Just wanting to see how things are progressing.... Lynda
----- Original Message ----- From: "Joan Croft" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 4:20:54 AM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot That is good. I am so glad that you have Charlotte. I am kind of glad that you brought this up, because it made me remember Desi growling when I tried to move him (but he wasn’t awake, didn’t open his eyes…just kind of growling in his sleep.) Dolly has the opposite, if she is sleeping and I move my hand – perhaps to put a blanket over Desi or something, it startles her in her sleep and it is the reaction that she kind of opens her mouth to snap as she is turning toward my hand that is moving…but again…it is a reaction when they are sleeping…and with Desi I don’t really think that he was awake. Dolly was usually sleeping but not very far asleep and it is usually when she is already having the respiratory problems. Not sure why that may play a part…unless maybe she gets a little hallucinations or just weird dreams. Never bites, just hear her teeth hitting together and then she looks at me and looks like she is confused, then turns her body back to go right back to sleep. I think it is subconscious on my part, but I do talk to them if I am going to move them…I really didn’t think about it until this discussion, but I just do…I will say something like ‘Dolly, I need to move you so that you’re not pushing into my stomach.’ and then everything is fine. Desi is like a dead weight when he is asleep and I do have to talk to him and sometimes to move him I have to actually wake him a little because I can’t move him when he is so sound asleep. Wishing everyone and their Chis a very good nights sleep. Tell the pups to not kick you and you will let them sleep until the morning…LOL From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lynda Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 8:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot Pam, Thank you!!! I appreciate your reply very much. Everyone: I am gentle & loving with all my animals; hence the reason they are so loving. Even my rabbits are like little sweet dogs-but were beasts when I rescued them, so I'm well aware of what I'm doing. I simply asked a question about her snapping because when researching chis and talking to chi owners I was told they can get a bit 'fiesty'. Charlotte is marvelous with strangers-runs to anyone-delights in their attention- I'd like to keep it that way! Lynda Sent from Lynda's iPad On Jan 22, 2012, at 9:31 PM, Pam Dean < [email protected] > wrote: I dont think she is over-reacting..I think the group is frankly. She comes to us with a question about aggressive behavior and how to deal with it, and she gets jumped all over. A flick on the nose is not physical abuse for crying out loud. She is exactly right..this is the time to deal with these type of behaviors, when the puppy is young. This is exactly how little dogs become little tyrants because they don't have strong Alpha pack leaders and rules..just like children. From: diana roller < [email protected] > To: " [email protected] " < [email protected] > Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 7:08 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot Just because she doesnt like people in her face does not mean that she needs to be disciplined. Dogs have an instinct as to what people they can trust. Also, has anyone taken the time with her to socialize her ~ gently and over a period of time, NOT JUST A SNAP ON THE NOSE?????? It sounds like you are being way too impatiant with her as well as expecting too much too soon. Dogs are like kids, each personality is different. Maybe she just needs a little extra loving and gentle care. I will take her off your hands if you like. I hate to see you both so upset. Sincerely, Diana From: sheila < [email protected] > To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 5:02 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot Yeah, I think you are over reacting. Itsy will do this because she does not like being startled or bothered when she is sleeping. I always make it a point to say her name name and here girl, come on girl time to go out. She is fine then. Don't get your feelings hurt, it is not personal, it is a reaction. I guess my point is that not all things fit all dogs. Sounds to me like she just does not want to be bothered while she is resting. Not all dogs will always be alike. Ask yourself how she is otherwise? Is this the only time she does that? Sheila -----Original Message----- From: Lynda Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 9:41 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 ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links
