How To Stop My Chihuahua from Fighting with Other DOGS
If you have a chihuahua with some behavior or territorial issues, you may have your work cut out for you when it comes to teaching your chihuahua to stop fighting with other DOGS. Keep in mind before you go any further, that in many cases, aggressive behavior in a chihuahua is a result of fear.
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Work with your chihuahua, first on obedience basics, using commands such as sit, stay, heel, and 'no'. Don't punish your chihuahua, though reinforce and reward good behavior. When that step has been accomplished, take your chihuahua out for walks along quiet neighborhood streets where interaction with other people or DOGS isn't likely. Get your chihuahua used to being around others, without them being too close.
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Carry DOG treats in your pocket to immediately reward your chihuahua for good behavior and responding to your commands. When approaching other DOGS or people, place yourself between your chihuahua and others. Grasp the leash tightly and pull the DOG leash sideways as the DOG approaches, keeping your chihuahua at a distance. Pulling his or her leash sideways will keep your chihuahua unbalanced, while allowing you greater control.
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Carry something that will distract your chihuahua when he or she sees another DOG approaching, but don't yell or scold your chihuahua to behave before the other people even near you. Maintain an even pace, always talking to your chihuahua in low, soothing tones, and urge him to respond to you instead of approaching DOGS or people. Reward him or her immediately with a treat when he makes eye contact with you.
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Other people dealing with difficult situations like chihuahua aggression often introduce their chihuahua to a passive pooch in a new location. This will alleviate any need for territoriality with your chihuahua, and the non-aggressive temperament of the other chihuahua may serve to teach your chihuahua that others chihuahuas don't always imply a threat. Of course, have the other chihuahua owner holding tightly to their chihuahua and remain calm and unthreatening as well.
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Be aware of the first signs or signals of aggression in your chihuahua toward others. Staring at an approaching DOG or person, hackles raised, and stiff legs and tail should alert you that your chihuahua is in an aggressive mode. Calmly give the approaching DOGS or people plenty of room while speaking to your chihuahua in upbeat and soothing tones, and then reward your chihuahua after the brief meeting has passed.
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The key to changing any behavior in a chihuahua is patience. New lessons won't be learned overnight, and may take days, or even weeks, to see signs of progress. Reassure your chihuahua that he or she is loved and make sure you lavish them with plenty of attention after each outing. However, if your chihuahua continues to express aggressive behavior after all attempts by you to correct such behavior have failed, consider taking your chihuahua to an obedience class that specializes in aggressive chihuahua behavior.
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