Miniature Dashchund ????

Question

We just got a 10 week old mini dash and it shakes constantly. Is this normal??

Answer 1

I have a mini doxie too and she's about 7yrs. of age now. She also shakes and the dog we had prior to getting her was a standard doxie and he shook. To me it seems normal because I've grown up with them in the family, but if you are truly worried about your little one you should take her to your vet and ask them your questions.

Answer 2

It may be.

One side effect of Miniaturized Animals is that they are more nervous. I guess they are more afraid of getting stepped on then their full grown versions. This is a known complication of all miniaturized animals.

Now your new dog is nervous because it is in a strange and new area so a lot of love and attention will help a lot. Something else that makes dogs nervous and causes a lot of bad behavior is when they don't know their position in the pack.

Dogs, like wolves are pack animals and your family is now his pack. He needs to know who the leader is and who are above and below him. He won't mind if he is on the bottom of the pack pecking order, as long as he knows his position. In a pack the pack leader eats first so feed your new dog AFTER you have eaten and no food scrapes from the table, that will only make him want to beg for more. A dog eats what food is in front of him and they don't stop until the meal is gone. So it is the responsibility of your family to control your dog's weight. You can feed him table scraps, but only in his dog dish after everyone else has eaten and only if that is part of a well balanced diet.

Dog food has the advantage that it is designed to feed dogs and a dog can do well by only eating dog food. The food has all the requirements that it needs. We can't say the same about the food we eat, so I wouldn't get into the habit of feeding your dog table scraps.

If your dog misbehaves then that is largely due to a problem with its position in the pack. It has to understand where it is and that sometimes it will be alone. Dogs left alone too long get very nervous and could start chewing on things, pooping in the house or doing other things designed to make you mad. The dog can't talk, so it has to use its behavior to tell you what is going on.

When a dog hears a person coming and starts barking the dog is protecting the family and when the person leaves then the dog has done his job and feels due a reward. He will continue this behavior until trained otherwise. So teach the dog not to bark at strangers, scold it when it does, and reward him when he is quiet and behaves.

Dogs don't have a great memory when it comes to their behavior. If you scold a dog for pooping on the carpet an hour ago then he isn't going to make the connection. So when a dog misbehaves it is important to catch him at that point and then scold him. He will be able to connect the scolding to the misbehavior better.

Answer 3

Dogs are very sensitive. Firstly keep the noise levels down they can hear far better than us and noise frightens them. If you notice a dog doesn't talk unless it barks to let other dogs or people know its there.

Secondly if its warm it shouldn't shake.. I would advise the vets for a check up.. they are wonderful little dogs. Playful and can be naughty.. so a lot of patience is needed. Dogs that shake might have been shouted at? I am not saying that you would do that but some people do and they start shaking because of fear or loud noises.

So I would think the four symptoms are.. noise.. illness.. fear or cold......... hope you find out which one is the prob..

Wishing all the best for now.

Ps.. i have three yorkies.. one can hear fantastically.. the other is a sniffer dog can sniff anything out.. the other is like Garfield.. my little sniffer pooch lives with my ex and comes to see me nearly every day.. he is vocal and hates loud noise.. my ex adores the very bones he has.. bless..

Answer 4

I have an 8 year old mini dachshund that I have had since he was a puppy. Yes, he may be nervous, or scared, but they also get cold real easy. Mine buries himself under the covers all the time, or burrows in the electric blanket I bought him.

Give him a little time. Your home is new to him, and once he settles in, will probably be a lot less scared and shaky. Make sure he is warm, and try holding him close to you keeping in mind that at 10 weeks old, he is still a baby. The warmth, and love should be all he needs to help him in his transition from his mother to your home.

Best of Luck!

Answer 5

Oh we have one too. It is 12 years old almost 13 but anyway. They will shake the first couple weeks. How old is it actually? If they have lived with another owner for a while, then they might be scared of you. I'd give it a month or so before they stop. Aren't they just the cutest things?!

Answer 6

If your dog shivers excessively or suddenly starts shaking it may be cause to consult your veterinarian (as sudden onset can be a symptom of pain or a nervous disorder) but if full body shivering or a foot or leg that trembles is something you've noticed from puppyhood then your dog's shaking is probably nothing to worry about. Although not explained, it has been noted that trembling legs occur more often in terriers and white dogs.

Answer 7

i've seen small dogs shake usually because they are chilled from having little or no hair or they're scared. sorry i can't help more :(

Answer 8

it is not abnormal that your dog shakes. It's nervous. It will grow out of it.

Answer 9

from a dashand....mine didnt do that. i woudl get it checked out to be safe. she may be real scared tho and nervouse. give it another day or two and give her lots of love and security.