How to get my Shih Tzu to wear a hair tie without shaking it out?

She is young and does not have her full adult coat in yet. make sure she is on a good quality puppy food. You can brush her regularly as this can help. Give her more time as her puppy coat will start to change into her adult coat and the texture and length can still change.

Is she shaking her head? If so I would be concerned about an ear infection if you recently bathed her. It is not typical behavior to do that after just getting clipped. If she continues then I would recommend a veterinarian visit. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

They are considered a small breed. If you can, bring him to the pet store with you for fittings to determine the best sized harness and accessories. If you don't find anything you like there, you can possibly order something online.

Try putting the collar on for very short periods of time while you distract her with her favorite treats or a meal. As soon as she starts to seem distressed take the collar off. She should start to get used to the collar relatively quickly once she makes the association between the collar and a treat.

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. That nice soft puppy hair coat will change eventually. Puppies are born with a soft hair coat known as their "puppy coat". I have seen this fall out as early as 3 months of age and is replaced by adult fur. This time frame can vary from dog to dog however. I hope this helps! Please let me know if I can answer any further questions for you.

Normally Havanese have enough hair not to be cold and would not need a sweater. A sweater may be itchy and restricting. If you really think Kiba needs to wear a sweater, make sure it is not too tight, and put it on often, so he gets used to it, but do not leave it on for long. It is also important that he is also well brushed and has no mats. Combine the wearing of the sweater with something he likes to do, ie going for a walk or starting to play with a ball. Make putting a sweater on a ritual before the fun activity so he makes a connection.

Congratulations on your new pet! It is not recommended to bathe a pup less than 3 monmths of age. You can use plain, unscented baby wipes or pet wipes to spot clean her as needed. Feed a good quality puppy food. Stay away from store or discount brands as these typically contain low quality ingredients and more fillers. The breeder may give you a bag of food to go home with. If Blush eats it, does well on it and it is easy for you to get then stick with it. If you need to change diets, do it gradually, over the course of 7-10 days, to prevent gastrointestinal upset. Try to avoid switching diets frequently to avoid creating a picky eater. She should not need vitamin supplementation if she is eating a quality puppy food. Dogs have similar tolerances for temperature that we do. If it is too cold fo ryou inside, it is too cold for her. Air conditioning should be tolerable for her. You can start crate training her or wee wee pad trainign her as soon as you get home. If you use a crate, it should be just big enough for her to stand, turn around and lay down. Start a schedule for bathroom breaks. She should go out first thing in the morning, after naps, about 20-30 minutes after eating or playing and just before bedtime. She will likely need to go out one or two times during the night as well. Choose one spot in your yard and allow her to use it. She can go outside in your yard. She should not be exposed to dogs of unknown vaccine statuse until about 2 weeks after she receives her last vaccine.