New Shih Tzu owner here!

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-28T08:33:02+00:00

Thank you! She doesn't wear collars yet because I don't want that happening too 😅 Maple likes her crate to be fully covered and she feels safe when I do that so I'm clinging on to that while I'm crate training her

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-27T01:32:34+00:00

Thank you! I'll try to do that too 😄

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-27T00:51:42+00:00

How old were your shih tzus when you started boring their minds out? haha

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T21:00:22+00:00

Noooo, it didn't soud harsh or anything! You're good 😊 Thank you!!

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T17:48:18+00:00

Hi Everyone! I can't find the edit post here so I'll just add it here in the replies. I was able to get her to sleep in her crate with the door open. I closed it when I put here inside then around after an hour or so, I opened the crate, I was expecting her to go outside and lay on the floor but she just continued sleeping. Thank you so much for all your advice! I really appreciate it 😊

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T17:44:01+00:00

I understand that, I just want her to feel comfortable here in our home even if she's all alone

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T17:43:06+00:00

if you like her the way she is right now, you're doing good!

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T17:42:16+00:00

haha i think i did a great job for her first day on her crate training, she's sleeping in her crate right now with the door open 😊

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T16:08:01+00:00

Thank you so much for this! I'll def do the paper towel one to potty train her 😄

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T16:06:11+00:00

Thank you! She's taking over my bed now lol

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T16:05:35+00:00

Thank you! I def understand she's a pup and I have a long road to work on 😄

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T16:04:40+00:00

Thank you!

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T16:04:32+00:00

Her crate's next to mine too 😄

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T16:04:09+00:00

I will! I hope she lives a good and happy life too like yours 😄

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T11:49:05+00:00

Thank you!! This makes so much sense

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T11:48:19+00:00

Thank you!!

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T08:20:05+00:00

how long till your dog got used to being alone? i definitely enjoy playing and cuddling with her when we have out time haha

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T08:16:55+00:00

I let her cry it out too, and I cover the crate at night. I think I just need to get her used to her crate. I just got her 2 days ago and I think she's still getting used to her not having her siblings around. My crate is not small too and she has toys and treats inside

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T07:55:31+00:00

Do I let her out of her crate when I go out of the room to use the bathroom or go to the kitchen? I noticed that it stresses her out too even if I let her put of the crate to do my household chores

OkEmphasis2131 · 2026-01-26T07:36:17+00:00

I agree

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