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Shih Tzu - Introducing A New Shih Tzu Puppy To Your Household
By Connie Limon, Fri Dec 9th
Bringing home a new shih tzu puppy is always an exciting timefor the entire family. Getting that new shih tzu puppy off theright start with proper training is very important to makingthat shih tzu puppy a valued member of his human family. Thereare a number of talents that every new shih tzu puppy mustmaster, including going up and down the stairs, and how toaccept a new collar as if she's worn it her entire life. It is best to introduce a new shih tzu puppy to the householdwhen everyone in the family is present, and when the householdis as calm as possible. That is why animal care expertsdiscourage parents from giving shih tzu and kittens asholiday presents. The holiday season is typically much too busy,with far too many distractions, for a young shih tzu puppy orkitten to get the attention it needs. It is best to wait untilthe holidays have passed before introducing the new familymember. Once the shih tzu puppy is part of the household, there are somethings he or she will need to learn. One of the first challengesof a multi-story home will be learning to climb up and down thestair. Many shih tzu are afraid of stairs, and thatusually means that they do not know how to climb them properly.It is important for the shih tzu puppy's owner to slowly buildthe confidence of the dog, starting off at the bottom of thestairs. In general, a wide stairway will probably be lessfrightening to the shih tzu puppy.
To build confidence, the owner should go up the first step, thenencourage the shih tzu puppy to join them, using their voice,treats or a toy. After the shih tzu puppy has joined you on thefirst stair, go back down and repeat the process until the shihtzu puppy will go up that step on his own. It is important tobuild confidence slowly and not rush the process. Taking a onestep at a time approach is the best
way to teach the shih tzupuppy to not be afraid of stairs. Another thing every new shih tzu puppy must learn is how toaccept the collar. Learning to wear a collar is important toevery shih tzu dog, but many shih tzu are baffled,frightened and bewildered by this new piece of equipment. Manyshih tzu constantly try to remove their new collar bypawing and pulling at it. Fit is important when choosing a collar for your new shih tzupuppy. A properly fitted collar, chosen for your shih tzupuppy's size, is more likely to be comfortable and accepted.While choke collars, slip collars and training collars can begood training aids, they should never be used as a substitutefor a sturdy buckle type collar. And of course that collarshould have an identification tag and license attached. Thisidentification will be vital in having your shih tzu puppyreturned if she becomes separated from you. The best way to introduce the shih tzu puppy to the collar is tosimply put the collar on and allow her to squirm, jump, roll andpaw at the color to her heart's content. It is important to notencourage this behavior by trying to soothe the shih tzu puppy,but it is just as important not to punish or reprimand the shihtzu puppy. The best strategy is to simply ignore the shih tzupuppy and let her work through her issues with the collar on herown. Introducing distractions, such as food, toys or playing, isa good way to get the shih tzu puppy used to the collar. Gettingthe shih tzu puppy to play, eat and drink while wearing thecollar is a great way to get her used to it. After a few days,most shih tzu will not even know they are wearing acollar. About the author:Connie Limon is a professional shih tzu breeder in Indiana. Shepublishes a FREE weekly newsletter. A professional newsletterwith a focus upon health and wellness for you and your pets.Discounts on shih tzu are offered to subscribers. Signup at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com
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