by Louise Kirby | Oct 14, 2018 | aggression towards dogs, Behaviour, breeding, chihuahua agression, dog lost, Socialisation, Training
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...
by Louise Kirby | Dec 4, 2017 | Behaviour, Characteristics, Socialisation, Training
Chihuahuas and children When it comes to picking a family dog, if you have children, a chihuahua may not be an ideal fit. They have a reputation for being snappy and slightly neurotic and are not always a fan of children themselves. Another consideration is that...
by Louise Kirby | Aug 2, 2017 | barking, Characteristics, Training
Stopping your chihuahua barking at the postman Dogs generally like barking at the postman and delivery people coming to the house. But chihuahuas barking can take this behaviour to a new level. According to Royal Mail 2471 post men and women were bitten or attacked by...
by Louise Kirby | Jul 24, 2017 | Behaviour, Fun, Socialisation, Training
Do Dogs Smile? We like the idea that our dogs smile. Chihuahuas often look as if they have a goofy grin because their mouth is wide and their lips often dark. In fact they often look like they are smiling with their natural resting expression. I am convinced that dogs...
by Louise Kirby | Jun 30, 2017 | Characteristics, Health, Socialisation, Training
Does your chihuahua follow you everywhere? If you pop to the loo does she waitoutside? Have you wondered why your chihuahua feels the need to follow youaround the house? Is it bad for her and should you try and curb the habit? Does your chihuahua follow you...