Hi Ann - no threats at our house - it's so laid back - quiet (unless the birds are singing) - very calm. But I do think the possession/food is overwhelming for her and I just need to teach her to handle it better - so I'm going to work on that.
FORGOT about the water bottle - I have one sitting out ready and totally forgot...Thanks... Lynda "I wish my book of life was written in pencil … There are a few pages I would like to erase" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, March 2, 2012 1:23:44 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Aggression Training I have used a spray water bottle. I have taught them to stay in yard....back is fenced but front is not When one does something unacceptable, I say no and give a squirt of water on the butt. I seldom have to use it now. Chico and Pedro are now 17 months old and love them so much. We also have cat and did have big Lab but she is now over the bridge but they all got along so good. Maybe your little one is overwhelmed and feels vulnerable and threatened. Ann . sent from Ann's IPAD On Mar 2, 2012, at 11:11 AM, "birdylove5" < [email protected] > wrote: Hello chi people...such good chatting going on - I've had so much to read and absorb these last few weeks. Charlotte Rose is growing quickly - getting tall - 6 months old March 14 - how time flies.....and....a bit more sassy than is acceptable. Which leads me to my email. I remember someone saying they were a dog trainer (Pam?)...sorry it slipped my mind who possesses this gift. I have contacted a local doggy behavioralist in my area. I met her years ago when she was teaching a basic puppy class that Timmy (schnoodle) and I attended. She's well known for being firm but gentle and getting results. Charlotte is showing slight signs of possession and food aggression. I need to nip this in the bud NOW so it doesn't get worse - before she ends up hurting one of the other animals in the house. None of her aggressive incidents have been provoked by any of animals in the house -no one is taking her food/treats or taking her 'stuff' - it's all been 'her' and how she's perceiving things I believe. She has growled at me on occassion as well (I was petting her telling her what a good girl she was after she ate her treat) - it was the slightest of growls -but totally unacceptable. I know that some people allow these little dogs to get away with just about anything - but I know that this is not the right kind of behavior for any animal. ALL of my other animals live in harmony - so ..it's time for Charlotte to join the pack and know that Mama is the alpha. I love her dearly - with all my heart - so I believe teaching her the right way is another way I can show her how much I love her. After only a few short months of having her - I can't imagine my life without her. She gets spayed in April and I'm already a nervous wreck with worry. I'm waiting for the instructor to call back to set up an evaluation session and then we'll move on from there. WISH US LUCK... Hugz to all, Lynda
