How to Stop Chihuahua Barking

The Chihuahua might be the smallest breed of dog, but they are one of the loudest. A Chihuahua bark is loud and annoying, and with some dogs, very constant. But how do you stop a chihuahua from barking?

Chihuahua barking can't and shouldn't be stopped, it should only be contained. Chihuahuas are excellent watch dogs and have a keen sense of hearing. What you should concentrate on is to eliminate the excessive chihuahua bark. The first thing to do is to communicate what is acceptable and what is not acceptable behavior to your dog.

As the owner, you need to figure out what is causing your chihuahua barking. Once you figure out what triggers your chihuahua to bark, you can start your training. There can be many triggers. Some chihuahuas bark because they are lonely and miss the owner. Other chihuahuas bark because they are claiming their territory, or mate. My chihuahua barks because he wants attention from myself or my wife.

Another source of chihuahua barking is that the do wants to play. Your dog might go grab a toy and run up to you and start barking. He is telling you that he wants some attention and wants to play. If there are multiple dogs around, they might bark at each other to play.

It has been documented that some chihuahua barking can be attributed to just plain boredom. The dog has nothing to stimulate his or her mind so barking becomes a way to keep occupied. A quick and easy way to cure his type of barking is to keep your chihuahua occupied. Give him a chew toy or bone to play with.

Finally, another source of barking is the one that you probably do not want to stop. Chihuahua barking can be caused when your dog hears a strange noise outside, or something has surprised or startled it. The dog is barking to protect its home and loved ones.

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