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December 22nd, 2008 by Sandra Dean

Abusing animals and abandoning animals is about the worst thing a person can do and when a pet is abused like that they are confused and don’t know what is going on. If you have decided to take in a Chihuahua rescue dog and give it a second chance at a good home then your actions are very humane and wonderful. Good luck to you but you are going to need a tad bit more than luck to make sure you and your new Chihuahua rescue dog are happy together. You are going to need the right people behind you and you are going to need to know what to expect from your dog as well.

A good vet is extremely important to the life of any pet and when you are dealing with a pet that has been through some trauma then you need a vet that understands how to deal with a pet like that. Take your time and talk to a lot of vets before deciding on one and make sure the one you pick is someone your dog likes too.

A local Chihuahua breeder may or may not be willing to be a resource for you in your attempt to raise a Chihuahua rescue dog. Some breeders take it upon themselves to be a source of information for any Chihuahua owner and they do not mind answer questions or offering advice on everything from diet to behavioral issues. Some breeders only deal with their own customers but it never hurts to ask and you may get lucky and find another valuable resource.

The Chihuahua is a very proud dog and when it comes out of an abusive situation it more than likely had that pride destroyed by the abuse. It will take a lot of love and patience to bring that pride back and you will have to just do your best to be there for your dog. A Chihuahua needs that high sense of self for it to really be comfortable so be patient and be ready for a tough battle.

In any normal situation with a Chihuahua housebreaking is a frustrating and long ordeal. With a Chihuahua rescue dog that is not housebroken it may border on impossible. Try all of the standard housebreaking methods with positive reinforcement but if nothing works then you may have to settle on a litter box.

For a rescue dog you may want to accept a litter box dog and save you and the dog a lot of stress. Use shredded paper and keep it clean. It may be the best way to deal with a difficult situation.

Training and living with your new dog will be very difficult but never punish the dog. A Chihuahua will respond more to positive reinforcement and may become defensive with punishment and start biting.

So just understand that you are going to need a lot of patience and love and never punish your Chihuahua rescue dog because that is something you would not do to a well-adjusted Chihuahua and it will certainly bring negative results with a rescued dog.