I will love him and do not care about size. He sounds like a great dog--maybe he had some feeding issues with someone in the past--just be gentle and understanding and he will learn. Give lots of praise and love. Ann and Pedro and Chico whose picture is attached--we were young then--grandson Bode sitting with my mom Ann next pic we are being lazy and laying on recliner
On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 9:17 AM, michaela_and_merit < [email protected]> wrote: > ** > > > Hi Everyone! > > Here is an update on Merit: first, it is his second day home and he has > not had even one accident!! He seems to know he should go potty outside. I > am so proud!! > > Second, he slept nicely all night in his crate (next to my bed) without > crying!! Third, he walks perfectly on a leash!! > > One weird issue, though (advice please!): he seems afraid of his food > bowl. He tries to tip it over with his nose, although obviously I do not > let him, and whenever he takes a piece of kibble from the scary bowl, he > acts like he has done something very, very brave. Anyone else ever deal > with something like this? > > One last thing-- he is DEFINITELY not a purebred chihuahua. Will you guys > still love him? I think he is probably a chiweenie. You guys are going to > think he is HUGE. He weighs 9 lbs. I have a picture but I can't figure out > how to upload... > > Have a great day, everyone! I look forward to hearing from you! > Michaela > > --- In [email protected], "michaela_and_merit" <michaela.margida@...> > wrote: > > > > 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 :) > > > > > -- Enjoy this day God has given it to you
