Chihuahua Training

Chihuahua Training - 4 Easy Steps to effectively train your Chihuahua

Congratulations on your decision to keep a Chihuahua! Let's see... you got a place for your Chihuahua to stay, provided for its meals. The next step would be to train your Chihuahua.
Chihuahuas are some of the easiest dogs to train. It is not necessary to enrol in big classes for Chihuahua training, as training Chihuahuas should either be done on your own or in classes with other small dogs.

1) Chihuahuas respond best to gentle training techniques and force or domination might not work on Chihuahua. Some things to keep in mind when training Chihuahuas.
Chihuahuas generally want to please their human companions and if you show them what pleases you, and with praise and affection, they will be quick to comply.
Always remember to reward the dog when he or she does something according to your wishes or command. This will let your dog know what it should do.

2) Chihuahuas also respond well to food based incentives. Therefore it is obviously not a good idea to start a Chihuahua training session when the dog has just eaten.
Training sessions should be short and fun wherever possible. Keep the Chihuahua training session to no more than 10 minutes at a time. End the training session earlier if the dog already does well.

3) One way of training Chihuahuas is with a ticker. Teach your dog that a “click” means a reward is coming. Then, over time, you only click when your dog has done something you want it to do. This reinforces the behavior.

You should always be gentle when training Chihuahuas and not use choke collars because their necks can get hurt easily. Instead, use the flat buckle collar or harness to protect its trachea.

4) Like all other dogs, Chihuahuas need exercise but Chihuahuas does not require long walks as it has an energetic nature so running around your apartment is enough exercise for the dog.

Chihuahuas need your love and patience, therefore avoid training when you are tired and in a bad mood.

In summary, patience is your number one factor when training Chihuahuas. Consistency is vital if you want to ensure that your little dog obeys and remains loyal to you.