5 Odd Shih Tzu Behaviors Explained
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To Be Clear: A Shih Tzu can bring you much delight, but they also come along with some particularly odd behaviors. If you have a Shih Tzu, you might have noticed some weird behaviors that they keep doing over and over, and you might be wondering what these behaviors mean. In this video, we will talk about 5 Odd Shih Tzu Behaviors, and go in-depth, explaining why your Shih Tzu does them, and what it means. Let’s get started.
Number 1: Staring Intensely.
One of the oddest things your Shih Tzu might do is staring at you intently, giving you that feeling that they might be judging you, or definitely have a lot to say to you. While it might seem odd to you why they’re doing it, you should know that it’s most likely from a place of love, not because they hold any bad intent towards you. Your Shih Tzu is simply staring at you because they love you and trust you, and staring at you just makes them happy. It could also be because they’re trying to read you and understand what you want from them, as they tend to do everything they can to please you. Some Shih Tzus though, do it because they want something from you, or they just need you to give them attention. No matter why your Shih Tzu might be doing it, in the end, there’s nothing you can do about it, and you just have to get used to those eyes following your every move.
Number 2: Digging the Bed.
Making a comfortable shelter was one of the behaviors dogs had to learn while in the wild, such as digging a shallow hole in the ground before going to bed. These behaviors are still being done by different dogs today, Shih Tzus included, even though they are no more in the wild. For different Shih Tzus though, this behavior could mean different things. Some Shih Tzus might be doing this just out of curiosity and the need to explore their environment. While others might be doing it because of anxiety and the amount of excess energy they have. Since this behavior is not particularly dangerous, you can choose to ignore it, or you can still decide to observe and find out why your Shih Tzu is doing it, just in case you might need to take them to the vet, or get some more toys for playtime.
Number 3: Picky Eating.
To get your Shih Tzu to eat, you consistently have to add new toppings, spice things up or present their food in a more appetizing way. If you don’t do this, they either just sniff and walk away, or they nibble on it just a little before eventually giving up. Most Shih Tzus are picky eaters, and it’s a real problem that different owners have to deal with on a daily basis. There’s really no particular reason why Shih Tzus do this, but most times, it’s usually because of an underlying problem, such as health issues or dental problems. If your Shih Tzu is being picky just because they can, it’s most likely because you as the owner has encouraged the behavior, or approached it from a perspective that it’s not a serious issue. To get them to stop, you’ll have to take different approaches until you find something that works. You can try scheduling their meals, monitoring how much calories they take in from treats or snacks, as it can fill them up quickly, and if it comes to it, make their food better.
Number 4: Barking Excessively.
Having a Shih Tzu that barks all the time can be very annoying, especially when they don’t listen to you. They are different reasons why your Shih Tzu barks a lot, and some of them include, lack of exercise, loneliness, to get your attention, or to alert you. Some of this barking is perfectly fine, but some can be controlled. You can start exercising your Shih Tzu more to reduce excess energy, which in turn will reduce barking. You can start ignoring them if they’re barking for attention, instead of giving them time, and you can train your dog to deal with being alone for a certain period.
Number 5: Eating their Poop
Eating their poop, or caprophasia is something nearly all Shih Tzus do, and it’s absolutely disgusting. Female Shih Tzus that are nursing may lick the feces of their puppies in order to maintain a clean den. This behavior is thought to have evolved as a way to protect their puppies in the past, and is now done instinctively. Puppies that see their mum doing it, do it in turn. Another reason, a subtle one, is that they fear being punished. Shih Tzus are intelligent, and if they do their business in the house, and get punished for that, they’ll do it again, but this time, they’ll eat it, to avoid being punished. That’s why positive reinforcement is the best way to train your dog, not punishing them negatively. A strong “no” when you see them doing it, is enough to correct the behavior.
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The way they stare always makes me think they are trying to communicate telepathically.
They are the best doggies. It unbelievable how smart and loving they are. And very strong willed 😂
My pupper never ate his poop!💩 but he is a very picky eater, even chicken and ground beef, he will refuse. 🙄 he is also very stubborn, but so very smart and loveable. 💗🐾🐕
My three Shih Tzus weren’t barkers, didn’t eat their poop and weren’t picky eaters. My Zoey did love to stare at me and I loved it. I miss my Radar, Maddie and sweet Zoey every single day. The best breed for me, hands down.
Likewise! my Shih Tzu is an angel.
My Java is the same no barking and stares at me
same here. Ours is very well behaved except that sometimes he does not like to walk.
Same mines did no barking and never ate his poop and is greedy lol
I have had Shih Tzus for the last 35 years, and I have loved every one of them fiercely! They are so loving! They can also be sassy! Mine have all eaten poop, barked a lot, stared at me, and through all of my surgeries, they stayed next to me and comforted me. We have a 5 month old little girl, and we just love her! She’ll probably be the last, because of our age. We are enjoying her company and she makes us laugh!
I have had four Shih Tzu’s in 36 years. I currently have a 9 month old puppy. I got him from a reputable breeder but he was eating his poop. I was horrified. None of the others ever did that. I got him to stop, here’s how! I carry dog bacon with me and when he poops I act surprised and yell BACON! He forgets the poop completely and gets excited about the bacon.
Not weird for a puppy to eat their own poop. I heard it’s for survival so predators can’t find them when young.
If anything ever happened to me and I had to be in heaven without my little Strudle Shihtzu I would have to tell the angles;" If you don't mind I'll just wait here by the gate until Strudle comes along..... For you see, heaven just wouldn't be the same without him.
My Shih tzu is 13. He is the most well behaved little guy who thinks he’s a big dod. At the dog park if other dogs start to wrestle or seem like they are fighting he runs right over no matter the size of the dogs and gets in between and breaks it up. People are amazed that he does it. He has never eaten poop does not bark and he tells me exactly what he wants. He sits in front of me and talks in his way. He’s not afraid of anything is super smart. When I’m in the pool he volleys a beach back and forth with me and rarely misses. He is the best dog ever. Calm smart great personality.. everyone loves him! It’s a great breed. ❤❤
Sweetest dog I’ve ever had
I just love this breed more than any other breed, they are so precious.♥️
I had my shih Tzu Nena for 17 years .when she passed away, she took a piece of my heart with her. Three years later , I got another Shih Tzu. Her name is Maggie and I can't believe the differences between them. Maggie was a terrorist who destroyed everything and anything she could get her paws on. Nena never ever destroyed anything. Nena had a normal appetite this one does not refuse any of her meals (all cooked specifically for her) and begs for more. Nena was not a talker yet Maggie is a great communicator. Nena was affectionate but, needed her space. Maggie takes up all my space on the couch and will not leave my sight. I simply adore her.😢
I just love my Shih Tzu Matilda. She was a rescue from her momma who died and a second owner who didn't want her. We had a rough month of bonding but after she realized I love her no matter what, she has become my best buddy. 1.5 years together and growing. ❤🐾❤
I am so glad you found each other. My heart cries out to your shihzoo For losing, it's original. Master
I know it was hard on the pup. They're emotional
And they're so smart.
I hope you have many good years together. They're deserving of our some cases.
Well, I'll just speak for myself sometimes. I got the feeling that I don't deserve my dog.
And in a lot of ways, it's true. Someone wantsomeone once stole my dog.
Because I was homeless. Rationalizing that my dog, Charlie would be better off. Without me, they chose to steal him. And though I had no home and I had no transpoit took me 36 days To track Charlie to another city where I found him and I had a lot of support from people and businesses.
That knew, but my Charlie. Was stolen, buy a McDonald's manager. And yes I went through two pair of Of shoes trying to track Charlie down when I found Charlie.
When I found Charlie one of the businesses. Give me a Van for us to sleep in and have transportation.
Enjoy your shit sue
OMG, my Shih Zhu is the greediest dog that I have ever had. Will eat anything and I mean anything!
Mine is the same he eats like he never was fed before
😂 same for mines
Me too except her own food so we have to mic stuff in it
Mine is driving me crazy! And I feed him good too. I have to scoop as soon as he goes.
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My favorite breed. They are the best dogs. So lovable and loyal, at least in my experience. Though they’re little brats sometimes but I love it ❤
Ours never ate their poop but 1 was a picky eater.
This was very helpful! They are Buddha’s friend! I fell so lucky!
My shituzu dogs the bed and eats poop. He’s not picking although he’s only 5 lbs and doesn’t eat much. He sometimes stares a little bit when people he loves come over and he wants to play or if he wants to be picked up. He also turns over his bed. Also he will try to tie whoever is taking him potty up with his leash (he’s a puppy) and his not potty trained yet. He loves getting tangled in peoples feet and try’s to trip people sometimes basically because he wants attention. He’s adorable though! Love him. They might have some odd behaviors but there amazing tiny loving dogs!
i adore my shih tzu but the pickiest eater hand fed stubborn if she dont like it she aint eating it allergies and goes beserk when another dog passes by the window which is her favorate spot but i can take it all cuz i love her dearly ❤
Yes they are very smart dogs I’ve been homeless on the street with Charlie and those Shih Tzu is not the type dog you want on the street but he has been a true warrior as far as knowing going to stop one crossing streets and when I tell him the cross he makes a beeline all the way across and wait for me on the other side he is 10 years old and we have recently found a place but he has gotten well he’s old now and he’s doing things that seems he knows is going to make me mad and I’m having trouble containing my temper with him I just know I love him more than anything I’ve ever had and it breaks my heart to see him getting old with certain medical problems I can’t afford to address all at one time I’ve had to bring him back to life three times through CPR I don’t think he’s gonna make the next one I love my little Charlie
Colostrum & Macca Root often , affordable and easy to order via Walmart or E bay reshie mushroom may be worth looking at. NO kibble , make barly , rice, lightly cooked meat meals. 🥩
My Shih Zhu does all of that apart from barking. She only barks when she plays with one specific toy. She's weird and she's just a ball of love.
4/5 for my tzu. She doesn’t bark but she does whine a lot when she wants something! Best dog ever though!
My dad began cooking them chicken, peas, carrots, bit of rice. Rotate toppings she was such a diva lol. Always wanted her food separate not touching each other.
My Shih Tzus are almost never bark & never eat their poop. Yes, they often stare at me but I love when they do that, I know they love me & vice versa. They are my soulmates❤❤❤❤❤
My 2 yo shit-tzu is a good dog. He is very lovable, has great social skills, and he spends a good amount of playtime with his buddies in the backyard. I have no regrets in owning a shit tzu. Love my Buddy
Pretty much answered all of my inquiries. Thanks for being so informative!!
Shih tzu's are the greatest
My shitshu likes to eat tissue paper and my foot socks!
Now I understand better for my Shih Tzu. Thank you. They do require lots of work but it’s worth it.
We have 2 and they both love to rub their faces on throw rugs after eating and try to dig holes in them at various times.
We found a mangy, scabby, long haired dog. The hair had matted and was missing here and there. Took it to the vet. The vet didnt know what ti think. He shaved all its hair. It was soooo full of fleas. Turned out to be a girl. She had scabies also. After a couple of months of all sorts of treatments she is now free of skin issues and has had her hair grow out evenly everywhere. The vet says she is a shih tzu. She definitely starea intensly. But she never barks. Never barks ever. She is an adult though she is the size of an average cat. The hair seems ti be growing like these shih tzu you are showing. Never had such a silent dog...
It’s heartbreaking for any human to verbally terrify their dog to the point the animal believes it has to eat its own feces to hide it from you. Yes, that often is cause for that behavior. Plz Take a deep breath folks, dogs are not capable of malice if they pooped inside it’s an accident, and positive reinforcement works. A treat offered immediately after they poop outside and a gentle tug away from it will teach them it’s ok to let it go. Watch some Cesar Milan videos for more tips.
Very worthwhile fur babies to have….. they add rich texture to our lives! They make a difference in our lives!
Great info! Thanks!
I have two shih tzus, a brother and sister. While they do stare intensely and dig the bed or any blanket they can find, it is just instinct. Theyare adorable, very smart, loving (especially with children) and funny! They do not eat their poop. I found they barked a lot when growing up as they are very alert. Yelling at them is not the answer BUT if I tell them "good dog" or " thank you" they stop barking! These little dogs are fearless, loyal, very protective and playful. They like a routine and need plenty of exercise on a leash. Before these two I had Doberman, Rottie, Akita and other large dogs. But these are " big dogs" in a small body. Finally mine are not picky eaters but like variety. Afer I put their bowls down they wait until I say "Bon Apetite" and amazingly do not eat out of each others bowls or take others toys. If you can seing it, two is better than one because they can get separation anxiety when you leave.
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very good explanations, clear and precise, excellent.
Mine is 10 months old.. he does all of these:) ty for the video
I have q shih poo (mixed with poodle) 9 weeks old and I can see she’s got shih tzu personality she does all of them very smart girl but really not enjoying the poo eating
I have 6 shih tzus and only 2 bark when someone is at the door or on walks, but I’ve been correcting them and it’s getting much better. Only 1 eats poop and I feed them raw diet and they gobble it up. I take them on long daily walks so that helps a lot with every aspect of their lives.
Are you making your own raw diet or buying premade? Adding crushed pineapple to their food will stop them from eating poop
@A Himmeroder it doesn't stop mine. We have four, a mom, dad and two of their babies who are now adults. Mommy and daddy eat poop. Adult babies do not. I've had people and vets tell me it's their diet and they aren't getting enough vitamins and minerals. So we bought them expensive vitamins and they kept going. Then we tried products you put on their food and it's supposed to stop them from eating poop and none of that worked either. Basically it's a get there b4 they do affair in our home.
Six???? My one Tzu demands our attention.
@@ahimmeroder5817 I have heard about the pineapple remedy as well. Can't verify if it works or not.
But a note on the pineapple use for poop eaters: I read that only works if it's fresh pineapple because it is an ingredient in fresh pineapple, but it is destroyed when pineapple is canned. The pineapple solution would only work on dogs who eat their own poop or other dogs' poops they live with. You could control the diets of the other dogs in your home by feeding them pineapple, too. But, this solution would be of no help if you were taking your dog to a park, for example, and it ate a dog's poop there.
I got my Mindy, Shih Tzu, from my elderly neighbor who can't take care of her . Everything you said is spot on. Mindy is 3 years old. Yes she is a barker. Yes she stares. Now I know she needs extra hugs and kisses. I have to keep an eye on the other behaviors you mentioned.
This is my 3rd shih tzu one lived 17 the other 18 my baby is now 5 months he doesn't seem to eat a lot the vet weighing regular said he's just right but they have never had any of the problems mentioned
My little bloke had his own blanket on a lounge chair. He would roll it up into a ball the lay on it for no reason. When he went to live with my parents he was looked after well. He only barked at weird noises or if the postman came around with squeaky front brake on his cycle. The home delivery icecream truck rang a bell to let you know he was around. This went up & down the streets for an hour as the warning alerts were given by a growl / bark.
Thanks a bunch!
Love my little peanut, very intelligent and manipulative, strangest thing about him is he absolutely loves and adores little kids despite the fact that i bought him at 8 weeks old and he didn’t grow up around children at all, gets all excited and wants to play when he sees them
Yes. My baby is a picking eater. Definitely have to spice it up for her but she hardly ever barks
My Shih-Tzu stares at me so much that it's downright scary🤣🤣🤣I just stare back
My shih tzu Cocco who is 16 and a retired diabetic medical alert service dog. Who doesnt understand the word retirement. If you have a dog that barks all the time well then you don't have a dog that's trained. My dog has never eatened his poo. He will show me where he went until I pick it up in a poo bag. My dog only eats Cesar wet dog food and you must change up the flavor every day. And he eats eukenuba dry small breed dog food lamb flavor n beef flavor mixed. Would you want to eat the same thing every day of your life. I just look at it this way, that my Cocco James is just very very smart. He will not eat if he isn't hungry. He is not ruled by food. 😊 And has better manners than most children that I see.
The one I had was one the smartest dogs I have ever seen. At about 3 months, when we sat down to dinner, I would teach him one new trick like roll over, dance,sit pretty etc. In only two weeks the only prompt he needed to do like 7 different tricks in order was to ask him ,what's next. He was amazing.😁 Unfortunately, later when we needed to care for our grandchildren, it had a real bad impact on him, he became extremely aggressive and took to biting. 😥
Correction: Apparently the dog was smarter than me. It was a Lhasa apso. Haha😲
Proof right here that kids suck and ruin nice things.
Dogs>kids
yeah, 5 out of 5.
sounds like our shih tzu. :)
I have a king charles cavalier spaniel & shi tzu mix. Shes a great healthy loving dog 12 years old and showing very little signs of aging. Highly recommended mix. She also is a non-factor when it comes to getting along with other dogs and pets in general, meaning that it's up to the other dog wether they will get along because she is very friendly. I had a wheaten terrier who used to lay frog style back legs splayed out on the floor, and she would lay down right on his neck 😅.
I have 2 new puppies 4 mo and 5 mo. I’ve introduced them both to many different foods, like fresh cooked carrots, sweet potatoes, oatmeal peanut butter crisps, cheese (I know but they like ALL kinds). If they hear a package crumble they think it’s for them, I’m already showing them my plate, like I’m a magician. The cutest ever, I have an imperial and my F is full size with the longest legs I’ve ever seen on a Shih Tzu
wow that is amzing
Lara the most beautiful kitty ❤️😍🥰
Mine doesn't eat poop or bark very much. She does dig and sometimes stare though but this is a nice video for the shih tzu lovers ❤
My shitzhu Maltese x is a very picky eater and always has been. They are insanely clever dogs though, very low maintenance and a loyal companion
My shih tzu is such a picky eater that I even started cooking his meals. 😅 i don't really cook anything before i got him. Oreo's his name.
Oh same name of my baby
Thinking about it, my Shih tzu first stared at me. A Lot. I stared him back. Then he used to start to grumble a bit, and then he sat on his hind legs! And that's his way to comunicate me that he wanted treats or biscuits! 😂
We was scratching the bed but then he lean on the place he scratched. When I approaced to the bed and used my finger to scratch the bed, he was going to get kinda upset and started to "attack" me (for joke, of course).
When we had, for lunch / dinner, tortellini with cream and ham, he wasn't eating them because tortellini tend to stick to each other, and a dog with a short mouth with beard have issues. So, I told him "Come with me!", he followed me, I pick one tortellini for time, feeding him directly to his mouth with my hands and he ate them all! He was NEVER picky, he ate literally everything! I remember when I was eating salami sandwich, he stared at me because he wanted some. So I gave him a piece with bread and salami, but he ate Salami only, leaving the bread apart. So, I told him "If you don't eat the bread too, I won't give you nothing more!". He fully understood me, and he fastly ate the bread too! 💓
He started to bark because he was REALLY STRONGLY territorial and he was kinda aggressive with strangers. He hated in particular some of my/my sister's friend and... in hindsight... my shih tzu was TOTALLY RIGHT to hating them!
He never ate his poop. Just once, I was really not well and I stayed in my bed for almost 2 days... I saw my shih tzu drinking his pee. I was scared! But then, I saw he had totally no water to drink. My father forgot to give him water and take him to do his walk.... 🤦♂🤦♂🤦♂so I fastly gave him water and cleaned up his pee, even If I was in really bad status. That's not a odd behaviour, that was only survival instinct. So, since my father turned out to be unreliable, I was extra-careful about his food and his water, he never drank his pee again.
By the way, thanks to your video, I got all my memories back. My precious memory of my Jordy.
I have one and I love him so much.❤❤
Yuuuuuuuup picky eater!!! For the longest we had to add chicken broth and a little chicken to her food and microwave it. Lmao we eventually got her back to dry food with a tiny bit of freeze dried chicken in it.
My teddy bear would never eat his poop!💩 he's so smart, and watches everything I do, he's very picky eater, and wants to be hand fed. He loves being spoiled. 💕🐾
My girl did it I was scared out of my mind
What cutiepies. Love you Max
Early on our shihzu peed in hall (wooden n brick floor so it was fine) but always try to find where we are n hide in corner or door peaking making sure we still in room not noticing her mess or trying to say sorry. She rarely barked acted like a cat, love her tail scratched
My Shih Zhu will eat her poo,it has to do with the breeder not feeding her mother & rest of her dogs enough I go to the same veterinary the breeder took her to the veterinary told me how bad that breeder is & how she neglects & over breeds the females, I’m hoping in time she will stop once she understands there will always be food for her she will never go hungry 🐶♥️
My three Shit Zhu always staring at me as if they want to say something , always following me. They raise thier two feet they wanted to carry them so gave time to them, talked to them and they listened, so I hug and also kiss thier heads. It's amazing I love them so much.
My shih tzu always stared at me like every single day even the day we got him 😭💖 And now I'm used to it
My boys were perfect little men. Yes, they would stare at me and I loved every minute of it. They would never eat poop. Unless it was grilled meat or their food, they would ignore it. They got the zoomed, dug in the bed and couch. Now I have a female Shorkie and she is the poop eater in the family 😂
Mine does the first 4, but TG doesn't eat poo. His 5th weird behavior is he'll stare then start making weird noises at me. I call it snoof'n but it's really a kind of like pfffff noise, like a fake sneeze that turns into a growl. he does that when he wants something and wants my attention immediately to get it. it's weird but cute.
My Shih Tzu cleans up his own poop! Awesome dog and great breed.
Wait, what?!
My shih tzu do the bed “digging” because they both know it makes me laugh. So when they’re looking to play and want my attention, they start digging and barking. 🤣 Of course, my little girl will also just jump up on my chest when she wants my attention. She jumps on me and then gives me a kiss. And often times, she’ll just give me a kiss and then run off to play with her brother. 🥰
My shih tzu eat a raw diet and their treats are single ingredient real foods. They’re the least picky pups ever. They’re also not inclined to eat stuff just because it’s on the floor. They’re free fed with their kibble but they’re right on target with their weight.
❤😊 same here I'm on my 4th 😂
My shih tzu eats cat poop like it’s made by a Michelin star chef 🥴😵💫
😂😂
My little cowboy stares at me all the time and I can see him transmitting love when he does it. He usually follows it up by jumping in my lap and licking my neck until it’s raw
I love my half-Tzu. He often stares me down; loves a good bed-dig; demands only the finest cuisine; and barks like a nut. Never eats his own poop, though (given his refined palette). He is bonkers, but I love him dearly.
Eat or go hungry......they will figure it out
Yes, t hey are waiting for us to cave ! Be patient and take food away after a while. Their smart and will get the idea. (if it's not a health issue).
I've been a petsitter for many years. I have met and interacted with lots of different breeds of dogs.
In all that time, I have had only 1 Shih Tzu who ate it's poop (out of dozens of clients with Shihs). Of all the dogs I've petsit, over many years, only 2 dogs ate poop. So, in my experience, I don't believe Shihs are more likely to be poop eaters than any other breed.
One of my clients' dog, the Shih, only ate her own poop. Another dog, a Lab mix, only ate other dogs' poop- but never his own.
I think there are several reasons dogs eat poop. I agree some puppies do grow up to do the same things they saw their mom do; but not all will.
For example, 4 of my clients are from one family, each with a Shih Tzu. Their 4 Shihs all had the same mom, but different dads. Only one out of those four dogs eats her poop (never other dogs' poop, always her own). So the theory that they do as mom did, doesn't hold true in this instance.
From my experience over the years, I don't believe that Shihs are more likely to eat poop than any other breed.
A moma dog cleaning her pups, and keeping their den clean is instinct, and every breed of dog moms do that.
I don't find Shih Tzus to be big barkers, either. When a person who's not a family member enters the yard or house, they do bark, but again, so do other breeds.
The Shihs I have petsit over the years have been friendly, loving and good with other dogs.
The only thing that I have seen that looks to me like it is a tendency of Shih Tzus, is allergies and eye and/or ear infections. I have several clients whose Shih Tzus have recurring eye & ear infections or allergies. I don't really know if that's an often occurring problem with Shih Tzus, or if I just happen to have a group of them who coincidentally have those problems.
I have a Shih Tzu/Bichon mix, and she has had no eye or ear infections, nor any allergies, is not a big barker, and is usually calm and quiet.
My pup have bad allergies, spot on 😊
Our one rescue boy was plagued with severe allergy issues. I think it is common with the breed. I feel shih tzus are a very expensive breed to own because there may be a need for specialists like dermatologists or ophthalmologists. I have seen both for my shih tzus.
My current girl is 11 and her ears are fine (knock on wood) but in the past year or so she has developed issues around her eyes due to her love of rubbing her face. Turns into a bacterial infection that clears up and then flares again. Regular vet recomended genteal drops to see if thinning out the tears could help prevent these infections..
My Shihtzu was a diva as well. She wanted to be hand fed. Did not like getting her mouth dirty. She died at 13 from cutaneous lymphoma .
Yep, I have 2. One eats his poop and is a picky eater. The other has anxiety and has to scratch his bed to get it as comfty as possible. Thank God they are not barkers.
Picky eater, and eats his poop.
I managed to get him to stop eating his own poop, but it's still annoying trying to feed him because he'll throw his nose up to most of what we give him.
I've determined he apparently hates Blue Buffalo, but LOVES Pedigree (at least for about a week before it boils down to "meh, I'll eat it.")
Mine stares but I learned sometimes she wants out
hi there! I was just wondering how to stop your dog from nipping? And what is some toppings you suggest for their food? Thank you so so much! :D
For nipping, positive reinforcement training always works, especially when they’re still young. A quiet but firm ‘No’ and rewarding them when they stop works.. For toppings, I suggest you try different ones until you find what your pup loves.
Try blueberries. My shih tzu used to love them!
My youngest shiht enjoys snacking on his older brothers' poops. I've had numerous interventions.
My Pomeranian does all of these, except her barking isn’t too excessive
My dog which is a shih tzu has a habit of rolling around and growling and getting under his bed he doesn't eat his poop he is loud and stubborn and has separation anxiety and will attack if you try to take his food or water
My Shitzu is doing everything right the way a dog should be trained todo except for two things:
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1. Barks at other dogs in public for example at petco or any store and sometimes very tiny children maybe he thinks their dogs too.
2. He doesn’t want to poop outside as often , he holds it till I bring him inside and goes on his normal spot
I OFTEN see my little as seen in my avatar Shih Tzu TINY BEL staring at me over the pillows on my bed during the day and I get told very clearly when IT'S BEDTIME. My black Shih Tzu MYSHA loves to dig a den among my pillows. Both of them are picky eaters... they were on a raw diet growing up and switching to dog food doesn't go well even when I use wonderful foods that smell good enough to eat. My dogs are not barkers AT ALL. The poop-eating started cleaning up after her puppies and she will sometimes do so after her daughter is outside before I can get to it.
Any suggestions on how to get my Shih Tzu to drink water from her bowl? She won’t drink water, I put extra water in her food bowl. That she will drink just not from her water bowl
I have a 14 week old female Shih-Tzu (first time dog owner) and she growls and bites when I’m trying to harness her for walks, etc.
Is it too late to start crate training? Any advise is appreciated.
No, it’s not too late, a gradual introduction to crate training is best. As for the harness, let her get used to seeing it around, keep it close to her or just put it on her and let her take it around the house.
My shih poo does all of these but barks at other sounds outside and i questioned why
My shitzu is always making problems when no one at home when she left alone she barks too much and cut whatever she wants
My 2yo shih tzu is a picky eater, stubborn personality also developed aggressive behaviour. It happens when she decides to guard her toy or her favourite sleeper. gets very protective and awfully aggressive. I can control her barking but can’t control her aggression. Also she humps her sleeper 🙈 she was neutered in last December, and still humps. she knows that not allowed to eat other dogs poo while walking, but she will use any opportunity to lick poos. And I love her so much ❤ she stares at me often and I talk to her then we end up kissing hugging each other. thanks for this video, it just reminds me what she is, what she does…
U may consider asking a good dog trainer to take care of its behaviour. Sometimes they need a different set of training.
I never knew a Shitzu to be aggressive but unfortunately we got 2 male litermates and 1 started becoming aggressive with us and his brother. 1 is very passive and the other very dominant, can be aggressive, and very protective. We definitely have had our hands full with these 2. We have been working with a trainer and things have gotten better but not perfect by far. I feel breeders should be more informative when it comes to a buyer purchasing litermates... as we purchased, fell in love, and then realized realized all these negative behaviors where with something called litermate syndrome so bad we have considered re-homing one or the other. 😢
@@shaily_modi_official oh yes, I’ve bn searching for a particular shih tzu trainer, then I’ve read a book about shih tzu training, from the best breeder/trainer (my son’s present), which helped me to understand my meeko’s mind better. When next aggressive growling happened I put her at the entrance of the house, isolated her from us, said no! stop it! Meeko bad girl!- with strong lower pitch voice and shut the door. In 3-5 minutes she started to push the door and barking excessively, demanding attention. I opened the door and repeated same words again but louder then left her alone, ignored her for 15 minutes. she was not barking but whining. That changed her behaviour dramatically. Isolation is a biggest punishment for her. Well, she is such a princess and it was my fault allowing her to be spoiled, treating her as a child.
Now she acknowledges that mummy is a head of the pack. The other day while walking she tried to lick some poo and as soon as I said no, stop it, meeko bad girl- she put her sweet head down, felt guilty and was walking submissively behind me. at home I left her alone for 5 minutes didn’t allow her to join us, she was still keeping her head down towards the corner, no barking nor whining. I thought finally I am at control lol we are improving, she is very sweet and intelligent doggy. We can dance, roll over, spin beside simple instructions like giving a pow, hi fives…. A trick is her favourite treat 😀
@@deborahepps9054 oh nooo! Rehoming is sad, it takes time eventually they’ll learn to get on ok. My two friends have two brothers and brother & sister shih tzus, at puppy period it was difficult, eventually they’ve learned to live together. Two brothers are 4 years old now, obviously one dominates lol, and two others 6 years old. Tina is submissive benny used to growl, was sometimes angry aggressive snappy… however they are absolutely fine. hope your doggies will improve eventually.
Picky eaters. Yes. Driving me crazy
Why do they cont lick at your skin clothes etc ?
Stares, Dig in chair, not a picky eater, he doesn't bark, he eats his poop.
Thank goodness I've not had a Shih-Tsu yet who's ate their poop.
i rescued one she is 16 years old according to her chip. when the family were rang they told the dog warden to put her in pound as they didnt want her anymore. she has 3 out of 5 traits. the bed yes she remakes it quite a lot then will setle and fall alseep. she doesnt bark not sure if its because she is deaf and doesnt eat the poop. stare yes for sure. can be a picky eater. she is a joy, but sadly has stage 4 heart murmur now and cancer of the lungs.
So sorry about your fur baby. Love her and enjoy the return.
poor baby
I had to get a new bed because my eldest dug the mattress all to pieces. One of mine barks at air. He can be sitting right next to me and bark at nothing. My girl eats poop outside. She eats the big dog's poop and only his. In the winter, she brings it inside.
My shitsu love to eat paper, he stares at me, that’s the only behavior I see
My shihtzu not sleeping in bed r on cloths he is sleeping in floor only plz help
Eating their own poop is a sign of not having a diet that is not nutritionally balanced. All dogs can be picky eaters. Try feeding a raw diet that is species appropriate.
The eating their poop really grossed me out.
I watch her like a hawk when she starts circling her wee wee pad. Just can’t let her eat it.😢
Otherwise she is a sweet, loving little girl.
I'm tryin to get my shihtzu to quit eating her poop any suggestions or just anything
Have you tried some pineapple
I own a Shih Tzu, and have owned 2 other ones. This breed is probably the best personal fur baby you can have.
I appreciate the video, but they are pronounced sheeh- zue, NOT shit- sue
Thank You for maybe correcting this for your next video since it sounds like you have lots of knowledge about the breed.
These dogs really do have a mind of their own. They will push and test you! Yet they are the most loyal and loving of pets. They really do want to please you, just so you will spoil them! Haha! To the poster of this video... they are shee zu's, not shit zu's. Honestly, you are a bit off on your interpretation of these dogs. But interesting none the less.
My shih tzu... She is very loveble.. Very smart.. But she is aggressive too... Smtimes she attacks without any resaon.. She loves her own space. She love to sleep.. But dont knw why she bite her own owner... Spcly wn she pet her. Smtime sheis very aggressive without any resaon. Plz hlp if anything we cn do.
@@meenakshisamajdar852 I know why. LOL Her owner can't spell.