First, make sure the harness was not rubbing on the bruise and because it hurt, she wouldn't move or that the harness caused the bruise. If the harness fits correctly, I would try a simple command "come", followed by a gentle tug (enough to make her move slightly forward), praise, then a treat. Repeat several times, she should get the idea............
Gloria -----Original Message----- From: Naomi DeLeon-Diaz <[email protected]> To: Chihuahuas <[email protected]> Sent: Thu, Aug 25, 2011 10:31 am Subject: [Chihuahuas] My Lucy Yesterday, I noticed a kind of brown spot on Lucy’s chest. Maybe the size of a nickel. I thought it was dirt. I got a wet paper towel and went to wipe it off but it would not come off. Turned out to be a bruise. How could she have gotten a bruise???? She does not play rambunctiously, she only goes out to the backyard. She hasn’t fallen or bumped anything. I’m starting to freak out and am debating on taking her to the vet. Any advice? Also, yesterday, we put a harness on her for the first time and tried to take her on a walk. She refused to move. We have been anxiously waiting for the first time we could take her on a walk (after her shots were complete), and she just sits there. We tried everything…begged her to come, offered her a treat if she came, her favorite toy, etc... She would not budge! Any suggestions? Hugs, Naomi This message is for the designated recipient only. If you have received this message in error, please disregard the message and delete it. (added_by_mail.cuiab.ca.gov)
