This just brought to mind something that I had forgotten…or chose not to remember.
When Dolly was about 7 months old, the manager of Petland had a Chihuahua that was about a month or two older than Dolly. The pup was so sweet, but would run and hide or bark and bark when her husband was there. She didn’t want the pup to be so upset all the time, and because I would bring Dolly to the pet store to visit regularly, she asked me if I would take her. I thought that would be OK…Dolly would have a little playmate. I told her to wait until I got back from Christmas in Boise, and I had even bought a few little matching outfits – well similar but different colors, etc. So I went to the other Petland because the one by me was closed, and she said that the puppy was starting to be not so scared and her husband didn’t want to let her go. I was heartbroken…but now I look at it this way…if I had taken her puppy…where would my dear sweet silly and loving Desi Lou be? Everything works out for the best! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Pam Dean Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 7:09 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot Ok, fess up. Your husband is a closet pincher and pinches him when no one is looking. lol..That is a tough one. It is definately a trust issue. I have never experienced that issue but I have read that sometimes it helps to put your husband into a scenario where he is protecting/rescuing the chi. Like having him take him to the Vet or put the chi in the car and your husband takes him somewhere and bring him back. Hmmm, don't kill the messenger if it doesn't work.. From: Linda <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 8:40 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot I have the same "crankiness" with JJ, my larger chi. He listens to me, allows me to do whatever I want (check his ears, clean his nails, give him a bath, etc), but my husband STILL is not able to give him treats on a daily basis,and has yet to pet him since my brother passed away. To my husband's credit,he has done everything...knelt down, offered his hand, offered treats, ignored him...) yet JJ still does not trust him and we have had JJ since September. We do not allow any hitting of our animals (and have never even considered it) but what is the next step? When I was in the hospital to get surgery for colon cancer,my husband was home alone with both of the dogs. Layla (his little poochie) his behind JJ until she knew who it was, and then it was fine after he came home, but JJ was always hiding from him. Ideas anyone? I've even had JJ connected all day with my husband, and he refuses to look at my husband, goes along reluctantly, STILL will not eat food from him, and once released races away. Ideas? Linda Image removed by sender. "You cannot create your future by focusing on the past" On Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 8:45 PM, Pam Dean <[email protected]> wrote: Usually that type of behavior is fear, although they behave like they are ferocious.lol.. I think they must totally trust in you and know you will protect them..as Alpha. I take mine to the vet and they know I will protect them and they have never reacted negativelty. The vet and staff can do anything to them as long as I hand them over to them and tell them it is ok. Of course I have had my dogs from puppies so there are no abuse issues in their history and I have developed this trust. If people come over, they do bark at the door. But then they are ordered to quiet. If they do not listen, they are removed to the quiet room. They hate that because they miss all the fun and they are nosy. After a few minutes, they are let out again. I think they have to understand that negative behavior has consequences and positive gets rewards. When they are let out, and are quiet they get treats. Most of the time they behave. From: C.M. <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 7:08 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot How did you teach him not to growl at people? My boy won't let anybody get near him except me. When people come over, he barks his head off and nips at their heels, but calms down in a little bit. How can I fix that? When I take him to the vet, I have to open his mouth so the doc can see his teeth. When I adopted him from the shelter, they said they couldn't exam him because he was too fierce and wouldn't allow it. You know, "writing this out loud" makes him sound like a little terror, but he's not really. He's protecting his property and his mom. But at the same time, shouldn't he be more calm once people are welcomed inside? C. From: Pam Dean <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 2:46 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot My little one is a little skitzy about people sticking their faces in hers..Perhaps because he is very tiny and fearful. Sees it as a sign of aggression. He is fine with me..probably a mix of trust and being alpha but a little skitzy with others. I have taught him, however, no growling and aggression with any human, but you can tell he doesn't much like and I warn people.
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