How to Choose Safe Toys for Your Chihuahua

I once bought my chihuahua a rope toy that was marketed for “small dogs.” She got her jaw tangled in it within the first five minutes and I spent the next ten minutes performing what I can only describe as…

How to Stop Your Chihuahua From Jumping on Everyone

When Biscuit was a puppy, the jumping was adorable. He weighed two pounds. He would stretch his front paws up my shin, vibrating with excitement, and I would scoop him up every single time. What a sweet little dog, I…

Your Chihuahua Has Separation Anxiety and Here Is What Actually Helps

The first time I left my chihuahua alone for more than an hour, I came home to a shredded pillow, a puddle by the door, and a dog who acted like I had been gone for three years. She was…

When Did Chihuahuas Become Fashion Accessories

If you want to know about chihuahua facts breed, you are in the right place. Understanding how to chihuahuas fashion accessories starts with what actually happens in real life. Chihuahua fashion accessories have become a billion dollar industry, and it…

How to Stop Your Chihuahua Puppy From Nipping Before It Becomes a Real Problem

My chihuahua puppy turned ten weeks old and decided that every finger, toe, ankle, and earlobe in the house was a chew toy. If you are reading this because your chihuahua puppy nipping has gone from cute to concerning, I…

Chihuahua Puppy Socialization: Why It Matters and How to Start Early

Chihuahua puppy socialization is the most important thing I have ever done for my dogs, and I only know that because I failed at it first. My first chihuahua, Rue, came home at eight weeks old. She was so small…

Chihuahua Puppy Supplies You Actually Need at Home

I spent two hundred and forty seven dollars at the pet store the day before I brought my chihuahua home. Half of it went back within a week. The dog bed was too big. The collar was useless because she…

Funny Chihuahua Behavior That Only Owners Understand

If you own a chihuahua, you already know that funny chihuahua behavior is basically a daily occurrence in your house. These chihuahuas are walking comedy shows with legs the size of breadsticks. They have more personality per pound than any…

Leash Training a Chihuahua Who Thinks the Walk Is Entirely Optional

Leash training Chihuahua owners will tell you it sounds simple until you actually try it. My first attempt at walking Pepper on a leash looked more like a wrestling match than a pleasant stroll. She pulled, she planted her feet,…

How to Stop Your Chihuahua From Barking

If you want to know about stop chihuahua barking, you are in the right place. If you live with a Chihuahua, you already know about chihuahua barking. It is loud, it is persistent, and it can drive you absolutely crazy.…