Shih Tzu Rescue

“Well, if we could give the money to Shih Tzu rescue.” “They have plenty of money.” “Well so do we.” “What Shih Tzus need rescuing anyway? You don’t see Shih Tzus straggling around the streets in an old coat “help, alms for the poor”. …
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07-16-08_1823[1].jpg. Little Monkey Harris was dropped off in the drop box at the county pound one night in July. He had a cute little red rhinestone collar on but when the shelter worker pulled him out of the box, she noticed a huge …
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A Shih Tzu rescue dog is smart enough to hold a grudge but they can be taught to love again if you have the patience. Vets and breeders can give you great advice on raising your Shih Tzu rescue dog. Show a lot of love and patience to …
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This photo was taken at a time when I was still one dog shy of the seven that Paul and I fostered for New Beginnings Shih Tzu Rescue this spring/early summer (learn more about my work with New Beginnings Shih Tzu Rescue on my About …
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I got an email from the Shih Tzu Rescue folks that included the following. I don’t know how many are aware that the Amish are the Nazis of the animal world (my words, so don’t blame anyone but me for that remark). …
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Though standard Shih Tzu have excelled in competition, winning a record-breaking number of AKC championships over the years, some Shih Tzu breeders selectively breed smaller, substandard, members of the breed called Teacup Shih Tzu. …
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Just for argument’s sake, here are comparison photos which show what only three weeks of care has already done for these babies. IMG_0008.JPG Ashley – July 28, 2008. Ashley-Happy Dogs 8-17-2008-038.jpg Ashley Wilkes Fitzgerald – August …
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We have a Shih Tzu X Lhasa Apso who is around 7 now and no trouble at all – however we just adopted an 8 month old Shih Tzu X Pekanise and she has worked out how to open all our rubbish bins around the house – the kitchen one has a slide lid – she quickly learned how to open this but today I came home from work to find half the contents of the bin all over the kitchen and the bin lid completely removed – she is also taking on our older dog like she is competing for the position of top dog this only started tonight – any suggestions? We have had her for a week now.

I have 3 german shepherds and this is a problem for me. But for a shih tsu it should be NO problem.

You have a few choices:
1) put the bins under kitchen cabinets with child proof locks on teh cabinet doors.
2) get TALLER BINS – ones that are waist high that a shih tzu can't possibly reach
3) get ones with lids that LOCK
4) face the lids towards the wall. makes it awkward for you, but the dog can't get to the lid to open it
5) put trash bins OUTSIDE, or behind a BABY GATE, or someplace else completely inaccessible.

Never ever leave trash in an open bin in a house with pets. Always have some kind of locking lid or place them where the dogs can't reach them. For some dogs, this is way too much of a treat for them to avoid, no matter how much you scold them. The temptation is too strong, even when they know they shouldn't do it.

She has had Gizmo for 3 years, she rescued him from his previous owners who used to kick/beat and set him on fire!

He generally is a happy dog now, loves meeting people, has learnt a few commands which he does well, he just seems to have a problem when she tries to get him to lie down or to sit as he starts growling and showing his teeth, he has gone for her before as well.

I dont think its a question of dominance as he is quite a submissive dog otherwise. Does anybody have any ideas on what to do? Any tips/tricks etc.. gratefully accepted!

Thanks in advance!

He is obviously been tortured in the past, so it is very natural for him to get stressed out in certain situations. I also have a shih tzu who has had nothing but love all his life, and sometimes he can do the same thing.

For some reason smaller dogs can get quite moody and aggravate easily but if it is excessive, it needs to be addressed. Does he only do this when trying to get him to sit/lie? if so when he is already sitting/lying pat him slowly and gain his trust, he obviously doesn't have it in this situation. Once he becomes stressed stop training him immediately because if you continue trying he will associate the command with stress and the cycle will continue.

Unfortunately when dogs have been tormented, it can take a while for them to overcome it….. they have outstanding memory. Just be patient with him and only train him when he is relaxed.

Good luck, they are wonderful dogs

We have a Shih Tzu X Lhasa Apso who is around 7 now and no trouble at all – however we just adopted an 8 month old Shih Tzu X Pekanise and she has worked out how to open all our rubbish bins around the house – the kitchen one has a slide lid – she quickly learned how to open this but today I came home from work to find half the contents of the bin all over the kitchen and the bin lid completely removed – she is also taking on our older dog like she is competing for the position of top dog this only started tonight – any suggestions? We have had her for a week now.

I have 3 german shepherds and this is a problem for me. But for a shih tsu it should be NO problem.

You have a few choices:
1) put the bins under kitchen cabinets with child proof locks on teh cabinet doors.
2) get TALLER BINS – ones that are waist high that a shih tzu can't possibly reach
3) get ones with lids that LOCK
4) face the lids towards the wall. makes it awkward for you, but the dog can't get to the lid to open it
5) put trash bins OUTSIDE, or behind a BABY GATE, or someplace else completely inaccessible.

Never ever leave trash in an open bin in a house with pets. Always have some kind of locking lid or place them where the dogs can't reach them. For some dogs, this is way too much of a treat for them to avoid, no matter how much you scold them. The temptation is too strong, even when they know they shouldn't do it.