Okay. We're still having some issues. This is a dog that wants to be a good dog. But if she's handled wrong, she will be a terror. She definitely has the potential to go the way of 'small dog syndrome'. So - firm, assertive, calm. Exercise, discipline, affection. It's really quite a good mantra.
Sigh. I'm not sure how much longer I can deal with the howling. I think she's starting to learn that it doesn't actually get her the results she wants. It seems like the episodes of howling may be getting shorter. Oh please, oh please, oh please. That would be brilliant. I could deal with just about anything but the bloody howling. Why hasn't anyone said walk the chihuahua? That has been the most brilliant bloody change I've made so far. Long, chihuahua walks. The benefit out weights the risks. Big time. I have to go out for a series of meetings today. In about an hour. I've taken her for a second 20 minute walk today. I think that's worn her out some. Also, when she was calm, she got a Pet-Ease tucked inside some lamb. I am HOPING that works through the night. Including when I have to come home, walk her again, and hopefully pass out. I've given her a 'kong'. It's got a chew stick on one end. And I think I may shove some peanut butter in the other end. That being said - I will probably be looking for Pia's permanent home in the next two to three weeks. She really needs to be in a home with more dogs. She will need continued work. I'm doing what I can now. And she definitely seems to benefit from long walks - about 30 minutes which is long for a chihuahua? Again...if there is anyone in the Antelope Valley or Los Angeles areas who might know of someone looking for a sweet little girl with a lot of energy...please have them email me. -Autumn --- In [email protected], "freddyscribbles" <freddyscribbles@...> wrote: > > Just a quick note on the continuing drama with Pia. > > We've been going on walks. And working on dominance issues. > > When I took her back to her hallway this time, I did some work with the 'sit' > command and some treats - she loves lamb. This was done in 'her' area. I also > made her sit before she could eat. Trying to force a positive association > with the 'quarantine' area. > > This is the first time - and hopefully not the last - that she's been in her > enclosed area, mostly in her bed, without screaming or freaking out. And I > could walk by without incident - eg. begging for attention or to be let out > every time I passed. The bathroom and my bedroom are across the hallway from > each other. And it's the space between these that she is kept in. I can't > imagine that ignoring the unwanted behavior hasn't helped too. > > I've also started keeping her on a leash when she's in the house with me > until boundaries and rules are established. Otherwise she wanders everywhere > which isn't really in the 'okay behavior' realm. > > So fingers crossed that I'm making some headway with this little girl. > ------------------------------------ We are now on Facebook! Join today! http://www.facebook.com/groups/chihuahuasclubYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
