A Shih Tzu dog is probably one of the proudest and most intelligent dogs that there is in any breed. As intelligent as the Shih Tzu is, even a Shih Tzu gets traumatized by having to be rescued from an abusive owner or being abandoned by someone who doesn’t care about them.

The problem is that a Shih Tzu never forgets and it can hold a grudge against humans for a long time and justifiably, but there is always a chance to show a Shih Tzu rescue dog that not all humans are bad and that the little dog does have a chance at being loved.

As able as they are to hold a grudge a Shih Tzu rescue dog is also capable of sensing when it is truly loved and can return that love once it feels comfortable. Unfortunately not all of the anguish the dog has been through will be forgotten and some may have physical scars for the rest of their lives, but if you give them a chance they may just reward you with love.

When you start out your new life with your Shih Tzu rescue dog you are going to need good advice from experienced and professional people on how to communicate and care for your recovering pet.

One great source of advice is your vet because your vet has seen all manner of abuse and they are trained on how to reach abused animals and gain their trust. Your vet can be a valuable resource here.

A Shih Tzu breeder can also be a great help. Breeders are not only concerned with their own dogs, but a good breeder is concerned with helping any dog. If you need advice on how to raise your Shih Tzu rescue dog then talk to a breeder because breeders not only deal with pups but they too deal with abused and abandoned dogs as well and can help in that area from the unfortunate benefit of experience.

You are going to need a tremendous amount of patience with your Shih Tzu rescue dog if you ever hope to get through to them and help them adapt to a life where they are loved. A Shih Tzu by nature takes a long time to train and a long time to adapt to what you want it to do. And the trauma of its previous existence is another hurdle you will have to jump in your quest to get your Shih Tzu rescue dog to be a loving pet.

Congratulations on your Shih Tzu rescue dog and you should be thanked by all animal lovers for what you are doing. Your Shih Tzu wants to thank you too but you have to remember that it is adjusting to something new from a life where all it knew was abuse so they will make mistakes. Never punish the Shih Tzu rescue dog, as they don’t understand punishment and punishment may push them even further from you. Be patient.

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