Chihuahua Training Tips

As a good dog owner, I am sure you would not like your dog to end up like those dogs who are ill mannered, who have no idea how to behave in public, and seeing whom everyone says "Such an ill mannered dog." In that case, you have to learn how to train your dogs well. Keeping a dog as a pet, and playing with them, sounds great, but you should also train them, educate them, like you do to your children. You love them but at the same time you are firm with them when it comes to teaching them something good. The same is with dogs. You love them, but when it comes to teaching them some good manners, you have to be firm. It's easy to train bigger dogs, but when it comes to the smallest dog in the world, the Chihuahua dog, some dog lovers are not sure as to how to train them. But do not worry. Even these small dogs can be trained well. Given below are some Chihuahua training tips which I am sure will help you in your dog training mission.

Chihuahuas With Attitude

Although the Chihuahua or the Chis, are the smallest dogs in the world, they are the oldest of all the dog breeds. It is said that these dogs walked this earth even before the 16th century. The Chihuahua's ancestors were the companions of the Toltecs who belonged to the 9th century and these dogs were used mainly for religious purposes. It was the famous Spanish explorer who introduced these dogs to Europe in the 16th century and they came to US for the first time in the 18th century.

These dogs, are dogs with a whole lot of attitude. But they are lovable and they love the company of humans. Some people think that because of the size of these dogs, it's a bit of a challenge to train them. But it's not so. Read the tips that are given below so that you can easily train this breed of dogs.

Training Methods

In order to train a Chihuahua, the first thing that you need to have is patience. That is the most important thing that you need while dog training. Dogs are fast learners but still you need to be patient with them. First few times they will be stubborn and will not listen to you. Thus, it's better always to start training them from a very young age.

Besides patience, you also need to know the dog behavior or temperament. If you try and teach them something that is against their usual temperament, then it will be difficult for you as well as the dog. The Chihuahua behavior or temperament, is that they are dogs with a lot of attitude, but they are lovable and they love to stay with humans. They have a lively personality and are very loyal. They are intelligent and energetic. Hence, it's easy to train them well. Keeping these two important things in mind, let us now see what are the various tips.

• You should familiarize them with some of the common commands such as 'sit', 'stand', 'leave it', 'watch me', 'down', 'heal', 'that's enough', 'drop it', etc. Make sure that the commands are not confusing and that the dogs are able to follow them well.
• Be firm, but do not be cruel. Dogs, specially the Chihuahua, love to learn something new. Make them love the way you train them. Do not make them do it out of fear of you and do not punish them.
• People face problems when it comes to Chihuahua potty training. I am sure you would not like to have a dog that poops on your favorite carpet or anywhere they want to. The fastest method to potty train the dogs is with the help of a crate. Crate training is one major housebreaking tip that you can keep in mind. When they poop outside, encourage them, give them dog treats, pet them. You have to make them realize that they have done a good deed.
• Chihuahuas love to eat. For food, they will be ready to do anything. So, while training them in the beginning, make sure that they are hungry. When they realize that only after they perform the trick can they get some food, they will do it immediately. Thus, in this way, they learn fast.
• Do not extend the training period over a long time. Your dog needs some breaks in between, otherwise it might get bored. At the end of every session, treat your dog, and pat them and give them some words of encouragement. They love that.

These were mainly Chihuahua puppy training, because it's best that you start training a dog when they are small. But, it's never too late to train the older dogs. The only thing that you need is more patience and being a bit more firm. With these tips and proper dog care, I am sure that your dog will be the best trained dog in.... probably the country. You never know!