Hello fellow chi lovers

I have a problem that I need help with

I have had my chihuahua for 2 years but in this time, she has bitten 5 children!!
She hates going for walks, wee's all the time in the house, and is not social at all! the BIG problem is, I'm 7 months pregnant and worried that she wont take to my baby

I really don't want to sell her but I also cannot afford to get dog training ( as its expensive saving for baby girl)

Im not sure how to get her used to children without her biting them

I dont know where to turn, any advice would be brill

Thank you all so much

Katie xxxx

welcome to cp

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Get some books at the library. Chihuahuas for Dummies is an excellent one, despite the name! Pat Miller books, are good also. Any POSITIVE trainers are fine. Good luck with the new baby! Alot of work is ahead of you, if you are serious about training this tyrant! Sue

I was just going to say the same Susan,this dog needs desperate help she can't go round biting children,there's lots of research you can do online for free

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Thank you for the replies

I will buy the dummies book, and do all I can to train her

Katie

My dog went through a stage of being really nippy to children. I spent a LOT of time socialising her with my daughters friends which helped a bit but the main thing I learnt that she is a lot better behaved if the children spend a little time getting to know her by 1) sitting on the floor (on her level) and letting her approach them 2) not making any jerky sudden movements to her 3) interacting gently at first until she trusts them. This has made an absolutely HUGE difference as we have children passing through all the time. Never had a problem with my daughter and the dog and blossom is so loyal to her and would never hurt her. As soon as she trusts the child / person in question Blossom recognises them, from their smell, from then on. It's worked wonders for me.

Hope that helps you a little.

I am going to risk aggravating folks, but I am concerned about your baby. I am concerned your Chi could get jealous and act inappropriately. I have no clue how you go about introducing Chis (especially a Chi that has nipped kids) to a new baby, but it seems like they should both be watched carefully at all times.I adopted a cat from a woman who had a baby, and the cat was competing for attention to the point where the baby was endangered. So you are wise to be concerned and looking for help.

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