Living with a hyperactive dog may be mentally draining for some pet parents. Their dog may be restless, hyperactive, and disobedient, almost like a child suffering from an attention deficit disorder. Often, sadly this results in dogs being surrendered at the shelter simply because their owners were incapable of dealing with their dog’s excess energy …
Chihuahua Behavior
Chihuahuas have a reputation for being a little bossy. Most Chi parents will tell you their little furry friend believes he or she is the shot caller of their house, and if they are really honest, they actually do call the shots! This results in many Chi parents finding themselves in the position of their …
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 convey significant information about their feelings just by their body language. Understanding a dog’s body language helps both pet parents 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 …
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 …