I have a Chihuahua and she is almost a year old. Every time I take her pillow from her in her crate she goes and lays on her plastic pee pad device. I have no patience, I do yell at her a lot and I have to keep her in her kennel a lot of the time. She knows how to go outside and use the bathroom. Why does she do this?
Also, every time I go to pick her up she pees. She is constantly trying to get attention from me and I just don't want to deal with her because I am so frustrated. I can't seem to bond with her at all. Please help.
By Barbra
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This is a difficult situation and will not improve if you continue to keep her in a kennel for long periods, yell at her as she does not understand, etc. She is clearly trying to bond with you in begging for your attention but is afraid of you as she pees when you pick her up.
You are the adult in this difficult situation; your puppy is only about 7 in human years so she is still very young and needs your help. Please immediately take her to your vet to rule out any possible medical problem and explain the problems you and your puppy are having. The vet is experienced in providing recommendations to help you help your dog.
Also, seriously consider a local training class for you and your pup-it is the fastest way to build trust and form a bond.
There are many sites online that can help you help your pup. However, please take your pup to your vet immediately to rule out a medical problem. Do not use online information just to save money. You can easily search online for help-try this very helpful site to start:
shibashake.com/
Peeing means she's afraid of you. Your frustration and anger is scaring her badly. The pillow is a security blanket. You take that away and what does she have? She runs to the pee pad because she is afraid you'll yell at her so she'll pee again. And she doesn't want to get in trouble again for peeing on the floor.
She is trying to get your attention because she is a puppy and she desperately needs to play and to bond. All you give her back is impatience. Please rehome your dog. You admit you don't have the patience to care for her. I agree with you.
Chihuahuas are tiny animals with small nervous systems. That "Chihuahua shake" is typical Chihuahua nerves. They simply can't handle anger and yelling. Nor does she deserve to be locked up in "puppy prison" because you dislike her company.
You have already missed her prime bonding time. This is going to cause her trouble later but it can't be helped. The quicker you can get her bonded to a very patient, very calm individual that has experience with small dog breeds, the better.
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