Chihuahua Training ? Chihuahua Problem Behaviors
Chihuahuas are big dogs in tiny bodies. This makes them prone to two common Chihuahua behaviors ? aggression and using the house as a toilet. Both of these two problems are serious, but curable. The first thing you need to do is get your Chihuahua to the vet to be sure the aggression or the lack of being able to “hold it” is not due to a medical condition.
If the vet cannot find a medical reason for your Chihuahua’s problem behaviors, then your dog needs some Chihuahua training, which is basically the same as any kind of dog training. Do not hit your Chihuahua for any reason ? they physically cannot take it. Yelling is more than enough of a reprimand. Some hate getting squirted by a water pistol. The Chihuahua is not purposefully trying to drive you insane. They just haven’t gotten the message of how to behave properly yet.
When a dog is scared, hyperactive or angry they will be aggressive. This is when the dog bares his or her teeth at you or growls. These are warning signs before the teeth sink into your skin. When a dog has ears flattened and tail wagging, they are scared and are prone to bite.
Don’t hit your Chihuahua, don’t scream for hours on end and don’t make an incredibly big deal of each and every bark. You need to act calm, cool and collected. You need to reinforce good behavior. For aggression, you need the help of a professional dog trainer.
For aggression, don’t fool yourself. This is too dangerous to trust to a dog training book or video. You and your dog need to enroll in obedience classes and enlist the services of a dog trainer. Don’t be surprised if the trainer makes your Chihuahua wear a muzzle if you are in group classes. Classes are more affordable and available now more than ever. Even national chain pet stores like PetSmart and PetCo often offer them.
Make sure your Chihuahua is not being overfed ? this can lead to hyperactivity, which leads to barking and aggression. Also, make sure your Chihuahua gets regular daily exercise. Remember ? a tired Chihuahua is a good Chihuahua. Since they are so small, they don’t need hikes in the woods. Also, get your dog neutered. This will help your dog trainer considerably in dealing with your Chihuahua problem behaviors.
Your vet should have some Chihuahua training tips for you. If not, ask him or her to recommend a good dog trainer in the area. You need to learn how to communicate your wishes to your dog more effectively. Some Chihuahua problem behaviors like barking can often be taken care of with the advice you can find in all-breed dog training books and videos.
Never hit your Chihuahua (even if the little monster deserves it), because the Chihuahua may die from the injuries. A scolding is usually enough to make your point. Only get your Chihuahua debarked by a professional vet as a last resort.
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