When i get my chihuahua,my friend shelby said that she will want to play with it.I told her that i was training it to stay in the crate when people are over and i want to get it use to me and she said that i was being mean to the dog.Is this true?I HAVE to crate train it.I want it to like me best because i'm carying it with me everywhere.To the mal,petsmart,Everywhere exept for school and stuff like that.I want it to be a good watch dog.Shelby says i'm being mean.m i?She said its not fair she doesnt gets to play with it but i do.She has a lot of animals in a very small house.She sais that she has barely any animals.She has a dwarf hamster,siberian hamster,guinie pig,3 dogs,3 cats,2 fish,and an iguana and she said its not fair because she gets to not play with a lot of animals.So she thinks i'm mistreatin my dog.Its mine.I can train it what ever i want right?Am i being too mean?
2006-08-03 11:50:10 · 15 answers · asked by Katelyn H 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have to crate train it because my dad doesnt want an inside pet but my mom promised i could get one,and my dad doesnt want it roming the house unless i'm with it roaming the house along with it.So i have to.And i dont want it to listen to someone else and not listen to me.But you know you here something like that and it jsut kinda stays with you all the time.
2006-08-03 13:45:56 · update #1
Ok,i dont know if i'm being mean.Thats my question dont yell at me.I'd rather have it in the crate then scared to deth,When ever someones around here,She is afraid and like growles.and i'm afraid its goign to bite them and i dont want them to get hurt.So stop yelling.
2006-08-03 13:48:56 · update #2
And i cary it wiht me,because i dont want it to get lonely.Its not going in a purse,its going on a leash,mall,i'll take it with me to be social.But i need to crate train ti and she doesnt understand that!
2006-08-03 13:49:50 · update #3
I also have to go to school?And i have feed it and give it water!I do all that stuff,its just it growles at people.
2006-08-03 13:51:58 · update #4
No you are not bein mean you are doin the ight thing but sometimes take your dog out but not all the time. You are doin the right thing
2006-08-03 11:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by Ams 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This can be bad for the dog. Dog's NEED to be socialized.If you keep doing this, you will end up having a mean dog that doesn't like people.
Why do you HAVE to crate train it? You said above so it will like you best?
If this really is the case, you really should NOT even own a pet.
If you need to crate train the dog, that's fine. But I hope you are doing it for the right reason. Something very important to know when crate training is to NEVER use the crate as a punishment.
Pets are good for companionship but to keep it in a crate when you are actually there, makes no sense at all.
2006-08-03 11:57:36 · answer #2 · answered by sherry001fun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that you should not crate your dog unless you are going somewhere and taking the dog with in the car. And I don't even like it then. How would you feel if you were put in a cage and left there while everyone else had fun? I would treat the dog the same way that you would treat you child or family member but that is what they are. They depend on you to take care of them and when you crate them for no reason then they just learn to fear you.
2006-08-03 12:05:20 · answer #3 · answered by purplebutterflyhippie04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's mean but some people say different. It's a personal choice but because I've owned several dogs, and some cats to cats recently I can to kennel train my dog, because she uses my house as a bathroom and I'm not very fond of that. So when I'm gone, she there in a kennel with the food and water and she can use the bathroom in the kennel. When I get home, if I'm willing to keep an eye on her. She can hang out with me if not I put her outside she's happier. And I don't yell at her, which makes me happy she's loved and well fed. l taken care of she's playful, all-around happier just not when she's in the kennel. But when I'm mad at her she will run to the kennel, where she feels safe I am a yeller
2006-08-03 17:50:21 · answer #4 · answered by Nikoday 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell Shelby she is an idiot first off.
Now, by all means please crate train your dog. You will be thankful you did later.
If I were you I would keep your dog in the crate when large groups of people are over, and spend any quiet time with your pooch. If one or two people are over within the first week of having her only allow for maybe 20 minutes of free time.
Chihuahuas are very possessive of their owners, and although you want her to like you, she needs to slowly socialize. It is a delicate balance.
2006-08-03 12:24:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are being cruel. A dog is a living creature, not a fashion accessory. A dog does NOT belong in a crate nor does it belong in your PURSE. Also, chihuahuas are not guard dogs, don't treat it like one. It's good to want to train your pet so that it doesn't do things like jump on people or soil your carpets. But there is nothing wrong with letting your friend play with your dog. Dogs love to play.
2006-08-03 11:59:09 · answer #6 · answered by K-Flo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crate training toy breeds is more of a punishment. They have such tiny bladders its hard for them to hold it. I think it will be a bad call for you to not allow this dog to socialize with other people. It will get to the point that you can't take the dog anywheres because it will be viscious to other people. people gravitate to small dogs and if one ctches you off guard you may ahve a lawsuit on your hands for bringing a dog that bites into the public. Allow your pup to play with many people. Make sure all shots are given before bringing into public.
2006-08-03 12:15:23 · answer #7 · answered by June V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think you are, if you want it to stay in the crate, and it has plenty of food, water, and shade, then that's fine. its not up to her whether or not you are being mean. obedience is a must for all animals, and you are right that the dog needs crate training, however you don't want the dog to be frightened of other people so you may want to let it out when people come over for small amounts of time. best of luck
2006-08-03 11:57:36 · answer #8 · answered by katiebug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no your not mean, but dogs need to be socialized I also have 2 Chihuahuas on of them I got when he was 3 month old and when people come I put him in a crate now he is very mean to every on except me and my family and the maids at the house he almost bit my friends son, the other one I got her when she was 9 months old when she is alone not with him she is nice with people playful with children I think because I didn't use the crate with her when people visit, please don't rebate my mistake.
2006-08-03 12:23:42 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ amal_dxb ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like you best? Want it to get used to you? Dogs do both of those things naturally.
You are training your dog to be neurotic and antisocial.
Yes, you are being mean. And irresponsible.
And your dog isn't a fashion accessory ... it's a living creature that doesn't deserve to be stuffed in a cage when you aren't "wearing" it somewhere.
2006-08-03 11:58:43 · answer #10 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think you are being too mean! You have to train it first so it will listen to you in the future or else the dog will disobey every time u give it an order!
2006-08-03 11:56:52 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋