by Louise Kirby | Feb 16, 2023 | Feeding, Health
It is very common to be advised to feed rice to dogs when they are not well, and it’s often seen as an ingredient in commercial dog foods. Dogs will happily chow down on a bowl of rice if it’s put in front of them. But is rice a good food source for our dogs? While...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 29, 2022 | arthritis, Dry food, Feeding, Health, nutrition, Senior Chihuahuas
How can IHow can I help with chihuahua arthritis? A case study. A question came into the office about how to help a chi chi who is struggling with arthritis and was it Ok to feed a salmon oil supplement. Question: I’ve got a 9 yr old and a 3 yr old Chihuahua rat...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 21, 2022 | Behaviour, Characteristics, Training
Would you like to stop chihuahua barking? Chihuahua barking can be a problem. Chihuahua are excitable dogs and they like a bark. As a Pro Dog Trainer and Behaviour Coach this is the number one thing I get asked about. The other evening, I happened to be in an...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 19, 2022 | Behaviour, Characteristics, chihuahua agression
Help, my chihuahua nips ankles when visitors or workmen move! If this happens it’s because your chihuahua is over aroused, worried, and anxious by what is happening. When visitors enter the house there is likely to be a lot of excitement around the door. This...
by Louise Kirby | Sep 2, 2022 | aggression towards dogs, chihuahua agression, fear based aggression, General, Training
From ‘chippy chihuahua’ into ‘I got this!’ Arlo (pictured above) is a funny chap and has the loudest bark you have ever heard from a small dog! He came to us through a rescue having been surrendered at 19 weeks because of his...
