Brussels Griffon
Brussels Griffon Training
Training for your Brussels Griffon should start as early as possible, especially when it comes to walking on a leash. Be patient when venturing into housetraining, as it can be a challenge, but don’t give up. Discourage your Griff from jumping on and off beds and couches, because they can break a bone or injure their joints.
Start with the basics, like sit stay, come and potty. Once those are out of the way, you can work on more complicated feats like agility. It’s also important to target bad behaviour, like chewing, biting or sleeping on the bed, off the bat. Enforcing good habits will go a long way.
Selecting a Brussels Griffon Puppy
Brussels Griffon Puppy Ears
Brussels Griffons have small ears that are set rather high on their heads. Check for debris and excessive amounts of wax. Healthy puppies will have clean ears with no signs of discharge, redness, inflammation or pungent odour. If the puppy is aggressively scratching or pawing their ear, tilting their head or excessively flipping their head, it may also be a sign of discomfort. Breeds with floppy ears are more prone to infection or disease.