Here is the way that I see it: We are all members of this group. We all want to post when we have a particular problem, or when we have something good to share.
Those of you that have had abused rescues or even just those chis that were rescued from a shelter – not necessarily abused because there are many reasons that dogs end up in the shelters…the biggest where I live is the pet population that were in happy homes that were foreclosed on; the owners of those dogs move to apartments or other homes where pets are not allowed. Sometimes they place ads to find a home, but there is a time limit because the bank is not going to be kind and tell them to not worry about moving out until they find a home for their pet. There are some pets that are in the shelter because their owners have passed away or have had to go to skilled nursing facilities. I may have missed the original posts about Charlotte, but I think somewhere it was said that she was 3 months old. I got Desi when he was 8 weeks old. I didn’t have him very long the first time that he growled at me when I tried to move him when he was sleeping. But…HE WAS SLEEPING! When I moved him that first time that he did it, I did turn him on his back and tell him that he is not supposed to growl. Over that week he did it a few more times and then I realized that he was sleeping, and I was trying to lift him a bit and that bothered him while he was sleeping. I don’t think that I would be very happy if I was sleeping and then someone touched me and tried to make me move over. If I was truly asleep, that would be from being asleep and being disturbed. The few times that Dolly snapped – and it was just her teeth snapping…not at me or at Desi…she was laying on my lap in the recliner chair and I went to move the blanket that was falling off the side of Desi ready to drop on the floor. I think she felt my sleeves go over her and then I was pulling back the blanket, so I scared her when she was sleeping. Peggy and Judy and whomever else posted about this and how to handle these aggressions with abused dogs. I totally agree that this may be a huge warning sign that you have to train the dog for something. I applaud you for adopting the abused dogs…that is very admirable. However, from what I read of Charlotte, it was an issue of her sleeping and then when she heard or felt the presence of someone by her and she opened her eyes and saw this huge face (if you think of a 3 mo Chihuahua compared to a human’s face right up close…the automatic reflex was to snap.) I don’t recall reading that Charlotte bit her owner, just snapped from the shock of waking up and seeing the very large eyes, lips, teeth, etc. right next to her. Like I said in a post yesterday, if you have been awaken during a deep sleep and you opened your eyes and you saw a person’s face right by you, you would jump up or scream faster than anything. In Desi’s case, I did turn him on his back and hold him loosely until his body relaxed. Looking back, did I do the right thing? I don’t know because I was teaching him not to growl and because of how young he was, I think maybe that taught him not to growl at people, but HE was sleeping and I woke him up. Does he growl now, NO. Subconsciously, I will talk to Dolly & Desi if I am going to move them – that is now. That one incident when Desi was 9 weeks old…I realize that perhaps he shouldn’t have been rolled on his back (which is not abuse) due to the circumstances, but I have never heard him growl again unless he is in a deep sleep and I move him without talking to him. So everyone is right in a way. Yes, if a 3 month puppy growls, the first reaction is to nip it in the bud. If the growling continues and it is only when you move a deep sleep puppy or when you are so close watching it and going to give it a kiss, then we just need to remember to talk before we move, or try to kiss the puppy. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Judy Moon Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 4:58 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot Someone can’t take good advice! Judy Moon, a prayer warrior for Christ "May grace and spiritual peace be yours from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ." Jewell, Mary, Martha, Dakota, Becky, Nicky, Gabby, Joy (dogs) Dark Angel, Peter, Paul, Leah, Sarah, Tag, Ruth, Esther (cats) Libby, the parrot From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of enjaelove Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 11:01 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: RE:Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot Whoa! That WAS harsh! Please don't think all of us will respond to you this way. You have a legitimate concern. The breed has a reputation for tending toward a yappy, cranky nature. I understand you to say that you're simply concerned and want advice. I had similar concerns about Jake. But at 23 months, he is a curious, happy boy. Neither yappy nor nippy. _____ >From : C.M. Subject : Re: [Chihuahuas] cranky behaviot After reading this message, I'm sorry I posted my question. From: diana roller To: "[email protected]" Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 4:08 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 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] <mailto:Chihuahuas%40yahoogroups.com> 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 _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1901 / Virus Database: 2109/4760 - Release Date: 01/22/12
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