Read About Free Shih Tzu puppies

Occasionally, if you are very lucky, you can find free Shih Tzu puppies by just looking for a good home and owner. This doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's a chance to get a wonderful little dog. ImageThis little ball of fluff will change your life for the better and give you years of companionship and love. Shih Tzus are so small that they make ideal traveling partners. They adjust very well to apartments or in homes with large families.

When you bring home free Shih Tzu puppies, you need a few things such as a collar and leash for all those walks in the park. There is a wide variety to choose from, but choose wisely. You have to make sure that it fits properly. If it's a training collar of any sort, it is even more important that you get the right one. Keep in mind that the weight of the collar and leash is very important since your Shih Tzu puppy is so small. The collar should fit snugly and there should be enough space between the collar and the neck for two fingers to fit through.

You also have to be careful while training free Shih Tzu puppies, especially when it comes to answering your call when they are off the leash. ImageTo train your Shih Tzu to answer your call, you have to put in some practice. When he does well, always praise him or give him a yummy treat. Never act upset unless you want to go chasing after him the next time. If he relates to your command as a negative thing, he won't come back so willingly the next time. If he doesn't answer your first call, be patient. When he does answer, praise him and give him a yummy treat.

You will have to house train your free Shih Tzu puppies. This can be as easy as you want it to be. The most effective way of house training a puppy is to use crate training. All you have to do is establish a routine where you keep the puppy in the crate until you believe it has to pee. Then, you let it out and lead it to where you want it to go potty. Dogs will not potty where they sleep. This crate is also their bed, so moving the crate gives you some control over where they should go potty. After your Shih Tzu has had a good nap, lead him and place him at the place where you want him to go potty. If he is successful at this, praise him and reward him with some nice treats.

Shih Tzus are wonderful and intelligent dogs. It won't be long before they understand and respond to your commands. It will make life a lot easier if you put your free Shih Tzu puppies in obedience training.