Hi. Still fairly new here. Vinnie is 4-1/2 months old. I have some questions I'd like some feedback on if possible:
1) Is it really possible to "loose leash" train a mini doxie? I've been walking him the "wrong" way since I got him. Now he's in puppy class and the right way seems impossible.
2) Has anyone gotten a mini doxie to stop chasing their cat? She's a 9-year old Siamese and has scratched him more than once, but he doesn't seem to mind. He just keeps chasing her.
3) Does anyone have a doxie with ribs that poke out like wings? Vet says normal, but it sure looks odd.
4) All the dogs he encounters on walks, the dog park, and puppy class are bigger than him, so he has to stand on his hind legs the whole time he greets and plays. He LOVES playing with them, but I'm concerned about the hind legs thing being hard on his back. Should I be concerned? (And where are all the short dogs?)
Thanks for any feedback anyone can give!
ML,
Deb J.
1) Is it really possible to "loose leash" train a mini doxie? I've been walking him the "wrong" way since I got him. Now he's in puppy class and the right way seems impossible.
2) Has anyone gotten a mini doxie to stop chasing their cat? She's a 9-year old Siamese and has scratched him more than once, but he doesn't seem to mind. He just keeps chasing her.
3) Does anyone have a doxie with ribs that poke out like wings? Vet says normal, but it sure looks odd.
4) All the dogs he encounters on walks, the dog park, and puppy class are bigger than him, so he has to stand on his hind legs the whole time he greets and plays. He LOVES playing with them, but I'm concerned about the hind legs thing being hard on his back. Should I be concerned? (And where are all the short dogs?)
Thanks for any feedback anyone can give!
ML,
Deb J.