Yes she has been thoroughly vet checked-Dewormed the whole 9 yards. The ortho doc has checked her knees, elbows, etc, and bloodwork normal. I work @ my vets office so she's had it all. I only tapped her nose once as I don't believe in hands on type discipline-was definitely a reaction on my part. We have quite a few clients with puppies that show this behavior but they all accept it.. I talked with a vet yesterday in my area who frequents behavioral seminars-she believes that it it may be her blindness in the one eye (since she has no apparent health issues), and I should continue working on this. The only time she does this is when I approach her with my face when she is sleeping-she never does it any other time-so my approach will be different & we will see what happens. When she sleeps in my laps or in bed she does not display this type of behavior. It's only when she's sleeping on the couch & I approach her with my face. I said she wasn't being startled but it's apparent that might just be it-we shall see. Otherwise-she's a sweet Lil gal. Lynda
Sent from Lynda's iPad On Jan 21, 2012, at 10:39 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote: > My first thought is that something is bothering her. She's only 3 mo old, so > real aggression is unusual at that age. Possible leg or knee problems or > tummy problems that you haven't detected yet? Most puppies don't snap unless > they are not feeling well. Maybe a check up is in order. Has she been wormed? > If not, a fecal test should be done. Could also be an imbalance thyroid, that > has also been known to make dogs snappy for no reason. > > Does she snap when you are playing with her, or when she is awake but resting > on your lap? > > I wouldn't tap her nose as that is a sign that you are challenging her, not > controlling her. Just a stern reprimand and walk away is all that is needed > at that age. > > <GIRLS&~1.PNG> > > > > > -------Original Message------- > > From: Lynda > Date: 1/21/2012 9:42:36 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot > > > Hi Everyone, > I'm noticing some behavior in Charlotte (3 mos chi), that I have never > experienced and do not like. My other 2 dogs are sweet, well behaved, loving, > even tempered loves. I've worked with them & they are such wonderful > dogs-well trained & very respectable. (altho they've trained me well too) LOL > I've noticed when I lean over to kiss Charlotte when she's sleeping she snaps > @ my face. The first time she did this I was shocked! Did it again and > couldn't believe it-my feelings were hurt. Then I went to move her & she > growled. I gave her a 'no' command each time but she doesn't even react to > the command. I tapped her nose once & said 'no', but she just curled up & > when back to sleep. I will not accept this behavior so I make a point of > 'bothering' her sometimes when she's sleeping so we can work on this. Anybody > have any other ideas? > Lynda > > >
