Q. My 1 yr old Chihuahua is very fearful of other dogs and will snap at them if they get close. She barks and growls a ton when it comes to dogs. But with humans its another thing; she is very submissive to humans and licks/plays with humans. I'm so confused because its like a light switch when it comes to other dogs. When they approach her she snaps at them and runs. I need help or some tips on what I should do. I want to take her to dog parks and walk her more but its getting difficult. Thanks!
A. Chihuahuas are not known to be the calmest and easy going dogs as it is. They have what I call "the napoleon syndrome". They are tiny and they don't realize it and are naturally very nervous dogs. If he/she is biting other dogs its probably out of fear not aggression. Try her with dogs her size first and make sure they aren't young crazy hyper pups either. Being as tiny as he/she is,one day she's gonna snap at the wrong doggie and you'll find yourself standing there wondering "hey,where'd my dog go??" Goodluck.
How did you train your dog to be a Therapy Dog?
Q. Do any of you have a Therapy Dog? If so how did you train it? With a clicker or without? I am asking because I think my dog would make an excellent one; although he needs some more training.
Thanks in advance
Thanks for your help everyone.
Thanks in advance
Thanks for your help everyone.
A. Once you have your basic obedience down, try for the CGC. Then after your dog is a year old, contact one of the therapy dog registries and see what additional qualifications they require.
Therapy Dogs International
Therapy Dogs Incorporated
The Delta Society
These are 3 of the premier registries for therapy dogs in the US.
Therapy Dogs International
Therapy Dogs Incorporated
The Delta Society
These are 3 of the premier registries for therapy dogs in the US.
How do you train your dog to do agility?
Q. Is it difficult?
It is a papillon. My friend wants to try agility since the dog is smart and athletic.
It is a papillon. My friend wants to try agility since the dog is smart and athletic.
A. It's really to involved to get into here. What I would suggest is locating a good aglity class and you'll be looking for is a good Foundation or Beginner 1 class.
Make sure you and your friend sit in on a class and watch before joining. Make sure you like the way the instructor interacts with the student and the dog. The the people look like their having fun? How about the dogs? The jumps should be on the ground, A-Frame, dogwalks and see-saw should be at the lowest possible height.
Any dog can do agility, it's not breed specific.
You can find agility clubs thru these websites:
http://www.cleanrun.com
http://www.nadac.com
http://www.usdaa.com
http://www.akc.org
http://www.ukcodogs.com
http://www.docna.com
http://www.k9cpe.com
Make sure you and your friend sit in on a class and watch before joining. Make sure you like the way the instructor interacts with the student and the dog. The the people look like their having fun? How about the dogs? The jumps should be on the ground, A-Frame, dogwalks and see-saw should be at the lowest possible height.
Any dog can do agility, it's not breed specific.
You can find agility clubs thru these websites:
http://www.cleanrun.com
http://www.nadac.com
http://www.usdaa.com
http://www.akc.org
http://www.ukcodogs.com
http://www.docna.com
http://www.k9cpe.com
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