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Ellies_mama Member  Posts: 26 |
posted 12-26-2003 07:17 AM
 
HOW EXCITING!!! I got a teacup chihuahua for christmas...this is our second dog. He is so precious. Haven't named him yet cuz we're waiting for the right name to come along. Anyways, we're new to the whole miniature breed and were wondering if there was anything we need to know as far as raising him goes. Also, I need to get him something to sleep in/on. Do they make crates that small? He fits in my hand right now, lying down, and won't get much bigger. Please offer any advice you have. Thanks alot!! IP: Logged |
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MyBabyShihPoo Member Posts: 206 |
posted 12-26-2003 09:55 AM
Hi Ellies_mama, Congratualatons on your new puppy!!! The one BIG difference between large breed dogs and small breed dogs would most assuredly have to be the size of their bladder. Therefore, they simply CAN NOT hold it for long periods of time like a large breed dog is able to. And due to this, housetraining can be somewhat of a challenge for some! But, with LOTS of patience and persistence, you will be successful! On this particular board there is a lot of good advice about housebreaking, obedience training, etc. so make sure you take a look! Of course, if you don't find the answer, or need further clarification, be sure to post on here and ask! The one training method, that has been mentioned, to establish domininance that I simply do not agree would be the "Alpha Roll." I am STRONGLY against this form of training due to the undeniable fact that it has significant flaws and drawbacks (unfortunately, I have witnessed the problems with this method, and it is not a pretty sight)! Hopefully you will not run into any aggression problems, but if you do, please consider the other options for dealing with aggression. To further understand why I am so strongly opppossed to this form of training please read this article: http://www.coloradoan.com/news/stories/20021228/lifestyle/665086.html And YES, they do make crates that will appropriately accomodate the size of your puppy! Have Fun, [This message has been edited by MyBabyShihPoo (edited 12-26-2003).] [This message has been edited by MyBabyShihPoo (edited 12-26-2003).] IP: Logged |
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puttin510 Member Posts: 1179 |
posted 12-26-2003 10:19 AM
Toy breeds can be hurt sometimes beyond recovery by dropping, falling and hitting their heads. You have to be so careful with these little ones. If you happen to step on their feet or whole body it could be detrimental to thier lives. Try not to let him jump off and on of the couch, bed etc. Put a stool next to those places and teach him to use it. All the jumping can hurt his joints. Also, small dogs have a tendancy of ruling the house, so be firm with what you want from him, or you may have a little brat of a dog that will not allow you to sit in your favorite chair, bed things like that. He really needs to know you are the boss. My poodle tried this with my kids and husband. She would growl and snap at them just for try to sit where they should. She thought she owned the couche and the bed and thought they had no right to it. My husband came to bed and she would not move and just growled at him. Until I told her to move. I had to get everyone in the household to start treating her in the same manner and basicly not let her run them off. Alot of people don't want to disapline a tiny dog, because they feel bad forcing their cutie off and possibly hurtng the dogs feelings or something. Anyways, don't let the dog have its way every time. Teach him eventually to sit for you to recieve its food treats. what ever you give him. This way he know humans are in charge. Otherwise you could have a snotty little nipper on your hands. Not fun. They can bite hard and make you bleed. Been there, done that. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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ilovemypets Member Posts: 401 |
posted 12-29-2003 08:55 PM
Awww how cute!!! Congrats on getting him/her! The advice I'm going to give is this: Little dogs (especially Chicuahuas that are teacup size) sometimes dont like to eat (like my maltese sometimes) and they can get hypoglycemic. You have to make sure that the little fella gets food even if it means hand feeding him. Have fun with him! =) IP: Logged |
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