| In Vancouver, chihuahuas are very popular. The little | | | | the other dogs will become uneasy. By understanding |
| dogs are everywhere. Perhaps you have one or are | | | | this, then you will know who should be the top dog. |
| thinking of getting one. What about training it? | | | | You! |
| Chances are you live in a small apartment in Kits or | | | | Try it. Next time you eat, don't feed your chihuahua |
| Yaletown. No matter how tiny it is, it still needs to be | | | | if he wants something. Eat your food first. Then feed |
| well behaved. Well, are training Chihuahuas easy? | | | | your chihuahua. Let him eat. Then, take the food |
| They are very unique dogs for sure! But is training | | | | away after 5 minutes. This will let your chihuahua |
| them any different than say a German Shepherd? | | | | know that you control the food and that you are the |
| Not really. Chihuahuas are still dogs and so they still | | | | top dog. Another thing you can try is to not fuss |
| follow "dog" rules. If you have any experiences with | | | | over your dog when you come home. Top dogs |
| dogs - and even if you don't! - you will do just fine. | | | | don't do that. let your dog that you are home and let |
| You can correct their behavior very easily by just | | | | him welcome you. But don't fuss. This also will |
| following a few simple tips. | | | | reinforce that you are the top dog. |
| All dogs instinctively feel that they are a part of a | | | | With clearly defined rules of who is top dog - you - |
| pack of dogs,just like in the wild before they were | | | | your little chihuahua will fall into line and behave. So |
| domesticated. Chihuahuas are no different. This is | | | | you can take him or her for walks in Kerrisdale in |
| true whether they are the only dog for miles around. | | | | Vancouver or on the seawall and keep him or her in |
| Its hard wired into their behavior. And every pack | | | | your apartment, and everything will be fine! While |
| has a top dog, the one who controls the rest of the | | | | there are dog training services in Vancouver, like |
| pack. By defining who the top dog is, the rest of the | | | | Absolute K9 or Barkbusters, you can teach yourself - |
| dogs fall into line. Without a clearly defined top dog, | | | | for faster and cheaper results! |