8. Not providing both physical and mental exercise
While most owners know that physical exercise is required, it's easy to unintentionally neglect the mental health of your dog. As an owner, you need to create the right balance between these two types of exercise. Shih Tzus are intelligent and inquisitive dogs, and they enjoy being around people, playing games, learning ticks, and seeing new sights and sounds. If they're not able to interact with the world in this way, they can become anxious and depressed, just like humans. So take care to ensure that your pet is being given the mental stimulation it needs to be happy and content.
