Behaviour Articles

Be grateful your chihuahua growls

A Growl is a Warning, Not Defiance When your chihuahua growls it's your dog’s way of saying they’re uncomfortable or anxious about what they think is going to happen next. It’s not about dominance or trying to move up ‘in the pack’—it’s communication. Your dog...

How long is your chihuahua walk?

Why tired doesn’t mean calm In a recent article we looked at how a walk can sometimes act as a stress circuit for your chihuahua.in this article, I want to clear up a common misunderstanding about chihuahua walks: the idea that a...

The danger of chihuahua groups on social media

There is a plethora of huge chihuahua groups on social media. Some with vast numbers of members. The focus of these groups is to post photos and for the owner of the group to sell chihuahua merch and there’s nothing wrong with that. But when your chihuahua is barking...

How do I stop my chihuahua barking at noise

Is your chihuahua barking at noise outside the house? Exploding into barking reactivity when they hear a card door slam or people in the street? This kind of explosive barking can be annoying and difficult to manage. Why do they...