Shih Tzus were bred for the sole purpose of being a cute companion dog, and much prefer to be brushed and doted upon than to be trained. Although Shih Tzus are not high achievers in learning commands or useful skills, they certainly excel at being lapdogs. Luckily, Shih Tzus are typically calm in demeanor and don't mind sitting still for long periods of time, so very little training is required with them.

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