The Chihuahua Who Chased a Coyote Out of a Backyard

I still remember the exact moment my neighbor told me what happened. She was shaking, half laughing, half crying, and all I could think was: of course it was Lola. When a chihuahua chased a coyote out of a backyard…

The Chihuahua Who Survived Twelve Days in a Storm Drain

I have told a lot of chihuahua stories, but this one sits differently in my chest. A chihuahua survived twelve days in a storm drain and came out the other side still wagging her tail. When I first heard it,…

Your Chihuahua’s Daily Schedule as Explained by Them

I have lived with a chihuahua for six years now. In that time I have come to realize that she does not live on my schedule. I live on hers. This chihuahua daily schedule breakdown is written from her perspective…

The Chihuahua Who Walked Three Miles Home Alone

This is the story of a chihuahua who walked three miles home after being dumped on the side of a highway. Understanding how to chihuahua walked home starts with what actually happens in real life. chihuahua walked miles home highway…

Fourteen Things Your Chihuahua Does That Would Be Unacceptable from a Larger Dog

I watched my chihuahua growl at a delivery driver through the window yesterday and thought, if a German Shepherd did that, someone would call animal control. But because she weighs four pounds, we all just laugh. Every chihuahua does things…

Walking Your Chihuahua: A Guide Beyond the Basics

It Is Not Just a Bathroom Trip for Your Chihuahua I used to open the back door, let my chihuahua, Banjo, do his business in the yard, and call it done. Exercise accomplished. Walk complete. Checked that box. Chihuahua sniffing…

Is Doggie Daycare Right for Your Chihuahua?

The brochure showed dogs playing happily in an open room. Fetch. Tug-of-war. Group nap time on colorful mats. It looked like dog preschool, and it seemed like the perfect solution for my twelve-hour work days. My chihuahua, Pickles, was going…

Chihuahua Body Language Decoded: What Every Gesture Actually Means

I spent the first two years with my chihuahua completely misreading her. She would flatten her ears and I thought she was being cute. She would wag her tail stiffly and I assumed she was happy. Then one day she…

Chihuahua Separation Anxiety: The Full Picture

The First Time I Left the House I adopted Gigi on a Saturday. By Monday I had to go to work. I left her in her crate with a chew toy, a blanket, and a radio playing soft music because…

Your Chihuahua’s Golden Years: A Guide to Senior Care

My boy turned twelve last spring, and I watched him miss a step he has taken a thousand times. Just a small stumble off the porch, nothing dramatic. But I stood there with my coffee going cold in my hand…