Instructions Step 1: Handle your chihuahua gently, as they are tiny dogs and can easily be hurt. Small children should not be allowed to carry a chihuahua without strict adult supervision. Even when petting your chihuahua, be careful that you do not...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Leash Flat collar Treats Table How to Train a Chihuahua Step 1: Chihuahuas are delicate dogs and this should be taken into consideration when training. It is not a good idea to use choke collars on Chihuahua. A flat...
Instructions Step 1: Buy a crate for your dog where he will sleep and stay when you're not home because this is the best way to set up a reliable and safe environment for chihuahua training. Dogs do not like to soil their own space and will be more...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Well bred parent Chihuahua's. Money for medical costs and supplies. A veterinarian. Puppy food and milk. Gram scale and baby scale. Baby bottle. Blankets. Time. Patience. Breeding Healthy Chihuahua Puppies Step 1...
Instructions Step 1: Feed your tiny Chihuahua frequent, small meals. Because these dogs are so small, they can't store enough glucose to go very long without eating and are prone to hypoglycemia. Step 2: Keep a sweater on your Chihuahua when you take him...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Rubber slicker Grooming glove Natural bristle brush Medium-toothed comb Natural tea tree and lavender oil dog shampoo Blow dryer Nail clippers Betadine scrub Cotton balls Step 1: Brush a shorthaired chihuahua two to...
InstructionsStep 1:Watch for signs of weak knees in older dogs. The Chihuahua breeds often have problems walking as they get older, and if your dog has problems, don’t force it on a walk.Step 2:Use a body harness with a long leash. Since the dog...
Hi, I'm Jessica and I'm here for expertvillage.com and I'm here to talk to you today about great family pets here at the Pet Stop in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Dogs are another animal that is great for families. They are one of the most popular...
Instructions Step 1: Allow the dog stand on all fours, if possible. This makes it much easier to access underneath the dog, which is what you need to do when picking up a dog. Step 2: Slip one arm around the front of the dog, across the front of his...
I am Sourav Chakrabarti of Expert Village. Now I'm going to tell you about the food for different breeds. Do you know my dear friends that we have about 110-115 various breeds of dogs in this world. You know Labrador, you know Chow-Chow, poodle, Siberian...
Hi! I’m Melanie McLeroy with Taurus Training for Expert Village, and today we’re going to talk about how to train a small dog. So it’s time to start talking about how to take your small dog for a walk on the leash. Now most people take...
Hi, this is Elise McMahon for Expert Village.com and in this video series we are talking about dog toys. If you would like to find out more about what I do, you can visit my website at www.canineheadstart.com. In this short clip, we are going to be...
Hi my name is Sarah and my name is Haley and we are two of the technicians here at Extra Care Animal Hospital and on behalf of Expert Village.com, we are going to speak with you today a little bit about the care of your dog. Right now something I am...
Instructions Step 1: Talk it over with your child before bringing home a pet. Make sure that the child really wants a pet and understands the responsibility involved in caring for it. Step 2: Choose a pet with a relatively long lifespan. Some traditional...
Instructions Step 1: Guard against paw injury by using dog paw protectors or boots when walking your dog in winter. The salt and sand used on icy sidewalks can be highly abrasive and damaging to a dog's paws. Step 2: Outfit the dog in a raincoat during...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Whitening shampoo Rubber brush Natural bristle brush Scissors Step 1: Bathe the dog using whitening shampoo. While in the bath, go over the coat with a rubber brush. Follow by brushing through the coat with a...
Hi, my name is Tim Labelle, this is my wife April, we are the owners of Pet Barn Exotics in Heartland, Michigan. We are here on behalf of Expert Village to help you choose the right pet. In this segment we're going to discuss the size of your pet. You...
Doggie day care is a great way to give your dog added attention and exercise. I also find it helpful if your dog has incessant behavior or has fear or anxiety issues. A lot of people if they're not home as much as they should be, if they can't give their...
Instructions Step 1: Consider the size of the dog bed. A Chihuahua is going to need a lot smaller bed than a Great Dane, and you also need to think about the space that you have for your dog bed. Step 2: Determine how the bed will be used. Consider...
Instructions Step 1: Choose a dog that does not shed its skin often. For example, poodles, Airedales and schnauzers shed their skin every 21 days, less frequently than many other breeds. The American Kennel Club (AKC) has a listing of breeds and notes...
Treat dog flat handed is a term I like to use when you're going to administer a treat to your dog. The reason I stress to all of my customers treat dog flat handed is for a variety of reasons. Like I've mentioned earlier, I want you to give your dog a...
Instructions Step 1: Make sure your apartment building or complex allows dogs as pets. Find out if there are any restrictions on size or breed. Step 2: Determine what your needs are in a dog. You may want a dog that doesn't require much attention or you...
Instructions Step 1: Check your dog regularly for ticks that can burrow down in his fur. Use your fingers to run through the dog's fur or hair. Work your fingers down to the skin while you feel and rub slowly so that you will not miss any small bumps...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Internet access or a library card Enough extra money to take care of a dog's needs Reasonable work hours Step 1: Before you get a dog, think about "starting small." Small animals like guinea pigs, hamsters and...
Hi, I'm Laura Fitzgerald and on behalf of Expert Village, I would like to talk to you about the care and maintenance of your pet rat. Today I would like to talk to you about traveling with your pet rat. Pet rats love to go places with you, they are very...