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…
4 Reasons to Kennel Train Your Chihuahua
It’s amazing how divisive some things can be in the dog world. Everything from the best kind of dog food to what kind of collar your pet wears can cause…
Teaching the “Break” Command
If you’ve ever watched an amazing agility performance or a highly trained obedience dog, you may wonder how these canine superstars got to be so well trained. If your dog…
Two Paws Up: A Handy Skill For Your Pet
In one of our recent articles, we talked about how to teach your chihuahua to use a scratch board. In this article, we’re covering an important prerequisite you’ll need in…
