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8 Ways To Be A Good Shih Tzu Parent

Published 29 March 2020. Updated 13 March 2026

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8 Ways To Be A Good Shih Tzu Parent - If you have a Shih Tzu in your house, you need to learn some serious business in learning the parenting guidance from the experts. Shih Tzu is exactly like you own baby who needs love and affection with proper parenting to grow as mature dogs in the future.

As we know that human babies fascinate the etiquettes from their parents, in the same way, Shih Tzu learns healthy habits from their parents too!

Let's discuss few ideas and ways to be a good parent to Shih Tzu

1. Communicate to your Shih Tzu

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It may sound weird, but all dogs understand each and every word you describe to them. As a parent, it is your duty to communicate good and bad situations and habits to your Shih Tzu. Though they might not respond, they understand and respect each communication happening with their parents.

2. Bite inhibition

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As puppies, Shih Tzu bites do not affect anyone. But as they grow older and mature, their teeth grow into a big and sharp structure. And thus, it is important as a parent to guide them and make them understand about bite inhibition.

It is the duty of a parent to explain them and stop them from biting anyone. It might sound a tough job, but honestly, all you need to train them properly and they will never bite anyone.

3. Pat them when doing well

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Every baby loves the appreciation he/she gets when they do something magnificent. Don't you pat your kids when they attain good grades? Well, similar is the situation with Shih Tzu.

It is important for them to know if they did a good deed or bad. So as a parent you need to pat them for their appreciable deeds.

4. Feed them on time

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At least kids have an attribute to cry and crib when they are hungry. But Shih Tzu being a dog cannot express their hunger to their parents. And that is why; as a parent, it is your biggest responsibility to feed your puppy on time.

5. Vaccines on time

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Being a pet, Shih Tzu requires a lot of vaccinations from the veterinarian to avoid any infection in their body or skin. Since you are a parent to your Shih Tzu, it becomes your important responsibility to take them to the vet and get all the vaccines injected on time.

6. Don't punish, explain

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Do you slap your baby when they do anything wrong? Of course NOT! You try to tell them the difference between wrong and right. Well, the same procedure needs to be followed with Shih Tzu.

If they are doing anything wrong, you need to explain to them their mistake and ask them not to repeat the same. If you try to punish Shih Tzu, they will feel incredibly bad which might affect your relationship with the dog.

7. Don't leave them alone

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Shih Tzu is a playful pet who needs all your attention and love. They always want to play with you, mess with you and seek your attention. So if you are planning to leave your Shih Tzu alone in the house, then you have some serious parenting guidance to take.

If you leave them alone in the house, the terrible and lonely feeling make them cry even more.

8. Make them feel special

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As a good parent, you need to show all your love and affection towards them. Always get them to feel special. Always convey how much you love them and how much they mean to you. You can trust Shih Tzu because they will never hurt you or leave you alone because they are not humans, they are dogs!

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