I have a four year old Teacup Chihuahua and she is very, very anti-social with any human she doesn't recognize. If any person she doesn't recognize (anyone not in my family) comes into my house she will immediately go insane and starting barking like crazy to no end and the hair on her spine even stands up. It's so bad that she even flips out when she hears a voice that she doesn't recognize. Also, when she sits in my window and sees pedestrians walking along the street she will even start barking at them even though they aren't on the property. Whenever we have company we have to lock her in one of the unoccupied rooms so she doesn't drive us crazy with her barking. Then when the company leaves and we let her out, she will run around the house barking until she realizes there's no one in the house. She won't stop barking until the unfamiliar person is gone. Does anyone have any advice on how to train her to be a little more social ?
Chihuahua: very anti-social with humans.. any advice ?
She thinks she's the pack leader. First you need to get her to be submissive in the presence of all humans. This can be a daunting task at first but well worth it. And her age does not matter.
If you get the National Geographic tv channel, tune in to "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan" or see if any of his books are available at the library and/or go to his site http://cesarmillaninc.com/dogwhisperer/ for more info. I've seen him rehabilitate your kind of pet many times and I've had nothing but good results with my dog since watching his show.
Chihuahua: very anti-social with humans.. any advice ?
awww man you missed the window! these kind of things need to be taught when they`re young. I think you might be able to start off small by inviting a friend over. Let her get used to the friend and when she ralizes he`s not a threat maybe she`ll learn to open up. I did this with my Bichon Shih tzu and now he accepts more people than he used to.
Chihuahua: very anti-social with humans.. any advice ?
deport her
Chihuahua: very anti-social with humans.. any advice ?
Have you tried obedience classes? They might be able to help your dog be a bit more social.
Also, try taking her to a dog park (where small dogs can play). Maybe being around other dogs and their owners will help her.
Chihuahua: very anti-social with humans.. any advice ?
You should try taking her to the dog park every once in a while so she gets used to being in public with people and dogs that she doesn't recognize.
Also, buy a muzzle to put on her during the day at home...it clips around their neck and holds their mouth shut...no barking!
Chihuahua: very anti-social with humans.. any advice ?
My tea cup doesn't like men and barks at every little thing I don't think there is any hope for her
Chihuahua: very anti-social with humans.. any advice ?
not mine, but i had one before and she was a scary dog, scared about any one. just show it love
Chihuahua: very anti-social with humans.. any advice ?
Obedience class will get her used to other people and dogs, as well as get her used to listening to you with distractions around.
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