See this would be where you all would tell me I'm being a pain recommending raw, and basically to shut up. Because I don't agree with the majorities opinion on feeding.
She is not wrong in feeling upset that people are giving her a hard time over a flick on the nose. Geez people have you ever seen how dogs correct one another?!?!? There ARE room for different methods, I commend her for not letting this go till her tiny dog is feared and ruling her home!! Yes they are small, but they should have manners! I tell people all the time. If my Danes can't growl and snarl at people, my 5 pound Chi certainly isn't going to get away with it!! Rebecca Sent from my iPhone On Jan 23, 2012, at 7:57 AM, "Judy Moon" <[email protected]> wrote: > Someone can’t take good advice! > > > > Judy Moon, a prayer warrior for Christ > > "May grace and spiritual peace be yours from God our Father > > and from the Lord Jesus Christ." > > Jewell, Mary, Martha, Dakota, Becky, Nicky, Gabby, Joy (dogs) > > Dark Angel, Peter, Paul, Leah, Sarah, Tag, Ruth, Esther (cats) > > Libby, the parrot > > > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of enjaelove > Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 11:01 PM > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > Subject: RE:Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot > > > > > > Whoa! That WAS harsh! Please don't think all of us will respond to you this > way. You have a legitimate concern. The breed has a reputation for tending > toward a yappy, cranky nature. > > I understand you to say that you're simply concerned and want advice. > > > > I had similar concerns about Jake. But at 23 months, he is a curious, happy > boy. Neither yappy nor nippy. > > From : C.M. > Subject : Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot > > > After reading this message, I'm sorry I posted my question. > > > > > > From: diana roller > To: "[email protected]" > Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 4:08 PM > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot > > > > > > Just because she doesnt like people in her face does not mean that she needs > to be disciplined. Dogs have an instinct as to what people they can trust. > Also, has anyone taken the time with her to socialize her ~ gently and over a > period of time, NOT JUST A SNAP ON THE NOSE?????? It sounds like you are > being way too impatiant with her as well as expecting too much too soon. Dogs > are like kids, each personality is different. Maybe she just needs a little > extra loving and gentle care. > > I will take her off your hands if you like. I hate to see you both so upset. > > Sincerely, Diana > > > > > > From: sheila > To: [email protected] > Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 5:02 AM > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot > > > > > > Yeah, I think you are over reacting. Itsy will do this because she does not > like being startled or bothered when she is sleeping. I always make it a > point to say her name name and here girl, come on girl time to go out. She > is fine then. Don't get your feelings hurt, it is not personal, it is a > reaction. > > I guess my point is that not all things fit all dogs. Sounds to me like she > just does not want to be bothered while she is resting. Not all dogs will > always be alike. > > Ask yourself how she is otherwise? Is this the only time she does that? > > Sheila > > -----Original Message----- > From: Lynda > Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 9:41 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot > > Hi Everyone, > I'm noticing some behavior in Charlotte (3 mos chi), that I have never > experienced and do not like. My other 2 dogs are sweet, well behaved, > loving, even tempered loves. I've worked with them & they are such wonderful > dogs-well trained & very respectable. (altho they've trained me well too) > LOL > I've noticed when I lean over to kiss Charlotte when she's sleeping she > snaps @ my face. The first time she did this I was shocked! Did it again and > couldn't believe it-my feelings were hurt. Then I went to move her & she > growled. I gave her a 'no' command each time but she doesn't even react to > the command. I tapped her nose once & said 'no', but she just curled up > when back to sleep. I will not accept this behavior so I make a point of > 'bothering' her sometimes when she's sleeping so we can work on this. > Anybody have any other ideas? > Lynda > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.1901 / Virus Database: 2109/4760 - Release Date: 01/22/12 > >
