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shows when she retired from the conformation ring, became the first Shih Tzu bitch in the United States to earn both a show championship and an obedience title Jo Ann has bred and/or owned about twenty champions and several obedience titlists under her Heavenly Dynasty kennel name She is the former president of the American Shih Tzu Club, which awarded her a lifetime membership for extraordinary service to the breed in 2004, and is vice president of the Shih Tzu Fanciers of Central Florida Jo Ann is the author of several other books, including The Official Book of the Shih Tzu, and numerous magazine articles about dogs She has been the Shih Tzu breed columnist for the AKC Gazette since 1988 A freelance reference book writer and editor with particular interest in the Third World, she now lives on the Gulf Coast of Florida with two retired and very spoiled Shih Tzu Many of the photographs in this book were taken by her late husband, Richard Lawall About Howell Book House Since 1961, Howell Book House has been America’s premier publisher of pet books We’re dedicated to companion animals and the people who love them, and our books reflect that commitment Our stable of authors—training experts, veterinarians, breeders, and other authorities—is second to none And we’ve won more Maxwell Awards from the Dog Writers Association of America than any other publisher As we head toward the half-century mark, we’re more committed than ever to providing new and innovative books, along with the classics our readers have grown to love This year, we’re launching several exciting new initiatives, including redesigning the Howell Book House logo and revamping our biggest pet series, Your Happy Healthy Pet™, with bold new covers and updated content From bringing home a new puppy to competing in advanced equestrian events, Howell has the titles that keep animal lovers coming back again and again www.ebook777.com Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com Contents Part I: The World of the Shih Tzu Chapter 1: What Is a Shih Tzu? 11 The Shih Tzu Head A Small but Solid Dog The Shih Tzu’s Coat A Rainbow of Colors What the Standard Means for You Chapter 2: The Shih Tzu’s Ancestors Little Lion Dogs Out of the Far East The Shih Tzu in America Top Dogs Shih Tzu in Other Countries Chapter 3: What Do You Get With a Shih Tzu? Hairy Fellows Temperament Differences Self-Sufficient and Playful Set Limits Training Tactics That Shih Tzu Charm Chapter 4: Choosing Your Shih Tzu Beginning Your Search Finding a Responsible Breeder The Adult Dog What Your Veterinarian Should Know About Your Shih Tzu Part II: Caring for Your Shih Tzu Chapter 5: Bringing Your Shih Tzu Home Preparing for Your Puppy Food and Water Bowls Leash and Collar Puppy-Proofing Your Home Puppy Essentials Your Puppy’s Crate and Bed Limit Your Pup’s Freedom Keeping to a Schedule Socializing Your New Shih Tzu Chapter 6: Feeding Your Shih Tzu Understanding Dog Food Ingredients Reading Dog Food Labels When and How Much to Feed Obesity Supplements and Table Scraps Special Diets All-Important Water 12 14 17 17 18 20 20 21 22 24 26 27 27 28 29 30 30 32 33 33 35 36 37 39 40 40 41 41 42 44 45 46 47 48 50 50 51 52 52 53 54 56 Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com Chapter 7: Grooming Your Shih Tzu 57 Basic Grooming Supplies Basic Grooming Manners Brushing Techniques Topknots Grooming and Health Care Bathing Your Dog Drying and Combing Out Your Dog Cutting Your Dog Down Choosing a Groomer Fleas and Ticks Making Your Environment Flea Free Other Itchies 57 58 59 60 60 61 66 67 68 69 70 71 Chapter 8: Keeping Your Shih Tzu Healthy Finding the Right Veterinarian Routine Health Care Common Health Problems When to Call the Veterinarian Internal Parasites Inherited Disorders Poisoning How to Make a Canine First-Aid Kit Emergency First Aid Why It’s Best Not to Breed Your Dog Caring for Your Older Shih Tzu Part III: Enjoying Your Shih Tzu Chapter 9: Training Your Shih Tzu Understanding Builds the Bond Practical Commands for Family Pets Training for Attention Teaching Cooperation Chapter 10: Housetraining Your Shih Tzu Your Housetraining Shopping List The First Day Confine Your Pup Watch Your Pup Accidents Happen Scheduling Basics 74 74 76 78 80 84 86 91 93 94 94 97 99 100 101 107 116 119 120 120 122 124 127 128 130 Appendix: Learning More About Your Shih Tzu 134 Index 140 Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com °Shopping List You’ll need to a bit of stocking up before you bring your new dog or puppy home Below is a basic list of some must-have supplies For more detailed information on the selection of each item below, consult Chapter For specific guidance on what grooming tools you’ll need, review Chapter Food dish Nail clippers Water dish Grooming tools Dog food Chew toys Leash Toys Collar ID tag Crate There are likely to be a few other items that you’re dying to pick up before bringing your dog home Use the following blanks to note any additional items you’ll be shopping for _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com ᗴPet Sitter’s Guide We can be reached at ( _) _- Cellphone ( _) _- _ We will return on (date) at (approximate time) Dog’s Name _ Breed, Age, and Sex _ Important Names and Numbers Vet’s Name Phone ( _) _- Address _ Emergency Vet’s Name Phone ( _) _- _ Address _ Poison Control (or call vet first) Other individual to contact in case of emergency _ _ Care Instructions In the following three blanks let the sitter know what to feed, how much, and when; when the dog should go out; when to give treats; and when to exercise the dog Morning _ Afternoon _ _ Evening _ Medications needed (dosage and schedule) _ Any special medical conditions _ _ Grooming instructions _ _ My dog’s favorite playtime activities, quirks, and other tips _ _ Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com www.ebook777.com Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com 130 Part III Enjoying Your Shih Tzu Take your pup and a paper towel to the mess Point to the urine or feces and calmly tell your puppy, “no potty here.” Then scoop or sop up the accident with the paper towel Take the evidence and the pup to the approved potty area Drop the mess on the ground and tell the dog, “good potty here,” as if she had done the deed in the right place If your pup sniffs at the evidence, praise her calmly If the accident happened very recently your dog may not have to go yet, but wait with her a few minutes anyway If she eliminates, praise her Afterwards, go finish cleaning up the mess Soon the puppy will understand that there is a place where you are pleased about elimination and other places where you are not Praising for elimination in the approved place will help your pup remember the rules Scheduling Basics With a new puppy in the home, don’t be surprised if your rising time is suddenly a little earlier than you’ve been accustomed to Puppies have earned a reputation as very early risers When your pup wakes you at the crack of dawn, you will have to get up and take her to her elimination spot Be patient When your dog is an adult, she may enjoy sleeping in as much as you A reasonable schedule will include time when your puppy can be out and about in the house with you If she’s nearby, you can watch her for signs that she needs a potty break Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com Chapter 10 Housetraining Your Shih Tzu At the end of this chapter, you’ll find a typical housetraining schedule for puppies aged 10 weeks to months (To find schedules for younger and older pups, and for adult dogs, visit this book’s companion web site.) It’s fine to adjust the rising times when using this schedule, but you should not adjust the intervals between feedings and potty outings unless your pup’s behavior justifies a change Your puppy can only meet your expectations in housetraining if you help her learn the rules The schedule for puppies is devised with the assumption that someone will be home most of the Puppies need very frequent trips outside As they time with the pup That would be gain physical control and maturity, you won’t have the best scenario, of course, but is to take quite so many walks! not always possible You may be able to ease the problems of a latchkey pup by having a neighbor or friend look in on the pup at noon and take her to eliminate A better solution might be hiring a pet sitter to drop by midday A professional pet sitter will be knowledgeable about companion animals and can give your pup high-quality care and socialization Some can even help train your pup in both potty manners and basic obedience Ask your veterinarian and your dog-owning friends to recommend a good pet sitter If you must leave your pup alone during her early housetraining period, be sure to cover the entire floor of her corral with thick layers of overlapping newspaper If you come home to messes in the puppy corral, just clean them up Be patient—she’s still a baby Use this schedule (and the ones on the companion web site) as a basic plan to help prevent housetraining accidents Meanwhile, use your own powers of observation to discover how to best modify the basic schedule to fit your dog’s unique needs Each dog is an individual and will have her own rhythms, and each dog is reliable at a different age 131 Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com 132 Part III Enjoying Your Shih Tzu Schedule for Pups 10 Weeks to Months 7:00 a.m 7:15 7:30 7:45 8:00 9:00 9:15 10:00 10:15 11:30 11:45 12:00 p.m 12:15 1:00 1:15 3:30 3:45 4:45 5:00 5:15 5:30 7:00 Get up and take the puppy from her sleeping crate to her potty spot Clean up last night’s messes, if any Food and fresh water Pick up the food bowl Take the pup to her potty spot; wait and praise The pup plays around your feet while you have your breakfast Potty break (younger pups may not be able to wait this long) Play and obedience practice Potty break The puppy is in her corral with safe toys to chew and play with Potty break (younger pups may not be able to wait this long) Food and fresh water Pick up the food bowl and take the pup to her potty spot The puppy is in her corral with safe toys to chew and play with Potty break (younger pups may not be able to wait this long) Put the pup on a leash and take her around the house with you Potty break (younger pups may not be able to wait this long) Put the pup in her corral with safe toys and chews for solitary play and/or a nap Potty break Food and fresh water Potty break The pup may play nearby (either leashed or in her corral) while you prepare your evening meal Potty break Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com Chapter 10 7:15 9:15 10:45 11:00 Housetraining Your Shih Tzu Leashed or closely watched, the pup may play and socialize with family and visitors Potty break (younger pups may not be able to wait this long) Last chance to potty Put the pup to bed in her crate for the night 133 Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com Appendix Learning More About Your Shih Tzu Some Good Books About Shih Tzu Cunliffe, Juliette, The Complete Shih Tzu, Ringpress Books, 2000 Regelman, JoAnn, A New Owner’s Guide to Shih Tzu, TFH Publications, 1996 White, Jo Ann, The Official Book of the Shih Tzu, TFH Publications, 1997 Canine Activities Cecil, Barbara, and Gerianne Darnell, Competitive Obedience Training for the Small Dog, T9E Publishing, 1994 Daniels, Julie, Enjoying Dog Agility: From Backyard to Competition, 1991 Davis, Kathy Diamond, Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Help Others, 2nd edition, Dogwise Publications, 2002 Habgood, Dawn, and Robert Habgood, Pets on the Go: The Definitive Pet Accommodation and Vacation Guide, Dawbert Press, 2002 Mobil Travel Guide, On the Road With Your Pet, Mobil Travel Guides, 2004 Smith, Cheryl S., The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Showing Your Dog, Three Rivers Press, 2001 Volhard, Jack and Wendy, The Canine Good Citizen: Every Dog Can Be One, 2nd edition, Howell Book House, 1997 134 Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com Appendix Health Care Ackerman, Lowell, Guide to Skin and Haircoat Problems in Dogs, Alpine Publications, 1994 DeBitetto, James, DVM, and Sarah Hodgson, You and Your Puppy: Training and Health Care for Puppy’s First Year, Howell Book House, 1995 Giffin, James M., and Liisa D Carlson Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook, 3rd edition, Howell Book House, 2000 McGinnis, Terri, DVM, The Well Dog Book, Random House, 1996 Training Baer, Ted, Communicating with Your Dog, Barron’s Educational Series, 1999 Benjamin, Carol Lea, Dog Training for Kids, Howell Book House, 1988 Benjamin, Carol Lea, Mother Knows Best, Howell Book House, 1985 Benjamin, Carol Lea, Surviving Your Dog’s Adolescence, Howell Book House, 1993 Evans, Job Michael, People, Pooches and Problems, 2nd edition, Howell Book House, 2001 Hastings, Pat, and Erin Ann Rouse, eds., Another Piece of the Puzzle: Puppy Development, Dogfolk Enterprises, 2004 Kalstone, Shirlee, How to Housebreak Your Dog in Seven Days, revised edition, Bantam Books, 2004 Volhard, Jack, and Melissa Bartlett, Dog Training for Dummies, John Wiley & Sons, 2001 Wrede, Barbara J., Civilizing Your Puppy, Barron’s Educational Series, 1997 Clubs and Associations American Kennel Club www.akc.org In addition to the informative main web site, there are special links to AKC affiliates such as Companion Animal Recovery (CAR) and the Canine Health Foundation (CHF) The AKC has released a video on every dog breed, as well as many other informative pamphlets, videos, and books The AKC library is located at 260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Registration matters are handled at 5580 Centerview Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606 135 Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com 136 Appendix Canadian Kennel Club www.ckc.ca This is the registry for purebred dogs in Canada Like the AKC, it licenses dog shows and other canine events You can also contact the CKC at 89 Skyway Ave., Suite 100, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 6R4 American Dog Owners Association www.adoa.org The American Dog Owners Association combats anti-dog legislation Their address is 1654 Columbia Turnpike, Castleton, NY 12033 Delta Society www.deltasociety.org The Delta Society promotes the human-animal bond through pet-assisted therapy and other programs The organization’s address is 875 124th Ave NE, Suite 101, Bellevue, WA 98005 Therapy Dogs International www.tdi-dog.org Therapy Dogs International certifies therapy dogs The organization’s address is 88 Bartley Road, Flanders, NJ 07836 Shih Tzu Web Sites American Shih Tzu Club www.shihtzu.org This web site contains a wealth of information on all aspects of selecting and living with a Shih Tzu It includes contact information for local Shih Tzu clubs, breeder referrals, and Shih Tzu rescue groups across the country, and explains how to order a number of breed-specific books, pamphlets, merchandise, and videos Shih Tzu Fanciers of Southern California www.stfsc.bizland.com/ The web site of this club contains a great deal of information on Shih Tzu in agility and Shih Tzu rescue groups Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com Appendix Shih Tzu Rescue www.jvars-shihtzu.com/Rescue Stop by this web site for information on adopting a Shih Tzu from a rescue organization You can also post your own inspirational rescue story online Pet Finder www.petfinder.com This is a nationwide all-breed rescue site that may help you in your search for a rescue Shih Tzu Shih Tzu Magazine www.fix.net/~dogmag/shihtzu/shihtzu-home.html This site for a Shih Tzu magazine includes many articles and information on how to subscribe Health Resources Canine Health Foundation www.akcchf.org The AKC Canine Health Foundation funds cutting-edge research into canine diseases Canis Major www.canismajor.com/dog/allergy.html Lots of information on canine allergies, including an article on human allergies to canines Orthopedic Foundation for Animals www.ofa.org The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals certifies the soundness of hips and other joints, and maintains a database of dogs who have been certified They can also be reached at 2300 E Nifong Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201-3856 Pet Education www.peteducation.com This site contains general veterinary news 137 Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com 138 Appendix Spay USA www.spayusa.org The world’s largest low-cost spay-neuter referral program, with more than 900 participants nationwide The site includes information on why you should spay or neuter your pet You can also call 1-888-PETS-911 or 1-800-248-SPAY to locate a low-cost facility near you Canine Eye Registry Foundation www.vet.purdue.edu/~yshen/cerf.html This is the web site of the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) at Purdue University, which certifies tests on canine eyes They can also be contacted by telephone at 765-494-8179 Grooming Supplies and Instructions Bottle Babies www.bottlebabies.com This web site contains several sizes of water bottles and free-standing water bottle holders Similar items can be ordered from Caravel Products (caraval1@msn.com) Cherrybrook www.cherrybrook.com A good basic dog supply catalogue for such things as crates, hair dryers, grooming tables, exercise pens, and shampoos Lainee www.laineeltd.com A large selection of latex bands, bows, leads, and other supplies for your Shih Tzu Show Off www.showoffproducts.com This site offers grooming supplies (including bands, bows, soft pin brushes, and combs) and two grooming videos: one for Shih Tzu in full coat and the other demonstrating various pet clips Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com Appendix Training Groups Association of Pet Dog Trainers www.apdt.com You can also contact this organization at 5096 Sand Road SE, Iowa City, IA 52240-8217 American Dog Trainer’s Network www.inch.com If you click on www.inch.com/~dogs/clicker.html, you’ll find a good basic explanation of clicker training National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors www.nadoi.org You can also contact this organization at PMB 369, 729 Grapevine Highway, Hurst, TX 76054-2085 Out and About With Your Shih Tzu Infodog www.infodog.com This is a good site for locating AKC-licensed dog shows and obedience or agility trials in your area It also has links to rescue organizations nationwide Travel Dog www.traveldog.com Lots of information on where you and your dog will be welcome when you travel Photo Credits: Kent Dannen: 1, 4–5, 15, 17, 19, 24, 28, 29, 34, 35, 37, 48, 55, 56, 67 (bottom), 68, 74, 76, 77, 85, 87, 92, 96, 98–99, 126, 129 Jeannie Harrison: 8–9, 13, 32, 33, 38–39, 40, 41, 45, 47, 49, 50, 52, 53, 59, 64, 66, 75, 82, 83 (top), 90, 100, 120, 122, 124, 127, 128, 130, 131 Richard Lawall: 11, 21, 27, 57, 60, 62, 63, 65, 67 (top), 83 (bottom) 139 Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com Index adoptions adult dogs, 36–37 puppies, 33–36 Advantage, flea prevention, 72 age, new puppy/home, 34, 40 allergies hair versus fur, 27 hypoallergenic foods, 55–56 treatment techniques, 71 American Animal Hospital Association, vaccine guidelines, 78–79 American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), 50–51 American Kennel Club (AKC), 18, 23 American Kennel Club Stud Book, 23 American Shih Tzu Club, breed development history, 23 anal glands, expressing, 61 “Andy Gump” look, head faults, 13 arrogance, breed characteristic, 11 arthritis, lameness cause, 88 ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, 91 attention (focus), training, 116–118 auto-immune disorders, 87–88 autoimmune hemolytic anemia, 88 baby gates, housetraining uses, 121 bands/bows, grooming tool, 58 baths, grooming element, 61, 64–65 bedding, material guidelines, 45–46 beds, 45–46 behaviors canine nature, 101 punishment versus positive reinforcement, 102, 103–105 remote punishment, 105–107 belly band w/sanitary napkin, housetraining uses, 48 BioSpot, flea/tick prevention, 69, 72 bite-not collar, illness/injury use, 82 bite, standard element, 13 bladder stones, health problem, 90 blood cancer, auto-immune disorder, 88 body language puppy/housetraining, 127–128 training communication, 109 body style, standard element, 14–17 bonding socialization, 48–49 training, 100–107 bone disorders, 88 bowls, food/water, 41, 44 breed clubs, described, 18 breeders, desirable traits, 35–36 breeding, pros/cons, 94, 96–97 breed standard, 12–19 brushes, grooming techniques, 57, 59–60 buckle collar, training tool, 41, 44, 107 build, structural soundness, 15–16 Campylobacter bacteria, dog show crud, 76–77 Canada, breed development history, 26 Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), 26 canine first-aid kit, components, 93 Capstar, flea prevention, 72 charm, breed characteristic, 32 chew toys, purchasing guidelines, 44 children, 34, 40 China, breed development history, 20–22 choking, emergency first aid, 94 140 Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com Index chow hounds, breed characteristic, 30 coats brushing techniques, 59–60 colors, 17–18 cutting, 67 daily grooming requirements, 27 drying/combing techniques, 66 nonallergenic properties, 27 standard element, 17–18 collars, purchasing guidelines, 41, 44 colors, standard element, 17–18 combs, grooming tool, 57–58 come command, 113–114 communications, training tool, 109 cooperation, training techniques, 119 corneal ulcers, 81–82 crabbing, incorrect movement, 16 crates bedding uses, 45–46 confinement timelines, 123 housetraining uses, 121 purchasing guidelines, 44 diabetes, special diets, 55 diarrhea, 54–55, 76–77 diets, reasons for, 54–56 dog show crud (Campylobacter) bacteria, 76–77 down command, 111–112 ear hemostat, grooming tool, 58 ear powder, grooming tool, 58 ears, 31, 79 elbow dysplasia, 88 Elizabethan collar, illness/injury use, 82 emergency first aid, 94 England, breed history, 21–22, 26 enzymatic cleaners, housetraining, 122 Europe, breed history, 21–22, 26 exercise pens, 47, 121–122 eyes, 12–13, 31, 80–82 face, health problems, 83 family, household rules, 46–48 feedings, chow hounds, 30 females piddle pants, 48 spay benefits, 95 temperament issues, 28–29, 34 fingernail clippers, grooming tool, 58 first-aid kit, components, 93 fleas, prevention techniques, 69–71, 72 focus (attention), training, 116–118 food allergies, special diets, 54–55 food bowls, purchasing, 41, 44 foods AAFCO (American Association of Feed Control Officials), 50–51 chow hounds, 30 feeding guidelines, 52 hypoallergenic, 55–56 label information, 50–51 medication uses, 77–78 pet versus people, 54 special diets, 54–56 supplements, 53 table scraps, 53 freedom, limiting, 46–47 Frontline, flea/tick prevention, 69 Frontline Plus, flea prevention, 72 Glucosamine, arthritis treatment, 88 groomers, desirable traits, 68 grooming anal glands, 61 baths, 61, 64–65 brushing techniques, 59–60 coat requirements, 27 drying/combing techniques, 66 hair trimming, 67 health observation, 60–61 leadership exercises, 58 manners, 58 postbath procedures, 65–66 professional groomers, 68 routine health care, 76–77 tools, 44, 57–58 topknots, 60, 62–63 grooming table, 58 gums, health problems, 82–83 141 Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com 142 Index hackney gait, incorrect movement, 16 hair dryer, 58, 66 harnesses, 41 heads, 12–13 health insurance, veterinarian care coverage, 75 heart disease, symptoms, 88 heartworms, internal parasite, 86 height, standard element, 14 hernias, umbilical, 37, 88 hip dysplasia, 88 homes elimination area, 122–124 flea/tick prevention, 70–71 household rules, 46–48 puppy confinement, 124–127 puppy essentials, 40–49 puppy-proofing, 42–43 hookworms, internal parasite, 85 household products, poison prevention/treatment, 91–93 household rules, training element, 46–48 houseplants, poison prevention/ treatment, 91–93 housetraining accident reaction/cleanup, 128–130 crate confinement timelines, 123 elimination area, 122–124 equipment/tools, 121–122 introduction, 122–124 newspaper uses, 46 paper training, 47–48 puppy confinement, 124–127 puppy observation, 127–128 scheduling, 130–133 hypoallergenic foods, ingredients, 55–56 hypothermia, emergency first aid, 94 hypothyroidism, 73, 87 inherited disorders, 86–90 insect growth regulators (IGRs), flea prevention, 72 internal parasites, 84–86 jaw, standard element, 13 joint disorders, 88 juvenile cataracts, 81 juvenile renal dysplasia (JRD), 89 K-9 Advantix, flea/tick prevention, 69, 72 Kaopectate, diarrhea treatment, 54 kidney disease, special diets, 55 kidneys, 89, 90 kidney stones, diet guidelines, 55 knitting needle, grooming tool, 58 labels, nutrition information, 50–51 leadership exercises, 58, 101–102 leashes household rule training, 47 puppy introduction, 108–109 purchasing guidelines, 41, 44 training tool, 107 legs, 15–16, 88 let’s go command, 115–116 lifestyles, 33–37 lion dogs, breed history, 20–21 lips, standard element, 13 litters, breeding pros/cons, 94, 96–97 males, 28–29, 34, 48, 95 markers, training element, 109–110 medications, giving, 77–78 Miscellaneous Class, breed history, 22 movement, standard element, 15–16 muzzle, standard element, 13 nail clippers, grooming tool, 58 nail cutters, purchasing guidelines, 44 national breed clubs, described, 18 nerve endings, touch-sensitive, 31 neutraceuticals, arthritis treatment, 88 night-lights, sleeping aid, 47 Non-Sporting Group, Canada/Britain registration, 26 nose, 13, 31, 37 obedience classes, 48 obesity, health concerns, 52–53 Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com Index OK command, 111 Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), 88 pack theory, leadership activities, 102 paper training, housetraining, 47–48 pedigrees, 24–26, 36 PennHIP, 88 petting, leadership opportunity, 102 piddle pants, housetraining uses, 48 pin brush, grooming tool, 57 plastic bags, housetraining uses, 121 plastic bottles, training tool, 107 play activities, 48–49, 102 poisons, prevention/treatment, 91–93 poop removal tools, 121 popping hocks, 88 portosystemic shunt, inherited, 90 positive markers, training, 109–110 positive reinforcement versus punishment, 102, 103–105 Program, flea prevention, 72 progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), 81 proptosis, eye problems, 80 protozoans, internal parasite, 86 puddle pads, housetraining uses, 46, 121 pulse, taking, 77 punishment avoidance reasons, 106 housetraining accident, 128–129 remote methods, 105–107 versus positive reinforcement, 102, 103–105 puppies confinement methods, 124–127 elimination area, 122–127 feeding guidelines, 52 home essentials, 40–49 household rules, 46–48 housetraining introduction, 122–124 housetraining schedule, 132–133 leash introduction, 108–109 locating, 33–36 new home introduction age, 34, 40 observation, 127–128 puppy-proofing guidelines, 42–43 selection criteria, 33–36 temperament testing, 28–29 vaccine guidelines, 78–79 veterinarian checkup, 74 puppy classes, socialization, 48 radio, sleeping aid, 47 recall, training techniques, 114 rectal thermometer, 77 Register of Merit (ROM), title element, 24, 26 relationships, canine rankings, 101–102 release prompts, everyday activities, 102 remote punishment, inappropriate behavior corrections, 105–107 rescue organizations, adoptions, 36–37 reverse sneezing, breed characteristic, 37 Revolution, flea prevention, 72 rewards, training implications, 102, 103 roundworms, internal parasite, 84 sales contracts, puppy purchase, 36 scents (smells), dogs versus humans, 31 scissors (blunt-end), grooming tool, 58 senses, dogs versus humans, 31 shampoo/conditioner, 58, 64–65 shears, grooming tool, 58 shedding, daily grooming, 27 Shih Tzu Club of America, 23 short-faced breeds, health problems, 83 show leads, advantages, 41 sit command, 110–111 size, standard element, 14 skin problems, treatment, 71, 73 slipping kneecaps, 88 smells (scents), dogs versus humans, 31 socialization canine relationships, 101–102 owner/dog bonding, 48–49 Solid Gold, food allergies, 55 spay/neuter, health benefits, 95 spinal disk problems, 88 spot-ons, flea prevention, 72 spray bottle, grooming tool, 58 143 Free ebooks ==> www.ebook777.com 144 Index squeaky toy, training tool, 107 stay command, 112–113 stones, kidney/bladder, 90 stubbornness, breed characteristic, 30, 32 supplements, feeding guidelines, 53 systemic products, flea prevention, 72 table scraps, feeding guidelines, 53 tails, standard element, 16–17 tapeworms, internal parasite, 84 task performance, leadership, 102 teacup, undersized Shih Tzu, 14 teacup handle, tail carriage, 16 teeth, 13, 37, 82–83 temperament, female/male, 28–29, 34 temperature, taking, 77 Texas Shih Tzu Society, 23 thermometer, using, 77 ticks, 69–71 tongue, taste buds, 31 top producers, 24–26 topical treatments, flea prevention, 72 topknots, techniques, 60, 62–63 topline, standard element, 16–17 touch, nerve ending sensitivity, 31 toy freaks, breed characteristic, 29–30 toys, 44, 107 training attention 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