[Chihuahuas] Re: New Mom

2006-09-13 Thread wattsupstacy
In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, mycountrycottage2004 kabenton@ wrote: She will not come near me...she will not let me pick her up, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kim Hi Kim, It's my opinion that she would benefit greatly by seeing you as her pack leader. Your calm

[Chihuahuas] Re: New Mom

2006-09-13 Thread mycountrycottage2004
Thank you for the encouraging words. I would love to take her for a walk, but she does not know how to walk on a leash as she has never been leash trained. When the foster mom had her for six months after rescuing her from the puppy mill and was looking for just the right adoptive home, she

[Chihuahuas] Re: New Mom

2006-09-13 Thread Lacey
It will probably take her a couple of weeks to get used to you... maybe even a little longer considering her former situation. When she does start to come around, try putting a leash on her, but just let her drag it around behind her to get used to the idea of it being hooked to her. You also

[Chihuahuas] Re: New Mom

2006-09-12 Thread Lacey
Hi Kim. Just take it slow and don't force her. Being that she came from a puppy mill, she's probably not used to be handled. Try to keep the excitement at a minimum for her for the first week or so. Baby talk to her and offer her treats. Try quietly sitting on the floor with a handful of