I feel like I need to clarify myself when I said I put Sami on his back and pinched his neck - I did not mean it that way as I did not pinch him to hurt him I just had my fingers on his neck to help hold him on his back. I in no way believe in any type of hitting dogs as part of training them or using shock collars or pinch chains. I do not even eat meat because of my love for animals and the belief that they do not deserve to be tortured to death and held in pens their whole life. I do not believe in any of the old trainings of the 50- 60's - rubbing a dogs nose in his urine will stop him from soiling in the house. I am a total animal lover and treat my babies as my family as they are my whole little family. I never spanked my kids and breast feed them probably longer than most people. I am just not a violent type of person and do not like killing or hurting of any living being that God put on this earth. I thought about how I said it and did not want anyone to think bad of me or to worse pinch and hurt their babies. My two chi's were potty trained in two days as I watched for signs took them out and rewarded them with a special treat. I do all my training as fun the only time I used more stern was when he was biting my grand kids as I did not want Sami to hurt others and just like the other person - Sami loved my grand kids to death. When they would spend the night he would go and sleep on top of the pillow they were using. We were all in the same bed but he wanted to be by his little friends. Well now I feel better and can go to sleep and dream of Maggie-Mae and all the fun I am going to have. My baby is coming home where she belongs. thanks for letting me go on and on, but I did not want to steer anyone in the wrong directions esp. with chi's who are so tiny and can get hurt so easily. Good night my friends, Nancy and family of three..... I love saying that:)
--- On Sat, 10/23/10, Deanna Corey <[email protected]> wrote: From: Deanna Corey <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Ricky Needs A New Home, He Is To Aggressive With Family :( To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 11:02 PM Hi Shanna, I really like the muzzle idea for Ricky...a tool to train him with in a safe way for others in your home. I am normally not a fan of a muzzle but in this case it may just be the ticket if used in conjunction with training!! It may be worth a try. At least it would keep others from getting bit until you can figure things out! Waggin' Tails in The Dog Park, Deanna and The Dog Park Pack: Nugget, Shuai-Li, Bella, Mouse, Myrtle, Mable, Toby, Caleb and Maxine!!! and honorary non-dog members of The Dog Park: Stella-Macaw, Stanley-Amazon, Miles the cat www.joys4toys.com From: Kavi <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, October 23, 2010 9:21:14 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Ricky Needs A New Home, He Is To Aggressive With Family :( hi Ricky was fixed just before I adopted him. In fact, he still had his stitches in when I took him home. I really feel bad for my daughter that Ricky bit her like that. I told my daughter that her and her boyfriend are not always going to live with me, and that if she just not bother Ricky, then things will be ok. She got a kitten 2 weeks ago because she said Ricky does not like her and she wanted a pet of her own. So I agreed with it. As upset as I was earlier right after the biting, I really know I can not give Ricky up. He was already given up by one family that I know of. I'm feeling sick to my stomach just thinking about it. And Ricky has no idea that his biting is not good. He just does what he thinks he should do at the time. I see in my mind all those poor dogs in the kennel... sad faces, given up. I do not know what would happend to him in another home. How many has he been in? I dont know. I have had to learn his ways as he has had to learn mine. someone on this list asked what Ricky is eating. for the first month, he was not eating any dog food at all. I ended up cooking meat for him just to get him to eat. and as most of you know he was very very underweight when I got him. ribs, hip bones and spine showing. He is now at a pretty good weight but I would like to see a bit more meat on his spine. He eats and loves the "Freshpet Select" dog food. Its the only dog food he will eat. He does not like or eat any dry dog food. I thank you all for allowing me to vent here... and I know some of you are having worse problems than me, with dogs being sick, hurting, etc. I really feel for you. I know you all do the best for your dogs as you can to keep them healthy, happy, and pain free as possible. I just feel a bit lost right now. I need a few days to relax and my daughter to relax. shanna --- On Sat, 10/23/10, Nancy Lucky <[email protected]> wrote: From: Nancy Lucky <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Ricky Needs A New Home, He Is To Aggressive With Family :( To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 6:54 PM Shanna, I am so sorry and know how you feel my little Sami started off that way, when he was only 8 weeks old and I have him his first bath he growled at me. I worked with a trainer and learned how to get him to stop. He thought he owned me as we were the only people in my home and he was my whole world. He also bit my grandkids a few times when he was a baby but not hard and I held him on his back and pinched his neck like a mother would do and then have my grandkids come and sit next to him while I had him under my control. I would give him food and he would have to surrender it to the kids it took a long time. He eventually loved them and all my friends. He was always just my baby and since we lived alone we got it under control. Sadly, Sami died of some type of congential disease when he was only a little pass 2 - very quickly gone. I feel now that God choose me to be his mommy because I am not sure someone else would of taken the time I did. I still miss him everyday. Ricky would probably be perfect for a single woman living alone and she could crate him or but him in another room when others came over. Again, I am so sorry and best of luck finding him a home. Blessings and Hugs, Nancy and the girls --- On Sat, 10/23/10, Kavi <[email protected]> wrote: From: Kavi <[email protected]> Subject: [Chihuahuas] Ricky Needs A New Home, He Is To Aggressive With Family :( To: "Chihuahuas" <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 5:17 PM Hi Everyone Well, I have tried to work with Ricky for his aggressive behavior towards family members, but its gone to far today. My 19 year old daughter was putting his t-shirt on, then went to pick him up and he totally became angry and grabbed her hand between the thumb and finger and would not let go. He broke the skin on her hand. The other day he tried to bite my husband when he went to pet him. I am the ONLY one Ricky will not be angry with. But my family can not live in fear of a dog. I have never had a chihuahua before, or a dog that was aggressive in any way. I will be looking for a qualified home for him where its just one adult that does not have much company. That is about the only place he could live. He is just unpredictable as to what will set him off. I will not take him back to the ASPCA... I am not sure if I can find the right home for him even. As much as I love him, my family must come first. If anyone has any ideas or places I can call, please let me know. He is 4 years old and I guess just set in his ways. I have had him not even 3 months yet. I might see about a chihuahua rescue. :):) Shanna
