Awe they are adorable!!
Mary Overton 816-457-0597 >________________________________ > From: ann banks <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 9:44 AM >Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: New adoptive chi parent :) [2 Attachments] > > > > > > >[Attachment(s) from ann banks included below] >I will love him and do not care about size. He sounds like a great dog--maybe >he had some feeding issues with someone in the past--just be gentle and >understanding and he will learn. >Give lots of praise and love. >Ann and Pedro and Chico whose picture is attached--we were young >then--grandson Bode sitting with my mom Ann >next pic we are being lazy and laying on recliner > > >On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 9:17 AM, michaela_and_merit ><[email protected]> wrote: > > >> >>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 mailto:Chihuahuas%40yahoogroups.com, "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 :) >>> >> >> > > >-- > >Enjoy this day >God has given it to you > > > > >
