My husband's birthday is tomorrow and I'm surprising him with a TeaCup Chi (I think he has owned one before). I own 2 cats already and this dog is 8 weeks old- any tips or must know pointers you all can shoot my way?
2006-12-01 03:28:59 · 11 answers · asked by ღஜJuliஜღ 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I HAVE read up on the breed but there is some advice/info that books fail to cover that dog owners can share.
2006-12-01 03:37:06 · update #1
get him a matching purse to carry the dog and practice not being with him
2006-12-01 03:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by foreveryoung 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The best thing to do is to ask the breeder for something from the litter. The smell with comfort the little thing and make the transition easier.
Then designate an area that is the puppy's alone. Set up a little pillow or a blanket so it has a "safe area" Preferably under a desk or in a closet or some other enclosed area that it can feel safe in.
Then to help with the bonding, take a used sock from the main person and place it in the sleeping area and after a week, remove the litter item and replace it with another used sock.
I have had lots of dogs and this truly works the best. The little pup won't cry all night.
2006-12-01 11:41:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations!! I don't think surprising someone with a pet is always a bad idea - just so you know they and you understand that a new pet is a lifetime commitment, not just until you decide you don't want it anymore. That could be a really nice gift!
This is what comes to my mind - Chihuahuas can actually be frightful, aggressive little things if not properly handled. Don't let him be a dog with no boundaries and rules. (For example, growling at people is NOT okay.)
Also, your cats will have a fit. They will hiss and moan. Give them extra affection, and give it time. They need a minimum 3 months to adjust to a new housemate. (I have a cat who took 2 years to get used to the dog!)
Don't let the dog harass the cats. If he does and gets slapped by the cat, don't scold the cat. The slap will just teach the dog boundaries around the cat - and that's a good thing.
Give kitties extra love! And have fun with your new baby!
2006-12-01 11:36:24 · answer #3 · answered by Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody should ever get a dog that has been labeled as a "teacup" dog. There is no such thing. It is a marketing term used by puppy mills and backyard breeders. No reputable breeder will sell "teacup" dogs b/c there is no such thing! If you have really read up on the bread then how do you not know this??
2014-03-23 23:48:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My special advice is to talk it over with your husband first. Giving someone a 15-year commitment (since this is how long many chihuahuas live) is something they should be prepared for. Do some research on the breed, since chihuahuas are not for everyone.
Getting dogs as "gifts" are generally not recommended by good dog trainers.
2006-12-01 11:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by Steel 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with a previous answerer and think you should do as much research as possible on this breed. I had a Chihuahua and after about two months had to get rid of him. He was a little over a year old and we were his third home because NOBODY could train him. He was absolutely the hardest animal I have ever tried to potty train and the worst part was that he was so small he went in places that I couldn't even see. We would let him out constantly and as soon as he ran back into the house he would just start peeing on EVERYTHING. He went on table and chair legs, the front of my livingroom furniture, in my purse that was on the floor, all along the baseboards, everything that he could fit under. He would even go up and pee on my CHILDREN if they were standing still long enough. The only thing we could do was to keep him penned up all the time after we discovered how much he was going. I finally got rid of him to someone who had more experience with "problem" dogs and even she ended up getting rid of him. It was a complete nightmare. You need to be prepared to put A LOT of time and work into him because, as I found out, this is a very hard breed to potty train. Unless you know how to litter box train a dog then like I said you are going to have a big big job ahead of you. So get online and start reading as much as you can and remember, it's not too late to change you mind. Good luck!
2006-12-01 11:45:09 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Stacy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
- There is no such thing a teacup Chihuahua. That is a marketing ploy to get you to pay more money for a tiny (too small by standard, most likely) Chihuahua.
- It is not a good idea to suprise someone with a puppy. How do you know he wants a dog?
I would not do it if I were you.
2006-12-01 12:10:18 · answer #7 · answered by lickitysplit 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ugh. I swear people. All you did was ask for personal experience and everyone jumps on your back for it. I'm sure if it's your husband then it's fine if you surprise him with a dog!! I mean what is he going to do? Kick it out and then you'll kick him out right? haha.
2006-12-01 16:06:46 · answer #8 · answered by laurel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is soOoOoOo sweet! And yes there is such a thing! Just keep your pup away from the cats, there was a big bully of a cat who tried to get mine!
2006-12-01 17:18:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a BAD idea.
Bringing a dog into the home is something that you should really have talked over with him. It's not something to surprise something with.
Assuming that you maybe have talked about this, I strongly suggest you read up on the breed online and possibly re-think jumping into something like this irresponsibly.
You should have researched months ahead of time, not the day before.
try www.dogbreedinfo.com for more information on this breed.
2006-12-01 11:31:28 · answer #10 · answered by lunar_flame 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋