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Is your chihuahua ‘action-prompting’ you?

If your chihuahua nudges you, paws you or barks at you to keep doing something they want this is called action-prompting. On the face of it, giving you a little nudge with their nose to keep to stoking them seems harmless enough but this behaviour can escalate into...

Feed your chihuahua a fried egg!

Fry an egg once a week for your chihuahua! Once a week I get the frying pan out and cook a fried egg for my chihuahuas. I tell my dog training clients to do the same and often get a quizzical raised eyebrow. Why is good to feed your chihuahua a fried egg Eggs are...

Help! I have an overweight chihuahua

How to tackle an overweight chihuahua It's easy to overfeed a chihuahua because they are so small, just a few grams too much food and you have an overweight chihuahua. So if your chi is a bit on the chubby side don't beat yourself up too much. Just as long as you're...

How to Clean your chihuahua’s teeth without brushing

Chihuahuas are prone to tooth decay because they have small mouths and their teeth are very close together making them a food trap. Brushing your dog's teeth every day is the best way to keep your chihuahua's teeth clean but it's not always possible. Not cleaning your...

42 sparkly reasons to include seaweed in your chihuahua’s diet We have written about how hard it can be to keep your...

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