He doesn't like anyone other than my parents, and I ....he's scared of everyone...and he's never liked any dogs. Now we have a baby doberman and the doberman is playful and wants to fight with my shih tzu but my shihtzu gets angry and bites him.....is there any solution???
2007-01-01 17:20:07 · 12 answers · asked by Jromero15 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Instill confidence.
Here are some tips
http://www.ddfl.org/tips_dogs.htm#fear
Hire a trainer
http://www.apdt.com/
2007-01-01 17:27:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is not a clear answer to this except it is something that you should absolutely *not* take advice on via the internet. You need a professional dog trainer/counselor to come assess the situation.
There is a whole lot more to it than meets the eye and someone needs to get an entire background history of the dog and other details about your family, your environment, daily activities and other things.
A dog that is not social to other people or dogs is usually a sign that the dog was improperly socialized as a puppy. The critical socialization period is between 7 weeks of age and 13 weeks of age. If a puppy has not been acclimated to many, many, many different people of all ages, sexes and races by the age of 13 weeks then the dog will be insecure in situations with other people purely out of reacting to the unknown. Same goes for acclimation to other dogs and puppies.
Many people think that "socialization" for a puppy means taking to a puppy class for 6 weeks and letting him/her make friends. Or they say, "My dog is socialized he loves my neighbors dog." That's is not socialization.
As stated in the book, "After You Get Your Puppy" by Dr. Ian Dunbar puppies should meet 3 new and different people each day from the time they are 8 weeks old until they are 16 weeks old.
Now, I am just stating things based on the very little info you provided, however, like I said you need to get someone that is knowledgeable with dog behavior to come assess and help the situation. Your new puppy may suffer the worst, not from the dog bites of the Shih Tzu but if it keeps up the new puppy will learn to be nasty to other dogs due to the Shih Tzu's behavior towards him.
Much more that I could write but you need someone in person to help you.
2007-01-01 17:45:19 · answer #2 · answered by stacythetrainer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people don't realize that dogs need to be trained, all dogs. Training includes teaching them to socialize with other dogs. I would get a book on training your breed on how to socialize.
Stubbornness. Shih Tzu are not Golden Retrievers. They have an independent mind of their own and can be stubborn and manipulative. You must show them, through absolute consistency, that you mean what you say.
Most Shih Tzus are friendly and trusting with strangers, though socialization is necessary to develop this outgoing temperament. He is peaceful with other pets. Socializing means getting your dog used to people, other dogs, and the big wide world in general.
2007-01-01 17:44:37 · answer #3 · answered by Serinity4u2find 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your shih-tzu needs to know that the new dog is ok. it doesn't sound like he was socialised enough when he was little. if there is one person he sticks to more than anyone else then get them to take him to a dog park, keep him on a leash and start socialising him with other small dogs. The puppy may just be too boisterious for your shih tzu.
2007-01-01 19:26:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shih tzu I am familiar with is a pretty snippy dog. His owners did not bother to try to soften his personality but teased him into being worse. Training, love, and care along with a lot of patience will solve your problem. Check into training. Older dogs are not always patience with younger dogs because they don't want to be bothered with the actions of a younger dog. Protect your Dobie and don't allow him to be bit. Perhaps separation. Often puppies learn to leave the older dogs alone but you wouldn't want him to be seriously hurt in the process.
2007-01-01 17:44:03 · answer #5 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to the vet now! Shih tzu's have an somewhat severe c-section cost. you may lose each and every of the puppies and your b*tch to boot! Edit: 2 days later- How did each and every thing finally end up alongside with your b*tch?
2016-12-11 20:52:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just be patient with your shih tzu, remember he was there 1st. An know you bring in a baby (puppie), he feels like he's being replaced. talk to him an re insure him that he is your babie also. an when he starts to bite tell him NO that he can't mistreat the babie. an keep on him but don't show the puppie all your love cause he will never like it an the dobie will remember the mistreatment
2007-01-01 17:31:14 · answer #7 · answered by witcheywoman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
put a leash on theim in all situations in which they seem scared, like when meeting new people. Dont acknowledge them in those situations, no petting or talking too (when scared). When trying to introduce the 2 dogs together, have them both leashed, correct any fixations or aggression by either dog and keep them separate until they are calm. Once they are calm let them begin to investigate... under your terms, remember you are there leader.
Good Luck
2007-01-01 17:33:32 · answer #8 · answered by greg m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is just doing what its breed does best...being pampered, spoiled, and the center of attention. I can guarantee you it does not like sharing the limelight with another animal of any sort. Although I've never known one that was THAT anti-social, it probably is just you dog's personality. You might consider some socialization for your dog. Contact a reputable training facility, they should be able to help.
2007-01-01 17:29:59 · answer #9 · answered by swttxlady 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
shihtzu usually are antisocial. but u should really love on him. show him that there is nothing to be scared of. keep the doberman away from him 4 awhile and just keep loving on him.
2007-01-01 17:28:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋