Tips and Tricks to Modify the Behavior Dog training is an essential aspect of pet ownership, and one of the Shihpoo family training goals that is not uncommon is to stop barking in Shihpoos. Barking is a natural form of communication for dogs, but excessive barking can become a problem behavior that can cause stress…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Introducing Them to New Dogs and People Socialization is a crucial aspect of raising a happy and well-adjusted Shihpoo. By introducing your Shih Tzu-Poodle mix to a variety of people, dogs, and environments from an early age, you can help them develop the social skills they need to feel confident and…
A Guide to When, Why, and Style As a Shihpoo Mama or Papa, you already know that Shihpoos don’t tend to piddle at the drop of a hat like many other small dogs. Still, on occasion, you may find yourself buying stock in paper towels and carpet cleaner on account of your Shihpoo’s “accidents”? Well,…
The Shihpoo is a designer dog that has been around for decades. The Shihpoo first began appearing in the US in the early 1990s. The mixed breed has become increasingly popular around the world.
Shihpoo puppies have big hearts to love you unconditionally, but appropriate training will always play an important role when you adopt a dog, no matter how cute or intelligent they are.
While you can use diapers for your Shihpoo for various reasons, whether a puppy or an adult, don’t use diapers as an alternative to potty training your puppy. You might consider using diapers full-time to minimize potential dripping in the home or at certain times during your Shihpoo’s life.
When to Feed Your Shih Tzu Poodle Mix It may not amount to a full-blown debate, but Shihpoo families seem to be split about whether to feed their little doodle puppies on a schedule or allow them to eat anytime they want (called free feeding). For this post, I’m not going to argue the benefits…
9 Simple Solutions to Shihpoo Challenges You probably already know that Shihpoo puppies are the cutest and sweetest dogs around. They are the offspring of a Shih Tzu and a Poodle, meaning they can inherit some of the great qualities (or the not-so-great qualities) of each parent. Most Shihpoos can be a breeze to raise,…
How could you ever get upset with your irresistibly cute Shihpoo puppy? I’ll tell you how. When he or she won’t stop biting you and nipping at you all day long for weeks on end. You worry that your beautiful little cuddle bug is turning into a menace and a biting bully. How can you…
Shihpoo Toys to Consider and to Avoid Shihpoos are naturally inquisitive and intelligent. They thrive when their environment provides them opportunities to explore new experiences and try new activities. How do you know what toys to pick for your Shihpoo? Although inevitably a process of trial and error due to your Shihpoo’s unique personality, choose…
How to Fulfill Your Puppy’s 5 Basic Needs Raising and caring for a healthy and happy Shihpoo is more than just providing healthy food and taking him or her for a daily walk. It involves healthy interactions with people and other dogs as well as offering challenges dogs find naturally interesting. Nor is it overly…
Your Shihpoo brings you joy, shows you unconditional love, and offers you companionship. Your responsibility involves doing what you can to keep your puppy healthy, safe, and happy. How to Keep Your Shihpoo Healthy and Happy Caring for your Shihpoo involves providing for his or her safety, health, and social well-being. Shihpoo families should help…
Families who have a dog they love can go on and on about why it is the best dog breed ever. The following list of reasons to love a Shihpoo will offer no surprises to Shihpoo families. In fact, I certainly hope to see many comments from Shihpoo Mamas and Papas about other reasons they…
One of the top reasons we got our first Shihpoo, Titus Rex, had to do with our son’s hope to have a sleeping buddy on his bed, providing comfort in the dark at night. Unlike efforts with previous puppies we had, we chose to crate train our Shihpoos from the beginning, even though it required…
Surfing through social media, the most common descriptions you will find of Shihpoo puppies, after “adorable” and “cute,” will be “cuddly,” “adventurous,” “playful,” and “happy.” As the owner of two Shihpoo boys, we can attest to all of these traits. What are Shihpoos like in temperament and personality? Shihpoo puppies are loving, patient and playful…
