by Louise Kirby | Sep 26, 2024 | socialisation, walking
As a chihuahua owner, you’re likely hoping to avoid the common stereotype of a small dog that barks at everything. You may have been told to take your chihuahua puppy to meet other dogs early on, with the idea that it will help them get used to different dogs...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 22, 2024 | Behaviour, Toilet training
If you’re a Chihuahua owner, you may be all too familiar with chihuahua excitement peeing. Your pup gets excited when you walk in the door, and before you know it, there’s a little puddle on the floor. Whether it’s caused by excitement or stress,...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 18, 2024 | barking, Behaviour, General, socialisation
Chihuahua socialisation is one of those topics that everyone has an opinion on. Whenever your chihuahua has a meltdown and ends up spinning on the lead, barking at other dog’s, people shake their heads sagely and suggest the dog hasn’t been properly socialised. It’s...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 9, 2024 | Toilet training
If your chihuahua won’t pee in the rain, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue with chihuahuas! Owners go to all sorts of lengths to get their chihuahua to pee outside when it’s raining and it can be frustrating when they stand in the rain for five minutes...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 7, 2024 | aggression towards dogs, Behaviour, chihuahua agression, General
Understanding chihuahua reactivity is a big step in being able to work with them and help overcome it. What reactivity isn’t is your chihuahua trying to dominate all the other dogs they meet. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve heard people use the term ‘small dog...
