because i was on the internet the other day, looking up how to guide blue tri chiuaua's and it said dont ever hit them, but it never explained why you're not supposed to.
so please help me! : ]
2007-03-10 03:54:25 · 14 answers · asked by cmmluvv 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
well im just wondering, its not like im an animal abuser! have you guys ever heard of just wondering... and plus, when they chew things up, you have to have dicipline
2007-03-10 04:00:12 · update #1
1st of all... you people need to stop talking about mi freaking household! and you b*tches need to stop talking to me like im ur child. you guys need to learn how to be respectful than rude!
2007-03-10 04:20:49 · update #2
Hitting an animal sends it the wrong message. It sends it fear and could make them mean or scared of you and you don't want your dog to fear your hand. Which is why your not suppose to hit them
Good ways to punish them for doing something bad is:
1) never yell or raise your voice. If your dog is doing something wrong and you say "no" in a stern voice and it doesn't stop, it's because it doesn't want to, not because it can't hear you. All you are doing is hurting their sensitive ear drums
2) try putting in a "time out." Yes, a time out like a child but don't put them in a crate if you have one. Crates shouldn't be a bad place to go. Put them in the bathroom or in a play pen.
3) you can use a water bottle to squirt them if they are doing something bad. It won't hurt them and it will send the message without making you look like the bad guy (or your hand)
4) If it's chewing up something it isn't suppose to, put something they are allowed to chew on in place of that.
Hope that helps
2007-03-10 18:43:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is something breeders forget to (or purposely forget to in order to make money) post on their sites and they should...
PLEASE DO NOT BUY A CHIHUAHUA FOR A YOUNG CHILD!
Because of their tiny size, Chihuahuas are fragile and many breeders think that children should be at least 8 to 10 years old before having a Chihuahua in the home. "Without meaning to, some children can play too rough or toddlers could step on or fall on a Chihuahua resulting in injuries or even death.
Its common sense really. Imagine the sick and depressive feeling of dropping your chihuahua and it convulsing and\or dying right there in the floor? And if it survives, imagine the costs of injuries? Poor little dog. It would haunt you forever.
Taken from a little Chihuahua's point of view...
Please don't hit me. I can't hit back,
but I can bite & scratch and I really don't want to do that. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me.
Perhaps I'm not getting the right foods or I've been out in the
sun too long or my heart is getting old and weak. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget...
Below is a good link I like about chihuahuas. Hope I was able to help!
2007-03-10 12:51:46 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica♥sRRidgebacks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you grow up in a household that hits? I did not! you discipline with a sharp NO. Bad doggie but you never hit a dog especially a very small dog that could break a bone. It is common sense
2007-03-10 12:14:43 · answer #3 · answered by katie d 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For one they WONT listen to it they need patience and gentle disapline or you'll see how stubbern they can be. Also it brings out the aggressiveness in the breed and later in life they might bite associating a hand with something that hurts and is bad. you want the dog to listen to you because they want too not because they don't want to be physically hurt.
2007-03-10 12:01:07 · answer #4 · answered by Sandy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
because you could break one of their bones . I have a chihuahua and we use a water bottle for disipline the kind you spray and that gets his attention really well . Hope this works for you .
2007-03-10 17:04:34 · answer #5 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they're fragile? If you hit them, they fly apart into a thousand little pieces of canine.
2007-03-10 11:57:55 · answer #6 · answered by Michael M 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't hit any animal! It's abuse and you'll be teaching it to be scared of you. You don't want to get hit, do you?
2007-03-10 11:56:21 · answer #7 · answered by not in denial 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
WHAT! are you an idiot. Why would you hit a poor little animal....Watch out, some might wanna hit you, smack dab in the mouth.
2007-03-10 11:58:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
chihuahuas are very timid to begin with you have to earn their trust so i would say thats why
2007-03-10 18:37:22 · answer #9 · answered by amber p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO HIT ANY ANIMAL!!!!!!!!!!!!HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF SOMETHING WAY BIGGER THAN YOU HIT YOU?
2007-03-10 12:01:12 · answer #10 · answered by smallish baby budge 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋