Debugging de Dog

In This Chapter Battling internal worms Banning bugs and other external thugs Ahost of creepy-crawlies are looking for a free lunch and a cozy condo, compliments of your Chihuahua. Some prefer camping under a tent of hair; others want to set up housekeeping indoors and homestead in the intestines, bowels, and even (horrors!) the heart….

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Visiting the Vet

In This Chapter Selecting your Chihuahua’s veterinarian Fostering a healthy pet-patient relationship Covering all the essentials during the initial checkup Preventing problems through vaccinations and altering Giving medicine to your Chi Implanting permanent identification Next to you, no one is more important to your little Pepe’s health than his veterinarian. That’s why choosing his vet…

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Keeping Your Place as Head of Household

In This Chapter Curbing your Chi’s crying and barking Continuing or correcting your housetraining Addressing behaviors such as humping and possessiveness Understanding and combating separation anxiety Uh oh! Chief Chihuahua rules at your house. He growls when someone tries to sit in his chair, barks as loud and as long as he pleases, refuses to…

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Establishing Good Behavior and Manners

In This Chapter Turning your Chi’s crate into a home Housetraining without havoc Teaching a few essential words Eliminating barking, nipping, and other little problems Do you know why Toy dogs have a bad reputation for being yappy, hard to housetrain, and possessive? Because so many owners let little pets get away with rudeness. I’m…

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Socializing Your Chihuahua

In This Chapter Bonding with your Chihuahua Reading your dog’s body language Socializing your Chi at home Opening the door to an outdoor social life Teaching basic lead manners Working with an older Chi You can raise a puppy only once, so if you’re lucky enough to have the opportunity, make the most of it….

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