| With the Shih Tzu as with people, some shih tzu and | | | | owners do not inadvertently reinforce or reward |
| shih tzu puppies naturally more bold and daring than | | | | behavior shy or scared. For example, a shih tzu puppy |
| others. When you see a group of shih tzu puppies | | | | or shih tzu dog shows when the fear, moan, mourn or |
| play, quickly show which are bold and which ones are | | | | hide, it is natural that the owner can go and reassure |
| shy. Some shih tzu puppies will hang back at the edge | | | | the Shih Tzu. This type of insurance can be |
| of the pack, perhaps fear of angering the stronger | | | | misinterpreted by the animal as a sign of approval of |
| Shih Tzu, while others leap directly into the fray and | | | | the head of the pack. |
| start pushing for control. | | | | When Shih Tzu or Shih Tzu puppy shows fear or shy, |
| Working with a shy puppy dog Shih Tzu or Shih Tzu, | | | | the best strategy is simply to ignore it. The Shih Tzu |
| or one that is fearful, presents its own special | | | | should be able to learn for himself, there is nothing to |
| challenges. Of course bold, forceful shih tzu current | | | | fear. If left alone, a shih tzu often begin to explore the |
| challenges of their own, especially in matters of control | | | | object terrible on their own, and therefore know that |
| and management. Each type of Shih Tzu dog or shih | | | | he was wrong the initial fear reaction. The landlord |
| tzu dog has its own personality and its own unique | | | | must allow the shih tzu to explore things on their own, |
| training challenges as a result. One important reason | | | | and not try to pamper and protect it. Another reason |
| for building confidence in a Shih Tzu is terrible avoid | | | | for fear reactions, especially in older Shih Tzu, is an |
| biting. Fear of high-frequency dog bite to face her fear | | | | abuse of work or lack of proper socialization as a Shih |
| of new situations, and this type of fear response can | | | | Tzu. The window for good shih tzu puppy socialization |
| be dangerous for you and your Shih Tzu. It is important | | | | is relatively short, and when you close this window can |
| to teach your puppy or shih tzu dog shih tzu, new | | | | be difficult to teach a shih tzu dog how to interact with |
| situations and new people have nothing to fear and | | | | dogs and other animals. Similarly, a Shih Tzu who has |
| are not to hurt her. The signs of fear in puppies and | | | | been abused, you probably have all sorts of negative |
| shih tzu dogs shih tzu include fear of strangers, to be | | | | connotations and is a patient owner to work with the |
| cautious in new situations, and avoiding certain people | | | | Shih Tzu to replace those fear reactions with more |
| or objects. Shih Tzu Dog Shih Tzu terrible or you can | | | | appropriate solutions. When working with a greater |
| snap or bite, especially when the hook. | | | | fear of Shih Tzu, it is important not attempt to rush the |
| If you recognize signs of fear in your Shih Tzu or Shih | | | | socialization process and the reduction of fear. |
| Tzu, it is important to act quickly. Memories of fear | | | | It's best to shih tzu to explore things on their own, even |
| responses can quickly become ingrained in a dog, and | | | | if it means using a lot of time hiding the perceived |
| when sown fear can be hard to erase. Properly | | | | monster. Trying to force Shih Tzu to face things he |
| socializing a young puppy shih tzu is vital to ensuring | | | | fears will do more harm than good. Behavior based on |
| your Shih Tzu is not afraid and will not be a fear biter. | | | | fear is also important to address entrenched as biting, |
| Many Shih Tzu are raised as only Shih Tzu, but even | | | | snapping and snarling, if they are the result of past |
| these puppies shih tzu should be allowed to play with | | | | abuses, lack of socialization or a combination of |
| other Shih Tzu, and well socialized older shih tzu and | | | | factors. If the Shih Tzu is frightened and reacts |
| cat friendly as well. The more the new shih tzu puppy | | | | defensively to strangers, it is important to introduce him |
| encounters situations when young, better able to adapt | | | | slowly. It is important to correct these potentially |
| to new situations as an adult Shih Tzu. Adapting to | | | | dangerous behaviors, however, and teach the Shih |
| new and changing life situations is an important skill that | | | | Tzu that fear is no excuse for growling, biting or |
| every shih tzu puppy must learn. As you know, the | | | | breaking. The best way is to immediately reprimand |
| world is constantly changing and adapting, and it is | | | | and correct the shih tzu when he bites, snaps or |
| important that you and your four-legged companion | | | | growls at anyone. |
| learn to take these changes in step. It is important that | | | | |