Behaviour Articles

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...

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...

  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...

The Midnight Walkers Club:  There’s a club nobody means to join. You don’t sign up for it.You don’t tell your friends.And once you’re in… it’s surprisingly hard to leave. I call it the Midnight Walkers Club. It’s not really about walking at night. It’s about walking...