Home Alone: Dealing With a Chihuahua Puppy's Separation Anxiety

 

Home Alone:
Dealing With a Puppy's Separation Anxiety

Does your puppy whine or seem depressed when you get ready to leave the house? Are there holes in the carpet or accidents on the floor when you come home? These are typical signs of separation anxiety, a very real problem for some pets. If you think your small breed puppy might be affected, you can help ease its stress. We can show you how.

Before You Leave
A puppy who's affected by separation anxiety can cause problems for both you and himself. Here's how you can help it cope:

• Don't punish or isolate your puppy since these actions can worsen the problem.
• Redirect its behavior by giving it a toy — especially one filled with kibble or biscuits — before you leave. It'll become so engrossed, it may forget to be upset.
• Avoid emotional good-byes and excited returns. Soon, it'll learn your departures aren't such a big deal.
• Training: Get your puppy used to time alone by giving it a toy, then leaving the house for just a few minutes. As your puppy adjusts, gradually prolong the time away.
• Turn to a pet-sitter or doggie day-care service to keep it company. Your veterinarian can recommend one.

Teething Reminder
Like most puppies around this time, your puppy may be teething. So it may seem finicky about its food. It's not because it doesn't like it. Chewing may simply be uncomfortable for it. To help it, try softening its regular dry kibble with warm water.

The Dish
Puppies Aren't People Too
When it comes to diet, what's good for you isn't always good for your puppy. One example is fiber. While you can benefit from a high-fiber diet, dogs benefit from moderate levels of moderately fermentable fiber sources that help promote a healthy digestive process. Plus, your ancestors were omnivores who ate a variety of foods to meet their nutritional needs. But your puppy's ancestors were carnivores — meat eaters who thrived on a consistent diet rich in animal protein sources. And, unlike you, your puppy doesn't get bored eating the same food day after day.

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Training for your Chihuahua

 

 

New puppies are so exciting! Not only are they adorable, but this is an
important time for socialization and also a great time to get started with
training. A reward based puppy trainer uses treats, toys and other "fun
stuff" to get desired behaviors so even young pups can get started
learning basics like sit, down, and coming when called.

However, many well-intentioned dog owners do not realize that they
waited too long on getting started with socialization. Did you know that
the critical window of socialization ends approximately when the puppy is
16 weeks old? In fact many veterinarians, trainers, behavior consultants
and certified behaviorists emphasize the importance of the period before
the pup is just 3 months old! Adequate socialization can help prevent
many behavior problems such as shyness, aggression, fears and
phobias as well as behavior problems caused by anxiety.

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AKC Texas Diva Chihuahuas

Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76148

 

AKC Champion Quality Tiny Texas Diva Chihuahuas Watauga, Texas 76148

Please e-mail me with any inquires you might have.

marcuccino@aol.com

I've always been a dog lover, especially the little ones. I've been breeding toy dogs for over 18 years. I live in beautiful Watauga, Texas.

I raise happy, healthy, quality babies for you to love and become members of your family. All of my adult dogs meet the standard for the breed & are in good health. My facilities are clean and my dogs are well cared for and loved, I never have a problem with showing anyone around, there are no closed doors here.

I work very hard to raise these little babies that I'm responsible for bringing into this world, I owe them the best possible homes. I want you to be happy with your new friend, but above all, I want the pup to be happy and safe in their new home.

I don't think a breeders part should stop when you leave with your puppy, I'll be there if you have any questions.

You may call me to schedule an appointment to come see my Chihuahua babies. Appointments will be scheduled at least one hour in advance. I do see visitors Monday thru Thursday from 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday after 12 noon, Saturday and Sunday all day. My female puppies are too small to breed.

Prices start at 700.00-1200, I do not take checks or money orders, cash only please. I do not sell to pet stores, brokers, breeders, and flea markets or wholesale my puppies. I work very hard to raise these little babies that I'm responsible for. Puppies are very small parents weigh less than 3 pounds each.

Thank you
Bianca
817-503-0008 Home
817-905-5127 Cell

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For Sale AKC Long Coat Champion Quality X-Tiny Diva Texas Chihuahuas

"Puppies are fragile"

I do not recommend the tiny puppies for families with children under six years old. The pups are just to fragile, this doesn't mean I think your child would be unkind to a puppy, but toddlers fall down, if they fall on a toy puppy it will be seriously injured or killed.  Please wait until your child is old enough to understand about the care & treatment of an animal.

Adopting a new baby is a very serious undertaking... yes, they are adorable, but.... they also cry, poop (a lot), pee (a lot), chew up, get into things and demand a lot of attention and patience. It's a big responsibility, please take all this into consideration and be sure your willing & able to put out the effort it takes to raise a happy, well adjusted puppy before making a decision to get one.

Please never buy a puppy as a gift unless you are POSITIVE it is wanted, just because you think they need one doesn't mean they want the responsibility. The animal shelters are full of unwanted pets.  

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Chihuahua Poisoning 101

Chihuahua Poison 101: What You Need to Know May 31, 2007


If you suspect your pet has been exposed to a poisonous substance, get help immediately, even if you don't notice symptoms such as vomiting, excessive salivating, rapid breathing, or loss of consciousness. You can call your vet or the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435. The call is free, but the consult fee is $55. Be ready to report what your pet ate -- or what you think he ate -- and when. Provide your pet's vitals.

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The Canine Bully!

The Canine Bully!

He bites, he jumps, and he preys on innocent dogs. He’s the canine bully and he’s causing havoc in dog parks across America. But what is a canine bully? How do dogs become bullies? And what should you do if your dog is a bully? Let’s take a closer look.

What is a Bully?

A canine bully is a dog who enjoys using power to become the dominant dog. He plays rough and takes aggression too far.

A canine bully doesn't necessarily act this way towards all dogs. Instead, he preys on passive dogs who don't fight back. It makes a bully dog feel powerful and in charge.

Why this Aggressive Behavior?

Improper socialization from an early age can lead to aggression. When a dog is not taught to play nicely with other dogs, he may feel like he is doing the right thing.

Sometimes, rough play is overtly encouraged, or even reinforced without an owner knowing.

To avoid bringing up a bully, never encourage your dog to play rough. For example, if you are playing "fetch" and your dog doesn't return the item to you, never get into a wrestling match with him or play tug of war - this will only encourage aggressive behavior. Also, never allow your dog to play rough with any other pet. If you allow this behavior to slide, he will think that roughhousing is perfectly acceptable.

Effects of Canine Bullying

By allowing bullying to persist, you're encouraging your dog to become even more aggressive. As time passes, correcting this inappropriate behavior will become harder.

How to Correct the Behavior?

The following tips can help to deal with a canine bully:

• Anytime that you notice your dog playing rough, separate him from the other dog.
  
  
• Bullying dogs learn better through "negative punishment". Give him a time out and don't allow him to play when he's acting up.
  
  
• If your dog has cooled down after his time out then allow him to continue playing, if not then keep him on time out, or take him home from the park.
  
  
• If your bully of a dog is playing nicely, give him a lot of praise and possibly a treat. This will help him to understand that good behavior is rewarded.

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