The Pros And Cons Of Raising A Chihuahua Rescue Dog
Abusing animals and abandoning animals is about the worst thing a person can do and when a pet is abused like that they are confused and don’t know what is going on. If you have decided to take in a Chihuahua rescue dog and give it a second chance at a good home then your actions are very humane and wonderful. Good luck to you but you are going to need a tad bit more than luck to make sure you and your new Chihuahua rescue dog are happy together. You are going to need the right people behind you and you are going to need to know what to expect from your dog as well.
There is nothing more important to a pet than a good vet. You will need to find a vet that can help you understand and get through to your dog because your little dog has been through a lot and will probably have some very special needs for some time to come. A good vet can help you get through the initial stages of getting your new dog used to the fact that it is safe and loved now instead of abused and abandoned.
A local Chihuahua breeder may or may not be willing to be a resource for you in your attempt to raise a Chihuahua rescue dog. Some breeders take it upon themselves to be a source of information for any Chihuahua owner and they do not mind answer questions or offering advice on everything from diet to behavioral issues. Some breeders only deal with their own customers but it never hurts to ask and you may get lucky and find another valuable resource.
Your new dog is going to need a lot of love and a lot of patience from you so be prepared to offer both in a great quantity. The Chihuahua is very proud of itself and when that pride is destroyed by abuse they tend to become very nasty and anti-social. The only thing you can do to combat it is to pay a lot of attention to your dog and show it that everything is going to be all right.
Housebreaking is a difficult thing with well-adjusted Chihuahuas and it can become almost impossible with a Chihuahua rescue dog. You can, and should, try standard housebreaking methods with your Chihuahua but these may fail immediately as your dog may still be confused from its ordeal.
For a rescue dog you may want to accept a litter box dog and save you and the dog a lot of stress. Use shredded paper and keep it clean. It may be the best way to deal with a difficult situation.
Training and living with your new dog will be very difficult but never punish the dog. A Chihuahua will respond more to positive reinforcement and may become defensive with punishment and start biting.
So just understand that you are going to need a lot of patience and love and never punish your Chihuahua rescue dog because that is something you would not do to a well-adjusted Chihuahua and it will certainly bring negative results with a rescued dog.
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