It can be a great thing to bring your new puppy home and start nurturing him, but remember that a good owner is always learning and always trying to find ways to improve the quality of life for the dog and the family. Chihuahua puppies can take a while to get used to and the best way to get used to them is to spend a lot of time with them. And also do a lot of research on his behavior and how you can try to control it or at least turn it into something you can deal with.
Chihuahuas and children don’t mix, so if you have small children, you don’t want to have a Chihuahua. Chihuahuas are stressed by loud noises, commotion, and rapid movements that children tend to make. If a Chihuahua is exposed to this on a regular basis, they may resort to a biting response and may also decide to start barking and never stop. So don’t get a chihuahua if you have children.
The Chihuahua puppy looks very cute when protecting what it sees as its possessions or its territory, but this cute behavior can lead to serious behavior problems as the dog ages. So if he notices that your Chihuahua is spending a lot of time growling and barking at people as if he is protecting himself, then he should step in and reassure him that he is safe and there is no reason to be so protective.
The Chihuahua is a fragile dog that you will probably always have to keep an eye on to prevent it from getting hurt. A jump from the back of a chair to the ground can potentially break a leg and they are also not well adapted to being picked up. So make sure you keep an eye on your dog and don’t let him climb on it and avoid picking him up too. You may also want to watch where you sit, as they also like to curl up under blankets to sleep.
The ultimate test of patience with a Chihuahua puppy is housebreaking. They’re not good at it and they don’t like it. A Chihuahua will always take the easy way out of any situation rather than learn something new, so you will have to combat that. You’ll also have to deal with the fact that the Chihuahua just doesn’t like to go outside, especially when it’s windy or rainy, so it’s very difficult to get them outside for any reason. It will take a lot of patience and positive reinforcement to get his point of view across to your dog.
A Chihuahua puppy is great and they are cute because they are the smallest of the toy breeds. But it’s important to always be an informed owner and keep doing your research on the best ways to train your pup. If you bought your dog from a breeder, keep in touch with the breeder because they can also be an invaluable source of advice.
