Our home recently had a very little, very cute, Dachshund living with us until he found his forever home. It reminded me that people often get into trouble with these little dogs because they are so dang cute! If your home is shared with a small breed pooch, remember that all the same rules apply to him as they would to a bigger dog.Most people would never let a big dog jump all over them and scratch at their shoes or pants, but when a toy breed does it we all laugh and think it's cute. A dog is a dog in any form and they need the same set of boundaries and rules to feel secure. A small dog that is aloud to run the house can turn aggressive and become a nipper, or a constant barker, or a door dasher, and a whole list of other unwanted behaviors.
*Remember that we can love our littlest dogs and still be the pack leader in the home. Correct any unwanted behavior immediately, set boundaries and stick to them, and don't forget that even a 10 pound-er will still need exercise and leadership... Don't skip the walk!
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