dogs are intelligent and trainable

you know...dogs are very intelligent and you can train them to do whatever you want. i have a friend in new york who has a yorkie that plays poker game. it is really amazing to see jilli the yorkie plays this card game, betting his money on the table. you must see this video clip below. oh, remember what kenny roger's song says, you dont count your money on your table when you gambling...jilli doesnt. smart!



now if you want jilli the gambler to come to entertain in the school, in a concert or stage play jilli is very mobile and he can come to you. let ric or me know so we can arrange. one more thing jilli can do more tricks than just play poker as jilli is an entertainer in her own right and style

My Dog and Grooming.

to groom a bichon frise dog by a professional groomers costs a fair bit and i better spend it on treats for my beloved friends. sorry groomers out there.

and the main reason is it will burn a big hole in my pocket to groom my 4 bichon frise once a month. secondly i enjoy doing it and take it as an art with the scissors. i do it on one of the sundays when my mood is most relaxed and conducive for giving my friends a good wash and trim. i have my favorite music on when i groom. great time to spend with my love ones.

i relate trimming to my barber who could give me a good cut or a 'shoot' one so to avoid an ugly cut i want to give my best shot to my special friends. i used to place a picture of a show dog in front of me when i trim the dogs. i copy the shape. and who isnt a copy cat, or rather a copy dog. now i dont need any reference.

i started trimming my dog when it is young. i dont quite like the electric hair trimmer as i can make mistakes. secondly the dog is intimidated by the noise, soft noise it may be nowadays with newer models. i never use a sharp ended scissors when cutting hairs around the eyes, besides i always have the end of the scissors pointing away from the eyes when cutting in that area to prevent any serious mishap.

there was some resistence initially for the bath and trimming but after a few sessions it is a whizz for the procedure. i have to be firm though as a trimmer and when trimming on the head and eyes i use my other hand to hold the beard to prevent doggy swinging its head into the scissors.

there is nerves when i trim the excessive hairs on the paws and the private parts and backend. twitching is inevitable. that is understandable as we human would feel sensitive too in those areas! so i have to be a little kinder working on these areas

do you bichon frise owners have any problems with grooming?

My Lovely Dogs

My dog, my bichon frise, my love

My first pair of bichon frise came from Australia some twenty years ago and I have kept these bubbly friends since, though the original beloved pair had passed away and I am having the progenies.

I come home each day from work, tired and drained, only to be greeted by my four joyous friends at the gate. Their friendly barks and their circling around me instantly de-stress me. Then I would pat their bodies and they usher me to the house. Amazing feeling.

Their black round eyes give me the thrills as they look at me all the time as though asking what I wish to do next and whether they can help. Huh, I guess they want to take a walk or just play. Wherever I sit they sit around to face me. The eyes shift as I move. And if I were to get up and walk away they will follow. bichon frise has beautiful eyes and I love to look at them.

One problem is the tears that stained the face. I blame it to the tiny hairs that could have dropped in when I trim the crown. They look best when the hairs are like one big ball of hairs and I have to keep cutting to achieve the shape. These small hairs can sometimes get into the eyes. Over the years I have been able to acquire some skills in grooming and trimming. I just have to do it carefully without these tiny hair cuttings get into the eyes.

But that may not be the only cause. It can be the diet I guess. Is dog food, pellets, good enough as they claimed. I therefore occasionally prepare cooked meals with real meat, beef, mutton or chicken blend with some peas and carrots. they like it and that is the treat.

I love them.

any one likes to share your experience with this lovely white powder puff bichon frise? post your comments in this blog.