A life-long animal lover, Lolly Brown is equally comfortable writing about exotic creatures like the Mexican axolotl or dispensing practical advice to dog owners about kennel cough.
As a child, Brown first learned about fish and aquaria when her father brought home a 10-gallon aquarium as a surprise for his daughter. Within months, the father-daughter team graduated to a 120-gallon tank and were immersed in the intricacies of tank population management.
"We had that go-big-or-go-home mentality common to the hobby," Brown said. "Now I look back and think about what we did to Mama's living room! She was very patient with us."
Brown's fascination with animals continued in college, where she took numerous field biology and wildlife classes that allowed her to view the behavior of many species in their native habitats.
She calls this period of her life the "rodent years," since her only apartment roommates were two hamsters, Hemingway and Leo (Tolstoy). "I also adopted a Guinea pig purely because I couldn't stand the conditions in the pet store," she said. "Trust me, I was in no way prepared to care for Molly and I had to learn fast!"
"The only other time I went into a pet adoption blind," Brown added, "I came home with two green anole lizards. Then I found out I was going to have to feed them live crickets.
While volunteering at her local zoo, Brown first encountered capybaras, a South American mammal that looks like an over-sized Guinea pig. The experience sparked her interest in exotic pets, a subject she continues to pursue with avid interest.
A freelance writer by trade, Brown's animal books are written for her own pleasure and the edification of her readers. She is a strong supporter of animal rescue and welfare organizations, and works with programs educating young children about the proper care of pets.
Brown maintains something of a menagerie of her own, making room in her home for a 180-gallon saltwater fish tank, a 20-year old Scarlet Macaw, a Golden Retriever, and several highly tolerant cats. (She advises that good cages make good multi-species homes.)
"If I become interested in a particular animal and have no direct experience with the creature, I get some before I start to write," Brown says. "All animals have a unique perspective on the world and their place in it. They all have particular needs -- physical and emotional -- and they all have unique persona...
Getting a Bichon Frise at home is one of the most wonderful moments ever and does have its own set of challenges.
The first time you bring a Bichon Frise into your home, chances are that you will have as much fun and will encounter as many surprises as real parents do. Suddenly you have a little whirlwind in your house that takes hearts by storm, turns everything upside down and gets ideas you never even dreamt of. Yes, Bichon Frise knows how to charm people.
Nevertheless, a Bichon Frise need proper training right from the start. The human world is huge, exciting and often dangerous for animals. A Bichon Frise must learn at an early stage to adapt to this environment. This includes: Following commands, fitting in with the human family, understanding what is forbidden, getting used to a leash and even coping with being alone. Remember that every puppy becomes a full-grown dog after some time. The saying "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" does have some truth to it.
Especially during the first weeks of their lives, Bichon Frises go through important phases that shape them for their entire future. Those who are too careless or too harsh now or those who miss important moments in their puppies' life and make other training mistakes will find it very difficult to get rid of these flaws and mistakes later on.
Love, consistency, and knowledge are the key factors for successful puppy training. There are also numerous questions you should ask yourself before buying a Bichon Frise - first of all: Which dog suits my circumstances? What do I have to have in my home for the dog, what do I have to protect?
In this guide, you will learn everything you have to know to have a smooth start with your little four-legged friend and all you need to know to get the most out of your relationship with your Bichon Frise. How you can raise him well, teach him obedience and how he internalizes the most important commands early on and at the same time you will learn to understand your Bichon Frise and how you should respond to him in certain situations.
Enjoy!
Bichon Frise Basics, Choosing and Owning, Breeding, Care, Nutrition, Grooming, Showing and Training All Included!
Título : Bichon Frise
EAN : 9781949555936
Editorial : NRB Publishing
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