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I think we meet most dogs backward. We lead with the breed and the name, the label, when what actually matters is the animal underneath it. Once you lead with the label, you stop reading the living, breathing dog standing in front of you. Shih Tzu breed stereotypes...
Here's something I think about more than almost anything else in this work. Before you ever ask your Shih Tzu to sit, come, or leave it, you've already taught him something. Your body has been talking the whole time. You just weren't the one who decided what it said....
You’ve seen this dog. He is spinning at the door, jumping, panting, perhaps drooling a little, and absolutely unable to sit still. Almost everyone in the room responds the same way: “Look how happy he is!” I used to say it too. Sometimes, I still catch myself saying...
There are few topics in the dog world that generate as much debate as littermate syndrome. Search online, and you'll quickly find articles warning families to never bring home two puppies from the same litter. Some go as far as to suggest that doing so is setting your...
When it comes to Shih Tzu Behavior, one of the most common frustrations owners face is feeling like their dog understands what is being asked, but simply chooses not to respond. In many of these situations, the real issue is not behavior at all—it is Shih Tzu...
Few behaviors make dog owners laugh faster than a sudden burst of zoomies. One moment a Shih Tzu puppy may be calmly lying beside their family, and the next they are sprinting across the room, bouncing off furniture, and racing in excited circles. These playful bursts...
Many Shih Tzu owners recognize the moment immediately when their Shih Tzu zoomies kick in at night. The house begins to quiet down, routines are winding down, and suddenly the Shih Tzu who seemed calm all afternoon is racing through the house, grabbing toys, barking,...
Shih Tzu Puppy Temperament: Why “High Energy” Is Often a Misunderstanding Many new puppy owners worry when their Shih Tzu puppy suddenly seems hyper, wild, or impossible to settle. One moment they’re calm, and the next they’re zooming around the house, nipping at...
One minute your Shih Tzu puppy is calmly playing beside you… and the next they’re racing across the room, biting at your pant legs, barking, and doing laps around the coffee table like a tiny tornado. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is my Shih Tzu puppy suddenly so...
One of the most common questions families ask is about temperament. They want to know which puppy is calm, which one is confident, and which one will fit best into their home. That question usually comes early, sometimes within days of a litter being born. The...
If you've ever dreamed of bringing home not one, but two adorable puppies to love and raise together, you’re not alone. I hear this desire all the time. The bond, the cuteness, the thought of instant companionship for your pups…it sounds perfect. But if you’ve started...
When we evaluate dog friendliness, we're observing how a puppy naturally engages with other dogs. This isn't about whether they can learn to get along with other dogs (most can with proper socialization), but rather their initial, inherent tendencies. Submissive: A...
