September 8th, 2010 by Jenny

Chihuahua training can be one of the nicest things you do with your new (or old) pet.  Not merely will you wind up with a better pet, you’ll establish a strong bond with your dog as you go thru the training.  It is important that you start training your dog as fast as possible because each day you wait is another day you’ve got to put up with aggression, biting, barking, chewing, jumping, and bathroom “accidents”.  

Chihuahua training can present some unique challenges that you do not get with other dogs. This does not imply they’re bad dogs or you should not own one, you just need to realize their nature in order to better train one.  These small dogs are fragile.  They actually are not suited to be around kids as youngsters tend to be a touch coarse on pets and this will seriously hurt or kill a Chihuahua.  Even straightforward things like jumping out of your arms or off the lounger can seriously injure this tiny dog.  

Chihuahuas are also one of the toughest dogs to house train.  While some dogs will easily take to going outside to go to the rest room, these little dogs seem to have a difficult time grasping the postulate that they shouldn’t poop on the floor.  

Another potentially worrying characteristic for Chihuahua training is stubbornness.  These dogs are awfully smart and have a mind of their own.  They can also be manipulative so you have got to take a strong hand and be consistent with training.  If you give them an inch, they will take a mile.  They also are subject to non-stop barking and erratic behavior.  While their little bark is cute at first, it can truly begin to wear on your nerves.  

Now that you are aware of a bunch of possible issues, it’s time to speak about the solution.  You really need to have structured training.  The best thing to do is to get a program like the methods to Dog Training and do your Chihuahua training at home.  This enables you to work on your own schedule and saves a handful of money over formal dog training classes.  If this fails, move on to formal dog training classes or even doggie boot camp.  

All that it takes is some love and dedication and you can have a great small pet.  Good luck with your Chihuahua training.

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