Hi,
we adopted two chi's right before christmas. One is a three year old mom who looks very similar to Hercules posted on the home page, and her one year old daughter who is black with brown markings. They are larger sized at 8 and 9 pounds (not fat, big) They have bonded with us wonderfully and we are having so much fun with them. One problem we are having is they are so fearful of strangers, they go nuts when someone comes into the house. I suspect they may have been abused seeing how they have reacted with many men, especially dark haired ones. Has anyone had experience with this kind of thing? Over time with training (classes?) and lots of love will they become more trusting and accepting of new people, or is this likely to be a life long thing for us to deal with? In Chihuahuas for Dummy's I read about this crucial socializing period in their first year, that obviously these two missed. Is it too late for socialization efforts to have much effect? Any pointers on handling introductions with new people? any advice from all of you with chihuahua wisdom is greatly appreciated. thanks, judy ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> In low income neighborhoods, 84% do not own computers. At Network for Good, help bridge the Digital Divide! http://us.click.yahoo.com/EA3HyD/3MnJAA/79vVAA/MJOolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> " Lets talk about man's best friend! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
