Help me with my dog please???

Question

My shih tzu is inbred. Not the normal all of them are inbred-worse {aka odd, un social ect} How do I train her? She is 5 1/12 months old.

Thank you




ps i dont want to get a trainer web site links would help too Help me with my dog please?

Answer 1

i have three shih tzus and I'm training my one year old at the moment get a clicker and take some food when you want her to do something use the clicker and give her a treat say you want her to sit use the clicker give her a treat and if you have to make her sit push down her back end she will soon get used to the clicker every time you use it and will know shes going to get a reward it takes time but does work she will anticipate the clicker and respond to your voice giving a command and she will do what you want always give a treat that's how you train them

Answer 2

Gosh, I sure would not like to discourage anyone because I personally think anything can be done when working with a dog as long as you stay consistant and do a lot of repeating with it. At least you are aware of the problem and care to do something to try. Many people dont and give up on the dog and that makes the dog remain not sociable at all and even a small dog can attack and bite, so for special care dogs, a lot of TLC and awareness along with patience will take you a long way. Just always remember in the back of your mind that this is a special case and you cant expect things to work as fast as it would for a dog that did not have this kind of problem. I think its awesome that you are putting forth the effort. Kudos to you!! :-)

Answer 3

Shih Tzu can be very tought to train. They can be very stubborn little dogs. And since they are small and cute most people let them have their own way and they are spoiled.
Either buy a book or check one out at the libary or find a class if you are not sure how to get started. It will really help. They can teach you how to teach the dog.
The book Dog Training for Dummies is a easy to read very good book. It covers most of the basic stuff in an easy to follow format.
It will also help as you would have it to refer back to on a regular basis and you are going to need it.

Answer 4

Train her like any other dog. It's not too hard but you need assistance to do a good job. Petsmart has a dog training program and it's cheap. I went and the program was very effective for me. The dog will also have an opportunity to be socialized with other dogs being trained. It's best to train when they are young and you'll have a lifetime of obedience from them. Makes you and them happy when the dog knows what's expected of them and their limitations. Good luck You'll have a lot of fun at training class. And you get to see all the other dogs and some can be badly behaved. It's fun.

Answer 5

Shih-tzu are not stubborn. They are just lower on the rank of dog's intelligence list (don't scold me for this as it is done by scientist, not me) hence they need a little more consistency and patience to train but they are usually sweet natured.

Bring her out more and every day. Start with her being in your arms and so forth. Just socialize her like you would with any dogs. They are basically the same. With patience and consistency and lots of love, she will improve and do well.

Answer 6

If socialization is the problem, the best thing to do is to get her out where she can visit with other dogs. Watch her behavior and immediately correct any misbehavior you see the instant it happens. Be firm, consistent and confident in your corrections and she'll come to respect you as a leader.

If neurological or physiological disorders are at the root of the "odd" behaviors -- such as tics, seizures, etc. -- you can't "train" these away. They'll be a part of your dog for the rest of her life, and you'll need to accept them as part of who she is. You WILL however have to "train" those who come in contact with her as to how to react when she displays such behaviors so she's not left feeling belittled or confused.

Answer 7

www.clickertraining.com has great info on obedience training.

BUT, if your dog is not social, I strongly urge you to consult a trainer for help. She will only become worse as she gets older. What starts as being simply fearful often develops into aggressive behavior. This is not an issue that should be dealt with on your own. Your local humane society may be able to refer you to someone who doesn't charge an arm and a leg, if that's the issue, and who uses humane methods.

Answer 8

Train her like any other dog. My friends Shih tzu is inbred and has seasures and has no lower jaw. Look around your area for a dog obedence class.

Answer 9

I have some basic q&a that I've answered for Clients over the years.

Are you searching for Obedience Traning? Or are you having specific issues at home?

I would wait until 6 to 7 months before starting any obedience training...she needs to grow more and allow her little body to become more immune efficient.

Any other behavior issue needs to be sought out with a professional trainer.

Answer 10

Watch the Dog Whisperer with Ceaser