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Hello everyone. I just recently got my first Chi. I found him running around in traffic, and in spite of him being very clean and looking well cared for, nobody has responded to my signs, or put in a claim at the shelters near me. I think he might have come from a house a few blocks away where they have several Chi's in their yard in the morning, but I put a sign in front of that house and got nothing. He's cute as can be, and very sweet to everyone he meets, but I'm not used to such a hyper little dog. He has separation anxieties. When I put him in the bathroom to go to work, he barks and yowls something awful. He doesn't always come when called, or only comes part way and then when I move, he runs the other direction. If I put a leash on him and try to teach him to come, he just drops down and rolls over on his back. He goes potty in the yard, but will also go in the house, sometimes after just having come in from the yard. If I tell him no about something he will stop....for about 30 seconds, then go right back to doing it again. And this occurs repeatedly until I tell him no to the point of him cowering down and not wanting to come over to me. Same with having him sit, or lie down, or stay. He does these things, but it only sticks for a few seconds, then he's off again. Is there any hope for him? I'd like to keep him, but my husband is already saying maybe I should sell him, or take him to a shelter (where he'd probably just end up getting put down for space). Any help will be greatly appreciated by all of us. I also have cats, and a great dane, so he's not the only animal here.:banghead: