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submitted: Aug 29th 2008 | by: RebeccaSimpson | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 532 | |

You love your new little Shih Tzu but you can probably expect some problems, if you haven't already begun to experience them. Shih Tzu problems usually stem from the dog's hereditary disposition and personality as much as anything else. Environment usually does not have much of an effect on a Shih Tzu unless that environment is very negative. So the better you understand your dog the better equipped you will be to deal with any potential problems that may spring up during training.

The Shih Tzu hates loud noises and a lot of clatter and commotion. They feel pressured and a lot of tension when there is something loud going on or a lot of people are running around.

This is one of the main reasons why Shih Tzu dogs are said to not be great dogs for kids. Of course not every dog is the same but for the most part the Shih Tzu is not a great dog for kids unless you take the time to train it very well- and it does take time.

The Shih Tzu is a very proud and regal dog that descends from the dogs that used to find favor with Chinese royalty. They can be very arrogant and stubborn and this is probably the only Shih Tzu problem that can lead to more problems than anything else. They will do what they want to do and they take a long time to learn that you are in charge and not them. As was said it takes patience to train a Shih Tzu.

Shih Tzu dogs can be playful when they want to be but they do not require a lot of exercise so any activity they do get is on their terms. They are not very likely to fetch a stick for you and they certainly won't be playing catch with a Frisbee thrown by you any time soon. If you are looking for a rough and tumble play dog then the Shih Tzu is probably not for you.

The most common of Shih Tzu problems is housebreaking. A Shih Tzu does not like dirt and grass so you have to find a nice concrete and clean place for them to go outside. Then if they decide they don't want to go outside, or that housebreaking isn't for them, then you are stuck with a long and frustrating ordeal.

Patience is a virtue with a Shih Tzu, and remembering that they are always thinking as much as you are about their next move and their decisions do not always revolve around what you want can help.

The Shih Tzu literally has a mind of its own. It is not waiting for you to teach it commands and train it, it is going to do whatever it wants to do and you have to figure out how to make sure that it listens to you on the things you want it to do. It is frustrating and never easy but if you love your little dog then it is very much worth it in the end because a Shih Tzu can be a very loyal and loving pet.

About the Author

About the author: Rebecca Simpson is a passionate lover of the Shih Tzu and has a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Shih Tzu. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Shih Tzu Training plus a whole lot more.

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