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Understand chihuahua reactivity

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...

Settling a rescue chihuahua

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...

Chihuahua 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 start growling...

Should your chihuahua sleep on the bed?

Where should your chihuahua sleep? Is it Ok for your chihuahua to sleep on the bed or in some case under the duvet with you? Where your chihuahua sleeps is a subject that causes much discussion and in some cases arguments between partners. According to the Sleep...