by Louise Kirby | Sep 28, 2021 | barking, Behaviour, Feeding, possessive behaviour
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...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 27, 2021 | Dry food, Feeding, Health, Recipes
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...
by Louise Kirby | Mar 17, 2021 | aggression towards dogs, barking, Behaviour, chihuahua agression
Can changing your ID tag help reduce chihuahua barking? Having an ID tag on your chihuahua is essential and a legal requirement. The most obvious reason so that if your pup gets lost you can be contacted quickly. But can the type of tag reduce chihuahua barking? It’s...
by Louise Kirby | Feb 28, 2021 | Dry food, Feeding, Health, nutrition
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...
by Louise Kirby | Feb 25, 2021 | Feeding, Health, Senior Chihuahuas, teeth
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....
