The Chihuahua Who Chased a Coyote Out of a Backyard
There is a chihuahua in my neighborhood who chased a coyote out of a backyard. Not metaphorically. Not in a cute, she barked from behind a fence kind of way. She actually ran at a coyote and the coyote left.…
This is the story of a chihuahua who survived twelve days trapped in a storm drain and came out the other side still wagging her tail. When it comes to a chihuahua survived storm drain, this story proves what we…
The Chihuahua Who Walked Three Miles Home After Being Dumped
This is the story of a chihuahua who walked three miles home after being dumped on the side of a highway. When it comes to chihuahua walked miles home highway stories, this one still gets me every time I think…
Your Chihuahua’s Daily Schedule as Explained by the Chihuahua
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…
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…
How to Find the Right Pet Sitter for Your Chihuahua
I left Pepper with a friend once. Just for a weekend. When I came back she would not look at me for two hours. Sat on the far end of the couch with her back turned, ears flat, doing that…
It Is Not Just a Bathroom Trip 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. This walking chihuahua guide guide…
The Daycare Fantasy 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 12-hour work days. This chihuahua…
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…
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…
