I am a BIG DOG GIRL, (Rottweiler to be specific) but I have a little miniature poodle/chihuahua mix, Lily, that has me wrapped around her paws.
When I first started walking dogs, she was one of my first assignments I acquired, and it took me two weeks to “win” her over. I was questioning if dog walking was really what I was going to do when all this little thing did was snarl and growl and snap at me.
I did not know that Chihuahua’s only accepted one or two people into their “pack”, so the fact that she accepts me at all is unbelievable. I did not know that but also would not accept the fact that ANY dog would not love me.
She didn’t have much of a chance NOT to finally break down to my resilience and persistence and now I am the only dog walker within our Independent Dog walking group that Lily will allow to walk her!! I WON!! AND SHE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES NOW!!
Not only is she small, but she is a DIVA!!! Yes (sigh) I said it. Diva. Dog Diva. Lily has a better wardrobe than I do, and most days I try to dress to match HER coat. She is fashion fabulous!!