Explaining to Children Why They Cannot Have a Dog

(07-12-2013, 01:07 PM)Jezebella Wrote: I actually don't really suggest a chihuahua for a home with young children. They can tend to be really nervous animals, and I imagine being around children could be nerve wracking for them.

Yeah, that's probably a good point. Mine is really friendly and I tend to forget that isn't exactly the norm for chihuahuas. I wasn't necessarily recommending a chi specifically though, I'm sure there are some other smaller breeds that can be pad trained as well, although I'm not too knowledgable offhand. I think it could be possible to get a smaller breed and use pee pads, and even play with them indoors. If the alternative for the dog is being in a cage at a shelter, I still think that's way better.

And Haopee, I agree about them going outside being ideal. I try to take mine out to potty and just walk around the yard or play fetch etc often, but I like the pee pad as sort of a supplement, like if it's pouring rain for example. Chis don't need that much exercise which is why they're good apartment dogs, but I try to make sure mine stays stimulated.