Training tips and tricks to help your chihuahua dog to be a happy well trained doggy citizen.
Small dogs like chihuahuas can learn to use a litter box, just like cats. Why Would You Want to Train Your Dog to Use a Litter Box Litter boxes aren’t for everyone. But they are ideal for some pet parents. Litter boxes may be a good option for: Apartment dwellers who don’t have a yard. …
Are you new to dog parenting and dog training? Then it’s time for you to learn more about positive reinforcement. Even those of us who have been pet parents for years can find new ways to reward our dogs for good behavior. Dog training grounded on positive reinforcement uses rewards for desired good behavior. Since …
Dogs rely on vocalization in order to communicate with owners and other dogs. Do you ever wonder what do dog barks mean? Understanding what your dog is trying to say may help strengthen the bond. Dogs communicate with each other in three ways: chemically, visually, and vocally. Chemically, dogs tend to smell each other in …
Dogs convey significant information about their feelings just by their body language. Understanding a dog’s body language helps both owners and their dogs. Although dogs can’t talk, their owners can still pick up clues on what’s going on in their minds just by reading their pet’s body language. Just like humans, dogs express feelings of …
As a professional dog trainer, the term “small dog syndrome” is one that I hear and use daily. Small dogs (such as chihuahuas) have the reputation to be snarly, barky and nervous – which is true in some cases! The good news is that you can absolutely avoid small dog syndrome in your lap dog …