It is the end of the summer and not cold, I know he gets scared easily and hides his face under my neck if I pick him up. But everytime I try to get him to go for a walk outside he shakes ALOT and it scares me--Is it possible for him to have heart failure or should I just keep trying to get him outside? I want him to have exercise as we live in a one bedroom appartment (to him it's big) But it is not enough to ware him out for the night. Has anyone experienced similar problems?
Any advice would be great!
** He is 9 weeks old
2007-08-21 06:54:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
This is something a lot of Chihuahua's "just do". Mostly they are just timid and get nervous when they are around people they don't know, or in this case, when they go outside.
He is still a baby and taking everything in. It is wonderful though that he trusts you and looks to you for "protection".
2007-08-21 08:27:58 · answer #1 · answered by edmistonlee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fear,Chihuahuas are easily scared and chilled.Just keep taking him out and maybe get down on the ground with him ,down on his level and show him it is okay to be down there.You should always use a harness instead of a collar so you won't damage his throat or strangle him.He is still very young ,don't expect too much for several months,except play.Just be persistent and take him back to the same area each time.Good Luck! The shaking is very common in Chihuahuas,nothing to be worried about.
2007-08-21 07:23:20 · answer #2 · answered by mcnatt c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 9 week old female chihuahua puppy that does the same thing it just means that they are afraid of the large space, i let Airabella walk off the leash and she stops shaking and concentrates on following me, you have to take them out several times a day for them to get use to it .
2007-08-21 10:41:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read somewhere that smaller dogs, such as Chihuahua's, shake often because of various reasons, such as anxiety, being afraid, excited, anxious, etc. I would just keep taking him outside, let him have good experiences out there, like playing with his toys in the warm sun & I think he should be ok once he learns that outside is good and not scary.
2007-08-21 08:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible to take him for a carry? It's a bit Paris Hilton, but it'll get him used to the sights and sounds of the great outdoors while feeling safe and protected up close next to you.
2007-08-21 07:07:23 · answer #5 · answered by Holly W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a chihuahua too and when there small they get scared of the
2007-08-21 07:03:05 · answer #6 · answered by xen13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very normal for chihuahuas. try taking his favorite toy outside with him also set on teh ground and let him know it is ok and safe. he will get better with time.
don't worry again this is so normal with chihuahuas
2007-08-21 07:33:20 · answer #7 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have 2 chihauhauhs and one of them is a shaker she has no health problems but she doese shake alot but my other on hardly ever shakes and she is 15 weeks old. do you have any other pets? that sometimes will help if he or she has a friend!
2007-08-21 07:35:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is scared of the outdoors. take him out several times a day to get him familiar with everything
2007-08-21 07:00:14 · answer #9 · answered by Dioxippus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Afraid of the outside. he's so small and the world so big lol.
2007-08-21 07:03:40 · answer #10 · answered by Gone 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋