If he is that bad, were he constantly bites you then it sounds like you may need an in home trainer, if you don't know how to do it. Most of the times it is not the dog that is untrained, but the owner. I prefer the reward and ignore training, but that depends on the dog. If he is really bad at aggression then maybe he needs the leash corrective training.
You didn't explain to much about him. How old is he? How long have you had him? How long has he been like this? Have you ever taught him the basic commands, such as sit, stay, down, come, wait, leave it, and that he does those commands the very first time you tell him? Both my girls know those and many more commands and do them instantly, even with just hand signals. A dog no matter how big or small needs structure and guidance so that they never feel that they have to be the pack leader because the owner isn't, which is 99% of the time the real problem. Here are two of my favorite videos by Cesar Millan training a nasty chi. So simple and so quick to do. You just have to take a deep breath, feel relaxed and calm and assertive, and don't show any hesitation or fear of being bit, or you will never train him. Yup, like Rebecca, whom I agree with, many chi owners don't believe in really training their chis, or don't want to take the time to train them. But you have to ask yourself...would these same people accept this kind of behavior if the dog was a lot larger?..... Probably not, so why allow it from a chi? It is still a dog and not a cuddly human baby, which is where most chi owners make their mistake. Even a chi or any toy breed needs guidance and doesn't really want to feel that it has to be the pack leader. Once you get those basic training commands down, whether you choose the reward with a treat, or with verbal praise, the average dog knows that you are in charge, and any other issues that should come about, are so much easier to control, because the dog knows that you are in control. Once he knows that you are in control, he becomes much more relaxed, and trusting of people. That full trust is what makes them want to please and obey. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uojz71_HOeM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1CmOpYLQbw -------Original Message------- From: Diane Blueberry Date: 7/27/2012 8:36:40 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] aggressiveness/biting Anyone out there experiencing the same, please write about how you deal with these behaviors. I love my Chihuahua with all my heart but the biting has scared most of my body. Any ideas???
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