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Chihuahua training basics
Start training a Chihuahua the day they arrive, with the same house rules a big dog would get and rewards cut into crumbs. Chihuahuas seem well aware of how cute they are, and an untrained puppy soon discovers that trembling and a tiny frame buy carrying and forgiveness. These guides cover the complete training plan, whether Chihuahuas are easy to train, small dog syndrome and the exemptions that quietly erase rules, potty training run more often for a body with little room to store anything, crate and carry bag conditioning, and leash training on a harness so pressure never lands on the throat. Among the 415 owners' accounts we reviewed, many describe praise and reward games teaching new behavior quickly.
Training basicsChihuahua Behavior and Temperament: Are Chihuahuas Easy to Train?A Chihuahua bolts to the door barking before the bell has finished, ignores a cue they nailed yesterday, then melts into a lap as if nothing happened.
Training basicsChihuahua Small Dog Syndrome: House Rules From Day OneThe usual dog advice says to be consistent, and for a Chihuahua that advice fails in a specific way. The change is not more strictness but fewer exemptions.
Training basicsCrate Training a Chihuahua: Crates, Dens and Carry BagsSome Chihuahuas hear a single word and trot to their bed, then ride in a sling with their chin on the edge.
Training basicsHow to Potty Train a Chihuahua PuppyThe usual advice says a Chihuahua puppy is house trained like any other dog: choose a spot, head out a few times a day, and reward what goes right.
Training basicsHow to Train a Chihuahua: The Complete GuideStart training your Chihuahua the day they arrive, with the same house rules a big dog would get and rewards cut into crumbs.
Training basicsLeash Training a Chihuahua: Pulling, Lunging and Loose-Leash WalkingEarly training is a must for a Chihuahua, and what owners really want to know is how many weeks until the pulling stops. Nobody can honestly give you a date.