Plus Power of the Paw > POtP fur our Furriend, Nugget

» There has since been 8 posts. Last posting by ~Angel (RIP 11/20/07)~, Jul 19 4:57 pm
Saying Goodbye: Memorials & Support > In Loving Memory Of Our Dear Friend Rockey

» There has since been 2 posts. Last posting by Sallie Mae, Feb 1 12:45 am
Plus Power of the Paw > SASSY's Parents Need your PRAYERS!!!

» There has since been 223 posts. Last posting by , May 20 1:34 pm
Behavior & Training > Chiwawa puppy chewing up everything
Annabelle
 I Hope You- Dance....
 | 
| Barked: Sun Feb 15, '09 1:54pm PST |  |  |  |  | Here is a very good article that might help. Instead of posting bits & pieces, I thought the whole article might be valuable to a Chihuahua guardian.
class=bodyTextRev target=site onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.chihuahua-chic.comChewingandBiting.html">CHI TRAINING
class=bodyTextRev target=site onClick="alert('Dogster Alert: You are about to visit an outside link that was submitted by this pet owner.');" href="http://www.chihuahua-chic.comChewingandBiting.html">CHI TRAINING
OR if the above link doesn't work:
http://www.chihuahua-chic.com/ChewingandBiting.html
Me & Rex were like little sharks when we were puppies. I won't even begin to tell you what all we chewed up, tried to eat, or attempted to taste. BOL!! Let's just say we couldn't be left alone for even minute. That's all it took to get ahold of Dad's expensive headphones! And Mom's expensive to her shoes! My they were tasty!
Anyway, it took diligence, consistency, & attentiveness from the WHOLE family, in order to train us, although Mom says we learned quickly.
But until we got out of the teething phase, our family members made sure we had the appropriate sized and safe chews. Mom found them at Petsmart, but your friend may be able to find them at other places.
Your friend could also try this: Get an old, clean washcloth or small sized cloth. Wet thoroughly and place in freezer till frozen. Let puppy chew on this to help soothe those aching gums. Make sure they are supervised at all times, with ANY of their chew toys, rawhides, or teethers.
Also, always remember to never "punish" the dog (or any animals for that matter), just constantly reinforce & praise positive behavior.
Best of luck to your friend and we wish them a world of joy with their new puppy!
      |  |  |  |  |
| my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals | [notify] |
|
|

» There has since been 18 posts. Last posting by Floyd, Mar 29 12:48 pm
Plus Power of the Paw > Strolls For Our Beloved Friends...
Annabelle
 I Hope You- Dance....
 | 
| Barked: Sat Jan 24, '09 6:46pm PST |  |  |  |  | Pawleeze feel free in joining us in remembrance & prayer strolls for two of our beloved Dogsters:
For PEPE
Godspeed to the Bridge, sweet boy; Please tag your photos Remembering Pepe
And for MISS NORMA JEAN
& her whole family, that she may heal quickly & return to her loving family! Pawleeze tag your photos Norma Jean
Blessings to all,
♥ , Annabelle, Rex & Wolfgang
       |  |  |  |  |
| my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals | [notify] |
|
|

» There has since been 2 posts. Last posting by River, Jan 25 7:50 am
Plus Power of the Paw > No Pets Lost on US Airways Flight in Hudson!

» There has since been 0 posts. Last posting by Annabelle , Jan 24 6:30 pm
Get Well Soon > Please Pray for Norma Jean....

» There has since been 9 posts. Last posting by Buffy, Feb 5 2:20 am
Plus Power of the Paw > Please Pray for Norma Jean...

» There has since been 10 posts. Last posting by Fungi, BH, Jan 26 7:02 pm
Plus Power of the Paw > Please Pray for Norma Jean...

» There has since been 16 posts. Last posting by Fungi, BH, Jan 26 7:02 pm
What I Love About Dogster > Ahem ... Dogster is 5!

» There has since been 20 posts. Last posting by Milky, Jan 29 11:56 pmPLEASE NOTE: Due to the rapid nature of forum postings, it's quite possible our calculation of the number of ensuing forum posts may be off by one or two or more at any given moment.