As a “Dog Owner” You Can Learn How to Be a “Good Leader of the Pack” for Your Chihuahua

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It is interesting that dogs actually like to know what they are supposed to do and what is expected of them. The puppy's mother is their very first pack leader. 

 

Your new Chihuahua probably looks to “you” as the leader, now that your puppy is home with you. You may wish to set reasonable house rules for your Chihuahua. If you don't provide your dog with specific leadership and direction, he may begin to make his own house rules.

An example: Your Chihuahua may steal a portion of your delicious sandwich and then try to hide and bury the rest of it in your living room couch and you happen to laugh and say isn't that cute! Your Chihuahua will get the wrong idea and think this type of behavior is acceptable and OK to do. You may have reinforced the fact that he is in charge and you may have reinforced his bad manners. As a matter of fact, dogs can easily become stressed when they think they can do anything they want.

Often times, dogs feel secure and confident when they understand exactly what you expect from them and having some fair house rules. A Chihuahua usually looks for their owner's positive approval.

Your Chihuahua's well-behaved manner may depend on your good teaching and leadership! You can teach your Chihuahuas what you want them to do or not do and you can praise them when they obey and they will very likely be happy companions!