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Step 1
Know the breed. Take the time to research the Papillon personality and body type. Small and fine-boned, Papillons are generally sturdy for their size and love a challenge. Websites can provide you with additional information about the breed's traits.
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Step 2
Go to the pet store. Papillons are small dogs, weighing 5 to 10 pounds at maturity. Therefore, most dog toys are too big for a Papillon to play with easily. When small dog toys cannot be found, sturdy cat toys make a good substitute. Owners should take care to select cat toys that their dogs won't be able to easily destroy.
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Step 3
Find the dog parks in your area. Papillons can appear as prey to larger breeds, so keep your Pap safe by selecting parks that have specially designated small dog areas.
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Step 4
Locate agility courses. Papillons are often thought of as "small border collies" for their love of sport. Many Papillons excel at the problem-solving required to run agility courses.
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Step 5
Train your Papillon for obedience. Papillons love to perform tricks for their owners, and the mental stimulation will keep your Pap out of trouble. If you don't give them a challenge, they will find one for themselves-however inappropriate.
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Step 6
Play with your Papillon every day. Even 20 minutes a day of moderate play in your living room will keep your Pap happy and out of trouble.
