| If you love small dogs, you can own Shih Tzu dogs. | | | | acknowledge her presence. Experts even claim that |
| These dogs have spunky personalities. They love | | | | this dog breed can get really conceited and expect |
| companionship and attention which makes them great | | | | strangers to fuss over their presence. |
| as family dogs. As compared to other dog breeds, the | | | | You can also train your dog for obedience. Teaching |
| Shih Tzu is playful and fun. The origin of these dogs is | | | | them simple tricks is really easy. Positive reinforcement |
| Tibet and is considered among the oldest breeds | | | | is the technique used by trainers. These dogs don't like |
| known to man. Asian royalty loved the Shih Tzu and | | | | extended training hours so you need to keep the |
| this may be the reason why the dogs behave like little | | | | sessions short. For instance, you can train your dog to |
| princesses! Some dogs tend to have a spoiled attitude | | | | do some tricks a couple of minutes only. After several |
| and this can be associated with their royalty origins. | | | | hours, you can repeat it all over again. Being patient is |
| When you see an adorable dog, what do you usually | | | | the key to success in training your Shih Tzu. Never |
| do? Most people will simply ignore the unpleasant | | | | shout or lose your control during training. |
| behavior because these dogs are cute and pretty. | | | | House training the Shih Tzu can be difficult. This is |
| However, you should be aware that if you don't punish | | | | because the bowels and bladders of younger breeds |
| their wrong behavior, the dogs will become spoiled and | | | | are small. It would be best to keep them on a leash or |
| you will be the one to suffer in the end. Unlike other | | | | crate when not yet house trained. Establish a schedule |
| dogs, the Shih Tzu craves for human companionship. If | | | | for elimination and you must follow it consistently. |
| you can't provide your dog with the needed attention | | | | Invest on a quality crate and start your house training |
| and companionship, she will suffer from anxiety. You | | | | there. It's typical for the Shih Tzu to be uncomfortable |
| can easily notice an anxious Shis Tzu - when you see | | | | inside but with positive training, you can make it an ideal |
| your dog chewing on anything that they can grab on, | | | | place for the dog. |
| this means that your precious pet needs attention. | | | | These breeds overheat easily and prefer cold |
| The Shih Tzu dogs love footwear and so if you're | | | | weather. During hot climate, you need to provide |
| planning to get one, you'd better have a place for | | | | enough water to keep the Shih Tzu dogs hydrated. |
| storing your shoes and slippers. Also, you need to get | | | | Brush their coats regularly and clean the eyes, teeth, |
| some chewing toys for them so that when they are | | | | and toenails. Get this lovable and spunky dog now. |
| alone, they can play with the toys. Every time you're | | | | Your little princess is sure to guard your house |
| with your Shih Tzu, don't forget to appreciate and | | | | because of their alertness. |