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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...

“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...

  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...

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...