Do The Right Thing And Take In A Chihuahua Rescue Dog

Taking in a Chihuahua rescue dog and saving it from an abusive situation while at the same time giving it a new home is a wonderful thing. Your little dog may never understand how to show you how much it appreciates what you are doing but if you stay patient then the rewards will come for years and years. You will need the right people to help you out and you will need to know what to expect from your Chihuahua rescue dog so take the time to do some reading and become an informed owner.

There is nothing more important to a pet than a good vet. You will need to find a vet that can help you understand and get through to your dog because your little dog has been through a lot and will probably have some very special needs for some time to come. A good vet can help you get through the initial stages of getting your new dog used to the fact that it is safe and loved now instead of abused and abandoned.

A local Chihuahua breeder may or may not be willing to be a resource for you in your attempt to raise a Chihuahua rescue dog. Some breeders take it upon themselves to be a source of information for any Chihuahua owner and they do not mind answer questions or offering advice on everything from diet to behavioral issues. Some breeders only deal with their own customers but it never hurts to ask and you may get lucky and find another valuable resource.

Your new dog is going to need a lot of love and a lot of patience from you so be prepared to offer both in a great quantity. The Chihuahua is very proud of itself and when that pride is destroyed by abuse they tend to become very nasty and anti-social. The only thing you can do to combat it is to pay a lot of attention to your dog and show it that everything is going to be all right.
Probably the biggest challenge you will face will be housebreaking your Chihuahua rescue dog. If you are fortunate enough to have received a dog that is already housebroken and wants to show you how it can be a good dog then you are in luck because one of the toughest parts is done for you. But some Chihuahuas do not housebreak very well and for a rescue dog you may want to consider a litter box if they are not housebreaking. Fill the litter box with shredder paper and praise them when they use it. For what your dog has been through it may be the best option.

Never punish your Chihuahua. This is true with well-adjusted Chihuahuas and this is especially true with rescued Chihuahuas. They will get tense and defensive if you start to punish them and they may start to bite. Remember that your little dog has been through a lot so be patient with it and use a lot of positive reinforcement to get the results you want.

Sandra Dean organizes and plans charitable events for local animal rescue groups. This article offers good advice on raising your Chihuahua rescue dog. There is very helpful Chihuahua information regarding animal rescues in this article.