Try changing the bowl. Some times if their collar or a tag will clink on the bowl and scare them. You could even try using a plastic bowl lid and see how he does with that and then work back up to a bowl.
Jax is doing well and got his first injection yesterday. That didn't go over very well with him and he complained for about ten minutes. Wormer today to get rid of the round worms that almost all puppies come with. We are, unfortunately, still getting up around 2am but he goes out and goes potty and goes back to sleep. Kay Longview, WA ________________________________ From: michaela_and_merit <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 6:17 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: New adoptive chi parent :) 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 :) >
