I have 4 chihuahuas and none of them really like to be around children. I know
some Chis can be lovable where little children are concerned but as a rule I
don't think chis really care that much for children. I have a rescue that came
to us because the woman said he did what you are saying your chi does around
the children and that he would only bond with her, it turned out all was wrong
with him was he simply hadn't been socialized and he is fine now, we have had
him almost 4 years. Perhaps you have a chi that simply doesn't care for
children. Have you had a chi prior to this around your children? People make
the mistake in thinking just because a chi is small and adorable they are
friendly, that isn't always the case. I wish I could offer you some advice on
this problem but it may be that you simply chose the wrong breed of dog if the
children want to interact with the dog very much. You also need to keep in mind
how very small a chi is and even a child is huge to a chi
so they fear (naturally) large things. Now I could be all wrong here I am
simply giving you our experience with this very same problem with the chi that
we rescued, Scoobie Doo., he is now a very loving dog. It really surprises me
that the woman that handed him over to us without a backward glance when she
walked away has never, not even one time, asked how he was doing so I am just
very glad that we have him because he is very loved here and we can't imagine
a day without Scoobie in it, he brings so much delight to our lives...good luck
with your furry baby....normajean
svtheanimals2 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: We brought our pup home
about 2 weeks ago. At first she was very
quiet. She now growls everytime she has a toy and we try to play with
her or if she gets something and we have to take it away she gets very
stubborn. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to break this habit
she is forming. She likes to be held and curl up on our laps most of
the time but it's during play time that she gets carried away. She
also sometimes hides under our coffee table and charges out at us
barking and snipping. I'm telling you she is like a gremlin. Please
help, it's difficult for my 2 kids to bond when she is like this.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Star
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