Hello,
I joined this group because I want to be sure I provide the best care possible
for my new best friend. His name is Merit, and I placed a deposit on him at the
local APS shelter this morning. He needs the standard medical procedures
(neutering, immunizations, flea and tick prevention) and then he will be ready
to come home to me later this week!
I am so excited about him! I always had dogs growing up, but Merit will be my
first dog since living on my own. I am 24 years old, a graduate student, and
live in a townhouse in a quiet suburban area. I have done a ton of research on
chis and feel pretty prepared in terms of general knowledge, such as nail
clipping, tooth cleaning, vet visits, etc. but I would really value some advice
from chihuahua experts like you all!
Is there anything you wish someone had told you that would have made training
your chihuahua much easier? Is there a particular treat or activity that would
be fun for Merit to try? Please share any tips and tricks you can think of that
might be helpful for a new chihuahua owner.
Thank you!
Michaela
P.S. Merit is chocolate with a short coat (I will share a picture once he is
home!). He's one year old and is fairly timid-- life in the shelter has been
really hard for him to deal with because it is so loud and scary with all those
dogs barking and howling. So I'd especially value advice on how to make him
feel comfortable in his new home :)
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