by Louise Kirby | Aug 27, 2019 | Behaviour, humping, Socialisation, spaying & neutering, Training
A lot of owners get frustrated by humping or mounting behaviour, it’s embarrassing when your dog starts to hump or mount another dog in the park or attaches themselves to a visitor’s leg. Dogs humping or mounting is often interpreted as a sexual behaviour and causes...
by Louise Kirby | Aug 15, 2019 | Allergies, Feeding, Grooming, Health, skin allergies, tear staining, teeth
Apple Cider Vinegar for dogs Apple cider vinegar for dogs has become very trendy and it seems to be an all-round good guy with lots of health benefits for everyone, including our chihuahuas. I’ve had reason to investigate it a bit more because Minnie has started her...
by Louise Kirby | Jun 10, 2019 | General, Health, Your puppy
Preventing heart disease in chihuahuas How common is heart disease in chihuahuas? Heart disease in chihuahuas is common, they can suffer from a condition called mitral valve disease, also known as chronic valvular disease. This can affect several small dog...
by Louise Kirby | May 30, 2019 | Behaviour, Toilet training, Your puppy
Is your chihuahua marking in the house? Young male dogs will love to mark their territory. But it’s not the only reason a dog marks in the house and believe it or not marking is not confined to intact males. Females and neutered males can also mark. But,...
by Louise Kirby | May 16, 2019 | Dry food, Feeding, Health, nutrition
How you store dry dog food is not as straightforward as you think. Dry dog food (kibble) is still a highly popular way of feeding a dog. Owners like the convenience of scooping out a handful and dropping it in a bowl. It’s also super convenient if you free feed...
