A few years ago, I found a dog running on our street the night of the July 4th holiday. She was terrified. Our SPCA was already closed so I kept her at my house overnight. I called them the next morning and they said they were full. When I registered surprise, they said this was …
Chihuahua Behavior
Training the Timid or Shy Chihuahua Chihuahuas are notoriously known as one person dogs. They tend to velcro themselves to a person they bond to, and only tolerate other humans around them. But what happens when your bonded Chihuahua is timid or shy and has difficulties during training sessions? There are a few things you …
THE YAPPING CHIHUAHUA: HELPING THE EXCESSIVE BARKER Small breed dogs, especially Chihuahuas, are well known for their habitsof barking more than their larger brethren. Barking at sounds, people, other dogs, the doorbell, and even when left home alone can become embarrassing, annoying, and uncomfortable for the humans in the household. Neighbors may become upset when …
Chihuahuas have the unsavory reputation of being yappy, snappy little dogs. The breed as a whole did not create this behavioral cliché all on their own, but the much of it can be traced back to the owner! You can both stop aggressive problems as well as prevent them all on your own with some …
For some Chihuahua owners, their family is complete with one delightful little dog, but for others, the addition of a brand new four-legged family member has the potential to be a fantastic experience for all. Getting through the actual introduction of new pets can be tricky, though – Chihuahuas are notoriously possessive of their …