The Chihuahua is an intelligent dog. Be consistent when training your Chihuahua. Remember to keep your Chihuahua's attention and have some fun during training. Reward your Chihuahua when he demonstrates the desired behavior that you are teaching him. Positive reinforcement or a reward, such as nice praise or a favorite treat can be very helpful when teaching good behavior or new commands to your Chihuahua.
You may want to watch this Video Training Puppy to Lie Down | DailyPuppy.com , a puppy training video which shows how to teach a puppy to lie down on command. The dog expert works with a Corgi in the video and she demonstrates how to use positive reinforcement while teaching the Corgi how to lie down. She used a little piece of cheese, but appropriate dog treats may be used as a reward.
It may be helpful to try to maintain a regular daily routine or schedule so that it will be easier for your Chihuahua to understand what is expected of him. Hopefully, you will both enjoy your quality time together when you are teaching him new commands and having some fun together!
