Frenchies are considered ideal pets, thanks to their playful nature and affectionate behavior. Whether it’s small city apartments or large homes with great outdoors, French Bulldogs can adjust to any living condition. And since their breed does not come with high energy, you can bet that they don’t need much exercise as well!

However, the one thing you might have difficulty with when owning a Frenchie is training. Yes, training a Frenchie can sometimes get challenging. That’s because most often, this breed portrays a stubbornness that shows its persistent unwillingness to be trained. But the good news is that with some patience and the right approach, you can well be on your way to training your Frenchie. This way, you and your dog can enjoy a peaceful and happy life together!

When training your Frenchie, there are different techniques you can try if a particular one doesn’t work. To help you with just that, we will look into two of the best and simple training tips for your Frenchie’s behavioral issues. Keep reading to find out!

Biting and Chewing

Biting and chewing is a dog’s natural behavior. They bite to learn and make sense of the world around them. However, their teeth are sharp and can cause harm and damage to their skin and even household items. And if you own a Frenchie, the last thing you want is to see one with biting and chewing behavioral issues!

You can correct these behavioral issues with the help of a training technique called favorable reinforcement. This positive reinforcement training involves treating your Frenchie for good behavior. This way, it does not feel punished and is, in turn, motivated to repeat positive actions!

Here are a few positive reinforcement training tips to stop Frenchies from biting and chewing things for good:

• Before starting the training, make sure you have an idea about the various ways in which dogs learn. This way, you can use the rewards effectively and achieve desirable behaviors from your Frenchie.
• When it comes to positive reinforcement, timing is of the essence. Thus, it is important to associate the training with the behavior you wish to reinforce and not something else.
• It will be beneficial if your whole family gets in on training your Frenchie, too. This way, it will always be reminded of the training exercise.
• If you already know what you want your dog to do, you can start the positive reinforcement training by offering a reward every time your Frenchie gets it right. This way, it will repeat the good behaviors, and you will get what you want!
• You could also provide your Frenchie with chew toys while also making them aware of it. However, you need to ensure that the toys are durable and can withstand heavy chewing. When you’re away from home, you can always leave toys with treats inside so that it can stay busy.

Barking (using a bark collar)

A dog barking is its natural way of expressing itself. However, excessive barking isn’t a common trait for Frenchies and may create problems if not checked in time.

If you notice that your Frenchie is barking excessively, a bark collar would be the most effective way to counter it. This device is designed to teach dogs to limit their barking. Most of the time, these collars deliver an unpleasant stimulus when the dog starts barking. This may be a loud or ultrasonic noise, a brief electric shock, or a spray of citronella mist.

Here are a few tips for using a bark collar to stop Frenchies from barking:

• Before purchasing a bark collar for training your Frenchie, make sure to check its safety guidelines and design label.
• You might want to go for collars that come with dual sensors. These sensors activate when the collar picks up a throat vibration and bark sound. This way, it will help prevent the collar from triggering because of external sounds or other barking dogs.
• You could also go for a collar that comes with punishment levels. Just like humans, dogs will react differently to sound, shock, or smell. And if the device comes with different settings for punishment levels, you will be able to find the one to train your dog to stop barking.
• It is recommendable to use bark collars occasionally and not for daily use.
• When using a no-bark collar for the first time, ensure that the approach is friendly. Of course, it will also demand a lot of patience from you! The real intention for taking the help of this collar should be to train your Frenchie’s behavior, not to create fear.
• Usage of a no-bark collar should be accompanied by verbal training. Remember that physical practices will help teach your Frenchie about precisely what it is doing wrong. You could opt to deactivate the collar during the first few days.
• You can reward your Frenchie for its silence by producing a treat from behind. Even though it is temporary, you can continue doing so until your Frenchie immediately stops barking!
• Ideally, you need to train your Frenchie in a specified or recreational condition where there are no distractions of any sort. There should be no confusion in your Frenchie’s about what exactly it is doing wrong. That being said, you can introduce and activate the collar once your dog gets comfortable with it.
• Make sure that you use the collar only while training. Allowing your pet to continually wear it will not prove beneficial, unless it is severely ill-behaved.
• You can continue training your Frenchie until it realizes what the training is about in the first place. This way, it will start self-disciplining its behavior.
• Use the word ‘quiet’ to stop your Frenchie from barking incessantly. You can start by saying it from a few feet away and then from across the room. Once your Frenchie learns to stay quiet, you can start asking for longer periods of quiet before you reward it.
• You can also gradually phase-out the treats. However, make sure that you acknowledge your Frenchie with something like ‘thank you’ or ‘good dog.’

Keep in mind that anti-bark collars are more like punishment devices. Therefore, it is not recommendable as a first choice when it comes to dealing with your dog’s barking problems. However, at the end of the day, it’s your personal choice, and you know the relationship between you and your Frenchie better than anyone else!