Chihuahua dogs can be quirky, hard headed and sometimes just weird.
Most dog owners have an intense love for their dogs, similarly to how one loves their human children. As you snuggle your dog and see their warm brown or cool blue eyes staring up at you, you might feel like he or she loves you too. But how can you know if your dog loves …
Barking is normal behavior for most dogs and chihuahuas are more prone to bark than many other breeds. Barking may be beneficial at certain times, such as to warn you when a stranger enters your property or home. However, when the barking becomes excessive, your dog may frighten people and may even become so excited …
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 …