How to Desensitize the Sound of a Dryer
As you may have guessed from desensitizing your dog to water, the next step will be desensitizing the sound of the dryer. This is one situation where even if you…
Desensitization to Dryers
The most common blow dryer in the grooming world by far is the velocity dryer. This is because some groomers don’t keep kennel dryers at all due to the inherent…
Let’s Talk Dryers
When Rocco was a wee puppy, there was nothing that could send him running for the hills like the sound of the heater turning on. It was terrifying. It was…
Water Desensitization, Part 4
Now that your puppy is willing to trapse through a small amount of water for some snacks, we’re going to combine trapsing through water with the sound of running water.…
Water Desensitization, Part 3
When it comes down to water touching them, chihuahuas are probably the breed least open to change. If given a choice between walking through a puddle and going home early…
Desensitization to Water, Part 2
Once your dog is completely comfortable with the sound of water running, even when they’re in the same room they normally get a bath, it’s time to move to phase…
Desensitization to Water, Part 1
Unlike other dogs, chihuahuas typically have the same highly underwhelmed reaction to water. They are the ones who would rather cut a walk short and go home rather than walk…
How to desensitize your dog to mouth handling
All breeds have their vulnerabilities. Our beloved chihuahuas may come ahead when it comes down to ear infections, but their teeth are more prone to dental problems than the average…
How to Desensitize Touching Near Your Dog’s Eyes
Chihuahuas are prone to tear stains. These stains can sometimes develop hard crusts that are painful to remove. Daily eye cleaning can help keep hard crusts from developing, keep tear…
