by Louise Kirby | Jan 9, 2021 | barking, Behaviour, chihuahua agression, Socialisation, Your puppy
Your chihuahua puppy is an open book Their brain is a mass of flexible pathways and with the right management and training it’s easy to help them become bright, cheerful and an optimistic dogs. If we get it wrong then we can create the exact opposite, a...
by Louise Kirby | May 7, 2019 | Behaviour, chihuahua agression, furniture guarding, possessive behaviour
Does your chihuahua growl at your partner when they come near? If your chihuahua growls at other members of the family when they come near you, this is your chihuahua warning others to stay away from you. Do you think your chihuahua is trying to protect you? Sorry...
by Louise Kirby | Dec 4, 2017 | Behaviour, Characteristics, Socialisation, Training
Chihuahuas and children When it comes to picking a family dog, if you have children, a chihuahua may not be an ideal fit. They have a reputation for being snappy and slightly neurotic and are not always a fan of children themselves. Another consideration is that...
by Louise Kirby | Oct 8, 2017 | Behaviour, Safety, Training
The crate debate. Should you crate your chihuahua? Nothing divides opinion like the decision to crate your chihuahua. Some people are all for it and consider it an essential part of dog training and others are dead against it and believe it is cruel. So, should you...
by Louise Kirby | Jun 16, 2017 | Adopted, Characteristics, News
Why are there so many chihuahuas in shelters? Do you remember the Tamagotchis? The tiny digital pet made by Bandi and released in 1997. Then came the Furby released by Tiger Electronics in 1998. Both these toys required interaction from their owner to thrive....