I've had several chihuahus over a 25 yr period, and not one has been an all day barker. They all loved everyone during the day, but if they saw strangers at night outside, then they barked. Great little alarms.
Hahahaha. I use “ uh uh “ for my chihuahuas when they bark. I have quite a few talking parrots. They all say “ uh uh uh. Good dog “ 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣Help is always appreciated 🐕🐕🐕🐕
I would love to have my dogs outside, without them barking at people walking by and motorcycles that go by... I try to get them to stop... 🙄 I have 3 dogs... Pit mix, and 2 Chi mixes....
Thanks for sharing this Will. My Chi is 4 and she is a sweetheart in everyway but the barking at home. We have a walled backyard (traditionally two up two down terraced) so she can't see anything. Any noise she will bark. There is always someone somewhere having work done, she'll bark, bin collection, bark, children playing she can hear, she'll bark, wind blows she'll bark. See's anyone walking by, she'll bark. Out and about meeting people and other dogs she is a star. I can take her anywhere but home 🤣 The video reminds me I have done great work outside, I need to work more on the home environment. xx
Thank you. You've opened my mind and eyes. I see that my Rowley is bored beyond tears and needs more exercise for sure. Which means, I need more exercise too. Thanks for your help.
Wow, really one of the best videos out there for excessive barking!!! As good as a private lesson! It's longer than many others but so much more complete and I will watch it many times and apply this to my terribly anxious maltese... So so lovely little angel at home in the quiet countryside but a real barking anxious coward (not so much agression as severe anxious meltdowns just like the autistic children I know and I'm not saying this to be mean) if we try to do a pic nic in a park, city walk or go to a beach. I'm the 5th owner... Even her favorite food dosn't work when she barks at people and other dogs in a public space. Usually, at home, she goes crazy for food and I can do basic commands and basic agility with her in my yard without problems. She has a ton of exercise and stimulation. Sadly, I'm afraid that her public anxiety fits will prevent me from being able to do canine sports group lessons. We are quite a show in public and I'm so ashamed to disturb everyone when we go somewhere. I will try again the e collar at the lesser levels IF the positive way doesn't work and then ask her to stay or sit. I even have anti anxiety pills if needed but I don't use them so far as I don't want to use them as plasters without correcting the real issue. It's a challenge as difficult as winning the olympics for her (and me as the teacher of such an anxious canine kid!) but your nice video gave me hope to try again in, hopefully, a better way with more ideas and tools... Thank you very much!!!
I have 2 chihuahuas. The little one 5lbs only barks to get his way because he owns the house and we just visit. The other is 13 pounds and amazing. He only barks when someone steps foot on my property. I get emails when I get a delivery but Alfie barks like an alarm snooze until I get up and look outside. He’s always spot on and anytime I have doubted him he has proven me wrong. Also he is the total lover of the 2 giving kisses and hugs!
This is what im trying to do with my new chihuahua, i dont mind the barking at the knock or the bell ringing and that’s where I want to keep the barking at. Someone on the property.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I just rescued a 6 year old Chihuahua from the SPCA so I'm not sure of her history. She's perfect except we definitely need to work on the barking issues. This really helped!
My Chihuahua NEVER BARKED UNNECESSARILY AND SHE LIVED 17 YEARS!!!!! Chihuahuas are always alert to sounds you don't hear. They also are subject to being cold. Make a sweater from a child's sock and tyour baby will feel warm and loved. Pay affectionate attention to your pet. My baby didn't even bark to go out. She just quietly stood at the door knowing I'd notice and open the door to let her out. She was brilliant and even, on her own, organized her toys the way SHE WANTED THEM. I never re-arranged her toys. She had her pride which I respected. Allow your pet to have her/his own space. Don't dominate them into being a human! And don't follow this you tube guy. He's a salesman, otherwise he would know to never leash a Chihuahua around the throat. Always use a properly fitted, light weight harness. Your Chihuahua will give its life to protect you. Give them your life to keeping them safe and allowing them to feel they are protecting you, and be sure your baby FEELS THOROUGHLY LOVED.
great video but what to do when you give the command such as a stern "no" when they start barking, but they do not stop they only bark more? I've heard you don't want to continue to give them attention
I was gifted my chi when he was 12wks old, during the lockdown. He had not been fully vaccinated and I was advised not to take him out until he had had them. Because of the lockdown, I had great difficulty registering him with a vet (all closed or not taking new clients) and therefore he was not socialised as a young pup. He is great with visitors, wonderful around my grandchildren but barks at people and other dogs when out for walks. This is one of the best videos I've seen on the subject. I'm looking forward to putting it into practice.
We had 2 min pins. They both barked like crazy. The only thing i didn't like about my babies, in every other way they were perfect. My chihuahua rarely barks, he's 1 now. I can't express how i felt when someone told me your dog is so quiet. It was a first over 30 years of min pins. I high fived my husband when we got home. I definitely didn't want him to be a barker. I was unfortunately but lucky because we had dogs next door that barked alot. When we got Nino,i used it to our advantage. Whenever they barked i would not not look at him and say those bad dogs. I don't like it with a tone and i would slap the table. Then i told him he was a good dog not bsrking in the house. He learned it quickly, he knew he was a dog not just a good boy. We talk him to look and listen,when he hears something, we just say listen. Someone walking by just look. Then we confirm it's nothing to worry about. We also taught him to use the litter box.
So my dad recently brought home a 3yr old chihuahua (Taco) who’s elderly owner meant well but kept him on a leash in the house & wanted Taco to have a better life. My dad very much wanted a doggy but for whatever reason Taco has “imprinted” on *ME!* .. ps i did NOT want a new pet - my 21yr old kitty Mary had just recently passed away. It’s actually pretty funny that at first, i truly thought that i had a _CHOICE!_ lol meanwhile right now Taco is lying beside me with his tiny head shoved under my knee! .. _ANYWAY_ sorry i only meant to agree with you except that Taco reminds me more of a toddler - like when i realize that he has slipped away but i’m not hearing _any_ noise - inevitability he has gotten into something he knows he shouldn’t & doesn’t want me to know! i’ve never had children _or_ a chihuahua (i was a cat person) & one thing about chihuahuas that i am *SURE* of now is that this doggy that God created is the smartest funniest most loyal loving & adorable 5lb creature that i have ever met! i _DO_ feel bad for my dad though😢 .. we’re thinking about a playmate for Taco!😬 .. sorry again, guess i just felt the need to brag about my new best friend! Thanks much for reading! 🤟🏼
Practice, practice, practice!! That's all it is. Train them to do tricks, play with them, exercise them! I just adopted two Chi puppies and they love playing with me and listening to my commands already! I do leave them to play on their own, but I spend around 3-5 hours a day playing with them and teaching them. High energy pups, they are! But it will pay off in the end, I know it will. I also have two cats, very well behaved, and I used the same technique on them in the beginning. Good luck! And keep training, and have a plan for your training sessions!
@@Comebacklaterforname1113 you’re so right! Before i had a dog, i still watched shows about training them. Pretty much all those programs started with having treat rewards prepared for when the dog complies. So i’m a new chihuahua owner (3yr old Taco) & know NOTHING about any other dogs but i do know that Taco has NEVER required a treat to perform any task. Unless you consider “yayyy! Good boy! You’re so smart!” & some (very gentle or he flies across the room) butt pats a treat? He is always bursting with pride any time that he’s complimented! lol now that i’m thinking about it, if i DID offer Taco a treat (esp during his beloved FETCH) i am positive that he’d *STOP* the game just briefly - to trot off & bury (hide) his new treasure! He’s quite thrifty that way. … omG i ❤️ this tiny maniac wayy too much!
If you smother it and treat it like a baby they hate it and bite at you to back off. Treat your dog like a dog, respect their space..and it will be calm and come to you. Schedule is important, walking and outside time, & pup will be sleepy and happy ❤
Warning: Prsnl story here. I bought one of those collars to help get my chi to stop barking, and running after wild animals and orther large pets that would hurt him, or that aren’t his 😅I live in the country. Anyway, about my third time using the collar, it somehow got nudged to 12 instead of 1. When I pushed it, (he was on the other side of the house, by the time we got together little feller was shaking so badly, and continued to shake for more than an hour😢)I still cry when I think of this. 😢😢😢 (tears in my eyes right now!) my puppers, when he’s hurt or sick, comes to me, huddles under my feet. He’s so pitiful at times like this! LET ME MAKE THIS VERY CLEAR: I THREW THAT THING IN THE CREEK!!! I will NEVER use something like that again. 😢
@@Montanafelinescheck out Susan Garrett's home school the dog, now on sale for only 50.00 - if you're all in and willing to commit to daily action. Kikopup also has Chihuahuas. McCann has a great video on what kind of barker do you have? Tells you exactly what to do and not do, depending on the type of barker you have. Victoria Stilwell also has a lot of barking dog videos and deals with it in the home where the behavior is actually happening. Hope that helps.
Thank you guys, that was super informative. I’m taking in a rescue chihuahua and was a little worried. He’s 3 yrs old and I was afraid he might be be set in his ways. But he’s new TO ME so it will be a blank slate for us and new learned behaviors and potentially some unwanted negative ones
Thank you for this. My chihuahua is my first teeny dog and adorable on many levels but her high pitch yap is extremely annoying. I have two westies beside her. We do dog walking daily but perhaps I need to do more and not think I've done my bit once we've been out. I'll definitely try the method you suggested. She's a smart little lady so with the right method in place and heaps of patience I'm praying this will work. As a puppy she soon learned the quicker she had a wee or a poo the quicker we come inside lol. I need to be consistent with her but I'm confident this is the answer. Fingers crossed 🤞
Thank you so much I have a pomchi who barks at the door, my kids walking through hpuse, if I get up to quick or run in garden etc so I'm going try these tips , thanks!!
Water bottle works. look at them say no bark. than if the bark again do not look at them but spray them. Keep it up for a few days. Than all you need to to is put water spray bottle on table when they bark. They will get it .
I believe there are a couple of levels after verbal corrections if it is unsuccessful before going to the physical. One might be a water spray bottle. Or removing the dog from the situation and give them a timeout.
This is exactly what I thought was goin on w one of my Chihuahuas. I have 2 males. They were litter mates. One is well behaved & stays close to me. The other is a melancholy dog. I’ve seen this in him since he was about 1 & 1/2 years old. I’m home w them every day & I’ve watched how he’s grown. He gets bored & frustrated. The problem is about the same time is when I fell & tore my rotator cuff & bicep tendon. Because of Covid it was 2.5 years before I finally had surgery & the first surgery failed & it was another 6 months before the complete shoulder replacement and 7 months of not being able to use my arm. So 3 years later & melancholy Chihuahua is bored & frustrated. I can see this but don’t know what to do to help him. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’m visiting family in another state & his barking is driving us crazy which led me to this video. ❤❤❤
as puppy my dog never was around other dogs because of corona. now he barks really aggressively at any dog he sees and always tries to run towards them and buy them. it’s not possible to distract him with food, I have no idea what to do.
All 3 neighbors that we are surrounded by have dogs and my Little Lola (chihuahua) barks at them through the fence. If only she knew what types of dogs they were… and that to them she’d make a tasty snack. 😂
What a great video... I'vejust come across you on TH-cam and have instantly subscribed after watching you... I love your approach...I have just taken on one of my mums young chihuahuas as she was an exessive barker... Mum got the Two puppies as her husband had just died and she did her best but it was just too much for her... After only 3 months of everything you have described she is almost a new girl... My next thing to work on is her chasing my nervous cat... And that issue I'm tearing my hair out over... So I'm going to scroll through your videos to see if that is a topic you've covered....
We have used a gentle leader with no problem. Never use a sharp itemed collar on these little lions. They may see themselves as pit bulls, but NO dog should wear a collar that can injure the throat or trachea. You may have trouble finding a gentle leader small enough depending on your furry family member. We don't use collars on any of our chihuahuas. We prefer what we call their vests to ensure every walk is safe and if they would pull (rarely) there's no possibility of even a slight injury. A collar can cause smaller dogs to cough even when not walking. We rescued a 2 yo that we were worried about kennel cough. Come to find out he had worn a collar constantly. When rescued, he hadn't worn it for 6 weeks but the impression still present. These little but mighty lions steal your heart quickly. We have been married 48 years. The longest time without a chihuahua was 7 months. Our 17 yo passed away in Germany and we knew we'd be leaving soon. As soon as we got settled in the States, our hunt was on. Fortunately only took about 3 months. We found "Bear" and was blessed for 16 years. Eventually after another military move found a little female who ruled. After another move we rescued a pit bull. Yes, the pit bull was dominated by the little lions. Even though we are definitely dog lovers, chihuahuas are our favorite. We would take another pit bull though. Ours was loving loyal and never met anyone not deserving a kiss. Please remember to spay/neuter your furry family member. Also ensure you microchip them. Our current furry family are all chipped.
Our Chihuahua has Tracheal Collapse due to his prior owner using a collar. Our Vet recommended harness only with Chi’s when walking and never use jerking the collar to discipline them.
My three year old Chi that I got at about a year old was a horrible barker when I got her. She's great now except when I let her go out in the yard without me being right there. She barks to get the attention of other dogs. If I am right there, she will be in control, but I can't stop her from barking when she's out there by herself. I am not sure this is something I can change.
Where can we find a video on restructuring the relationship and before I get into that, does that mean I can’t show my Chi love and let them sit on my lap?
I have the same situation with my 3 year old rescue Chi/Rat Terrier mix. Barks at neighbors on the other side of the fence, stands on the patio and barks…I know he is being protective but so annoying
Im a positive reinforcement/corrective behavior trainer. Ive saved hundreds of dogs from the shelter. i use the prong collar but i would never use a prong on a chihuahua.
Hooooh Just what I need! !!! My Uncle its mad, Hd barks at him every time he see him, ( Not Stop,,,) Hey that's its a great advice, MY UNCLE GOING TO THE SHELTER, ,,,,
as an american with a dad from england the accent make them seem so much more smart. idk what is it but my dad doesnt sound smart with is accent but these guys do
I have a seven year old chihuahua plus a biological two year old brother and sister chihuahuas , the two year old boy only barks as his tiny sister barks at any dog ,although she’s friendly ,she’s scared and hates to play in the park with other dogs where as he’s fine ,but now once she barks he barks n barks ,I walk them all the time ,and take them out a lot even in a dog stroller in all weathers they get mental stimulation and exercise and socialised …but when she’s quiet he barks now and seems too anxious ,that he has to guard her or us …I’ve tried splitting them up on walks as hubby carry’s his sister and walks a head sometimes .hes great passing other dogs then and she’s quiet without her back up big bro … but now she looks back for him and once he hears her bark he goes in to action barking .
I need to learn so much more, I have 6 chihuahuas, they are all crazy barkers. Now mind you I did not rescue 6 I only rescued 3, once covid hit I could not get my male fixed, and I landed up with 3 more, now I have 5 females one male and yes I was able to get him fixed. SO how do I train all six at the same time?
At 13:00 you talk about in extreme cases where the dog may be sent to a shelter or put down for extreme barking, you may need to use a prong collar and give it a quick snap. Please sir, do NOT recommend this technique for a Chihuahua. You can damage their trachea. Tracheal collapse is prevalent in this breed. My Chihuahua has Tracheal collapse from his prior owner using a collar. Please consult with a veterinarian. They will tell you it is recommended to use a harness, rather than a collar on Chihuahuas. You mention that barking can be a death sentence to some chihuahuas but so can a damaged trachea. Very few people will want to adopt a Chihuahua with Tracheal issues. The medical expense is high and they can succumb to it in just a couple years.
Easy common sense ways to change problems. Even these the little dynamo chihuahua see themselves as guard dogs. People feel because of their size you don't need to correct them. You create your own monster. You may own a chihuahua but treat him like a German Shepherd. You may not have to do as much exercise but it's still required. As owners of multiple chihuahua through the years, each one is unique. Yet, each one needs to know who is the Alpha leader. If not, confusion reigns.
Amen to that... I have a Chihuahua service dog for cardiac alert... And I hear everyday o my God I can't believe that Chihuahua is so good... and I told him the exact same thing you just said
My chiweenie barks when she is in stores and in the apartment when she hears a noise. How do I stop this behavior? She is a rescue we adopted 3 weeks ago. I have another chiweenie who does not bark at all and who is very calm and cool. It seems like I will be giving more attention to the other dog and not rewarding the the calm dog if I have to give all my attention to correcting the other dog
I’ve seen dogs who normally barks at the postman, will stop if the postman takes off his hat, or whatever part of his uniform that stands out as different. The same applies to priests- hide the collar, and the dog will often stop barking. I’ve seen this myself, and it was amazing. The dog just didn’t like the thing that was different.
If only it was that simple. Mines been socialized, exercised etc etc. Never barks for attention but some days he seems to think we need to be alerted about a leaf blowing across the yard
I was just gifted one. Cuvering up the cage with a blanket and say no bark or no wining and he stops. May have been beaten to stop barking because very skiddish.
Thank you very much for this wonderful Video. You explained in an easy understandable way the core of a good human dog relation by the example of exessive barking.
Ok what if uv tried & still trying everything to stop your chihuahua from barking ok I love her so so much during the day she’ll bark if the door gets chapped ect & that’s fine the time I have the most problems with my fur baby barking is at night she’ll bark at the least sound like a car go past if she hears someone’s voice outside then I actually don’t even know what she barks at cause there’s no noise at all but she barks all night there’s times where I get her to calm down & even start to fall asleep then she jumps up crazy barking again!! If anyone can help me with this I can’t take the headaches aswell as my sanity & I can’t remember the last time I had full nights sleep I’ll need to talk to our vet!!
Thanks for watching! We've got a video on our dedicated training channel with a video looking at how to stop your dog barking at the door you might find helpful: th-cam.com/video/uvNuWjhSvD8/w-d-xo.html
i have a rescue chihuahua so I have no history he is great in every aspect but when the television on he will not stop barking and goes berserk when a dog is showing
My dog goes: BROOOOOOWL ROUWL ROUWL ROWL. ROWL ROUWL ROWL grr 24/27 If he just sees one of me or my family members walk out of a room for a few seconds even though he's known us many times. He literally howls at grass and nothing :v it's crazy.
If the postman comes and the dog barks,I think, he is letting you know the postman is there, so I let him know, the postman is here, good, let's get the mail. The dog sees it's not a dangerous situation, then you open the door say hello to the postman, you say hello, the postman says hello, hands you the mail, you say thank you, show the dog the mail, say good-bye, and close the door. No problem. This works in other situations. The dog reacts from your actions. I know this works, because I have used it with my dogs! I have never had an excessive barker.
Hey David, thanks for watching. We've got a video looking at what to do when your dog ignores you on walks, hopefully they'll be some good tips in there you can use for your situation: th-cam.com/video/QIYGdU8ZOcw/w-d-xo.html
My Chihuahua only barks when we walk her and she sees anyone, they can be a good 600ft away and she will see them and bark and won't stop! Anyone walking by she will bark, and then goes crazy when she sees other dogs I need help 😢
I want mine to bark for communication. She’s so quiet when she wants something. She’ll just annoy me with her claws and smother me with kisses. She only barks when I got company.
It's frustrating how many people insist balanced training is abuse. Positive only is great when it works and yes there are people who will simply use aversive tools when they're not needed qnd often use them in a way that is bad, but that doesn't mean they should never be used regardless of the situation
Well...we're not really the vocal ones are we. Although i do growl when the post man comes. It's always bills to be paid. My wife on the other hand squeels with exitement because postman means the stuff she bought on amazon has arrived.
My new chihuahua likes barking at the door and when I try to get out the door quietly he runs inside and he only stops barking when he sees me but I have to basically shove him outside bc he's not allowed indoors
The barking doesn't even bother me. My boy is 11 weeks old now, I just want him to stop biting me. Not in a malicious way, but the biting is so annoying.
I have 2 older pitbulls who rarely bark. I brought home a 6-week-old (her Momma ignored her) chihuahua mix last Thanksgiving Eve. I kid you not, my sweet Mia has never barked. Prayers answered! She will whine when she needs to take care of business, but hasn't barked.
I can’t even get a collar on my shih-chi without a few bites, he is constantly trying to attack my son-in-law, in which has never been mean to my little terrorist. I’m at a loss as to where to even begin.
Think I just lucked out She's never been much of a barker .& Listens if I ask her to stop of she does If she hears someone coming up the stairs to my place she will do a short growl & whine
Never ever use prong collar on any living creature. Be nice to your animals and they will be nice to you. Form the strongest bond possible with your fur friends and train them with love and respect.
Ugh no prong collar or choke collar on a Chihuahua , dumb dude mentioning this on where ppl are watching for Chihuahuas barking!!! They have history of collapse trach. Get a little squirt gun or water spray bottle one squirt and mine stops and he remembers. Also he talks toomuch get to the point!!
I just assumed beating them with a rubber hose would work, but that didn't work, so i tried something new, I take a damp cloth, cover their muzzle and run water from the sink over the cloth while holding them upside down worked perfectly. the dog stopped barking, it was like magic.
Used to watch your videos quite a lot but the use of prong collars is simply barbaric and the excuse of the dog could be euthanised if it’s barking doesn’t stop is not true. People get rid of their barking dogs as they simply won’t put in the time and effort to resolve the issues plus dogs do bark. If non stop then you work with the animal as lots of times it’s nerves or anxiety. You blooming electric shocking them when nothing else works is downright disgusting. You try it for a week round your neck!
🙄Wow, this guy talks and talks and always says the same as before. He always repeats himself as if he himself does not believe this nonsense. No one can work with their dog until they have be resturctured by them? Oh wow, what an ego! My dog only barks on very special occasions and this video was tiring and useless. And no no one must treat him with physical harm, he will never go to a shelter. What ideas you have!
Absolutely no way you should use shock collars, it’s disgusting. Would you like an electric shock every time you turned the wrong way? Sorry but wrong in so many ways
@@AllThingsClarice as I said my neighbors were unwilling to train their chihuahuas. Took a 79 cent Twix covered in peanut butter Pretty sure both died rofl
I've had several chihuahus over a 25 yr period, and not one has been an all day barker. They all loved everyone during the day, but if they saw strangers at night outside, then they barked. Great little alarms.
Hahahaha. I use “ uh uh “ for my chihuahuas when they bark. I have quite a few talking parrots. They all say “ uh uh uh. Good dog “ 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣Help is always appreciated 🐕🐕🐕🐕
Haha so cute 😂🧡
😂😂😂 Hopefully they don’t start listening to your parrot 🦜!
I would love to have my dogs outside, without them barking at people walking by and motorcycles that go by... I try to get them to stop... 🙄 I have 3 dogs... Pit mix, and 2 Chi mixes....
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Lol that’s incredible!!!! Pls put that in vid form and notify us! 😅
Mine are certainly not bored,they just wait for the slighest noise to go off like a bunch of screaming banshees 😂😂😂
You nailed it my boys (chihuahuas) never bark for my attention but always bark as an alert.
You have a good point. Dogs if they don't have enough exercise. They will be very vocal or will find other ways to get your attention.
Thanks for sharing this Will. My Chi is 4 and she is a sweetheart in everyway but the barking at home. We have a walled backyard (traditionally two up two down terraced) so she can't see anything. Any noise she will bark. There is always someone somewhere having work done, she'll bark, bin collection, bark, children playing she can hear, she'll bark, wind blows she'll bark. See's anyone walking by, she'll bark. Out and about meeting people and other dogs she is a star. I can take her anywhere but home 🤣 The video reminds me I have done great work outside, I need to work more on the home environment. xx
Thank you. You've opened my mind and eyes. I see that my Rowley is bored beyond tears and needs more exercise for sure. Which means, I need more exercise too. Thanks for your help.
Wow, really one of the best videos out there for excessive barking!!! As good as a private lesson! It's longer than many others but so much more complete and I will watch it many times and apply this to my terribly anxious maltese... So so lovely little angel at home in the quiet countryside but a real barking anxious coward (not so much agression as severe anxious meltdowns just like the autistic children I know and I'm not saying this to be mean) if we try to do a pic nic in a park, city walk or go to a beach. I'm the 5th owner... Even her favorite food dosn't work when she barks at people and other dogs in a public space. Usually, at home, she goes crazy for food and I can do basic commands and basic agility with her in my yard without problems. She has a ton of exercise and stimulation. Sadly, I'm afraid that her public anxiety fits will prevent me from being able to do canine sports group lessons. We are quite a show in public and I'm so ashamed to disturb everyone when we go somewhere. I will try again the e collar at the lesser levels IF the positive way doesn't work and then ask her to stay or sit. I even have anti anxiety pills if needed but I don't use them so far as I don't want to use them as plasters without correcting the real issue. It's a challenge as difficult as winning the olympics for her (and me as the teacher of such an anxious canine kid!) but your nice video gave me hope to try again in, hopefully, a better way with more ideas and tools... Thank you very much!!!
Thanks so much! It's so great to hear you found our video helpful!
I have 2 chihuahuas. The little one 5lbs only barks to get his way because he owns the house and we just visit. The other is 13 pounds and amazing. He only barks when someone steps foot on my property. I get emails when I get a delivery but Alfie barks like an alarm snooze until I get up and look outside. He’s always spot on and anytime I have doubted him he has proven me wrong. Also he is the total lover of the 2 giving kisses and hugs!
This is what im trying to do with my new chihuahua, i dont mind the barking at the knock or the bell ringing and that’s where I want to keep the barking at. Someone on the property.
@@ChikiDjust seeing your comment. How is your Chihuahua doing?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I just rescued a 6 year old Chihuahua from the SPCA so I'm not sure of her history. She's perfect except we definitely need to work on the barking issues. This really helped!
My Chihuahua NEVER BARKED UNNECESSARILY AND SHE LIVED 17 YEARS!!!!!
Chihuahuas are always alert to sounds you don't hear.
They also are subject to being cold. Make a sweater from a child's sock and tyour baby will feel warm and loved.
Pay affectionate attention to your pet.
My baby didn't even bark to go out. She just quietly stood at the door knowing I'd notice and open the door to let her out.
She was brilliant and even, on her own, organized her toys the way SHE WANTED THEM. I never re-arranged her toys. She had her pride which I respected.
Allow your pet to have her/his own space. Don't dominate them into being a human!
And don't follow this you tube guy.
He's a salesman, otherwise he would know to never leash a Chihuahua around the throat. Always use a properly fitted, light weight harness.
Your Chihuahua will give its life to protect you. Give them your life to keeping them safe and allowing them to feel they are protecting you, and be sure your baby FEELS THOROUGHLY LOVED.
great video but what to do when you give the command such as a stern "no" when they start barking, but they do not stop they only bark more? I've heard you don't want to continue to give them attention
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Yeah if I give my litttlr a five min time out if exercises doesn’t work he usually chills out
I was gifted my chi when he was 12wks old, during the lockdown. He had not been fully vaccinated and I was advised not to take him out until he had had them. Because of the lockdown, I had great difficulty registering him with a vet (all closed or not taking new clients) and therefore he was not socialised as a young pup. He is great with visitors, wonderful around my grandchildren but barks at people and other dogs when out for walks. This is one of the best videos I've seen on the subject. I'm looking forward to putting it into practice.
Same here but I got a pair
Omg this is exactly my story even getting my pup at 8 weeks. She is terrified of other dogs but loves people
Thank you for this I’m ready to bring my baby chihuahua home, it’s a bit like trying to train a teenager not to be a jerk 😂
We had 2 min pins.
They both barked like crazy.
The only thing i didn't like about my babies, in every other way they were perfect.
My chihuahua rarely barks, he's 1 now.
I can't express how i felt when someone told me your dog is so quiet. It was a first over 30 years of min pins.
I high fived my husband when we got home.
I definitely didn't want him to be a barker.
I was unfortunately but lucky because we had dogs next door that barked alot.
When we got Nino,i used it to our advantage.
Whenever they barked i would not not look at him and say those bad dogs.
I don't like it with a tone and i would slap the table.
Then i told him he was a good dog not bsrking in the house.
He learned it quickly, he knew he was a dog not just a good boy.
We talk him to look and listen,when he hears something, we just say listen.
Someone walking by just look.
Then we confirm it's nothing to worry about.
We also taught him to use the litter box.
So my dad recently brought home a 3yr old chihuahua (Taco) who’s elderly owner meant well but kept him on a leash in the house & wanted Taco to have a better life. My dad very much wanted
a doggy but for whatever reason Taco has “imprinted” on
*ME!* .. ps i did NOT want a new pet - my 21yr old kitty Mary had just recently passed away. It’s actually pretty funny that at first, i truly thought that i had a _CHOICE!_ lol meanwhile right now Taco is lying beside me with his tiny head shoved under my knee! .. _ANYWAY_ sorry i only meant to agree with you except that Taco reminds me more of a toddler - like when i realize that he has slipped away but i’m not hearing _any_ noise - inevitability he
has gotten into something he
knows he shouldn’t & doesn’t want me to know! i’ve never had children _or_ a chihuahua (i was a cat person) & one thing about chihuahuas that i am *SURE* of now is that this doggy that God created is the smartest funniest most loyal loving & adorable 5lb creature that i have ever met! i _DO_ feel bad for my dad though😢 .. we’re thinking about a playmate for Taco!😬 .. sorry again, guess i just felt the need to brag about my new best friend! Thanks much for reading! 🤟🏼
Practice, practice, practice!! That's all it is. Train them to do tricks, play with them, exercise them! I just adopted two Chi puppies and they love playing with me and listening to my commands already! I do leave them to play on their own, but I spend around 3-5 hours a day playing with them and teaching them. High energy pups, they are! But it will pay off in the end, I know it will. I also have two cats, very well behaved, and I used the same technique on them in the beginning. Good luck! And keep training, and have a plan for your training sessions!
@@Comebacklaterforname1113 you’re so right! Before i had a dog, i still watched shows about training them. Pretty much all those programs started with having treat rewards prepared for when the dog complies. So i’m a new chihuahua owner (3yr old Taco) & know NOTHING
about any other dogs but i do know that Taco has NEVER required a treat to perform any task. Unless you consider “yayyy! Good boy! You’re so smart!” & some (very gentle or he flies across the room) butt pats a treat? He is always bursting with pride any time that he’s complimented! lol now that i’m thinking about it, if i DID offer Taco a treat (esp during his beloved FETCH) i am positive that he’d *STOP* the game just briefly - to trot off & bury (hide) his new treasure! He’s quite thrifty that way. … omG i ❤️ this tiny maniac wayy too much!
If you smother it and treat it like a baby they hate it and bite at you to back off. Treat your dog like a dog, respect their space..and it will be calm and come to you. Schedule is important, walking and outside time, & pup will be sleepy and happy ❤
Snap with a prong collar on a Chihuahua can damage their delicate trachea. chihuahuas are prone to Tracheal Collapse!
Warning: Prsnl story here. I bought one of those collars to help get my chi to stop barking, and running after wild animals and orther large pets that would hurt him, or that aren’t his 😅I live in the country. Anyway, about my third time using the collar, it somehow got nudged to 12 instead of 1. When I pushed it, (he was on the other side of the house, by the time we got together little feller was shaking so badly, and continued to shake for more than an hour😢)I still cry when I think of this. 😢😢😢 (tears in my eyes right now!) my puppers, when he’s hurt or sick, comes to me, huddles under my feet. He’s so pitiful at times like this! LET ME MAKE THIS VERY CLEAR: I THREW THAT THING IN THE CREEK!!! I will NEVER use something like that again. 😢
@@Montanafelinescheck out Susan Garrett's home school the dog, now on sale for only 50.00 - if you're all in and willing to commit to daily action. Kikopup also has Chihuahuas. McCann has a great video on what kind of barker do you have? Tells you exactly what to do and not do, depending on the type of barker you have. Victoria Stilwell also has a lot of barking dog videos and deals with it in the home where the behavior is actually happening. Hope that helps.
@robinrutherfordcost4748 This is great advice.
Thank you guys, that was super informative. I’m taking in a rescue chihuahua and was a little worried. He’s 3 yrs old and I was afraid he might be be set in his ways. But he’s new TO ME so it will be a blank slate for us and new learned behaviors and potentially some unwanted negative ones
I have a chi that lets me know when people are coming down the hallway or whenever people are at the door.
They are adorable dogs 😀
Thank you for this. My chihuahua is my first teeny dog and adorable on many levels but her high pitch yap is extremely annoying. I have two westies beside her. We do dog walking daily but perhaps I need to do more and not think I've done my bit once we've been out. I'll definitely try the method you suggested. She's a smart little lady so with the right method in place and heaps of patience I'm praying this will work. As a puppy she soon learned the quicker she had a wee or a poo the quicker we come inside lol. I need to be consistent with her but I'm confident this is the answer. Fingers crossed 🤞
I really enjoyed your show and although my Chihuahua of 14 years passed away recently, I am planning on getting another puppy at Christmas time.
Thank you so much I have a pomchi who barks at the door, my kids walking through hpuse, if I get up to quick or run in garden etc so I'm going try these tips , thanks!!
did it work?
Water bottle works. look at them say no bark. than if the bark again do not look at them but spray them.
Keep it up for a few days. Than all you need to to is put water spray bottle on table when they bark. They
will get it .
Yea but this only teaches them to obey you because they fear you rather than obeying you because they respect you
I believe there are a couple of levels after verbal corrections if it is unsuccessful before going to the physical. One might be a water spray bottle. Or removing the dog from the situation and give them a timeout.
This is exactly what I thought was goin on w one of my Chihuahuas. I have 2 males. They were litter mates. One is well behaved & stays close to me. The other is a melancholy dog. I’ve seen this in him since he was about 1 & 1/2 years old. I’m home w them every day & I’ve watched how he’s grown. He gets bored & frustrated. The problem is about the same time is when I fell & tore my rotator cuff & bicep tendon. Because of Covid it was 2.5 years before I finally had surgery & the first surgery failed & it was another 6 months before the complete shoulder replacement and 7 months of not being able to use my arm. So 3 years later & melancholy Chihuahua is bored & frustrated. I can see this but don’t know what to do to help him. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’m visiting family in another state & his barking is driving us crazy which led me to this video. ❤❤❤
as puppy my dog never was around other dogs because of corona. now he barks really aggressively at any dog he sees and always tries to run towards them and buy them.
it’s not possible to distract him with food, I have no idea what to do.
Did you figure it out?
Barking to alert is great. Just not excessive.
Excellent breakdown of best training methods.
Thanks so much Adele!!
What are your thoughts on clicker with treat rather than prong collar?
Obviously clicker or treat rewards are better than tasing a tiny chihuahua
I just use a combo of ultrasonic frecuency, and some really good speakers.
All 3 neighbors that we are surrounded by have dogs and my Little Lola (chihuahua) barks at them through the fence. If only she knew what types of dogs they were… and that to them she’d make a tasty snack. 😂
Thank you, I wish I'd had known this with all my collies!
What a great video... I'vejust come across you on TH-cam and have instantly subscribed after watching you... I love your approach...I have just taken on one of my mums young chihuahuas as she was an exessive barker... Mum got the Two puppies as her husband had just died and she did her best but it was just too much for her... After only 3 months of everything you have described she is almost a new girl... My next thing to work on is her chasing my nervous cat... And that issue I'm tearing my hair out over... So I'm going to scroll through your videos to see if that is a topic you've covered....
So good Sammie, glad you've fond our videos helpful!
Hi Sammie, did you find a solution? My dog chases my cats all the time and i don't know how to prevent it.
This video was very informative, I am a new subscriber, thank-you
Thank you so much for these great tips. MUCH APPRECIATED. 🤗⚘🤗⚘🐕🐾🐕🐾🐶🐶🐶🐶❤
Thank you
Can a gentle leader be used on Chihuahuas? I'm afraid to use a prong due to their sensitive trachea
We have used a gentle leader with no problem. Never use a sharp itemed collar on these little lions. They may see themselves as pit bulls, but NO dog should wear a collar that can injure the throat or trachea. You may have trouble finding a gentle leader small enough depending on your furry family member. We don't use collars on any of our chihuahuas. We prefer what we call their vests to ensure every walk is safe and if they would pull (rarely) there's no possibility of even a slight injury. A collar can cause smaller dogs to cough even when not walking. We rescued a 2 yo that we were worried about kennel cough. Come to find out he had worn a collar constantly. When rescued, he hadn't worn it for 6 weeks but the impression still present. These little but mighty lions steal your heart quickly. We have been married 48 years. The longest time without a chihuahua was 7 months. Our 17 yo passed away in Germany and we knew we'd be leaving soon. As soon as we got settled in the States, our hunt was on. Fortunately only took about 3 months. We found "Bear" and was blessed for 16 years. Eventually after another military move found a little female who ruled. After another move we rescued a pit bull. Yes, the pit bull was dominated by the little lions. Even though we are definitely dog lovers, chihuahuas are our favorite. We would take another pit bull though. Ours was loving loyal and never met anyone not deserving a kiss.
Please remember to spay/neuter your furry family member. Also ensure you microchip them. Our current furry family are all chipped.
Our Chihuahua has Tracheal Collapse due to his prior owner using a collar. Our Vet recommended harness only with Chi’s when walking and never use jerking the collar to discipline them.
Thank you for the awesome video
My three year old Chi that I got at about a year old was a horrible barker when I got her. She's great now except when I let her go out in the yard without me being right there. She barks to get the attention of other dogs. If I am right there, she will be in control, but I can't stop her from barking when she's out there by herself. I am not sure this is something I can change.
I love ur borders u edited in great job! 👍
Thank you! 😁
My Terrie only barks when he hears someone around the house, or if he doesn't like someone.
Thanks for your great advice ♥️
Where can we find a video on restructuring the relationship and before I get into that, does that mean I can’t show my Chi love and let them sit on my lap?
My chi is about 5/6yrs old and barks if the winds blows a mile down the road, is there still help with this due to her age?
I have the same situation with my 3 year old rescue Chi/Rat Terrier mix. Barks at neighbors on the other side of the fence, stands on the patio and barks…I know he is being protective but so annoying
I just rescued a 5 year old chihuahua he’s very aggressive as well
Im a positive reinforcement/corrective behavior trainer. Ive saved hundreds of dogs from the shelter. i use the prong collar but i would never use a prong on a chihuahua.
that was great, thank you!
Hooooh Just what I need! !!!
My Uncle its mad,
Hd barks at him every time he see him, ( Not Stop,,,)
Hey that's its a great advice,
MY UNCLE GOING TO THE SHELTER, ,,,,
Awesome video! Thank you!
Our pleasure!
as an american with a dad from england the accent make them seem so much more smart. idk what is it but my dad doesnt sound smart with is accent but these guys do
I have a seven year old chihuahua plus a biological two year old brother and sister chihuahuas , the two year old boy only barks as his tiny sister barks at any dog ,although she’s friendly ,she’s scared and hates to play in the park with other dogs where as he’s fine ,but now once she barks he barks n barks ,I walk them all the time ,and take them out a lot even in a dog stroller in all weathers they get mental stimulation and exercise and socialised …but when she’s quiet he barks now and seems too anxious ,that he has to guard her or us …I’ve tried splitting them up on walks as hubby carry’s his sister and walks a head sometimes .hes great passing other dogs then and she’s quiet without her back up big bro … but now she looks back for him and once he hears her bark he goes in to action barking .
I need to learn so much more, I have 6 chihuahuas, they are all crazy barkers. Now mind you I did not rescue 6 I only rescued 3, once covid hit I could not get my male fixed, and I landed up with 3 more, now I have 5 females one male and yes I was able to get him fixed. SO how do I train all six at the same time?
Thank u
At 13:00 you talk about in extreme cases where the dog may be sent to a shelter or put down for extreme barking, you may need to use a prong collar and give it a quick snap. Please sir, do NOT recommend this technique for a Chihuahua. You can damage their trachea. Tracheal collapse is prevalent in this breed. My Chihuahua has Tracheal collapse from his prior owner using a collar. Please consult with a veterinarian. They will tell you it is recommended to use a harness, rather than a collar on Chihuahuas. You mention that barking can be a death sentence to some chihuahuas but so can a damaged trachea. Very few people will want to adopt a Chihuahua with Tracheal issues. The medical expense is high and they can succumb to it in just a couple years.
Easy common sense ways to change problems. Even these the little dynamo chihuahua see themselves as guard dogs. People feel because of their size you don't need to correct them. You create your own monster.
You may own a chihuahua but treat him like a German Shepherd. You may not have to do as much exercise but it's still required.
As owners of multiple chihuahua through the years, each one is unique. Yet, each one needs to know who is the Alpha leader. If not, confusion reigns.
Amen to that... I have a Chihuahua service dog for cardiac alert... And I hear everyday o my God I can't believe that Chihuahua is so good... and I told him the exact same thing you just said
My chiweenie barks when she is in stores and in the apartment when she hears a noise. How do I stop this behavior? She is a rescue we adopted 3 weeks ago. I have another chiweenie who does not bark at all and who is very calm and cool. It seems like I will be giving more attention to the other dog and not rewarding the the calm dog if I have to give all my attention to correcting the other dog
I’ve seen dogs who normally barks at the postman, will stop if the postman takes off his hat, or whatever part of his uniform that stands out as different. The same applies to priests- hide the collar, and the dog will often stop barking. I’ve seen this myself, and it was amazing. The dog just didn’t like the thing that was different.
Oh crikey I’m just imagining a naked postman 🤭
@@carolleslie2673 lol!
My lil sancho barks at me non stop to get his way, so i just give him what he wants. Hes a lil shit! But i love him so much anyway!
If only it was that simple. Mines been socialized, exercised etc etc. Never barks for attention but some days he seems to think we need to be alerted about a leaf blowing across the yard
I was just gifted one. Cuvering up the cage with a blanket and say no bark or no wining and he stops. May have been beaten to stop barking because very skiddish.
Thank you very much for this wonderful Video. You explained in an easy understandable way the core of a good human dog relation by the example of exessive barking.
I have a deaf border collie who barks all the time. Sometimes he will walk into an empty room and just bark. My two Chihuahuas are quiet and calm.
You will find that chihuahuas are extremely protective of their owners,hence the barking to make you aware something is happening
Ok what if uv tried & still trying everything to stop your chihuahua from barking ok I love her so so much during the day she’ll bark if the door gets chapped ect & that’s fine the time I have the most problems with my fur baby barking is at night she’ll bark at the least sound like a car go past if she hears someone’s voice outside then I actually don’t even know what she barks at cause there’s no noise at all but she barks all night there’s times where I get her to calm down & even start to fall asleep then she jumps up crazy barking again!! If anyone can help me with this I can’t take the headaches aswell as my sanity & I can’t remember the last time I had full nights sleep I’ll need to talk to our vet!!
Thanks for watching! We've got a video on our dedicated training channel with a video looking at how to stop your dog barking at the door you might find helpful: th-cam.com/video/uvNuWjhSvD8/w-d-xo.html
i have a rescue chihuahua so I have no history he is great in every aspect but when the television on he will not stop barking and goes berserk when a dog is showing
My dog goes: BROOOOOOWL
ROUWL ROUWL ROWL. ROWL ROUWL ROWL grr 24/27
If he just sees one of me or my family members walk out of a room for a few seconds even though he's known us many times.
He literally howls at grass and nothing :v it's crazy.
If the postman comes and the dog barks,I think, he is letting you know the postman is there, so I let him know, the postman is here, good, let's get the mail. The dog sees it's not a dangerous situation, then you open the door say hello to the postman, you say hello, the postman says hello, hands you the mail, you say thank you, show the dog the mail, say good-bye, and close the door. No problem. This works in other situations. The dog reacts from your actions. I know this works, because I have used it with my dogs! I have never had an excessive barker.
How do I get my dog to pay attention to me he is 8 weeks old
Hey David, thanks for watching. We've got a video looking at what to do when your dog ignores you on walks, hopefully they'll be some good tips in there you can use for your situation: th-cam.com/video/QIYGdU8ZOcw/w-d-xo.html
Both of mine bark so much at literally everything and nothing I do works on them
Lol mine barks through my slides door even with curtains 😅 she literally 👃
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My Chihuahua only barks when we walk her and she sees anyone, they can be a good 600ft away and she will see them and bark and won't stop! Anyone walking by she will bark, and then goes crazy when she sees other dogs I need help 😢
I want mine to bark for communication. She’s so quiet when she wants something. She’ll just annoy me with her claws and smother me with kisses. She only barks when I got company.
It's frustrating how many people insist balanced training is abuse.
Positive only is great when it works and yes there are people who will simply use aversive tools when they're not needed qnd often use them in a way that is bad, but that doesn't mean they should never be used regardless of the situation
So it's the same thing as with husbands! Wonderful!
Well...we're not really the vocal ones are we. Although i do growl when the post man comes. It's always bills to be paid.
My wife on the other hand squeels with exitement because postman means the stuff she bought on amazon has arrived.
My new chihuahua likes barking at the door and when I try to get out the door quietly he runs inside and he only stops barking when he sees me but I have to basically shove him outside bc he's not allowed indoors
Not aloud indoors????
The barking doesn't even bother me. My boy is 11 weeks old now, I just want him to stop biting me. Not in a malicious way, but the biting is so annoying.
I have 2 older pitbulls who rarely bark. I brought home a 6-week-old (her Momma ignored her) chihuahua mix last Thanksgiving Eve. I kid you not, my sweet Mia has never barked. Prayers answered! She will whine when she needs to take care of business, but hasn't barked.
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No prong collar for chihuahuas due to their delicate tracheas.
I can’t even get a collar on my shih-chi without a few bites, he is constantly trying to attack my son-in-law, in which has never been mean to my little terrorist. I’m at a loss as to where to even begin.
My chihu barks at strangers coming in to the house only. She doesnt bark any other time
You talk too much about everything except how to stop the barking, I’m Out!
Think I just lucked out She's never been much of a barker .& Listens if I ask her to stop of she does
If she hears someone coming up the stairs to my place she will do a short growl & whine
Yada yada yada ............
Lol my man keep repeat him self mate
People that do t take the time to care enough to watch and learn from things like this is why the number one breed in pet shelters is chihuahuas 😢
Never ever use prong collar on any living creature. Be nice to your animals and they will be nice to you. Form the strongest bond possible with your fur friends and train them with love and respect.
Ugh no prong collar or choke collar on a Chihuahua , dumb dude mentioning this on where ppl are watching for Chihuahuas barking!!! They have history of collapse trach. Get a little squirt gun or water spray bottle one squirt and mine stops and he remembers.
Also he talks toomuch get to the point!!
yum i wouldn't mind being trained by you lol
professional yappers
Yak yak yak , where is the help. I ditto, I'm outa here
As usual picking on a chi. Ive had a few chi and never had this problem!!
Its a dog!! Why don't you just try to stop a cow from moooing.
Its a DOG!!
Please get the guy who comes on first to SLOW DOWN
I just assumed beating them with a rubber hose would work, but that didn't work, so i tried something new, I take a damp cloth, cover their muzzle and run water from the sink over the cloth while holding them upside down worked perfectly. the dog stopped barking, it was like magic.
You're too hyper and make my Chihuahua look calm.
This is a bloody advert 🤨
Used to watch your videos quite a lot but the use of prong collars is simply barbaric and the excuse of the dog could be euthanised if it’s barking doesn’t stop is not true. People get rid of their barking dogs as they simply won’t put in the time and effort to resolve the issues plus dogs do bark. If non stop then you work with the animal as lots of times it’s nerves or anxiety. You blooming electric shocking them when nothing else works is downright disgusting. You try it for a week round your neck!
🙄Wow, this guy talks and talks and always says the same as before. He always repeats himself as if he himself does not believe this nonsense. No one can work with their dog until they have be resturctured by them? Oh wow, what an ego!
My dog only barks on very special occasions and this video was tiring and useless. And no no one must treat him with physical harm, he will never go to a shelter. What ideas you have!
Prong collars on a chihuahua? Animal abuse.
Keeps repeating same things ,,, boring
Shock collar worked for me. As for my neighbors loud chi a 79 cent Twix bar covered in peanut butter solved that one lmao
Absolutely no way you should use shock collars, it’s disgusting. Would you like an electric shock every time you turned the wrong way? Sorry but wrong in so many ways
@@AllThingsClarice as I said my neighbors were unwilling to train their chihuahuas. Took a 79 cent Twix covered in peanut butter
Pretty sure both died rofl
You are a horrible person to give those dogs chocolate!
That is a harsh thing to say why not recommend gaining more knowledge of the do's and don'ts
@@russwalls8947 train your dog or lose it. In the end dogs were so annoying even their owners kept them outside