Chihuahua Training

Do you have a Chihuahua that needs some training help? Natalie from Crazy Kind Calm dog training can help!

With over 900 dogs trained across the Macedon Ranges, Natalie understands the unique personality and needs that come with this wonderful breed.

Chihuahuas are tiny dogs with enormous attitudes. They're fiercely loyal to their chosen person, full of sass, and surprisingly brave — but their small size and big personality can create behavioural patterns that are easily reinforced without realising.

Common Chihuahua traits and training needs

• Can develop fear-based aggression — barking, lunging, and snapping at perceived threats
• Prone to resource guarding of their owner, favourite spots, and food
• Often reactive to other dogs, particularly larger ones, due to fear or defensiveness
• Can be difficult to toilet train, especially in cold or wet weather
• Trembling and anxiety are common, especially in new or overwhelming situations
• Barking at everything from the safety of their owner's arms or the couch

Chihuahua owners know their tiny dog runs the show. If your Chihuahua barks at every dog in sight, guards you like a dragon guards treasure, or refuses to walk in the rain, these are incredibly common patterns. Their small size means problem behaviours often get accidentally rewarded — picking them up when they bark, letting them skip walks. With consistent training, even the sassiest Chihuahua can learn to navigate the world with more confidence.