind of straight limbs and head held high. The standard posture of the chest. As long as this method is repeated many times, the butterfly dog ​​can learn it. Even if it stands on flat ground, as long as we hold the tail and pull it backward, the butterfly dog ​​will reflexively assume a standard graceful posture.