How to Kennel Train A Chihuahua
Last year, we wrote an article about the benefits of kennel training your chihuahua. Many people dislike the idea, viewing the kennel as something akin to a jail cell. It…
Separation Anxiety in Chihuahuas
There can be no doubt in our minds how much our precious pups love us. They rush to greet us when we come home from work or school, sit in…
Alfie and the Clippers of Doom
Chihuahuas can be a little dramatic about nail trims. At best, a fearful dog screaming and crying as it’s carried off for a nail cut is embarrassing. At worst, the…
How to Teach Your Chihuahua to Heel
There’s something beautiful about watching a well-trained dog heel. No matter what their handler might do, be it zig-zag, make a U turn, or even walk backwards, the dog stays…
How to Teach Your Dog To Scratch with the Rear Legs
This article is part of an ongoing series for our blog on how to teach a chihuahua to use a scratch board. If you have never worked with a scratch…
How to Introduce the Leash
For many dogs, leash introduction involves snapping the leash on the dog and immediately going into the outside world. Although most dogs do figure it out, taking the time to…
How to Stop Begging at the Table
Picture this. You are sitting down to the table with family and friends for Thanksgiving Dinner. Suddenly, conversation is cut short by a strong, powerful YAP! You look down, and…
Keep Your Pup from Table Surfing this Thanksgiving
Since my dogs are chihuahuas, table surfing seldom comes up as a problem in our household. They are simply too short to get up on the counters or dining room…
Shaping: A Gentle Dog Training Method
Have you ever tried to teach your dog to sit using a treat? You put a tasty treat near your dog’s nose and over your dog’s head, trying to guide…
