Hi Everyone! Here is an update on Merit: first, it is his second day home and he has not had even one accident!! He seems to know he should go potty outside. I am so proud!!
Second, he slept nicely all night in his crate (next to my bed) without crying!! Third, he walks perfectly on a leash!! One weird issue, though (advice please!): he seems afraid of his food bowl. He tries to tip it over with his nose, although obviously I do not let him, and whenever he takes a piece of kibble from the scary bowl, he acts like he has done something very, very brave. Anyone else ever deal with something like this? One last thing-- he is DEFINITELY not a purebred chihuahua. Will you guys still love him? I think he is probably a chiweenie. You guys are going to think he is HUGE. He weighs 9 lbs. I have a picture but I can't figure out how to upload... Have a great day, everyone! I look forward to hearing from you! Michaela --- In [email protected], "michaela_and_merit" <michaela.margida@...> wrote: > > Hello, > > I joined this group because I want to be sure I provide the best care > possible for my new best friend. His name is Merit, and I placed a deposit on > him at the local APS shelter this morning. He needs the standard medical > procedures (neutering, immunizations, flea and tick prevention) and then he > will be ready to come home to me later this week! > > I am so excited about him! I always had dogs growing up, but Merit will be my > first dog since living on my own. I am 24 years old, a graduate student, and > live in a townhouse in a quiet suburban area. I have done a ton of research > on chis and feel pretty prepared in terms of general knowledge, such as nail > clipping, tooth cleaning, vet visits, etc. but I would really value some > advice from chihuahua experts like you all! > > Is there anything you wish someone had told you that would have made training > your chihuahua much easier? Is there a particular treat or activity that > would be fun for Merit to try? Please share any tips and tricks you can think > of that might be helpful for a new chihuahua owner. > > Thank you! > Michaela > > P.S. Merit is chocolate with a short coat (I will share a picture once he is > home!). He's one year old and is fairly timid-- life in the shelter has been > really hard for him to deal with because it is so loud and scary with all > those dogs barking and howling. So I'd especially value advice on how to make > him feel comfortable in his new home :) > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
