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So, staying in today. Did get out yesterday w/both Miss Lilly AND Jason to the park @ the end of our cul-de-sac. It was dry (then). Nice!
ReplyDeleteHere’s to a motivated Monday.
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Barb
Yes, nothing more special in this whole wide world than being a Mom!
OH my! Sounds like no more store-bought bones for Lopez! My first Mr. Spot was like that, so had to stop giving him bones. Just too protective. You made the right choice. . . no more bully stick or bones for Lopez. He just cannot handle them. You are NOT crazy to love him. They worm their way into your heart, and despite everything, there’s not getting them out!
HUGS and hope today's a better day!
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Mr Spot was a Chihuahua Barb??--and you are still alive?-Whew! I have visions of people saying , "Her Chihauhua "did her in"------so--no more bones and you think it will work---???- Lord Be--I really hope so!--Thank yu for your info--SO so much! Lynda
DeleteWish I had some knowledge of chihuahuas but sadly I don't. My little Daisy has been known to snap at her Dad when he is trying to get her to do something she doesn't want to do - but it's always just a warning. Dogs do get possessive though. She hates it when the cat wants to get up on my lap and often she will run over and shove Sheba away! Kathy
ReplyDeleteWhy do you do with Daisy when she snaps at her Dad?----- Lordy Be! --He cannot have any more of these bones-- It really scared me-- Lynda
DeleteI have never had a dog that would snap at me for any reason. We have always trained them right from puppy age that I can take food and treats away. We have always had larger dogs though and the last 2 have been Newfoundlands. The nanny dogs. I have read that small dogs can be snappy and my sister had a cocker spaniel that we called the "killer" cocker because it would snap for no apparent reason. Cleaning up the driveway today before we get more snow tomorrow . . . and then more snow on Thursday and Saturday in the forecast. I more day until March.
ReplyDeleteYes, one more day--and it will be March!--YEAH!-- And, what on earth do I ever do with this Cujo dog?--- It better not happen again or he just might have to go to son#3---- Lynda
DeleteLynda, have you checked web sites from vets or shelters that talk about "food guarding"? I can do it for you if you like.
ReplyDeleteSo, Himself is not wearing his hearing aid(s) again? That's what it seems like with the poster you entered.
It's not snowing here, either...it's raining! Puddles covering thick ice that is not melted yet. Really must be careful walking.
I bet you are happy there is no snow to plow. Maybe this week you can make that hair appointment.
I gotta take a neighbor to a neighboring town to rescue a friend with her stuck car.
Have a great day! We could call Monday...Funday. {{{HUGS}}}
Yes I need info on Chihuahuas guarding a bone--vicious little doggie-- And yes, I was is happy that to-day the snow blower did not get out of the garage--Hugs to yu-- Stay safe on those roads-Lynda
DeleteI've avoided Chihuahua comments as the one dog I was positively terrified as a teenaged babysitter was one. Fiercely protective of her family, I made them put her harness and leash on before I would step into their house. Those little dogs don't have a clue that they are little, and their teeth are like needles. Big dogs don't give me that feeling, although I respect ALL dogs, because they have their canine rules.
ReplyDeleteI understand completely that yu would be frightened of this little fella--He scared me yesterday--I never knew sounds like that could come out of his little body-- No way will he ever get a bone again! --and-- it is touch and go, if I ever see and hear him act like that again-He may have go live with Son #3---who adores him-- Lynda
DeleteI still say that chihuahua breeder was terrible, not telling you all about the breed, or giving you a book to read about the breed. She must have needed the money. Sorry that you have to deal with this choice, just when you do not have the time to really fool around with a pet, plus aging issues, and weather issues. And yes, who will take the pets if something occurs? It’s a good lesson for the rest of us for sure. You did right to take the chew things away from him!! Take care……
ReplyDeleteI'm telling you-it was quite scarey!--- -The vicious noise that came out of him sounded like he was going to kill me---and yes, we are expecting more snow to-night and to-morrow-- Lynda
DeleteI've had 2 dogs that would snap if you tried to take food away from them. One was a very well behaved cockapoo who did this once only and my current sheltie who will snap if you try to take food away. Only time in both cases. So not just chihuahuas. So give nothing you don't want him to have all of. Hope you don't get the snow we're supposed to get soon. Have a good night.
ReplyDeleteOh Brenda --- Thank yu for telling me about your dogs --It really scarred me--Ive never had a dog that did this--Lynda
DeleteWow Lynda, Lopez acting like Cujo IS frightening. You've certainly put up with a lot from that dog. I'm so sorry he scared you so badly. It must have been very frightening. I am glad that...worse case scenario....you do have a place to rehome that temperamental dog. I had a Chuwauwau growing up and they are temperamental. Keeping bones, chews away from him sounds like a smart idea.
ReplyDeleteI hope today is good for you. I hope Lopez never bites either of you.
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WEll, he did bite me --- scared me -- I will not keep him if it happens again-Lynda
DeleteOurs never acted like that...I am afraid if he would bite you then one of the grands might be next.
ReplyDeleteIf this ever happens again, he will be out of here-Lynda
DeleteMarti here...when I was a teenager I had a friend who had, like, at least two Chi's - they were mean as all get out. I was terrified to ever walk into her house because they would go for the ankles. Chihuahua's are known to be that way. They are small, but not considered very nice dogs at least, towards non owners. I've heard to NEVER baby them, and treat them the same as you would a large dog. Don't baby them, carry them around, etc. But what you are experiencing is called "resource guarding." You never want to put them or you in that situation. Give them their food, and stay away - now that's it too late to train that. DON'T give high value treats like bones. Anything he is likely to guard - DON'T allow him to have. If you must, then give him the treat and DON'T try to take it away from him. Also, show him that you are the owner of the treat. NOT him. You giveth, and you taketh away. Such as - you hold it, you make him sit, or better, lie down to receive the treat. You can train things, like, for him to touch it with his nose, and then you remove it, and say "off." And the like. Then you can train "take." and "give." But, if he has it, then best to lure him away with another high value item, such as people food, and then take the resource up or have someone else do it. Or, toss some ham far away, then retrieve the bone. My husband and I had such a dog a long time ago. The breed was called a Shiba Inu, and I, on a whim, bought him at a pet store, b/c an acquaintance had one and it was sweet and catlike. Well, they are an ancient breed and more primitive. That, combined with him being from a pet store, he was a ticking time bomb. He could change on a dime. Be sweet as all get out, and then one time my husband went to pick up a ball to toss to him. He charged at him and bit him. One bite, in my family, and you're out, particularly if you do it to my partner. Long story short, he was crazy. We shipped him off to a Shiba Inu breeder, they said he was weird but fine, and they gave him to a family with children, he cornered them and was snarling. He was put down. Now, he was an EXTREME case, don't imagine your little guy will be/is like that. But what he was doing was resource guarding. In an extreme fashion. We went thru trainers, everything we could imagine. Too much dog for us. I now have a sweet breed, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle mix - a Cavapoo. He still thinks HE rules the roost, but he's very sweet. He's just pushy.
ReplyDeleteOMG--Now I want two get rid of him--if this happens--EVER AGAIN, I shall give him to Son#3 ---Hed can congtfrol himp--p Thank you for all that info--LyndA
DeleteI have a beagle/Chihuahua mix and he does the exact same thing. I finally stopped giving him bones because it caused too many issues. I think chihuahuas tend to be snappy if they are crossed. Good thing I love my little guy. I did have a trainer tell me that if he really meant to bite me he would have since he is so much faster than me.
ReplyDeleteOh Marsha --I needed to hear this--When yu stoped giving him bones, did he ever do it again?--Can yu let me know??? Lynda
DeleteI would suggest to only give him what you don’t want back. I’ve never had a reason to take from my dogs and they are older and never bit anyone but IF I tried to take from them they would not be happy and I can’t blame them. I wouldn’t want someone taking my pumpkin pie after they gave it to me. Lol
ReplyDeleteI love yer reasoning and it makes sense--makes me feel better too-Lynda
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