Re: [Chihuahuas] RE: My Chihuahua is mean and aggressive

[dlawn]

I learned that lesson about being the first to walk in or out of the door and not letting the dog take the lead during the walk.  I never thought about it much, but it does get aggravating.  My little chihuahua Tiffany pulls me around like she were some big rottweiler or something.  She's coming around.  I'll have to also remember to put her down when she growls at our cat or other dog if they get close.  She does get a stern "no" and we give attention to the other pet, but in the meantime, its still little miss Tiffany in my lap.
 
-------------- Original message -------------- From: "Stacy Lawrence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 

It sounds to me like he's taking an alpha role in your household. That is, he's not respecting you or other humans and is exercising dominance. That may be the reason he's not like that in the dog park...other dogs are dominant over him so he backs off. My chihuahua had the same unfortunate behavior. I was able to reform him by changing my own behavior. When we go outside for walks or any other reason, he NEVER gets to go through the door first. (Or in when we return.) He never gets to walk in front of me. He doesn't get to be on the furniture unless he has permission. He must leave the room while we are eating and not beg. If he's sitting in my lap and growls at someone who gets too close (mostly children), he gets put on the floor immediately. He still gets nonstop love and affection, kisses and hugs, and treats, but he must behave himself or he gets none of it. He seems happier now, too. Less nervous trembling and the like. I le
arned this stuff from watching every episode of Dog Whisperer and from being consistent with the rules. Good Luck with the neutering!__________________________________________________________Got something to buy, sell or swap? Try Windows Live Expo ttp://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwex0010000001msn/direct/01/?href="">http://expo.live.com/
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