Blog Articles

Why does my chihuahua bark at dogs?

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...
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How Chihuahua Training Games Teach New Behaviours

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 we use chihuahua...
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Chihuahua Training “I’ve Tried Everything”

“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 everything” usually means something else. It...
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Chihuahua Reactive to Bigger Dogs

  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 for people to assume your dog...
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