Grace is a 14 week old Poodle Shih Tzu mix

Grace

Grace is a very cute young puppy. On her first day she was a little bit unsure in her new environment – a new place, new people, and different dogs. Now, after a few visits she is doing very well.

Grace with friends

Grace is playing with other dogs, and has learnt the sit-stay, down-stay and come commands.

Grace learning the Down command

We are now practicing walking on a leash with Grace.

Follow the following steps to teach your dog to walk on a leash:

1. Begin by using a happy voice to say “lets go” or some other phrase you like.
2. Start walking. Pat your leg and show a treat to encourage puppy to follow you.
3. If your puppy starts to wander away and tightens the leash, say “easy”.  Then turn and walk in a direction away from the puppy. Don’t jerk on the leash. That will happen automatically if the puppy doesn’t pay attention. Don’t slow down and wait for the puppy.  It’s the puppy’s responsibility to keep that leash slack.

Lucy is a 9 month old Shih Tzu puppy

Lucy is a 3 month old Shih Tzu puppy

Lucy

Lucy is an adorable, playful, puppy. It’s fun to train her. She already knows sit-stay, down-stay, is very good at the come command, and she has learnt to ring the bell.

Training Lucy

Shih Tzu is a product of crossing a Lhasa Apso with a Pekingese. Shih Tzu means lion dogs. They are lively, very active, independent and the most outgoing of all Asian breeds.

Lucy - down command

Developed as companions, lapdogs, and watchdogs, they may be rather vocal.
Training and mental exercises to prevent boredom may help with excessive barking.