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...
by Louise Kirby | Aug 30, 2024 | Adopted, chihuahua agression, Rescue
Taking on a rescue chihuahua is a great thing to do, but the process can have some challenges. Chihuahuas are one of the most surrendered breeds. They can find themselves in a shelter for various reasons, such as the death of the owner, or being rescued from a puppy...
by Louise Kirby | Aug 28, 2024 | chihuahua agression, resource guarding
Chihuahua resource guarding can be typical of the breed. Resource guarding is defined as ‘a change in behaviour around food or an object when another dog or a person comes towards it’. Body language If your chihuahua is more of an active coper they may...
