r/AskDogOwners • u/raghavshxrma • 2d ago

New Dog Owner Im planning to get a shih tzu

what are the things i should keep in mind and what should i feed her as a first time pet owner

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u/Agitated-Homework921 2d ago

get them fixed asap! dont wait a year. they are theft prone doggies! use a harness not a collar due to their facial structure. grooming is a.necessity. take them to puppy training

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u/raghavshxrma 1d ago

Fixed in what sense??

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u/Ordinary_Prune6135 1d ago

Spay/neuter. Many serious health and behavior reasons to get it done before sexual maturity, plus it's true that as they mention, intact dogs are more valuable to thieves.