How to train a Chihuahua

Basic training

1. First, put a leather collar on the Chihuahua. The collar must be able to stretch and enlarge, and the tightness of the collar should be enough to make it smoother. Insert 4 fingers close together as well. Then tie a 1.5 to 2 meter chain on the collar. Every time you feed your Chihuahua, feed it several times so that it is 60% full each time. The Chihuahua's name must be fixed and cannot be changed at will.

2. When feeding a Chihuahua, you should first call its name, such as "Xiaohua", "Xiaohei", "Xiaohuang", etc., or whistle first and then call its name. However, we should pay attention to the need to let them react before eating. Don't give food without reaction, but can show it, then call its name, and then eat when there is a food reaction. After 3 to 5 days of training, the Chihuahua can immediately respond to the owner's food request after hearing the owner's name.

3. Feeding should be scheduled and the same food bowl should be used, but the feeding location can be changed again and again. After feeding, you must stroke the dog's head or body with your hands, and gently call the dog's name a few times. After the above few days of training, the goal achieved is that the dog can get close to people, initially know its own name, and initially get used to the collar and collar. The range of activities restricted by the chain.

Obedience command training

1. On the basis of training the Chihuahua in the first stage, further use the food that the Chihuahua loves, such as biscuits or dried meat, for training. The method is the same as before. At this stage, the Chihuahua can be led on a chain and allowed to walk with people to familiarize itself with the surrounding things and the environment and reduce its fear. If the Chihuahua struggles while being led, stop.

2. At this time, you can touch his head and back with your hands, call his name, and give him some food to lure him forward so that he will not be forced to pull. This kind of training should be carried out for 2-3 minutes before eating every day, and then gradually increased to a maximum of 15 minutes. After each walking training session, the Chihuahua is taken back to the kennel to be fed. While feeding the Chihuahua and begging for food from those around him, the trainer must issue the decisive code "Sit". Chihuahuas must be fed immediately when they sit down, intentionally or accidentally.

3. The command must be repeated 3 to 4 times for each feeding to cultivate its obedience. In order to cultivate a Chihuahua's kindness, you can hold up its legs or raise its head to rub against your own face so that it can gradually get used to it. After the second stage of training, the Chihuahua can further learn its name, initially establish an intimate relationship with people, and initially learn to obey commands.

Punishment and reward training

On the basis of training the Chihuahua in the previous stage, the Chihuahua can be picked up and played with its mouth. On the basis of the command "sit", you can force it to lie down. When disobedient, you can be lightly scolded. After obeying the command, you can give a small amount of reward food and praise the command.Say "yes" and keep stroking its head and body to give it a sense of warmth and intimacy. After the third stage of training, the Chihuahua can basically open the chain, come to the owner after hearing its name in the field, and obey the owner to pick it up, lead it, open its mouth and give medicine, etc., and also know how to Words of reprimand and reward.

Train your Chihuahua to defecate at designated spots

If you live in an apartment and it is not easy to take your dog to defecate outdoors, you need to receive newspaper training. The training method is to cover the floor in a relatively closed space, such as the kitchen or bathroom, with newspapers. When the dog defecates on the newspaper, replace it with dirty newspapers. After a few days, add newspapers to expose part of the ground. If the dog defecates on the bare ground, correct it gently, then place it on the newspaper and praise it. When he has a little idea of ​​defecation in the newspaper, he gradually removes more and more newspapers until he finally leaves the small area where you want him to defecate.

Chihuahua exercise training

1: Proper exercise

Chihuahuas should get appropriate exercise every day. The dog owner cannot exercise casually according to his will, sometimes several times a day, sometimes once every few days. The amount of exercise varies depending on the breed, age and individual dogs. For example, a small dog should run 3 to 4 kilometers a day, while a fast hound should run about 16 kilometers a day. It is best to let it run for more than 15 minutes a day. Before outdoor traction exercise, they should be allowed to move freely for a few minutes to defecate. During exercise, they should maintain a correct walking posture, keep an appropriate distance from the owner, and correct their walking habits of forward or backward, left or right.

2: Roam freely on the streets

Chihuahuas should be given leashes when going out for exercise. Especially on urban streets, do not neglect loose leashes and let them roam freely to prevent them from being hit by cars or disturbing pedestrians, or from encountering other dogs and causing fights. Pay special attention to prevent biting pedestrians. The dog tether should not be too tight or too loose. If it is too tight, it will affect breathing. If it is too loose, it will easily fall off. It is better to have a certain degree of freedom.

3: Frequently change routes

Traffic routes in Chihua City should be changed frequently instead of driving on the same fixed route every day. It should be prevented from sniffing feces or other objects left by other dogs. Dog contact is not allowed, and Chihuahuas should not be placed in areas where people or other dogs gather to prevent the spread of certain diseases.

4: Running under a safe mirror

Under a safe mirror, you can give the Chihuahua some plastic toys and let it play freely or lead it to run.

5: Flying over obstacles

Rapid movement in open areas and flying over obstacles can develop the shoulder structure well and promote the development of the chest, especially the chest. In order to exercise the back muscles and the jumping ability of the rear area, activities such as jumping over board obstacles, high obstacles, and continuous obstacles can be carried out. To train the Chihuahua's speedStep by step, it can carry out bicycle rope traction exercise. Combined with the movement of changing the direction of the curve, it can also exercise the flexibility of the joints and the agility of the Chihuahua's whole body.

Notes on training Chihuahuas

1: Praise and stroke

The purpose of training is to "teach", not "scold". The best way is to praise and caress frequently to let the Chihuahua understand the owner's happy mood.

Two: Passwords should be clear

In order for Chihuahua to understand and remember, it is best to use short, clearly pronounced passwords during training, and it is not appropriate to say them repeatedly. When giving orders, avoid speaking loudly or in an angry tone. Because Chihuahuas are very sensitive, the above practices will make Chihuahuas gradually associate scolding with training. In addition, the same command should be given in different tones for Chihuahuas with different temperaments. For example, if both are "squatting", a nervous Chihuahua should be ordered docilely or cheerfully, and a lively Chihuahua should be ordered loudly and decisively. The breeder should choose different methods according to the personality of his Chihuahua.

Three: Prevent unnecessary praise

Praise for the Chihuahua should be limited to when the Chihuahua is very obedient. It would be confusing if you kept praising Chihuahua. It doesn't know when it will be praised. This makes it difficult to continue critical training.

Four: Correction must be timely

When the Chihuahua is about to do something "cannot be done", it should be stopped loudly and decisively. If you reprimand it afterwards, the Chihuahua will not understand the reason and will continue to do those "cannot do" things. What's more serious is that if the Chihuahua is often reprimanded for unknown reasons, the Chihuahua will gradually develop a sense of distrust towards the owner and no longer listen to the owner's orders.

Five: Resolutely put an end to corporal punishment

The most unethical method is to use corporal punishment to force Chihuahuas to obey. Like any animal, Chihuahuas are very wary of people. Judging from the Chihuahua's attitude, being beaten or kicked for unknown reasons can only create the impression of being "abused". If it is a very powerful master, the Chihuahua may obey out of fear. However, Chihuahuas who grow up in such an environment are extremely insecure and sometimes attack weaker children or the elderly, and even bite people. Therefore, when the Chihuahua does not obey the command, if you shout the command and shoot the water gun at the Chihuahua's face, most of the Chihuahua will calm down.

Six: Training anytime and anywhere

Training Chihuahuas is not limited by time. In daily life such as walking, eating, visiting, etc., you should patiently teach your Chihuahua what to "do" and what to do.These are the "don'ts".

Seven: Never give up

Chihuahuas are not animals that can remember and follow instructions immediately after being taught once or twice. It requires the gradual formation of memory during continuous training. Therefore, breeders are required to be patient and constantly train it.

Eight: Cultivate adaptability

Chihuahuas often avoid things they don’t like, bark at them, or simply destroy them. This sometimes causes a lot of trouble for the owner. In this case, you must first be patient, never impatient, let the Chihuahua slowly approach the things it doesn't like, and at the same time, keep talking to it in a gentle voice to calm it down. If you beat and scold the Chihuahua at this time, it will make the Chihuahua hide further. In addition, keeping Chihuahuas away from things and places they don't like will only increase the distress of the breeders, and the breeders will be unable to do anything about it.

Nine: Do not compare with other Chihuahuas

Chihuahuas have different abilities. Therefore, they must be trained at a speed appropriate to them. They must not compare themselves with other Chihuahuas and think that "our family The Chihuahua's understanding is really poor." Have confidence in your Chihuahua.