What is a good small dog breed for a home with cats (and possibly children someday)?

I am looking to bring a puppy into our family. We live in an apartment and have cats (all laid back and used to dogs) and while we will not have children in the immediate future, we definitely will ten years from now. We are looking for a small breed dog that characteristically is not aggressive. We plan to take the puppy to puppy classes and obedience, so I know that with work any small dog has potential. We just want to minimize the risk by choosing a breed that is predisposed to get along with other animals and children.

We would really like a chihuahua, but we’ve researched and read that they aren’t good with kids. However, we of course would raise our future children to be gentle and respectful with animals, so I was wondering if that would make a difference. I absolutely do not want a “teacup” animal, so if we were to choose a chihuahua it would be a larger sized one. I was just wondering if anyone here would have any feedback.

Dogtra No Bark Dog Collar YS300 For Small to Medium Dogs

• Non-electrical stimulation vibration/pager(P) warning prior to the stimulation
• Designed for small to medium sensitive dogs
• Rechargeable 2-hour rapid charge Lithium Polymer battery
• 6 intensity levels (2-7) for a wide variety of dispositions
• Fits dogs as small as 10 lbs (receiver weight: 4.0 ounces)

Product Description
YS300 Dog Size: Small to Medium (15 – 20 lbs) Features: -No bark dog collar. -Non-electrical stimulation vibration/pager(P) warning prior to the stimulation. -Designed for small to medium sensitive dogs. -Rechargeable 2-hour rapid charge lithium polymer battery. -6 intensity levels (2-7) for a wide variety of dispositions. -Tri-color LED battery life indicator. -Fits dogs as small as 10 lbs (receiver weight: 4.0 ounces). -Available in small/medium or medium/large dog sizes…. More >>

Dogtra No Bark Dog Collar YS300 For Small to Medium Dogs

How do you make a dog stop barking at small animals?

Ok, so we are watching a dog for our friends, and it was going to sleep in my room, but it saw my degus and wouldn’t leave them alone. she growled and barked at them, and resisted me trying to get her away. now that she’s out of the room, she’s whining to get in, and barking.

how do i make her uninterested? or how do i control her if she gets in the room?

Small Dog indoor housebreaking?

I have a shih tzu and want to train him to use a litter box indoors. I have seen many types, and was looking for opinions and people with experience using them. What types are best? Use the ones with turf -like bottoms or doggy litter? Any suggestions appreciated. thanks!

Have a small Malta dog, how stop the dog bark for ever?

The dog bark, bark, bark, al-way. Is there a operation to remove the vocal cord or other way to stop dog bark, bark, bark?
The lady next door say ” You need stop dog bark, he bark wake me up, he bark”

Petmate 303602 Comfort Check Martingale Style Dog Training Collar, Black, Small, .625 x 9-18 Inches

• Nylon weaved chain reduces hair pulling, skin pinching and chain noise
• Utilized for training large breed dogs
• Must be utilized with a leash
• High quality chain
• Two loop design for training

Product Description
This comfort check collar designed with a nylon weave thru the chain to help reduce hair pulling, skin pinching and chain noise. Utilized as a training tool for larger breeds when utilized with a leash…. More >>

Petmate 303602 Comfort Check Martingale Style Dog Training Collar, Black, Small, .625 x 9-18 Inches