Cafe Dog by narayani

Cafe Dog

He started off well but then started barking and growling at other dogs 🙁 Not sure how to stop that behaviour...any tips??
I can't advise about doggie behavioural issues as I don't know enough... seems to me chihauhaus often display this kind of behaviour from what I've observed. Clearly better to socialise him so he isn't a risk to himself growling at other dogs if you can figure out how... Does Toots ever put him in his place so he can learn about hierarchy?
December 2nd, 2018  
Sounds like you might have a feisty little fellow :)
December 2nd, 2018  
@seacreature I really don’t want him to be one of those annoying, yappy chihuahuas! 😩 Yes Toots does let him know when she’s had enough. Holding his muzzle seemed to stop him, and a guy with a poodle came along and said he did that with his and she stopped the barking...🤞🏼
December 2nd, 2018  
never trained a dog - but choose a method and stick to it - be consistent - every time he barks inappropriately do it - but he is small and young, so reassure?
December 3rd, 2018  
@anniesue tricky balance between “bad dog”, and “but it’s ok, I love you” ... I hope we figure it out! Might have to go to puppy school early next year.
December 3rd, 2018  
@merrelyn yes, definitely not the “Peanut” we were going to call him!
December 3rd, 2018  
Cute shot, I think puppy school is a good idea and plenty of socialising with other dogs.
December 4th, 2018  
@jodies yep...early days...I think he’ll be ok - he is learning things quite quickly (he’s pretty good at “sit” 😄)
December 4th, 2018  
He looks so tiny! I guess I’d bark too if everyone around me is so much larger. I’ve never trained a dog either so I’m not much help!
December 6th, 2018  
@beckyk365 he met a Great Dane the other day - hilarious!! 😂
December 6th, 2018  
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