Shih Tzu Variety Of Colors

Since the Shih Tzu breed first became known to the western world there has been a variety of colors. The first and second prize winners at the Shanghai Kennel Club Show of May 30, 1930 were all black in color. These two solid black Shih Tzu were probably among the first Shih Tzu to ever appear in a western show ring. Their photographs can be seen in the China Journal June and August 1930 issues.

Black and white Shih Tzu was also frequently seen of the early days in the western world. Black and white Shih Tzu can still be “very” striking and are still a favorite of many Shih Tzu fanciers.

There are different opinions as to exactly what color was the favored color at the Imperial Palace. It has been said often that the golden-yellow, sometimes described as honey was the favorite color and only kept in the palace. There are countless entries in our passages of Shih Tzu history that tell us the Empress Dowager’s favorite Shih Tzu of all times was a solid black she called “Sea Otter.” There are also accounts that three of the Empress Dowager’s sleeve dogs were greyish-white.

The mention of solid white Shih Tzu in later standards reflect the fact that there was a leading French breeder in Peking who had a large number of all-white Shih Tzu. There has always been questions as to whether or not it was probably more the westerners who appreciated the solid white, as the Chinese saw the color white as a color of mourning.

It would be safer to say and believe that since yellow was the imperial color, a fact readily known by the golden-yellow tiled roofs of the Peking Palace. Yellow dogs were also more lion-like in appearance. The word “Shih Tzu” means “Lion” in Chinese. The Chinese tried to breed the Shih Tzu to resemble the lion, at least it was their idea of what a Lion looked like. Yellow was more likely to have been the Chinese favored color.

The white blaze, collar, socks and tail-tip combine to create a highly prized ensemble.

It is most likely that westerners had a very difficult time acquiring the yellow-colored Shih Tzu since it was regarded as being so precious. Therefore, the first Shih Tzu to appear in the west were the black and white, grey and white, brindle and white and a few solid blacks. Very few of the precious yellow-colored Shih Tzu were first acquired by the westerners.

The same holds true for the very small sized Shih Tzu. The small size Shih Tzu, which were most likely the Imperial and Teacup Shih Tzu, as many of us commonly nickname them today, (the Shih Tzu under 9 pounds in weight) were not readily available for the westerners. The westerners had access mainly to the larger size Shih Tzu that the Imperial Palace had sent out as rejects of their breeding program. There were a few able to get hold of the very tiny Shih Tzu we now commonly nickname the Imperials and the Teacup size, but not many, as this was the favored and most treasured size of the Imperial Palace breedings. The smaller size in Shih Tzu was a major goal of the Imperial Palace breedings lead by Empress Dowager.

Today’s AKC standard, however, states the weight of a Shih Tzu in order to qualify for the show ring championships must be between 9 and 16 pounds.

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Commonly Asked Tennis Questions

With all the odd scoring and numerous rules surrounding tennis, it’s no wonder that people sometimes confuse the rules. To that end, we’ve created this article to help you to know the answer to some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the game of tennis. All rules discussed in this article reflect the stance of the International Tennis Federation, a governing party of the sport.

Q: What happens when the ball bounces off of a line on the court?

A: When a ball bounces off of a line on the court, it is generally considered to be a bounce on the inside of the court that it is protecting. If your opponent hits a ball right around the outside line, and you cannot for sure determine that the ball is out, general rules stipulate that the opponent should be given the benefit of the doubt and they should receive the point.

Q: What happens if I hit a ball that hits the net post or another court entity and then bounces onto the opponents side of the court?

A: If you hit a ball off of either the net post, the scoring device, or any other outside entity besides the net before bouncing onto your opponent’s side, you lose the point due to the fact that the ball hit a permanent fixture before landing on the opponent’s side of the court.

Q: When should players change what side they are playing on?

A: Players should switch sides of the court after every six points and after a Tiebreak. During the tiebreak, the change must be made immediately with no opportunity for break or delay.

Q: What’s a foot fault? How can one be called for a foot fault?

A: A foot fault occurs when a player’s feet are at rest before hitting the ball, but they are moved before the shot so that a foot hits one of the following positions:

- the court, including the baseline
- any part of the imaginary extension of the outer mark
- anywhere beyond the imaginary extension found outside of the singles guideline or the doubles guideline, depending on the match type.

To avoid being called for a foot foul, you should ensure that your server is relaxed and stationary. This means that you should avoid any type of serve that involves more than one foot’s movement to avoid being called for the foul.

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Borrow Money From Friends, But Pay Special Attention To The Promissory Note

Borrow money from friends and relatives only after careful consideration. Having a fantastic money-making idea but bad credit may point you in the direction of family and friends.

Financial risk will always be part and parcel of any loan. Borrowing money from family and friends highlights a double whammy though. Risk and emotional challenges.

A well rounded, thoroughly researched business plan can be very effective though. It can lower the risk involved and at the same time allay any fears of emotional challenges.

These issues should already have been settled by the time you discuss the promissory note. The promissory note will require a mutually well thought out plan before it is signed.

The Promissory Note

The promissory note is your promise to pay back the loan. The repayment of the loan is set out in the schedule outlined in the promissory note. All successful loans have as their foundation this type of note.

Without it not only would financial protection for the lender be in jeopardy, so would the relationship. The following are some of the protections that the promissory note provides:

1. It sets out repayment dates.
2. It also sets out repayment amounts.
3. Outlines agreed upon grace periods.
4. Indicates first repayment date and final repayment date.
5. Sets out interest rates.
6. Nullifies confusion, and protects the relationship.

When you borrow money, always observe and gauge your lender. An apprehensive yes may mean yes because of your relationship. But otherwise it would have been no. You could allay that apprehensive yes by offering to secure the loan.

You could put up your brand new Chrysler Jeep as security. This may be just the thing that turns the apprehensive yes into a full-fledged yes, with a smile. You have to gauge that sort of response. Be prepared.

Maybe your lenders concern is not the security but the low interest rate. Stay in the zone. You know the person. Again, be prepared. Make a response. It could be the seasonal nature of your product causing concern. Realistically adjust your payments for that time period.

Have you considered a third party? A third party would diffuse a whole lot of discomfort.

When the note has been signed, and the borrowed money received, you must know when the repayments are due. Should you encounter repayment challenges, immediately communicate with your lender. Do not miss payments and leave your lender in the dark.

Should the need for a readjustment to the repayment schedule be necessary, work it out with your lender. Keep communication lines open. Protect your relationship. You don’t want a ruined relationship be the main conversation at thanksgiving.

Wycliffe Williams

Home Beginners Beware! Everybody Wants You To Think Working At Home Is Easy…All You Have To Do Is “Spend Your Money” And You’ll Be Super Rich!!

There have always been 4 basic ways in which a Home Based Beginner could make money online from their Business website and if you want to Work From Home it is vital you make the right choice.

Which one you decided to choose will make the difference between Home Based Business Success and Home Business misery. If you are already skilled your path to success may be a little easier but Home Based Beginners have no chance of success by just “Jumping in” the deep end.

Most Internet Beginners start out with a rough idea of what Home Business Venture they want to get involved in, but the truth is, very few people actually know what they are doing.

And That Is Why Over 95% Of Home Based Business Beginners Fail Before They Even Start. And Of Those People Who Last Their First Year…Less Than 3% Will Ever Make Any real money!

Which one of the 4 ways you choose will depend on your knowledge, your experience and your Business background. But be absolutely sure that you cannot make it alone and you cannot find Success without the right knowledge.

How successful you become is dependant on many things, but one thing is for sure…

Choose The Wrong One For You, And You Will Spend Everyday Wishing You Were Back In Work Earning A wage!!

1. You could sell your own products from a Home Business website.

2. You could sell Other People’s Products on your website.

3. You could sell Banner Advertisements to other website companies.

4. You could show banner ads from one of the many advertising networks on your Home Business website.

Each One Of The Above Require A Lot Of Time And Dedication. Some Methods Require A Great Deal Of Knowledge And Luck. I Don’t Believe In Luck And Neither Should You!! Especially When You’re Financial Future Hangs In The Balance.

Selling your Own Products is by far the hardest and most time consuming way to make money online. If you have dreams of selling Physical products you will have to work 7 days a week.

The rewards are potentially massive if you know you’re Niche and if you have a strong grip on the competition but remember, selling your own products from a Home Business is a 24 hour job if you’re looking for genuine financial results.

Selling Other Peoples Products is a relatively easy procedure to follow as long as you’ve spent a good amount of time researching the company and the products you’re aiming to promote or Presell then the Financial rewards can be staging!

There are some very Essential Rules you must learn to master before you begin to understand the skills involved in Preselling other website products but it is not difficult to learn and is one of the most stress free and rewarding ways to make money online.

You Take NO FINANCIAL Risks What-So-Ever When You Presell Other Peoples Products And You Could Be Making Money In Less Than 24 Hours!!

The risks are far less than if you were selling your own products and the rewards can be just as good. Working from home should not be a 24 hour day and should definitely not be stressful!

There are some pitfalls when you sell other peoples products or services from your own website and getting paid can be a real burden if you don’t spend enough time Researching the Affiliate Program you are thinking of promoting.

Selling banner advertisements and using your website to promote banner advertisements is the hardest way to earn money as a Work At Home Entrepreneur. If you are an Internet Beginner the task will seem almost impossible. It is a never ending task of chasing and Researching.

Unless you’re skilled, I would advise you to stay well away. If you’re just starting out on the road to internet success I would recommend you keep things simple. Advertising can be a cut throat business.

But It’s Not All Gloom And Doom For The Beginner…Or the Unskilled…Or Those People Who Have No Idea What They Want To Do… There Is A New Way To Make Money And All You Have To Do Is Learn To Write!!

The Internet has been moving at a speed which is faster than a speeding rocket and thankfully for all us work at home business people, the internet is fast becoming the “Only Place To Be!

With The Introduction Of Goggle Adwords and Goggle Adsence the Work At Home Revolution Is At The Very Beginning Of A Very Profitable “Golden Journey To Success”.

All you have to do is jump on board, read the rule book and hold on for the ride of your life. I kid you not!! There has never been a better time to find genuine success from a Home Based Business than there is RIGHT NOW.

There has never been an easier, safer way for you to make money from the comfort of your own computer chair. You won’t need to spend your savings and you wont have to wait to get paid.

All You Have To Do Is Provide The Search Engines With The Content They Need To Keep The Web Surfers Happy And Let Goggle Do The Rest!!

You won’t have to package any products, you’ll spend zero time answering emails and if you want to work out the back in the sunshine with your laptop, that’s cool too!

And that’s the beauty of Working From Home. All you have to do is write about your passion or your hobby or even your skills. The more you research and write the more potential you have for earning more money.

The more money you earn, the more you’ll want to write and the better your home business website will stand out. The more your online business stands out, the better you’re Search Engine ranking.

The more you impress the Search Engine Spiders the more money you’ll earn. It’s a great circle… and none of it is vicious! The only risk you take is giving up some time to concentrate on living the DREAM in real time instead of when you’re sleeping!

Start Your Journey To Home Based Millionaire Today! Do Not Put It Off And Do Not Think It’s Just A Dream. It Is As Real As Monday Morning For Millions Of Unhappy Working People!!

If you need more time to convince yourself at the EASE at which you can achieve Home Based Business Success then I suggest you go to http://Honest-HomeBusiness.com

John Adams has been a Successful Home Based Business Entrepreneur since 1987 with more Business Ventures than you can shake a stick at!

Wouldn’t It Be Great To Meet All The Fans Of Your Favorite Team?

How many people reading this enjoy at least one sport and wouldn’t mind taking the afternoon off to watch their favorite team play? I’ll bet 9 out of 10 hands go up!

Sports are fantastically popular with people of all ages and all walks of life in EVERY country in the world. This is not only true today, but has been the case since the Ancient Greeks hosted the first Olympics thousands of years ago.

While not everyone ranks themselves as a sports enthusiast, most of us can easily agree sports are a good thing. Sports tend to bring the best out in people everywhere. Even co-workers who don’t care for each other become friends at a sporting event. And you can’t deny even warring countries often set aside their differences when it comes to a long anticipated sports event between the two.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could meet a lot more people who share your exact interest in sports? If you’re a SF Giants fan, knowing other Giants regulars would be a cool thing. You’d have so much to talk about and lots of fun tips, gossip, and inside knowledge to share.

Unfortunately, we rarely get to meet many of the people who share our sporting interests. Watching TV at home may let you share a game with your immediate family or a good buddy, but forget knowing any of the other millions who may be watching the game.

Even if you sit in the stadium with tens of thousands of screaming fans, you’ll be lucky if you meet anyone other than the person sitting next to you or the person behind you in the line to the bathroom.

Today’s Internet technology has advanced to the point where sports fans and teams can EASILY find and communicate with each other.

With just a few clicks of the mouse, you can quickly create your own fan page on a system that has thousands of other fans just like you ready to view your page. You can talk with each other on blogs, via chat, through email and more.

Additionally, teams can create their own pages as a way to invite fans to communicate with them. This gives teams valuable insight into what their fans find exciting, what they don’t like, and what will get them to attend more games.

Keep in mind, your fan or team site can be included on a vast network of sports sites where there is always a large and ready audience to interact with your page or posts.

If you love sports, you really should get involved with the online sporting community. It will greatly enhance your enjoyment of your team, the sport, and your day-to-day life.

Jason Hu is creator of http://SportsDigger.com The site’s easy systems let you instantly create your own fan web page or team page. Search for and easily communicate with anyone who shares your interests anywhere in the world. And it’s all 100% FREE! Contact Jason at contact@sportsdigger.com.

Alternative Way to Create Your Own Home Based Business Online Ideas for Making Huge Money Online!

Great online business ideas can lead you to highly profitable online business overnight! Now, I am going to give you an alternative way to create your own home based business online ideas for making huge money online from home. I highly encourage you to generate workable and realistic online business ideas for your success in the future. You’ll discover how to create your own latest home based business ideas in this article.

Are you tired of creating your own business ideas for your home based business online? You’ll discover how to explode your online business ideas alternatively here.

READ THIS: If you are looking an alternative workable way to generate your online business ideas.

Within this article today on creating home based business online ideas, we will be giving you a few different websites to get yourself thinking. When you are thinking about and creating home based business online ideas, the best ideas can come from observations that you make through your knowledge of the subject. Taking the time to read and remain current with online marketing and business trends will end up paying great dividends for you if you can use this information to your benefit.

The next website that we would like you to visit to help in creating home base business online ideas for you is www.cj.com. This website is very valuable because it has many different quality products that are ready for sell so you can see what the current trends are as far as top sellers, etc. This will go in line with what you will learn in the second paragraph because you’ll want to see if you can improve potentially on current products that are being offered.

Additionally, the next website that I would like you to visit to help in creating home base business online ideas for you is www.affiliateprograms.com. This website has many different affiliate programs which you can join and promote or it can give you some ideas as to how you could change potential programs. If you take your time and look through how these programs are marketed, you may be able to see where you can make a change and offer a better product. Much of the improvement that comes through business on the Internet as well as off-line come in the form of improvements on current products. This is what you would be doing if you look at these affiliate programs. See where you could potentially improve what they have to offer. Take their program and offer it with a twist.

Additionally, the last websites you should visit for your make money business opportunities on the internet are: http://www.zMakeMoney.com and http://www.zMillionDollars.com. You will discover wealthy of informative website about how to earn big money online from home with your home based internet marketing business and affiliate marketing business. Those places are ultimately sites on the internet you should visit if you are looking for an alternative to make big money online at home.

I am sure that those above websites have helped you in looking for ideas to improve on. To get new ideas to develop on the Internet you will have to take the approach of traditional business. You must study the marketplace and then create a product that fills in the current need. If you just create a product because you think it is cool, which is not necessarily going to lead to success for you. You need to see where someone has a need that you can fill and if you can do this, you will have great sales. See what your competition is doing to solve needs and do this just a little bit better. Also see what types of customers would shop online at your particular store and also see the culture of these people. By taking the time to see what your competitors offer as well what people who visit your site are looking for, you are putting yourself in a great position to be able to full-fill their needs. This will lead you to being able to create home based business online ideas almost at will. Ideas are most powerful when they are backed by research because there is a solid basis for their success in the future.

Finally, the key factors for your highly profitable home based business online are to generate great business ideas and do an effective research in the marketplace. Personally, I strongly believe that learning from the RIGHT success internet entrepreneurs is the shortcut way for the success in home based business online. I always believe that “Don’t reinvent the wheel”. Reinventing the wheel wastes a TON of your time. You’ll save a lot of time and money for building your highly profitable successful home based online business.

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Toy and Small Dog Clothes

People wear clothes for many reasons. We wear them for modesty – it’s illegal in most places to go around without any clothing. We wear clothes to protect us from the weather. Raincoats and hats make us much more comfortable in the rain while fleece lined coats and boots are greatly appreciated in cold weather, and when there is snow on the ground. We also wear clothes to make ourselves feel and look good, to impress other people with our excellent taste, and to show that we have the money for expensive designer clothes.

Dogs wear clothes for one reason only – their owners want them to wear the clothes. Dog owners put clothes on their dogs for most of the same reasons they put clothes on themselves and their children. In fact many dog owners regard their dogs as their children and they buy them clothes and dress them up to show how much they care for them. The exception to this, of course, is modesty. Dogs don’t require clothing for that purpose and, in fact for obvious reasons, dog clothes rarely cover that particular area.

Protective clothing for small and toy dogs such as Boston Terriers, Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Maltese, Pugs and any of the miniature or teacup dog breeds is a good idea. These dogs generally feel the cold much more than larger dogs – that’s why they do not enjoy going outside for walks with their owners in rainy, snowy or cold weather. They even resist going outside to the bathroom in inclement weather which makes it very difficult to house train toy dog breeds in cold or wet weather.

Raincoats and hats made of vinyl or waterproof nylon are available for wet weather, as are rain boots. These boots are usually fastened with Velcro and/or zippers. Fleece lined, shearling and wool coats are available to keep your dog warm in cold weather. Boots are useful to protect your dog’s paws from the effects of ice and salt. For hot summer days, sensitive paws should wear sandals to protect them from hot asphalt or sand. You can also buy sunglasses for your dog but perhaps you could discuss this with your veterinarian to see if they provide any benefit to your dog’s eyes. Protective clothing is also beneficial to short-haired and older dogs of all sizes as well as the small dog breeds. Even some of the larger short-haired dog breeds like the Bulldog, Boxer and Greyhound appreciate protection in the cold weather. See the Directory of Breed of Dogs to see which dog breeds are particularly sensitive to cold weather. Owners of most large dog breeds are probably not as interested in dog clothes but might consider obtaining reflective vests for their dogs. These vests make the dogs easier to see when walking at night and also make the dog easier to find if you are camping and hunting – especially good for black or dark-colored dogs.

Reflective vests have a practical purpose. So do some much more frivolous-looking clothes. Toy dogs and even some small dogs should wear harnesses rather than collars for reasons of health – they can easily injure their trachea with a collar. Some very sensible people have designed coats and other outfits with a ‘D’ ring on them which make extremely attractive harnesses for small dogs. Practical, attractive, and sometimes quite lavish clothes are available for toy and small dogs. Pajamas, bathrobes, dresses, sweaters, formal outfits for weddings, and costumes (you can dress your dog as a lamb, a lion, a vampire or even buy him an Elvis jumpsuit) can be found in stores and at discount prices on the Internet. Creative entrepreneurs advertise on-line that they will custom design and make outfits for your dog. Of course, if you like to sew, you can buy sewing patterns to make a blanket, cushion, dog coat, dog coat, leg warmers and boots for your dog and a matching scarf and hat for you to wear.

Dog clothes come in an amazing range of styles and prices. We hope you have fun choosing the right clothes for your dog.

Mike Mathews is a contributing writer and editor for the popular dog breed site: http://www.dog-breed-facts.com. He provides informative, real-world advice and tips on dog breeds, dog health, dog grooming and more. As well be sure to check out his free report on Dog Training.

The Shih Tzu Tibetan Heritage

There has also been opinions that the Tibetan Lion Dog is the result of a cross between the Lhassa Terrier and the Pekingese. The dogs of each country, the Lhassa Terrier from Tibet and the Pekingese from China had been taken to the other country from time to time. The cross in Tibet that was taken out of that country through India has been called the Apso, while the Chinese cross has more of the Pekingese. It is the opinion of some that all these breeds were interbred to create the first Shih Tzu in China.

When first Shih Tzu imported into England in 1930, the Shih Tzu were classified as Apsos. The two breeds were distinguished as separate in 1934.

The Shih Tzu of Scandinavian background were in an even different category during this same time period. It is not documented anywhere of any of the Shih Tzu Scandinavian lines being mistaken for Lhasa Apso, even after importation into the United States. Their appearance was so different of the Lhasa Apso that there was no likelihood of confusing the Scandinavian Shih Tzu lines with the Lhasa Apso.

There was a considerable amount of fear expressed by the British Shih Tzu Club of potential “disastrous” crossbreedings in the United States. They encouraged future American purchasers to avoid any further confusion between the Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso in the U.S.A.

The American Shih Tzu Club code of ethics plainly states that crossbreeding a Shih Tzu with any other breed, whether it be with Lhasa Apso or the Pekingese breed, is strictly prohibited. This code of ethics should be adhered to by all Shih Tzu Purebred Breeders.

The two breeds of the Lhasa Apso and the Shih Tzu have been kept separate now for many years. A suggestion to help distinquish the two breeds from one another is to always show the Shih Tzu with the long sweep of hair on the top of the head tied with a rubber band into a top knot, the hair above the head then fanning out into a “palm tree.” The Apso has its long hair of the head styled as parted n the center, then mingling with the ear featherings.

The fact that both Shih Tzu and the Lhasa Apso have common ancestry is highly probable according to all the documentations found in our history of the two breeds. However, one should continually look for and appreciate the subtleties of the different characteristics of Chinese Shih Tzu and Tibetan Apso. They have become two quite distinctly different breeds.

The earliest “Lion Dog” in Tibet were probably long-haired and small and somewhat similar to the Maltese in type. As the cultural and religious ties between Tibet and China flowed over the centuries, the exchange of dogs no doubt became mutual between them. The Chinese have been most certainly known to interbred their small dogs, of which were more varieties than the Shih Tzu, with the long-haired Tibetans, and something similar occurred in Tibet without much reason to doubt this fact.

Again, however, I want to emphasize here: The crossbreedings mentioned in this article is a part of our past Shih Tzu History. The Present Day American Shih Tzu Club’s Code of Ethics clearly states that crossbreeding a Shih Tzu with any other breed, is strictly prohibited and against the Shih Tzu Purebred Ethics for a Shih Tzu Breeder of the Purebred Shih Tzu. We must all adhere to this Code of Ethics.

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Weighty Issues

Let’s face it – we could all stand to lose a few pounds – and cats are no exception. But for cats, weight loss should be controlled, gradual and supervised by your veterinarian. Because when it comes to weight loss in cats – a sudden drop could signal some underlying health problems.

If your otherwise healthy cat drops a little weight in the heat of summer, it could be simply because the warm weather has curbed his appetite. Burning more energy to maintain body heat in colder weather may also cause healthy cats to shed a pound or two. Stress caused by things such as moving to a new house – or being placed in a kennel while you’re on vacation, as well as lactation (for new mothers) can also cause cats to lose weight.

Of course, diet plays a key role in keeping your cat healthy, so pay careful attention to what’s in your cat’s food dish. Poor-quality, inedible or spoiled food could result in unwanted/unnecessary weight loss and leave your cat undernourished.

Not all weight loss is a result of dietary or environmental changes – which is why it’s important to work with your vet to develop a healthy weight loss program for your cat.

If a sudden weight loss occurs and your cat hasn’t received a clean bill of health from his doctor, take him in for an exam. The weight loss, according to http://Petco.com, could stem from underlying conditions such as:

? Dental disease
? Gastrointestinal disorders (including parasites)
? Diabetes mellitus
? Liver or kidney disease
? Congestive heart failure
? Cancer
? Hyperthyroidism
? Fever or chronic infections

The best defense against unwanted weight loss is a clean bill of health, nutritious food and plenty of fresh water. So take your cat to the vet at least once a year for a thorough exam and parasite prevention, find high-quality food that he likes (and feed him the proper amount), and give him an unending supply of clean, fresh water. If something pops up in the interim, take your cat to the vet and get the problem taken care of quickly.

Jed Yorkshire is a retired teacher and pet enthusiast who writes about canine health topics, specialty breeds, animal training and grooming. An avid pet lover and breeder, he owns four beautiful Giant Schnauzers. Yorkshire also works as a private pet behavior consultant.

My Puppy Chews A Lot – Mostly On Me

Puppies who chew are normal. Chewing is a natural and necessary puppy behavior. Puppies at about four months of age are more prone to chewing because this is when they usually start teething. Other dogs that chew, especially when you are not at home, may be suffering from separation anxiety. Separation anxiety requires an entire new behavior treatment plan. In this newsletter, I want to give you a few tips for your typical, normal-behaving puppy chewer!

Some things you can do is try to teach your puppy not to chew inappropriate items. You can sit on the floor with him, casually place an object before him like a shoe, or a pencil (something he has chewed on inappropriately). As puppy approaches the object, give a firm “No,” and replace the item with appropriate chew toy. When puppy takes the appropriate chew toy, praise him. You might even offer him a treat to try and reenforce the appropriate behavior and also…..that chewing on treats is alright too.

Have a variety of chew toys on hand. Give him no more than 3 or 4 chew toys at a time. Rotate the chew toys to provide variety and to help stimulate interest. Puppies can be compared to children who enjoy a new toy or returning to a toy they have not played with in a while.

Keep plenty of Bitter Apple Spray on hand and use it on spots where you find puppy has chewed or is about to chew. This has been the absolute best trick I have ever found in keeping puppies/dogs away from objects I don’t want them chewing on.

My Puppy Bites my Hands When we Play!

If you have ever watched puppies playing together or moms playing with their puppies, you will notice how they nip and bite each other sometimes to the point of what sounds like a blood curling scream…..Very Normal Behavior, however. Not so pleasant though when puppy plays with you and attempts the same kind of antics. You will need to teach puppy not to play biting games with you. Try screaming: “Ouch!” Walk away from her for several minutes. You don’t want to give her attention for this behavior. You want to plainly tell her “THAT HURTS,” and I do not like it!!! If she just barely touches your skin with a little nip, just gently say “No.” Try feeding her treats straight from your hand and do not throw them on the floor or leave them out for her to nibble on. Sort of like, puppies/dogs will not bite the hands that feed them, most usually, unless they have some kind of severe psychological disorder. You can also grab her mouth, hold it together firmly and say “NO BITE.”

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