Care For Chihuahuas

If your Chihuahua has what you deem to be a barking problem, the first thing you must do is discover why your dog is barking in the first place. There are a couple of reasons that prompt a dog to bark. One reason may be that a stranger is in your home or approaching your home. Another reason may be that they are alone and longing for the presence of their master. Once you know what the problem is, its easier to fix it.

If your Chihuahua is barking at the presense of a foreign person or guest, then it’s just your dogs way of warning you that someone is there that normally isn’t and therefore may pose a threat. If this is happening around people you’ve invited in your home then try picking up your dog and saying something like “That’s Enough” or “No more.” and place them back down. If they stop barking, reward them with praise so they associate the praise with the command and the action. If they continue to bark, repeat the process. If this tactic isn’t working try putting them in another room for a few minutes until the barking subsides. Once it subsides allow them to reenter the room and praise them for being quiet again.

If your Chihuahua is barking due to being isolated, this can be caused by separation anxiety which is a common problem among Chihuahuas. Just because it’s common though, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat it seriously. This greatly affects their mental health and stress levels. If they are barking due to being in a separate room at night, try moving their bed into your room so they feel your presence. Do not scold your dog since the only reason they are barking is because they miss you!

Barking is a dog’s natural way at communicating. If their barking is too often and becoming to much of an inconvenience, then try the methods we’ve described. Remember, be patient. Barking is a problem that be resolved but it will go much smoother if your remain calm.