by Louise Kirby | May 19, 2026 | barking, Behaviour, chihuahua agression, Chihuahua training
Is your Chihuahua barking at every little noise in the house or garden? You’re not alone. This type of chihuahua barking is called trigger barking. People walking past the window. Dogs outside. Doors closing. Neighbours moving around. The postman. A leaf blowing...
by Louise Kirby | Apr 9, 2026 | aggression towards dogs, barking, Behaviour, General
If your chihuahua is barking, lunging, or pulling towards other dogs on walks, you are not alone. This is one of the most common behaviour issues I help owners with, and the good news is this: It can absolutely be improved. Many people worry that their dog is being...
by Louise Kirby | Mar 30, 2026 | Behaviour, Chihuahua training
Chihuahua Training Games When people think about chihuahua training, they often picture repetition. Sit.Stay.No.Again. But behaviour doesn’t change just because we repeat instructions. It changes because of the emotional state your dog is in while learning. That’s why...
by Louise Kirby | Mar 15, 2026 | aggression towards dogs, chihuahua agression, Chihuahua training, Rescue, resource guarding
What "I've tried Everything" Really Means “I’ve tried everything.” When someone says this to me about their chihuahua training struggles, I don’t hear failure. I hear frustration.I hear exhaustion.I hear someone who cares deeply. But in real terms, “I’ve tried...
by Louise Kirby | Mar 1, 2026 | aggression towards dogs, Behaviour, chihuahua agression, Chihuahua training
Why You’re Not the Problem Chihuahua Reactive to Bigger Dogs? One of the hardest parts of having a chihuahua reactive to bigger dogs isn’t the barking. It’s the judgement. When a large dog approaches and your chihuahua is the one making the noise, it’s very easy...
