Behaviour Articles

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...

Chihuahua excitement peeing 😩

If you're a Chihuahua owner, you may be all too familiar with chihuahua excitement peeing. Your pup gets excited when you walk in the door, and before you know it, there's a little puddle on the floor. Whether it's caused by excitement or stress, it’s a well-known...

Chihuahua socialisation. Don’t make these mistakes!

Chihuahua socialisation is one of those topics that everyone has an opinion on. Whenever your chihuahua has a meltdown and ends up spinning on the lead, barking at other dog’s, people shake their heads sagely and suggest the dog hasn’t been properly socialised. It’s...

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...