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Yorkiedaze · 03-23-2007, 10:35 AM

I really do think that leaving your dog home alone once in awhile is the best thing you could do for it, and I'll tell you why;
I got a 3 month old long haired red Chihuahua out of the shelter back in July and named her Libby. I got her only to find a really super home for her, and I certainly did. A freind in San Jose who had no husband, kids or dogs and is retired took Libby and NEVER let her stay home alone. Libby went everywhere with her mommy and by the time Libby was about 8 months old, she started being a bit nasty. She would growl, nip and all with her mommy and anyone else. Her mommy took my advice and started leaving her home alone once in awhile, and she has not shown aggression since. You have to show them that they are not the alpha.

03-23-2007, 10:35 AM	#16
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	I really do think that leaving your dog home alone once in awhile is the best thing you could do for it, and I'll tell you why; I got a 3 month old long haired red Chihuahua out of the shelter back in July and named her Libby. I got her only to find a really super home for her, and I certainly did. A freind in San Jose who had no husband, kids or dogs and is retired took Libby and NEVER let her stay home alone. Libby went everywhere with her mommy and by the time Libby was about 8 months old, she started being a bit nasty. She would growl, nip and all with her mommy and anyone else. Her mommy took my advice and started leaving her home alone once in awhile, and she has not shown aggression since. You have to show them that they are not the alpha.