I have a chi/boston terrier mix, and he has the most darling little puppy eyes, I cave in every time. At first I was horrible, but I know if I don't work on training him while he's still a baby then he'll never learn, and I couldn't stand the idea of him not being around because of my own immaturity. There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills. - Buddha
----- Original Message ---- From: arlene weaver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, April 4, 2007 4:31:24 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] bad chi habits amanda, you sound like an ole softie to me. i got my chi he was 10 so i didn't have be the meanie lol i think his little face would have done me in. im lucky his pretty well behaved. arlene Amanda McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote: Someone from here said that playing with their poop or eating it is their way of playing around, like in a bad way obviously. I have no idea what to do to break it, I can't imagine what I'd do if my Chaz did it. As for running, Chaz did the same thing for awhile, and we're at the end of two busy streets and when he gets "in the mood" he runs, and I'm always worried about him getting hit, so I put my foot down; I don't mean I beat him or anything - but he went from running out the door with me, to staying when I said stay, so really it's a matter of how you treat him when he's done something wrong, so if you discipline him, and then cuddle with him afterwards he's going to think it's okay - that it's how he gets positive attention. It's hard I know, I take one look at Chaz's cute little face and I crush, but I know it's for his wellbeing and if I don't take the alpha spot he'll make a fool out of me, and it could very well cost him his life. I'd suggest a harness, I'm not sure what the level of wearing it is, but maybe if you break him into having restraint he won't be so quick to run off. Maybe break it in and have it on him for a couple hours a day and gradually break it down. There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills. - Buddha ----- Original Message ---- From: e Bloise <[EMAIL PROTECTED] net> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 4, 2007 2:39:18 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] bad chi habits The simplest way to correct eating his poopy is to clean it up right after he makes his deposits. I think there is a supplement you can give him that will help stop that behavior, but I do not know what it is… good luck ! – em J From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com ] On Behalf Of Jessica Wolinski Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 10:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com Subject: Re: [ Chihuahuas ] bad chi habits Maybe you should talk to your doctor about eating poopies.... I never had that problem... Thank god!!! my baby loves to give kisses... i couldnt imagine Lori <[EMAIL PROTECTED] net> wrote: My 5.5 month old chi is picking up some very bad habits. One being, as soon as our outside door opens, he darts out and runs across the street to grandma and grandpas! His brother lives there with them and he loves to go visit, however, even though our road isn't a very busy one, there is always the chance of him getting hurt. How do I correct this? I have thought about putting him in a plastic carrier with no comforts as a time out but am not sure if it will cause more bad behaviors. Also, he likes to eat poopies. YUCK! I feed him pedigree, and he is well fed, so I cant imagine why he would eat that. Should I change his food? My friend suggested evo something or another and also suggested feeding him a raw diet, not sure about how safe that is. Does anyone have any suggestions? I love my dog smoochies, but it makes lovin gross!!!! Thanks, Lori Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. TV dinner still cooling? Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV. <!-- #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} #ygrp-text{ font-family:Georgia; } #ygrp-text p{ margin:0 0 1em 0;} #ygrp-tpmsgs{ font-family:Arial; clear:both;} #ygrp-vitnav{ padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} #ygrp-vitnav a{ padding:0 1px;} #ygrp-actbar{ clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} #ygrp-actbar .left{ float:left;white-space:nowrap;} .bld{font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-grft{ font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} #ygrp-ft{ font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; padding:5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-vital{ background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} #ygrp-vital #vithd{ font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:uppercase;} #ygrp-vital ul{ padding:0;margin:2px 0;} #ygrp-vital ul li{ list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; } #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-right:.5em;} #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-vital a { text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-vital a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ color:#999;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} #ygrp-sponsor #nc { background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ padding:8px 0;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ margin:0;} o {font-size:0;} .MsoNormal { margin:0 0 0 0;} #ygrp-text tt{ font-size:120%;} blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} .replbq {margin:4;} --> ____________________________________________________________________________________ 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news
