[Chihuahuas] Newbie and not doin well!!!

2007-01-22 Thread dbooty702
We took in a 1 year old deer-faced chi.. She doesnt seem to be adjusting well. Previous owner had 2 other bigger dogs, so i thought that Teeka would know how to potty. She seems to be afraid to eat out of her dog bowl but yet she will eat out of your hand, she pottys outside sometimes if we

Re: [Chihuahuas] Newbie and not doin well!!!

2007-01-22 Thread soignechihuahuas
Here is my advice...And every situation is different. It seems to me like this girl is afraid of something? Do you have children, bigger dogs, lots of noise I would suggest you put her in a quiet place... where she can calm down, give her something to chew on and something for

Re: [Chihuahuas] Newbie and not doin well!!!

2007-01-22 Thread Wilmary Nazario
As other lady said she must be scared. Dogs can also feel you and maybe she is feeling that this may not be her forever home. Talk to her, like you do with a baby, they probably don't understand your words but they understand the message. Have patience, to get use to a new dog (specially when

Re: [Chihuahuas] Newbie and not doin well!!!

2007-01-22 Thread MEH
to trust you and your family..and any other Pooches that you may have. Liz - Original Message - From: dbooty702 To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 7:33 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Newbie and not doin well!!! We took in a 1 year old deer-faced chi

Re: [Chihuahuas] Newbie and not doin well!!!

2007-01-22 Thread Anne
sniff around and run back to the door and potty in the house. Now from what we know she was goin outside through a doggie door with her other family but i dont see it.. She is extremely sweet and loving, but im to the point that if she doesnt get it together in another week im thinkin about