Training a Bolognese: what works and what to expect
How the Bolognese learns, common training challenges and what motivates it.
The Bolognese is willing and sensitive, learning best from gentle, reward-based sessions of five to ten minutes. Harsh tones make it shy. Tricks, simple obedience and short scent games all suit the breed, and many learn loose-lead walking quickly because they want to stay near you anyway.
Housetraining can take a while, as it often does with toy breeds, so keep a strict routine and consider an indoor toilet spot for bad weather. The bigger challenge is time alone: start with very short absences in puppyhood, build up gradually, and leave a chew or food puzzle when you go. Socialize with calm strangers to prevent timidity.
Bolognese training in numbers
Easy to train
Barking
5 means very vocal
Copes with alone time
Open with strangers
Good with other dogs
Good with children