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Answer by Kel
Submitted on 9/29/2003
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I also have a Shih Tzu pup now 16 weeks old. He like all puppies bites. I tried the firm NO while holding his muzzel but it did not work. A book I had bought Living With Your Shih Tzu suggested when they bite yelp OW!!! as if it really hurt you and ignore the puppy for a few seconds. It has worked each time and he has pretty much stopped biting everyone. Of course, you need to offer him a chew toy instead of yourself. Regarding the question on canned food. I have two dogs and feed neither one canned. Dry high quality food and an occasional treat made for dogs will keep them in good shape. With the small dogs like Shih Tzu'syou may have to experiment with brands a bit, but, be patient they will find one they like.

Answer by Bryan
Submitted on 10/3/2003
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I admit that I have not read all of the rules of this website, but. . . I implore everyone with puppies, dogs, etc. to head over to the following discussion forum. It is free, you do not even need to register, it is frequented by the most knowledgeable dog-lovers around, and I swear that I am not affiliated in any way except trying to help people find as much good information as possible. http://forum.dogomania.com/index.php Also, this site is filled with articles about any and every possible topic. http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/dog/dog.htm As for one particular post here: DO NOT FEED YOUR SHIH TZU WHAT YOU ARE EATING! Chocolate is not the only food that is bad for your dog. Shih Tzus in particular are prone to varying degrees of food allergies. High quality dry dog food is what you want. For those who have already accustomed their pups to canned, it may be tough to make the switch, but it's healthier for your dog if you do. Remember (getting on my high horse here), just because you read someone's opinion on an internet site doesn't make that person an expert. There is some not-so-good advice here. Frequenting a site with a community of knowledgeable people will provide you with the best information from which to choose your own best course of action.

Answer by Bryan
Submitted on 10/16/2003
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LabLover - Shih Tzus make great pets for almost anyone except for families with small children because of the fragile nature of the dog and also possible jealousy issues that tend to arise when a new baby is introduced. Usually they get along with everyone, are relatively easy to care for and they absolutely are NOT prone to biting. If you have a Shih Tzu that is aggressive and bites, then there are 3 possible reasons: bad breeding, bad training or illness. There is little you can do about breeding. Most people think that all Shih Tzus are created equal - not true. A neighbor of mine recently bought a Shih Tzu at a pet store. It is scared of everything, is very yappy and doesn't like to be held. That is not the temperament of a true Shih Tzu. These great dogs are absolutely recommended for senior citizens as they require relatively little exercise, are content to lay on your lap or a chair next to you and can adapt well to apartment life. Maybe the Shih Tzu that you are dealing with is a problem, but don't chalk it up to the breed. Yours is the first Shih Tzu that I have ever heard of biting with anger. Usually it is play biting or a nip from a frightened, defensive dog. Never aggressive.

Answer by keli
Submitted on 10/17/2003
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To: Lablover: I agree with Bryan. I fell in love with my first Shih Tzu and went back to the same breeder four months latter for my second. It is definitely not in the breed to be aggressive. As a matter of fact just the opposite. I have three children at home between the ages of 4 and 18 and other than some puppy biting which we quickly corrected these dogs have never once shown any aggression towards them or their friends. This could be a case of poor breeding (although it would have to be very poor breeding), but, more likely may be a case of poor socializing which can lead to fear biting. I have a feeling that you are not re-training but actually training this dog. Pick up a good book on dog training and start from square one.

Answer by Hempyb
Submitted on 11/15/2003
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to stephy: try only letting your dog walk outside on a leash, this way she can't hide from you. when you take her out and she doesn't poop, then take her in when she is ready to go in and either put her in her kennel (a small one so that she can't poop on one side and sleep on the other) or watch her closely so she is unable to poop on the floor. this way she is forced to poop outside on the leash and each time she poops outside give her a small piece of a treat. she should be pooping regularly at least twice a day but usually more. regarding the food, i don't suggest canned food at all, if for no other reason than their poop tends to be mushy or runny only feeding them canned food and if they ever do have an accident on the floor it makes a real mess. also shih tzu's stomaches are very sensitive so dry food is probably the best thing for them. and as far as how much to feed, her weight and age are both factors in how much you should feed her. you can usually find these feeding charts on the sides of dog food such as Nutro .

Answer by Kel
Submitted on 11/26/2003
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To Stephy89 and Dookie: Crate, Crate, Crate. I am assuming you both have Shih Tzu. First, have both of you purchased good books on Shih Tzu ( Living With a Shih Tzu is a good place to start). Second, if you have not please do so, you need to understand these dogs were bred to be companions, they can be stubborn, doing what you want them to do like a golden retriever, etc. is not always in their game plan. Now back to the crate, buy one that fits a Shih Tzu, (small size) to big and any dog will sleep and poop in it. They are not cruel, especially compared to being yelled at. Take the puppy out where you want them to go, if they go praise them up and down and let them free in the house. If they don't go don't say anything just bring them in, wait a few minutes and do it again. Whenever they go make a huge deal of it. They want to be with you and will catch on pretty quickly. To Dookie, just the opposite of stupid, if you had the choice of peeing on dirt, gravel, grass or nice soft carpeting what would you choose? They are to young as pups to let free in the house and not be watched closely. Also, as pups you will need to take them out about every hour. As they get older it won't have to be so frequent. Understand yelling to a dog means nothing. All you will accomplish with this is a scared dog who will pee every time you approach it or worse may start to bite out of fear.

Answer by Gingers mom
Submitted on 12/31/2003
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Don't feed your dog table food - that's a no-no in all dogs. I feed Ginger and Susu (both Shih Tzu's canned Science Diet. Ask your vet for a recomendation. Also, good luck in potty training. I bring mine out at 8'ish (AM), 5'ish (PM) and 10'ish (PM). I could probably bring them out more often but it's hard when I work during the day. Both of mine will bark when it's time to go outside if it's not their usual time. However, I can't walk Susu on a leash. She thinks as soon as she is outside the apartment (in the building'shallway), it's safe for her to do her business. I have to carry her outside. She's 12 and still hasn't learned. Her mother, Ginger, knows what I expect. I don't get it... Pet Smart also sells kitty litter boxes and litter except it's made for dogs. Try that.

Answer by Love my Max
Submitted on 1/8/2004
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We adopted our dog, Max, a one year old Shih Tzu about 3 months ago. He is a wonderful dog, could not ask for a better one! He is fully housebroken and knows the difference in playing with me versus my two children, ages 5 and 7. When I got him the owner was feeding him puppy chow, seeing that he was no longer a puppy, I slowly changed him to Purina Beneful. He gets no table food and only gets hard dog treats, (i.e. milk bones). Over the last couple months I have noticed that he is getting sick, it is always in the morning and it is only yellow mucous (sorry to be so graphic). It is happening more frequent now, twice this week. I have noticed that it always happens when he hasn't eaten. So I am wondering could it be that his stomach is hungry and he is so busy that he forgets to eat, thus upsetting it, or could it be the food, or something much more serious, which would tear up our family. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, though we have had Max for only 3 months, we couldn't imagine our family without him!

Answer by Bryan
Submitted on 1/8/2004
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I implore everyone here to visit the forums at dogomania.com. http://forum.dogomania.com/index.php While the site is dedicated to all dogs, not just Shih Tzus, there is so much information, answers to everyone's questions, and knowledgeable people to discuss various issues with. Asking a question like those above usually generates 5+ responses within a few hours. Cassie - I'm not trying to be rude, but your post upset me very much. There is a pet overpopulation problem and people who do not know what they are doing should not be breeding their dogs. You need to talk to a vet about those puppies and not be asking these questions on a message board that has a response every couple of days. People need to be more responsible. . .

Answer by GraciesMomma
Submitted on 1/12/2004
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Hi there, I am the loving mommy of a 3 month old female Shih Tzu named Gracie, and I noticed that there are a lot of the same questions and problems here that I myself have encountered both with my new shih tzu, and previously with my Boxers. I am in love with my Gracie, and hope to learn much about her here, and provide some advice as well. In answer to "Love my Max" PLEASE PLEASE, I beg you to take your dog to the Vet. He or she is the only qualified person to make the diagnosis of what may be wrong with your Max. Its a little late to tell you this, since your post was rather a while ago. But consistent throwing up is an early sign of Parvo, and you should be aware that the winter months are when dogs are most susceptible to the disease, and if you don't know Max's immunization history, he may have come into contact with a surface or another dog that had it. Parvo can live on pretty much any surface (such as a pet store floor, grooming tables, etc.) for up to 8 months, so it's better safe than sorry. Take him to the Vet, in the long run you will be glad you did. You can also purchase 7-in-1 puppy vaccinations at your local pharmacy and immunize him yourself if money is an issue. The shots are only about 7 dollars and easy to administer. No pain, no gain! On a lighter note, I agree with many of the posts here, Shih Tzu's DO have very sensitive tummies. I gave Gracie a small piece of cheddar cheese once, and she pooped all over the house almost immediately. Be careful what you and your children may be feeding Max, and I definitely agree with hard food, unless you have a very small puppy and are mixing the soft food with a good quality kibble. (I prefer Royal Canin Mini puppy formula, and Gracie loves it too!) I hope this helps..... :)

Answer by Kel
Submitted on 1/18/2004
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To Love My Max: First of all I completely agree with several users of this sight. When in doubt take your dog to the vet before anything else if you feel there is a problem. On a lighter note. I have two Shih Tzu one seven months old and one six months old. I had tried several good brands of dry dog food and just as I thought I had found the right one for my dogs they would get sick again, icky poop, icky eyes, blocked up noses and my younger one's coat was in horrible shape. A neighbor of mine has an older female Shih Tzu who always looks beautiful and so I asked what she feeds her. She told me canned Science Diet. My vet gave me a couple of cans of Science Diet Vet formula (R/K) I believe and I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but, they are doing beautifully. My advice go to the vet have Max checked, if he seems fine ask what they think about putting him on this food. I have been an advocate of dry food since I've had dogs, but, in this case I have to recommend trying this particular canned food.

Answer by GraciesMomma
Submitted on 2/16/2004
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Hi all....just wanted to stop by and see the new posts. My Gracie girl is getting so fluffy and big, and I am just so proud of here. She really is a smart little girl. I hope to keep seeing positive posts here about Shih Tzu's, I have learned much since logging on the first time. We're still having potty training issues as well and I can't bring myself to crate her for the whole day at a time. Crossing my fingers here, but for the last three days she hasn't pooped in the house while I was gone. I have given her so much praise and love its sickening. She's my baby though. Does anyone else out there have such a water-happy baby as myself? The little bugger beat me to my bubble bath the other night, which at the time was comical, she loves to swim! But I am worried that she's getting washed too much. Every time I get in the bath or shower she wants to come in with me. I have started keeping the door to the bathroom shut so she just sits out there and waits for me.....So cute....these little pooches are surely the best companions anyone can ask for. I am so happy I decided on a Shih Tzu!

Answer by jaxfl
Submitted on 2/24/2004
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To those with new puppies. Do some research on owning a new puppy and basic puppy training. Many here have given good advice on potty training and the biting. Take it, it works, it just takes patiences and consistency. Puppies are like babies, it takes repetition to learn. One must make sure they establish dominance with their animal. This can be done with out being mean, but it needs to been done to have a well behaved pup. Also, puppies should never be left one unless they are in a crate they can get into lots of mischief. Crate training is not cruel at all, dogs are den animals and their crate is their den. It should never be used as punishment. This should be a safe, comfortable place for them. All my dogs have been crate trained. They never make messes in their crate unless they are ill and have an accident. Then they are very upset. Anyway, I am just babbling here, do a search on the net for basic puppy training. There is alot of good info out there for first time owners. Thanks, Linda

Answer by Virginia
Submitted on 3/5/2004
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I have a Female Shih Tzu and a Male Shih Tzu The femaile being 5 years old and the male 1 year. I just had a litter of puppies and my momma dog does not want hard food she wants anything else. Any suggestions? The vet said put the hard food there and she will eat it, but she'll go a day and not eat anything, I don't like that because of the puppies so I give in and give her canned food or eggs. Any Suggestions?? Also, my male is usually very friendly and a loving dog, but he has his moods, sometimes he will go after my female in anger if we give her something even if we give it to him also.He will drop his and go after her. This has happened a couple of times not all of the time.. Any suggestions or helpful advise??

Answer by 2foxy
Submitted on 4/3/2004
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ok i have a question my shiht tzu a 1 yr old male which i have had sinse he was 2 weeks old..will consantly bark at my son's friends or if some1 comes to door and wont stop barking til they r gone...we have tried a crate, leash, putting him in bathroom etc nothing works For any1 trying to train dogs what we did was Piggy would go out side pee but wouldnt poop to solve this and not stress him out we use pads in bathroom for him and it works out great we also feed him little cans of dog food but give him veggies from table from corn to tomatoes he loves salads and his vet agreed that veggies wouldnt hurt him and said a little of anything we ate if he wanted some wouldnt hurt him and of today he is fully healthy and mean just wished he would stop barking so much when visitors comes

Answer by iluvmyshih tzu
Submitted on 4/19/2004
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not to be rude or anything but all of you people in here that want to put your shih tzu in the crates, that is just mean. i have a shih tzu she is 2 years old and has never been crated. these dogs are like kids trapped in a dogs body. they love to be with you that is how they are. i mean how would you like to be locked up from 7am to 4 in the afternoon everyday. i know that it will make their temperments worse that way. a person i knew did that every day with their dog and it was very hyper, pooping and peeing in their home and chewing on furniture and it was awful. her dog was so starving for the attention, when the owner got home then had to go to bed a couple hours later and the dog would be so naughty all night. now the dog is in a better home, not crated, and very well behaved. I am not saying to never be able to leave the dog, but to put it in a crate while you go to work because you can't trust the dog is mean. these dogs love to be with you. i have never had a problem with my shih tzu and crating her. i hope this won't be to mean for graciesmomma but you asked advice and i'veseen how a shih tzu will act if crated all the time i wanted to let you know

Answer by ShihTzu Lover
Submitted on 6/8/2004
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Hi I have a Male Shih Tzu named Topaz who is not Fixed. He marks(pees)on the whole house. Not in big puddles like he has to got potty and no one let him out just on things. Like my moms China Cabinets and our bed posts and chair and our davenport. He will also pee on plastic bags if they are on the floor and my moms plants. In our living room there are pee marks on the floor by the chairs. I know why he is doing it but how do I get him to stop. My mom said that if he doesn't quit then when we get and carpeting next year she will keep him crated. I do not want this to happen and neither does she but how do I make him STOP. please email me any suggestions on what to do Email-jvblue@kiwibox.com also he is up for stud service and is proven

Answer by Bocca
Submitted on 6/11/2004
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To hilda Hilda they are such a wonderful dog ..I have 3 of them ..well 2 the one I have has about 1/4 maltese in her and she is a sweetheart too ...anyways...all Puppies I think chew when teething or play bite especially when teething ....lots of advice in here that I have read ...to be honest ..I have never had a prob with mine biteing other than a little bit when I or my husband or children were playing with them and then I figure the odd little bite is normal...but other than that I have had no probs with my 3 pups ...they always have had alot of toys right from 8 weeks on ...I hope you find the joy in your new baby as I have in my 3 ...shih tzu are such a wonderful pet ..they are not yappy ..and they fall in love with Us as we do with them ...Enjoy him ...before you know it he will be one or two years old and most of the puppy probs that you may of had to deal with will be in the past ...

Answer by Maureen
Submitted on 9/29/2004
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I would like to add to the responses on crating your dog from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on a regular basis. I believe that this is not an appropriate way to treat a dog which, by its nature,is a very social animal. If you are going to be away for extended periods of time perhaps consider the following: purchase baby gates (they're not too expensive, especially used ones) and block off an area such as the kitchen where carpet won't be harmed. Provide a plastic tray and some sort of "metal grid" which will allow "pee" through to a newspaper that you place underneath the "metal grid". This will keep your puppies feet away from the wetness. Open dog crates with a tray beneath them are also available and can be used for this purpose. My dogs learned rather quickly that they were expected to go in the tray when inside. They still prefer to go outside, but when inside will use the tray. Both of my dogs cope quite well in the kitchen for four hours a day in this manner. I very rarely have a "mistake" to deal with. The other suggestion is to consider having two dogs so that they are company for each other. My husband was initially against getting another dog, but we are all very happy with the results. Really, not much more work and they seem so happy together.

Answer by Jennsteele
Submitted on 10/15/2004
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Well I've read all of these posts and just had a few comments to make about Shih Tzu's I've owned two Shih Tzu's over the course of 25 years. My most recent baby died in August at the age of 16 years. I will be bringing someone new home in December :) A word on putting a leash on Shih Tzu's....because many Shih Tzu's have breathing problems (ie., snorting, grunting) I caution all of you to NEVER put a collar on a Shih Tzu while walking it on a leash. Please use a harness only with your leash. My dog experienced a collapsed trachea, which she lived with for a few years (comfortably until it flared up every now and then). I was told, by two vets, that the probable cause of this condition was a collar around the throat and the dog pulling on the leash. Use of a harness will protect their sensitive throats. Second, when it comes to feeding any dog (and I'm speaking of dry dog food only) please do your research and purchase a food that has little to no CORN in it. Most big name manufacturers have corn in the top three ingredients. Dogs cannot digest corn. It is simply a filler and bloats them to make them feel full. We all know that humans cannot digest corn well ;) So look for a dry food that has rice, lamb, chicken, etc. as one of the top ingredients. Check for yourself at any grocery store...almost every single dry dog food will have corn as a top ingredient. Try going to a pet store and purchasing a more expensive healthier choice for your dog. I use Nutro Max. Anyhow, that's my two cents.

Answer by Meghan
Submitted on 12/29/2004
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Crating your dog is not a cruel thing. Crate training is suggested in all the puppy training books as well as books specifically for Shih Tzu's My vet even suggested crate training. He crate trains his own dog. Some of us do have to work! If you leave your puppy free to wander the whole house, not only will they pee and poop everywhere, they might be harmed by something in the house. The crate is a safe haven. Keep it cozy with a blanket and toys. The puppy will soon realize this and go there when they want to be alone. My puppy goes there when he is tired and ready for bed. I give him plenty of love and attention. As I am sure the rest of the crate training owners do. We all do things a little diffetently. As long as they are loved and taken care of, what else matters? Best of luck to everyone!

Answer by Jenn
Submitted on 3/19/2005
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Hello, I have a 7-month-old female shih tzu, whom I love to bits. I live alone and am gone for 8 hours a day. I am thinking of adopting a 10-month-old shih tzu male from the shelter as a companion for her. We went for a meet-and-greet today. My girl was excited at first, but the other dog was a bit too nervous and he'd just been neutered, so he was quite shy. There was no aggression from either of them, and my girl didn't seem to be jealous. I made sure to give them equal attention. Any time we go for walks or to my parents', she absolutely goes crazy for the other dogs. She loves playing with anything that walks! Having recently moved from my parents' where they have 2 poodles, she seems quite down and depressed as of late. She mopes around the house, follows me everywhere and isn't interested in playing for longer than 5 minutes. My question is, do shih tzu dogs appreciate canine companionship, or would this simply put her nose out of joint? I don't want her to become jealous and withdrawn. We have bonded so well since I got her in December, I don't want to jeopardize our relationship. Thanks for any feedback.

Answer by navina
Submitted on 8/6/2005
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I have a 6 months shih tzu puppy ,shadow. I think shih tzus are very inteligent dogs. Their not really hard to train or housebreak.Shadow was housebreaked within 1/2 a month after we got him , which was when he was 3 months.But innitially he always pees on carpets. Everytime he did that , we said 'no' to him firmly and the tissue used to wipe the pee , we put in the place we wanted him to go and let him smell it . Sooner or later he got the hang of it. Whenever he wants to go, he sits near the door and barks ,so we will know.Training him to sit, shake ,sleep, and stay we did using dog biscuits.Although he is a very obedient pup, he is still very playfull and likes to bite and chew my hand.And i still cant put a stop to this . I have given him many chew toys but it still doesnt work. Maybe he is still teething and extremely playful.I just hope he grows out of this.

Answer by Heather
Submitted on 9/5/2005
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crating is important for a dog. It is a safe place for him/her to relax, unwind,cool down and it speeds up potty training. I brought my pup home at 8 weeks old and he was potty trained in 3 days. Take the dog out every 2 hours around the clock for the first 3 days. Totally ignore the occasional accident and give lots of praise when pup goes and does his stuff outside. When you are at home, crate when you go to shower, or anyother task that you do not want puppy around. It teaches the dog that the crate is an ok place to be. I have a blanket, stuffed toy, car wash mit (sheep skin type) water bowl, and puppy pad at the end of the crate. My dog has never protested about being in the crate. You can also place a few pieces of kibble at the back end and praise the dog when they are in. I tend to say "big boys go to sleep in their own beds" I give him 3 kisses on the top of his head and I gently place him in his crate. Try this. It did work for me hclayco@rogers.com

Answer by new puppy 2
Submitted on 4/24/2006
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Good Evening everyone... I have a new male shih tzu as well...He is 10 weeks old and seems to be doing great..He weighs 2lbs 8 ozs. He is eating Nutro currently...but someone recently told me about a food that is all natural-Merrick- My question is the same as everyone else... Jackson is nipping at everyone...He is doing better with me...I am doing the OW! I am trying to get everyone (4 kids-4,11,17&20 and a husband) to do this also...The other real issue is when my 4 year old picks him up when he is in a playful mood he will turn to nip at her...she does the OW as well but he doesn't seem to get it...so I have her hold him out but no give into him and put him down... does anyone have any other advice...

Answer by Kristin
Submitted on 4/26/2006
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i have a 7 month old puppy male shih tzu. i have learned from experience that if you dont let your puppy know who the boss is they will run all over you. from the first day i got my dog i was already stern and said no when necessary. he is the most well trained dog, and has already been potty trained for over a month. my roommate before had a shih tzu and i ended up moving out of the house because she didnt train her male right, so the dog knew he could get away with anything. her dog wouldnt even come inside without seeing a treat first. but my dog since he was well trained from the first day i got him he doesnt even need a leash. just remember if you have a shih tzu show them whos boss before they show you or else you WILL be miserable!

Answer by Ginger'sPUP
Submitted on 8/23/2006
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this is for Virginia: I don't understand why you said she was hard headed and not easy to train since I went to the Pet Store and saw a chow chow. I wanted the chow chow so much but the owner said they were " hard headed and not easy to train" I didn't know what to do so i asked him what dog would be the perfect one for a person like me and my family. He showed me the shih-tzu and said they were very smart, they didn't shed and they were sweet good with children and ... in conclusion they were perfect LOL anyways i got her and now she's perfectly fine. The 2 day i got her she became potty trained on the newspaper. She still nibbles a little but i get mad at her and she learns. So that's what i wanted to say.

Answer by Nichole
Submitted on 12/16/2006
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i had issues with my shi tzu biting too, and nothing we tried ever seemed to work, but them i was talking to a woman i had met while walking my dog, and she suggested time out. well since we didnt want to use her kennal as a punnishment, we hooked a leash onto the inside of a door and closed it, leaving the clasp sticking out, everytime Molly would misbehave we'd say "you wanna go in time out?" and if she did it again, we tell her "time out" and go hook her on the leash. then do not acknowledge the dog until she calmed down. then id go let her go, if she did it again shed go back into time out. she quickly learned what timeout was and all we had to do was warn her! shes 4 1/2 now and its been years since shes been in time out, but when she acts up all we have to do is say the word and she stops whatever shes doing!

Answer by Rhonda
Submitted on 2/9/2007
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I've just got a shihtzu she's 7weeks.The vets wants them in as soon as you get them 6weeks,9weeks,14weeks shots if this helps some of you.Also sage is bitting as well,but she plays with her toys and stills nips at me and then goes back to her toys i think she just wants attention but i set with her while she plays.ok i feed her beneful and she seems to have a hard time with chewing so i take some and crunch it up into pieces and she eats it better.I love everyones point of view but if your really have any problems i would talk the the vet.thats why their there.to help animals.ok cant remember who asked about being too cold out side to let puppy poop.i sugest a puppy pad i use them all the time i put a clean one down with her meal its sanitary.if she use's it, if she cant wait.I love sage to pieces ,shes so fun to watch.but she's inbred, so I didn't know if thats why shes bitting but i think shes just a baby her self.

Answer by neyomobile
Submitted on 2/9/2007
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Answer by Kate
Submitted on 2/14/2007
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I have 2 shih tzu's different as can be.I bought a shih for all the reasons the breed is so popular for, but my first one was serious,bossy, and snapped at my husband and me, until we put him in his place.With lots of love and firm( but gentle) and consistence training, at 2 years old he is a loving, happy dog , but leary of strangers.Our second little guy, is a true Shih tzu, everything I was looking for when I bought our first one.I love them both to death, but Winston is sweet,more outgoing,and loves everyone, strangers too. As far as feeding goes, I feed them little Ceasar and Beniful dry puppy food.I also give them ground chuck (boiled to get any fat out)with brown rice. They love it , and it's easy on their tummies and sensitive digestive track.

Answer by LuckysMommie
Submitted on 2/25/2007
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I just got a new shih tzu about a month ago. He was just turning 8 weeks when my husband bought him for me and I absolutely love him to death. He is my baby! He has a tendency to poop in the house, but is pretty good about peeing on his potty training mats which I am very proud of him for doing. The thing is, I try taking him outside to go to the bathroom, but he won't go to the bathroom outside....he tends to just lay out there and play. Also, I try to get him to sleep in his little bed that I bought for him, but he refuses to sleep there. He sleeps on the bathroom floor and then in the middle of the night, he jumps on the bed....is it bad to let him sleep on the bed with my husband and me? And this is to Gracie's Momma, I was wondering about the 7-in-1 Vaccination. Is that something I could get at a petstore or would have to order. I was also wondering what the name of it is.

Answer by Joe
Submitted on 5/19/2007
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Potty Training Question: I have a 12 week old Shih Tzu that we've had for 4 weeks now. We crate train him and have his crate pushed up to a doggy door which leads into our backyard, in which he's able to go in and out if need be. He's good about not going potty in his crate and he'll go outside if he has too but in the evenings and weekends when my wife and I are home from work, we'll remove his crate and let him hang out in the house with us and our other dog. But if he's not in his crate, he still does not understand that he needs to go outside to relieve himself. Our first dog was potty trained within about a week or two but this little guy is having a hard time understanding the concept. We spend a lot of time training him and taking him out after he plays and eats..etc.. I just wonder how much longer it's going to take before he understands he needs to go outside? Or any other advice or tips would be appreciated.

Answer by Candi
Submitted on 7/5/2007
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I have a 14 week old shih tzu named Candi and she is just perfect! now she is anyways... When I first got her she bit HARD, I am talking hard enough that she pierced the skin and made us bleed! I was doing some reading and found that shih tzus are very emotional animals and become attached to the attention we give them. Now, when she bites, I look her square in the eye and yell "NO BITE!" pick her up and shut her in a bathroom or laundry room with the door shut while saying "no bite" the whole time... she only stays in there for a minute or two, but she is starting to understand that when she bites, she gets a "time out". This is not mean, and is the best way to not inflict pain on your puppy and provoke aggression. Now when she starts to nibble and I say "NO BITE!" she immediately converts to a loving lick! Give it a few weeks and you should start to see your pup turn into the little angle that shih tzus truly are!

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Question by LuLu
Submitted on 7/19/2003
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my 12 week old shih tzu is constantly biting our family. i know he is teething but do you have any advice on how to get him to stop biting our cloths and skin

Answer by peter
Submitted on 7/22/2003
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i have the same problem with my shih tzu same age also i don't know what to do either

Answer by Donna Bell
Submitted on 7/23/2003
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I have 4 Shih tzu's and only two constantly chewed and bit at people. Once I got them compaions they stopped. It also helped when I got them lots of pig ears and pig sticks, and I leave lots of toys all over the house. They stay very well entertained. I found out that dogs become nervous when left alone or have annixiety attacks and if they have compaionship of another dog they will come out of it.

Answer by Savannah
Submitted on 9/3/2003
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To stop the chewing give the puppy somthing hard to chew or bite on such as a "Kong" toy. You can find these in stores like Wal-Mart or Target. They help any breed of puppies. Also when the puppy tries to bite someone grab their muzzle and say in a firm voice "No!" After a few times of this they will stop this bad behavior.

Answer by Oreo
Submitted on 9/4/2003
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Sorry i know this is not the right place to ask these questions but i don't know where else to go. I have a 3 month old female shih tzu. Should i feed her can food? If so, which brand?

Answer by hi
Submitted on 9/9/2003
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THERE BITING YOU BECAUSE THERE PLAYING!

Answer by nicola
Submitted on 9/11/2003
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this is to oreo feed it cesar if your feeding it can if not feed it what you eat for dinner just dont give it chocolate

Answer by Olyvia
Submitted on 9/22/2003
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My Shih Tzu is a male 13 1/2 week old. He bites all the time too. He's not trying to be mean, but he thinks it's cute and does it when he wants to play. My husband and I grab his mouth and say No firmly, but he still does it. He has a stubborn streak! We give him chew toys, bones, pig ears, other types of toys,etc. but none of it has worked yet. I need advice too. :-)

Answer by Lori
Submitted on 9/26/2003
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Shih Tzu's are stubborn by nature I think. My adult is 3 now and a fiesty sassy little thing. She is also a very loving lapdog. I am getting a new Shih Tzu puppy in October to keep her company. I would only feed dogs dry food, ProPlan or Eukanuba, keeps their bowels in good shape and regular, no table food!!! I have found their stomachs to be very sensitve. When Bella was a puppy she did a lot of nibbling on hands, just playing. I wouldn't consider it biting. Their baby teeth are very sharp! Try frozen baby carrots and frozen green beans for them to chew on, they do grow out of it when the adult teeth come in.

Answer by gi
Submitted on 9/28/2003
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all puppies bite. you must establish yourself as dominant in a firm (not mean) manner. do not continue to play or pet if bitten. also, dry dog food is best with supplemental can if desired.

Answer by Judith
Submitted on 9/30/2003
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Well i just got a female 7 1/2 weeks she is adorable , we are doing the toy thing and that Ow!! and is working i did feed her from a can because i was worry her struglee with dry food but i will try a different brand.

Answer by Princess Picasso
Submitted on 9/30/2003
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Well i think Shih Tzu are very playfull dogs i have a female Shih Tzu she is 16 weeks old she bites on every thing too.. But I have a problem with potty training her please give me some advice.. thanks

Answer by Butterfly616
Submitted on 10/8/2003
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About the potty training. It took me about 3 months to finally get my puppy trained. I was told by my vet it was because of the living arrangements the dog had before. It just takes time and patients. A regular schedule is very helpful.

Answer by LabLover
Submitted on 10/15/2003
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We have a Shih Tzu that we have taken on the task of re-training for an older woman. The dog is 2 and has an attitude that won't quit. Be has bitten twice and once was deep and with anger. Are these dogs just mean and ill-tempered by nature or is it another issue? Are they recommended for senior citizens??? I am thinking NOT!

Answer by Luke
Submitted on 11/5/2003
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to stop the biting, i have found that what works best when the puppy bites is to put your finger into the puppy's mouth sideways (like a bit in a horse) so it does not choke them. Push it just far enough into the mouth to cause the puppy to want it out; saying NO BITING. Doing this just a few times consistently each time they try to bite has always worked to stop the biting for me.

Answer by stephy89
Submitted on 11/13/2003
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my dog is two years old and i just adopted her, when i walk her she'll pee but she wont poop how can i tell her to stop with out being mean? also she'll run into a corner of the house when I'm not looking and hid her poop how can i get her to stop o yea one more question how much should i feed her and if I'm using a canned dog food what brand do you suggest

Answer by Dookie
Submitted on 11/25/2003
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My dog, Daisy has a deep stupidity problem. She can not comprehend the fact that she is supposed to potty outside and not on my carpet. I have brought her outside and yelled at her when she uses the bathroom inside. I have no idea what to do. If you guys have any advice please email me@ Smeather89@aol.com ~deeply needed ~Thank You fellow Americans

Answer by becca
Submitted on 12/22/2003
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I have a question. What do you do to get your puppy to go to sleep at night?We put him in his crate and he cried the whole time.How do I stop this? Nobody in our house gets any sleep unless he sleeps on us.

Answer by horseshoot
Submitted on 12/22/2003
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my new shih tzu is 10 weeks old and he has no teeth at all. is this normal?

Answer by Kel
Submitted on 12/23/2003
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To Horseshoot: He is probably teething and should get his new teeth soon. Keep and I on him, and if in a couple of weeks no teeth show up, like anything else take him to the vet.

Answer by vikki
Submitted on 12/24/2003
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I have just aquired a 6week old pure-bred shih tzu, I read on www.geocities.com/eljaesshihtzu/care.html that dry food softened in warm water works well for the puppies, and is also healthy. I promise it worked!! I added just a little bit of milk and it was wonderful for him! I have not experience the biting- other than him hanging from my 8month olds pamper!..but it is good to recieved advice in advance from fellow Shih tzu owners!! Thanks!

Answer by Cassie
Submitted on 1/3/2004
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Hi, I have a female shih tzu that just had puppies 4 days ago. I was wondering what age the puppies should get there first immunization. And how much it will cost. The puppies MAYBE will be for sale in FEBRUARY. I might sell them...

Answer by daniela
Submitted on 1/11/2004
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Hi, I have a 9 month old male shih tzu. He's had a biting problem since he was 9 weeks old. The nipping I understood was just play but he bites with anger when he has food or something he's not supposed to eat in his mouth and I try to take it out. He actually drawn blood from his bites. I've disciplined him by pulling down on his beard while saying no biting and trying ow! but I think I need more help. Is there any advice out there? I got him from a reputable breeder.

Answer by Ferky
Submitted on 1/12/2004
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Daniela - as a previous post suggested, go to this site and ask your question: http://forum.dogomania.com/index.php I guaranty that you will get plenty of responses and advice.

Answer by Lyn
Submitted on 1/17/2004
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Instead of telling my 11-week old "NO" I say "bad", but don't touch him. The "BB" in "Bad" seems to do the trick. I also hold him with my forearm, and don't get on the same "level". Haven't had a problem.

Answer by amanda
Submitted on 2/2/2004
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My shih tzu used to bite me. So all i did was totally ignore him when he bit me, by turning my back towards him. 1 day he finally stopped.

Answer by tee tee
Submitted on 2/4/2004
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I have a 10 month old shih tzu boy and he eats his poop I can't let him in the back yard by himself because after he goes he turns around and eat it. I have to make sure I pick it up everytime because if not he finds it and eats it later. Its rather nasty I know but thats not even the biggest issue I have with it, once he's eaten it he throws it up all over my floor maybe 20 minutes later. What can I do to get him to stop!!! PLease HElp!

Answer by Bryan
Submitted on 2/5/2004
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Tee tee - poop eating is actually a fairly common thing for dogs to do and there are plenty of products out there to stop it. The product that worked for my Shih Tzu when he picked up that habit is called Deter. You can buy it at any major pet supply store (PetSmart, Petco, etc.) or online. One tablet a day for 2 weeks was all it took. I believe that the tablets make the poop taste and smell absolutely vile and completely turn the dog off to wanting anything to do with it. It is now months since I gave him a tablet and he wants nothing to do with his poop. Try it.

Answer by joanie
Submitted on 2/14/2004
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I am a first time owner of a 9 week old female Shih Tzu named Zoey. I also was having problems with her biting until I tried saying "OW". It worked! She stops, then licks my hand gently. While she is doing that, I use a soft tone and say "nice nice." Zoey is a wonderful blessing in my life. God has given this world such loving companions! ps. We are still working on the potty training. I live in Minnesota and it is too cold and snowy to take her outside to do her potty business.

Answer by Taylor_N_Dallas
Submitted on 2/14/2004
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I have found that canned dog food, gives my Shih Tzu'sthe runs, therefore I do not feed any canned dog food. I use Science Diet puppy formula, and also scrambled eggs and boiled chicken. I alternate the eggs and chicken every other day. They both absolutely love it. When they were very young, I blended the chicken with a little of the broth and mixed it with rice. Hope this helps. ~Taylor

Answer by joanie
Submitted on 2/17/2004
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My little Zoey is doing soooo good. How precious she is to me. Can someone suggest a safe and good puppy shampoo? I understand Shih Tzu'shave the tendency to get dry skin. Do you use a conditioner also? Still working on potty training. She is using the newspaper more on her own. We give her lots of praise. Once our weather warms up more in Minnesota, I hopefully will get her used to going potty outside.

Answer by manabelj
Submitted on 2/18/2004
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I am bringing home a baby shih tzu tomorrow. Does anyone have any advice to help get me started on a good foot?

Answer by corrinhope
Submitted on 2/18/2004
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Hi just wondering we are looking to buy a 9 week old shih tzu and i am 7 months pregnant can this be a bad idea?

Answer by hilda
Submitted on 2/27/2004
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Wow! after reading this I am not sure we are going to get a Shih tzu. We are looking for a family pet and wanted a Shih tzu but I am not too sure about that now! We are a family of 9 yes 9 My husband 7 kids and myself. Our youngest is 13 mo. and then we have a 3 yr. old and a 5 yr. old. We have been waiting foe 2 weeks now and still have 4 weeks till our pup to be 8 weeks and we can bring him home but we might not want to do that any opinions! Thanks Hilda

Answer by Cackle
Submitted on 3/4/2004
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I didn't read the rules in here so hope I'm not breaking any. There are some lovely people who are shih tzu owners and may be able to answer some of your questions for you http://pub61.ezboard.com/bshihtzuchatter or http://forums.doghobbyist.com/forum.php?catid=149 hope this helps they really are great little dogs