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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...

Why your chihuahua barks on walks

Why does your chihuahua bark on walks? What is driving this behaviour? They seem to go out the door looking for trouble and because they are over aroused and anxious, they bark at everything they see or drop into head down displacement sniffing. (When sniffing is...