Training Articles

Is picking up your chihuahua making them aggressive?

Picking Up Your Chihuahua It’s easy to fall into the habit of picking up your chihuahua all the time. They’re small, after all, so it feels natural to scoop them up—whether it’s to pop them in the car, get them ready for a walk, stop them from pestering the delivery...

Excessive chihuahua barking, what not to do

Much has been written about excessive chihuahua barking and we have had many discussions on our Facebook page (join here) about the problem. Anyone who owns or lives with a chi will testify that chihuahuas like a bark. They will bark out the window at passers-by, car...

Should I let my chihuahua off-lead?

  Deciding to let your chihuahua off-lead can seem daunting. What if he runs away? What if another dog attacks him or what if he attacks another dog or gets stolen? If you live in the United States you have other worries like coyotes, snakes and bears that might...

Help! My chihuahua puppy has become a teenager

Help my cute chihuahua puppy has become a chi-nager. Puppies age more in the first year in terms of human years, so by the time your chihuahua puppy is one year old they are in fact about 15. During the first 6 months of your puppy’s life, he will be biddable, playful...