Re: [Chihuahuas] lchi habits: laundry thief

2007-04-03 Thread Mandy F.
Daisy has a thing for socks. Our dogs have fetishes! LOL -Amanda- On 4/3/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: He's at it again! I went to do laundry at the laundromat today and was shocked to see I was missing almost all my undies & bras from the hampers & bags. I got home and

[Chihuahuas] chi habits

2007-04-03 Thread Deesse
My precious chi, Poppy, loves socks, shoes (especially leather ones), underwear, and anything that he's not allowed to have! If I give him an old paid of socks that he's allowed to chew on he'll just sniff and ignore it and move on to the pair he's not allowed to chew on! " Lets talk about o

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: New Member

2007-04-03 Thread Karen Couch
I joined every Chihuahua group I could join and read them all and looked at all the links at the bottom and that's how I found my Kayla! And I read the groups long enough to get a pretty good feel for who knew how to breed and who didn't. I wanted a dog from a breeder with a good background a

Re: [Chihuahuas] Newest from last night and today of Kayla aka Faith

2007-04-03 Thread Melanie Ayers
Mare, I am not getting pics so I have no clue what yours that is for sale looks like. I get them fine thru personal mail just none from my groups. What does the baby look like?? I have a tiny male brindle for sale also, but looks like he isnt going to sell around here so I guess he stays here

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua habits

2007-04-03 Thread Melanie Ayers
I have had wonderful luck teaching "sit"!!! Even to a hydro dog I rescued 2 years ago. If soeone else has answered then I missed it so let me know. I dont want to repeat what others have said already melanie Anne, > > Thanks, I'd love some tips on teaching her to sit. We have not been > v

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua habits

2007-04-03 Thread dasha48
LOL too funny. Bogie's favorite things to steal is my husband's socks and my flip flops. Sheila _ From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barbara Littlefield Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 10:37 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chih

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua habits

2007-04-03 Thread dasha48
One of Bogie's favorite things to do is to run the length of the house, then around and around the couch in the living room, then he jumps on the Ottoman and collapses, Weird doggie but you are right, just gotta love them.. Sheila _ From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua habits

2007-04-03 Thread Barbara Littlefield
Then there was the day we had company and Raul came running out of the bedroom with my bra in his mouth. LOL Barbara & Raul who love underwear of all kinds - Original Message - From: liubluejeans To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 8:11 PM Subject: [C

[Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua habits

2007-04-03 Thread Renee
Hi Beth- The excitment that your describing, upon your arrive home, it totally normal for EVERY dog. The best thing to do is when they're in this state ignore them until they calm down, as you said it only lasts a few minutes and then pick her up and hug her once she's calm. Slowly she'll beg

[Chihuahuas] lchi habits: laundry thief

2007-04-03 Thread eridanusdesign
He's at it again! I went to do laundry at the laundromat today and was shocked to see I was missing almost all my undies & bras from the hampers & bags. I got home and after a good search found them buried in one of his old beds, under the cushion no lessnot even the bed he uses all the time

[Chihuahuas] Re: New Member

2007-04-03 Thread liubluejeans
I second that. I found my little jewel on PuppyFind. I am in Maine and there were only two listed in Maine, but one of them was perfect for me! I got a great puppy and I met a really nice breeder. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Jeannine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Gary, look in http://

[Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua habits

2007-04-03 Thread liubluejeans
Tootsie does that too...she has to "rearrange" everything before settling in. And she's a thief. Her favorite game is "look what I found in your room!" ~Bluejeans --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "sexychartlotte74" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have an 8 month old tri-colour Chi who like

[Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua habits

2007-04-03 Thread liubluejeans
Sheila, She's 6 months old, almost 7 months, and she gets more active all the time. She is such a joy and I can deal with the "wild" behavior if it's normal...which it appears to be. I guess I've just never had such an energetic dog before...she is so much fun, though! Gotta love 'em! ---

Re: [Chihuahuas] Newest from last night and today of Kayla aka Faith

2007-04-03 Thread Karen Couch
lol, thanks! - Original Message - From: Barbara Littlefield To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 7:54 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Newest from last night and today of Kayla aka Faith Oh, so very sweet! Barbara & Raul (who keeps reminding me that

Re: [Chihuahuas] Newest from last night and today of Kayla aka Faith

2007-04-03 Thread
I have a little male just like that for sale and then I have a chocolate male and a brindle female if anyone is interested. Mare ---Original Message--- From: Karen Couch Date: 04/03/07 20:38:19 To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Newest from last night and today of

[Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua habits

2007-04-03 Thread liubluejeans
LOL...no problem with that mental image... we live in a small single wide mobile home...so it's probably not much bigger than your motor home. One of the things Tootsie does that just cracks me up is when she decides it's "exercise time". She will run full tilt from one end of the house to th

Re: [Chihuahuas] Newest from last night and today of Kayla aka Faith

2007-04-03 Thread Karen Couch
And in person she is prettier. Thank you! I looked long and hard before I found her. Keep an eye on Michele's website, she has more babies a coming in May! http://www.lilpaws.net/ Karen - Original Message - From: arlene weaver To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday

[Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua habits

2007-04-03 Thread liubluejeans
Anne, Thanks, I'd love some tips on teaching her to sit. We have not been very successful with training, I'm afraid. I didn't know a lot about Chi's when I got one and I know that I have made some mistakes, possibly irreparable. Tootsie is 6 months old and has very few manners. She comes wh

[Chihuahuas] Re: Chihuahua habits

2007-04-03 Thread liubluejeans
Ha ha...I forgot to mention that bit about getting herself so excited she can hardly breathe. I don't mind these things that she does, if that's what she's supposed to do... I've just never had a dog quite so excited to se me before. I have to admit that it is sort of nice to know I'm missed.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: New here

2007-04-03 Thread Barbara Littlefield
Could it be exposure to the sun? Barbara & Raul - Original Message - From: Dana Lou To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 6:36 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: New here One other thing I meant to mention also is that this has been a sudden change. It

Re: [Chihuahuas] Newest from last night and today of Kayla aka Faith

2007-04-03 Thread Barbara Littlefield
Oh, so very sweet! Barbara & Raul (who keeps reminding me that he is top dog and my lap does not have room for another.) - Original Message - From: Karen Couch To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: T

Re: [Chihuahuas] Newest from last night and today of Kayla aka Faith

2007-04-03 Thread arlene weaver
she is too beautifulim jealousarlene Karen Couch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:She is now officially Kayla! :-) Karen - Original Message - From: marsha To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 7:09 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Newe

[Chihuahuas] Re: New here

2007-04-03 Thread Dana Lou
One other thing I meant to mention also is that this has been a sudden change. It seems like it was normal one day and the next it's this gray color. I've wondered if it's here eating catfood, which I've put an end to that. Then I wonder if it is allergies due to all the pollen outside. Or

Re: [Chihuahuas] Newest from last night and today of Kayla aka Faith

2007-04-03 Thread Karen Couch
She is now officially Kayla! :-) Karen - Original Message - From: marsha To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 7:09 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Newest from last night and today of Kayla aka Faith How adorable!!! So which is her call name? Marsh

Re: [Chihuahuas] Newest from last night and today of Kayla aka Faith

2007-04-03 Thread marsha
How adorable!!! So which is her call name? Marsha - Original Message - From: Karen Couch To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 7:45 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Newest from las

Re: [Chihuahuas] Sleeping habits

2007-04-03 Thread marsha
My Lucky will be playing up a storm and then all the sudden, she is "missing"...we go into the living room and find her curled up in her bed fast asleep. She plays herself out, takes a nap, then gets up and goes again!! lol. Most of mine seem to play and sleep in sudden spurts. Marsha -

[Chihuahuas] Re: Sleeping habits

2007-04-03 Thread jeanwasy
My 6 month old Sissy Girl is not a morning dog. She sleeps all night, then when I get up around 6 am, she likes to continue to nap on my lap or on the floor beside me until around noon. Then she is up and running until around 3pm. Then it is nap time again for about an hour. Then up and run

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Does Stress Make One Love Their Pet Less?

2007-04-03 Thread Jeannine
I did that in February and March, so far April has been busy but I'm not crying or depressed. Jeannine Renee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm glad to know that my response is normal. Isn't it amazing when things are going badly, how isolated we feel. I agree, my dog makes me go outside when I

Re: [Chihuahuas] Sleeping habits

2007-04-03 Thread arlene weaver
jimmy does the same thing i dont think they are sleeping just in a resting position Jennifer Corpus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have a question about how often my chiuahuah sleeps. We've only had her for a little over 3 months now (wow! time flies when you're having fun!) and she

[Chihuahuas] Re: Does Stress Make One Love Their Pet Less?

2007-04-03 Thread Renee
I'm glad to know that my response is normal. Isn't it amazing when things are going badly, how isolated we feel. I agree, my dog makes me go outside when I walk him and I often run into other dog owners that I see everday and they and their dogs cheer me up. I just hate how helpless periods in

RE: [Chihuahuas] Sleeping habits

2007-04-03 Thread e Bloise
If Pablo could find someone to cuddle with him all day, he would sleep all day. He spends most of his time running around trying to find someone to cuddle with when we are home. I imagine he sleeps most of the day in his crate when we are not here. -- em :-) _ From: Chihuahuas@yahoog

RE: [Chihuahuas] Changing food...suggestions

2007-04-03 Thread e Bloise
I fed my puppies Royal Canin Puppy for mini breeds. They loved it! - em :-) _ From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of noellebachand Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 12:54 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] Changing food...suggestions

Re: [Chihuahuas] Sleeping habits

2007-04-03 Thread donnalawn
Tiffany always sleeps thru the night and then some. She also takes frequent naps during the day. Shes active and playful the rest of the time so I'm guessing she's fine and your's is probably fine, as well. Donna NJ From: Jennifer Corpus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2007/04/03 Tue PM 03:35:24 CD

[Chihuahuas] Sleeping habits

2007-04-03 Thread Jennifer Corpus
I have a question about how often my chiuahuah sleeps. We've only had her for a little over 3 months now (wow! time flies when you're having fun!) and she naps all of the time when we're home. She's four and I'm wondering if this is normal. Do other chihuahuahs sleep this often? I am prayi

[Chihuahuas] Re: New here

2007-04-03 Thread Dana Lou
Thanks for your response, I appreciate it. I guess I was wondering and worried about the recent food poisonings. My boyfriend also has cats and she's been getting into their dry food. Thanks, Dana --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "marsha Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I have see

[Chihuahuas] Re: Does Stress Make One Love Their Pet Less?

2007-04-03 Thread Jennifer Corpus
I have to add in here that we all feel overwhelmed sometimes and it's completely normal to feel irritated with all of our obligations when we're spreading ourselves too thin. As a mother of two, I have had times in my life that I just needed a break away (going to a movie, a night out with my

[Chihuahuas] Re: new adoption

2007-04-03 Thread Jennifer Corpus
I will definitely get that book: The Dog Listener. Thanks for sharing! About the training, I guess it would do both of us some good to take at least a few classes. She was already 4 years old when I got her, however, I really wouldn't know where to start. Maybe a few lessons might teach u

Re: [Chihuahuas] Changing food...suggestions

2007-04-03 Thread eridanusdesign
Why not try homemade?...its cheaper than wellness for a 5lb dog, then these bad food scares will not be relevant for you. And you can make it for the week and freeze. My guy is 7.5 lbs and active and gets 3/4-1 cup of food a day and i know exactly what's in it. i will be going to raw soon but n

[Chihuahuas] Stress Make One Love Their Pet Less?

2007-04-03 Thread eridanusdesign
try having a cry with your dog if your up for one...they know instinctively how to heal you and will lick your tears away...(i'm not crazy about being licked on my face personally but let him do it when i'm balling it can always get washed off) talk to the dog about it...i know this sounds craz

[Chihuahuas] Changing food...suggestions

2007-04-03 Thread noellebachand
Hi Again, So i wrote last week when Eddie had Diarhhea and i called the vet adn they advised me rice and hamburg for three days which was a blessing! The vet also advised to try his Wellness food for three more days and see what happens that way we can rule out that it is the food that is not

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food

2007-04-03 Thread dogmom60634
I've been home cooking for a long, long time and it couldn't be easier. It's even the same price, sometimes cheaper, than a high quality commercial dog food. It takes me about 1/2 hour once or twice a month - not a bit deal at all. My dogs absolutely love it. Also, I do rescue so I have an e

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Does Stress Make One Love Their Pet Less?

2007-04-03 Thread donnalawn
LOL...I couldn't have described how I feel at times any better. That was great!! Donna NJ From: Denise <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2007/04/03 Tue AM 09:41:49 CDT To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: Does Stress Make One Love Their Pet Less? When I'm stre

Re: [Chihuahuas] Does Stress Make One Love Their Pet Less?

2007-04-03 Thread Barbara Littlefield
Stress can make us feel overwhelmed and depressed. Our pets are a responsibility, they start to feel like a burden instead of a joy. Having been through the last 6 years of my husbands illnesses I speak first hand. Talk to your Dr. he/she will be able to help you. Trust me the stress is only app

[Chihuahuas] Re: Does Stress Make One Love Their Pet Less?

2007-04-03 Thread Denise
When I'm stressed I find that anyone and everyone irritates me including the dogs. I resent being the one who feeds and clears up after the dogs, I resent being the one who feeds all the fish each morning I resent being the one who's expected to make the evening meal, do the washing etc etc. I don'

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: new adoption

2007-04-03 Thread arlene weaver
when i first got jimmy he didn't eat treats i don't think he was ever given anything he now likes a lot of different treats keep trying arlene Jennifer Corpus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thank you Arlene and Marsha for the advice..I will definitely try those tactics. I

Re: [Chihuahuas] nervous suppliment

2007-04-03 Thread Stefanie Brannan
Thanks. Stef Lori <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The name of the suppliment is Anxiety. I looked it up on Jeffers Pet and found that they have it and some other similiar products. I think I am going to try the one my sister in law uses as I have word of mouth results from her. Hop

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: new adoption

2007-04-03 Thread Barbara Littlefield
Dog training, with a trainer you are comfortable with, couldn't hurt. Not only do the dogs and you learn about commands and responses, but the dog will learn socializing with other dogs and humans. After having several dogs, I am now well trained , but I am still going to take Raul to classes, s

Re: [Chihuahuas] Does Stress Make One Love Their Pet Less?

2007-04-03 Thread marsha
Personally, when I am stressed is when I seem to need my pets the most. I like to cuddle up to one of them when I am feeling stressed out because it sometimes seems as if they are the only creatures in the world who can "feel" my pain and be non judgmental, and still love me even if I am doing w

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: new adoption

2007-04-03 Thread marsha
It is just one of the quirks of a Chihuahua. A lot of it probably has to do with how she was raised (didn't you say she was grown when you got her?) Also, not to discourage you, and some people may have different examples to offer, but it has been my experience that training classes are not all

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: new adoption

2007-04-03 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
A couple years ago when we first got our chi at 8 1/2 weeks old we had the same problem, she ended up bringing blood from my 10 year olds hand and she still has the scare to this day.  We immediately started asking for advice we could and found something that works.   Its a book by Jan Fennel

Re: [Chihuahuas] Does Stress Make One Love Their Pet Less?

2007-04-03 Thread YOUNG0029
Hello~ I seem to not mind taking care of my dogs when I'm not under stress. However, If I'm under stress, they seem like the biggest burden in the world. I try to remember that it's my angst causing my current bad mood and that the dogs aren't the problem. If anything, I try to remember

Re: [Chihuahuas] Does Stress Make One Love Their Pet Less?

2007-04-03 Thread emily Bloise
When I am stressed I head to my dogs for my dose of puppy love. no matter how stressed I am, a cuddle and a nap with my little ones always make me feel better. Try it you may like it! -- em :) = From: Renee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2007/04/03 Tue AM 05:43:01 CDT To: Chih

Re: [Chihuahuas] Does Stress Make One Love Their Pet Less?

2007-04-03 Thread arlene weaver
it will passtry to remember the reason you love him to start with im sure he has not changed try to take comfort from him when you pet him when my dog jimmy has a panic attack and bites me i often wonder why do i keep a dog that bites me the answer is simple i love him and i think he

[Chihuahuas] Does Stress Make One Love Their Pet Less?

2007-04-03 Thread Renee
I'm having strange feelings of apathy towards my dog. That is I used to have these intense feelings of love for him and recently I've been under a lot of stress and I feel like those feelings have lessened. I'm hoping that it's a passing phase (like a day when you feel like your dog is drivin