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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
With two Shihpoos in the home, we don’t lack for cuddles, fun and energy. Still, a daily routine is critical for the physical and mental health of Shihpoos and Shihpoo families alike. What is a typical Shihpoo daily routine? While Shihpoo puppies can sleep up to 18 hours a day, Shihpoo adults can also be…
As cute, sweet, and fun as Shihpoo puppies are, the reality is that we cannot take them with us everywhere we go. Some places are out of bounds, even for these small companions: work, medical offices, grocery stores, gyms, etc. We have learned from experience and research the guidelines in this post about leaving your…
One of the biggest frustrations of Shihpoo owners is the worry over the proper way to train your puppy. We have been there, and we still are. While some commands take weeks or longer to master, you can teach your Shihpoo these five commands in a matter of just a few minutes a day for…
Your Shihpoo is following its inherited instinct to bark when someone knocks at the door or when it sees another dog walking on the other side of the street. Just because barking is natural does not make it pleasant or acceptable. Fortunately, you can train your Shihpoo to stop barking on command and to minimize…
