Everything You Need To Know About Training Chihuahuas

Yearly Archives: 2014

chihuahua-behavior-problems — Even the best Chihuahuas with the best owners can sometimes do the worst things. Too often distraught owners get their training advice from the next-door neighbor or dog trainers who don’t have a scientific background in dog behavior. Veterinarians can sometimes offer advice, but few are extensively trained in behavior. […]

Chihuahua Behavior Problems

April 20, 2014 in Training A Chihuahua by admin

litter-box-or-paper-training-your-chihuahua — Litter box or paper training your Chihuahua can be the ideal solution. Puppy pads are readily available, and will absorb the urine, making it easy to dispose of. Litter box training has also becoming much more common for small dogs and can be used much like a cat litter box. […]

Litter Box Or Paper Training Your Chihuahua

April 20, 2014 in Training A Chihuahua by admin

signs-of-a-healthy-chihuahua — There’s a few things to look for when it comes to signs of a healthy Chihuahua. The following describes four signs you can monitor: Gum Color: The simplest yet most overlooked checkpoint is your dog\’92s gum color. Looking at the gums is so simple, yet virtually no one does it […]

Signs Of A Healthy Chihuahua

April 11, 2014 in Chihuahua Care by admin

how-to-stop-a-chihuahua-from-begging — Your Chihuahua looks at you with big sad eyes. A subtle whine, some barking and perhaps a hopeful tail wag when you look his way, or a paw scratching on your leg. Someone has done a “great” job on how to train a Chihuahua not to beg. That’s right, poor […]

How To Train A Chihuahua Not To Beg

March 26, 2014 in Training A Chihuahua by admin

how-to-teach-a-chihuahua-to-lay-down — After your Chihuahua is sitting still and relaxed for more than a second, you should start to teach him how to lay down. Not only is it a more comfy position for your Chihuahua for an extended period of time, but your Chihuahua is also less likely to pop out […]

How To Teach A Chihuahua To Lay Down

March 24, 2014 in Training A Chihuahua by admin

There’s a few ways to train a Chihuahua to potty outside. First thing in the morning take her to that quiet location that you previously scouted out for suitability. Your puppy should be leashed and escorted to the potty spot, as puppies get easily distracted and will “forget” that they […]

How To Train A Chihuahua To Potty Outside

March 13, 2014 in Training A Chihuahua by admin

how-to-teach-a-chihuahua-to-sit — The quickest behavior to get under control is a sit. With a good sit comes a solid stay. After all, what good is it if your Chihuahua hits the floor like a champ, but can’t hold it long enough for it to be a useful skill? But first let’s see […]

How To Teach A Chihuahua To Sit

February 26, 2014 in Training A Chihuahua by admin

how-to-find-a-training-program — When new Chihuahua owners think about training their puppy, the first thing they think about is a group obedience class. Though that may be good for some puppies for a variety of reasons, you have some other options that might be better. Here’s a few ideas to find a training […]

How To Find A Training Program For Your Chihuahua

February 24, 2014 in Training A Chihuahua by admin

skills-to-teach-your-chihuahua — It can be difficult to narrow down what your Chihuahua really needs to know, and overwhelming to know where to start. There are dozens of potential skills and tricks you could teach, but how do you know what you should start with, and what is really necessary? It is a […]

Skills To Teach Your Chihuahua

February 22, 2014 in Training A Chihuahua by admin