I have to disagree with Helen, sorry I really do and agree with all the prior posts. It sounds like your new dog is scared, but unless there are severe problems (i.e. not just things that are a pain in the butt, or require your patience) agression, pee and pooping all over the place all the time- even after an adjustment period ( say 1 month) you owe it to them to give them a chance. I had NEVER had a dog before and I would have given him back if I could have (that's how stressful the adjustment period was fore me) but I never could have lived with myself and knowing what I know now-- seeing how far he has come and how happy and well adjusted he is, I'm SO glad I didn't give him back. When she comes back inside to pee, say no! and gently pick her up and put her outside again. Stand over her until she pees, at least once, don't let her back into the house until she has and after she has praise the heck out of her and say good pottie, pick her up, give her snuggles, tell her how good she is, how much you love her etc. If you don't want a dog and aren't willing to take the time to love her and give her a chance, than yes, you shoud give her back, but if you love her and want her to be all she can be, you need to patient.. and if you do give her back, I agree, don't feel guilty, just don't get another dog until you're ready to potentially face these same problems again with a new one. Renee
--- In [email protected], "dbooty702" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > We took in a 1 year old "deer-faced" chi.. She doesnt seem to be > adjusting well. Previous owner had 2 other bigger dogs, so i thought > that Teeka would know how to potty. She seems to be afraid to eat out > of her dog bowl but yet she will eat out of your hand, she pottys > outside sometimes if we can even get her to go outside she acts like > she is afraid to go out also, when she finally does get out she'll > sniff around and run back to the door and potty in the house. Now from > what we know she was goin outside through a doggie door with her other > family but i dont see it.. She is extremely sweet and loving, but im to > the point that if she doesnt get it together in another week im thinkin > about givin her back, any advice? HELP.. > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> 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/
