Socialisation Articles

How to deal with chihuahua aggression

How to deal with chihuahua aggression is something I get asked a lot. They have a reputation for being yappy and aggressive. If you are a chihuahua parent, then you may be familiar with the ‘curled lip of doom’ and the growl of disapproval towards strangers and the...

9 things you must do with your chihuahua puppy from the off!

Your chihuahua puppy is an open book Their brain is a mass of flexible pathways and with the right management and training  it's easy to help them become bright, cheerful and an optimistic dogs. If we get it wrong then we can create the exact opposite, a dog...

How to stop your chihuahua humping or mounting things

A lot of owners get frustrated by humping or mounting behaviour, it’s embarrassing when your dog starts to hump or mount another dog in the park or attaches themselves to a visitor’s leg. Dogs humping or mounting is often interpreted as a sexual behaviour and causes...

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...