Aleka Shih Tzu

08/05/2024

Kenzo 4 weeks
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07/31/2024

Our handsome dude Huck
(🙊 aka Huckleberry)
He's very playful and a lover! 💙

07/27/2024

Introducing Rowan! We love this little dobie girl 🥰

07/24/2024

Introducing our new chocolate litter. Kelsey x Luke
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07/12/2024

Sweet Huckleberry, ready for a little face trim 😂

07/11/2024

New arrivals!
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05/25/2024

Happy Birthday Remedy!

05/14/2024

Little Cohen is getting so big!

05/12/2024

05/10/2024

More great news!
From Aivan D.

Apr 2024
"After searching for my perfect Shih Tzu baby for several years, I came across the Good Dog app, which recommended Aleka Shih Tzu near my zip code. The breeder, Renee, is by far the most responsive, kindest, and most trustworthy expert I have ever met! She takes great pride in her puppies, as demonstrated by the outstanding quality of their health, temperament, and beauty. She took photos every week to update me on how my little guy was progressing, so by the time I took him home, I already felt I had known him since he was born. Renee also guided me on how to register him with AKC, as well as put together the most thoughtful care package to take home with my puppy! Her pricing is very reasonable considering the excellent quality of her puppies. My Barkley brings me great joy everyday! He is super smart, potty trained in no time, happy, gorgeous, and extremely outgoing. If my husband will allow it, I will definitely return to her for another puppy in the future! I whole-heartedly recommend Aleka Shih Tzu for the absolute BEST Shih Tzu puppies!"

Thank you Aivan!

05/10/2024

I love sharing good news:
From Lauren C.

May 2024
"I have to say that all the other reviewers are spot on with everything they've stated about Renee and Aleka Shih Tzu! It's been about 20 years since I had a shih tzu puppy so I felt like I had a huge learning curve. Renee answered every question and addressed every concern I had and CONTINUES to! I honestly don't know how she does it other than the fact that she's so professional, caring and deeply invested in what she does. My husband and I traveled many hours in just two days, and it was more than worth it to meet Renee and pick up our new puppy who's beyond fabulous in every way. He's very healthy, attentive, (which obviously makes for a very quick learner), and absolutely the most beautiful, adorable, affectionate puppy I could've ever asked for. He is a testament to her excellent breeding and training practices. I feel extremely grateful that Aleka Shih Tzu is on Good Dog. In my experience, breeders of Renee's caliber are simply uncommon. As far as I'm concerned, Renee is the best there is, and I will recommend Aleka Shih Tzu every chance I get!"

Thank you Lauren!

05/04/2024

NFS
Cohen is growing up beautifully. Two more weeks to join his people who are counting down the days.

04/21/2024

This little nugget left for her new home in Louisiana this weekend. 🩷🐾 Breanne aka "Grace"

04/20/2024

Good info if you're flying with your puppy!

04/09/2024

Brooklyn x Remy
All pups are reserved but please enjoy the photos. ❤️🐾

03/27/2024

It's been a busy month here. We've been to the vet, taken a few car rides for fun, played on the slide and jungle gyms, and had more than a few baths and photos!

03/16/2024

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03/10/2024

Brooklyn puppies have arrived.

02/10/2024

Moves like a tornado and sleeps like a rock. That's our Shiloh 💝🐾

02/04/2024

Cara & Luke puppies

01/26/2024

Mother & Daughter

01/12/2024

Welcoming Hayley x Ryder pups
Chocolate-coated liver & white

01/07/2024

What should my name be?
I am a Chocolate-coated (brown) liver Shih Tzu girl with green eyes. Let us know in the comments

01/03/2024

Could not say it any better. Please read.
NEW PUPPY OWNERS…….
As puppies head to their new homes I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.
Realistic Expectations
You see the breeders pictures and videos and The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed, happy, playful. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.
Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. Or the overly excited playful children you have at home. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.
So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home. First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and often littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.
Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, often in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Different trees, animals, smells, temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, decide to have a party with people you don't know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.
This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and depression can occur.
So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?
- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS sometimes even Longer! Not a 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
- limit guests during the first week. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over
- ask guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing and grabbing the puppy
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 8-13 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them time. My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input
-Children are also big stressors to tiny fragile puppies, please keep an eye on puppy at all times when around children.
- lastly be patient. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day.
Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!
Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now is struggling, you as the owner, need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. Have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.
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12/06/2023

Kelsey x Remy
The pups loved all the new Christmas things to explore
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11/30/2023

Kamden
White male with black markings
Ready 12/24
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11/30/2023

Kason
Black & White male
Ready 12/24
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