chiwawa help??

Question

i really want this chiwawa pup i have fell in love so much my boyfriend is going to buy me it but the problem is my sister hates dogs and my mum and dad wont let me have it in the house.. am thinking of just bringing it home and hoping they love it to what do you think i can do????

Answer 1

No, please stop and think about the dog.

I know you do not mean to be a very selfish person but you are being just that:

Please do not take the puppy home. Chihuahua dogs are totally indoor dogs, so the little dog cannot stay outside. Also, Chihuahuas are very nervous, they need tons of love and security, and they sense if people do not want them which they will shake and bark and perhaps nip and bite if they feel threatened. Shelters are full of misunderstood, neglected and thrown away Chihuahuas.

Put you own feelings aside and please do what is best for the dog: do not bring any dog home with a family who does not want to love and care for the poor dog.

Answer 2

You must consider the needs of the dog first. If your sister hates dogs, there may be a very good reason. Perhaps she has had a bad experience with a dog in the past. Having one in her home may cause her unnecessary anxiety and threaten HER feelings of safety and security in her own home. If your parents are against it, it may be because they do not want the responsibility of caring for a dog. It may also be an expense that they cannot afford. Vet bills can be expensive. A microchip alone can cost from $35 - $60. Yearly shots and health checks can cost up to $150. , plus the costs of dog food, carpet cleaner, toys, bones ........
Your boyfriend may want to buy you the dog but he is not going to pay for all the daily costs of having a dog.
Before taking a dog and giving it the false sense of security that it will have a forever home, you MUST discuss this with your family. If they cannot agree with you, you cannot get a dog. When you get older, move out, get a job and a home of your own .... then find a dog.
I'm sorry that this is not the answer you were hoping for. The best way to show your parents that you are a responsible, mature young adult is to put the needs of teh animal and the feelings of the family ahead of your desire to have a puppy.

Answer 3

I have a Chihuahua mix, and like the others, she does shake sometimes. We got here from a home where the other dogs tortured her and the dad wasn't a huge fan of her. She was born to a friend of ours and we helped find homes. When hers didn't work out, they gave her to me since she was my favorite. She took right to me and never shook, but with men she gets very nervous as well as with most other dogs. They are a nervous breed and will shake a lot when nervous, but it should go away in situations of comfort. After awhile, if he hasn't become comfortable, I'd try to identify if there is anything in particular that's troubling him - when is the shaking worse/less. I'm fortunate to know my dog's first home and what things make her nervous now, but you may not know his past. I know for my dog, her crate was a safety net for a long time and now she's also chosen several others throughout the house. She likes her special blanket that nobody but her uses (which is a large fleece blanket that she'll build a 'nest' in) and she also likes our laps when she's scared (I know you're not supposed to coddle them when they're anxious, but during thunderstorms I sometimes can't resist!). Good luck. Anxious breed or not, I don't know that I'd be satisfied with the idea that he'll shake forever. I've never seen a Chihuahua shake without a trigger.

Answer 4

Possibly have them go and meet the dog at the shelter or wherever, and if that doesn't work out, well, talk with them ant tell them you will keep it clean, and clean up after it, and train it, and take care of it, etc. Don't yell or shout or pout if they say no. Give it another shot. Know the limits,though. Don't push them and push them. Also, ask them what they think it should be named. Have them involved as mush as possible. Also, find out why your sister hates dogs. Is she afraid? Find one trait in the pup that she likes, or ask her to name a trait about it that she likes. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 5

firstly its CHIHUAHUA....
secondly if you loved the dog you wouldnt be bringing it to a situation like that...
your boy friend should NOT buy it for you.. your mom can make you get rid of it and any good parent would..

dogs are a LIFETIME COMMITMENT - what will happen to it when you go to College or move out?? VERY FEW landlords allow pets.. and you wont have time anyhow or finances... so will the dog remain with mom.. will she get rid of it? or will it be euthanized?

if you REALLY love dogs you would save your money and wait till you move out and can make a lifetime commitment for real...
your dog will get hurt if you take it into a home where it isnt wanted

**ALSO very important - if the pup is at a pet store I can guarantee you it is over priced for its quality AND buying it will support a very cruel industry of puppy mills - NEVER buy from pet stores NEVER NEVER NEVER

Answer 6

Renate is right. If your parents freak out about it and make you get rid of it, your boyfriend wasted his money and there will be a poor little puppy without a home. Then what? You should have permission b4 bringing the dog home. It is only fair to you, your boyfriend, your parents, your sister, and most importantly, the dog.

Answer 7

Don't do that. I have a chihuahua - they can not live outdoors - and that would be the only option you could probably be given if allowed to keep the dog.

Please, please don't do that.

Also - chihuahuas do much better with a little older owner - they really have to be well taken care of. They are lap dogs - are are basically bred for companionship.

Answer 8

You are better off to have your family meet the dog.
It isn't worth having if nobody wants it.

Answer 9

Well, you don't have to have the chihuahua inside the house, chihuahua are strong pups, I've had three of them. Everyone always states that they hate something, but usually after a while they tend to warm up to the pet, or anything else. just bring it home, if your parents say anything just tell them you'll have it outside, or you could promise to take care of it. if you have your own bedroom keep the little sucker in there have a little spot for, him/her and train it to pee outside, and your good to go!! GOOD LUCK!!!! HOPE THIS HELPED!!!