13 Ways or Steps to Show a Chihuahua Dominance

A lot of people think that Chihuahuas are snuggly, cuddly creatures who love to be petted and loved on. This is not always the case.

While they can be very affectionate dogs, they also have a lot of energy and need regular exercise.

If you’re not careful, your Chihuahua could become overactive and destructive if he doesn’t get enough exercise or attention from you!

So how do you know if your pup needs an extra dose of discipline?

Here are some tips for showing dominance over Chihuahuas:

Show Confidence

Show Confidence: Confidence is a key factor in showing dominance over your Chihuahua.

When they see that you are confident and assertive, they will be more likely to follow your lead and listen to what you say.

Don’t be afraid to make a loud noise if the Chihuahua is doing something wrong: If the behavior of their owner is causing them stress or anger.

They may take out their frustration on other family members by biting them or urinating on them (male Chihuahuas often do this).

In these cases, making a loud noise can help deter such behaviors by sending an important message: “this isn’t acceptable always!”

Show pack leader mentality

To show Chihuahua dominance, you’ll need to be assertive.

As with any dog behavior, assertiveness is a key factor in showing that your dog doesn’t want to play with another dog and wants to dominate it by force if necessary.

Your assertiveness should come through in how you carry yourself and the tone of your voice when speaking to the other dog’s owner or handler.

You should use a firm voice and make sure that they know who is in control here!

Also, remember that being assertive may seem like an intimidating trait on its own.

There are ways around this problem without making things worse by being overly aggressive or scary looking yourself (which would defeat the purpose).

Don’t Accept Their Demands

The best way to show a chihuahua’s dominance is by not giving it always as this will help them stay disciplined.

Don’t let them get their way, don’t let them manipulate you and make demands of you, and most importantly—don’t give in to whining!

Create house rules for Chihuahuas

Chihuahuas need to know what is expected of them. This means you should have a set of rules that they can learn very quickly, and follow consistently.

For example, if your Chihuahua has accidents in the house, you may want to make sure he understands that when it comes time for him to go outside, he shouldn’t leave any messes behind!

If there’s an area where your Chihuahua likes lounging around but doesn’t like being disturbed by visitors (such as guests).

Then consider creating designated “play rooms” where this behavior isn’t acceptable.

Then, when someone knocks on the door or rings the bell because they’re coming over later than expected (or worse yet—when they don’t even realize it!).

Your little one knows exactly what needs to be done: clean up first by taking care of his business!

Make Them Work for Attention and Affection

It’s important to teach your dog that they have to earn your affection and attention.

This can be done by making them work for it, even if you are giving them plenty of love and affection at the same time.

You should also never give in to their demands or bad behavior because this teaches them that they can get away with anything when you aren’t looking.

Don’t Give in to Chihuahuas Whining

When a Chihuahua whines, it’s easy to give in and let them take control of the situation.

However, this is a very bad idea because they will continue to whine or beg until you give in.

You must learn how to stand your ground with these dogs as they can get very aggressive if you don’t assert yourself and tell them no when they start whining or begging.

Keep Them Off of the Furniture

The first step in showing a chihuahua dominance over another dog is to make sure that your dog isn’t sitting on the furniture or countertop where you want them to stay.

If they’re already there, tell them “off.” For example: “Down!” or “Get down!”

This command should be used only when needed (such as when an animal is about to jump on top of you), but not for every little thing that happens throughout the day unless absolutely necessary.

Chihuahuas do not like being told off; they don’t understand why we would want them out of something when there’s so much fun going on right next door!

Maintain Clear Body Language

When you’re showing dominance, you must maintain a consistent and confident head position.

If you are afraid of looking aggressive, then don’t do it! However, if you want your dog to respond with confidence and ease the tension in its body, then this is the way forward.

Your posture should be upright yet firm; your shoulders should be back but not rounded.

And any tension from your muscles will be evident in your neck or shoulders as well as down through them (if possible).

Be Consistent With Your Commands

In order to successfully train your Chihuahua, you must be consistent with your commands.

You want to make sure that your dog understands which behaviors are allowed and which are not.

If he begins begging for food at every mealtime, this will only encourage him to continue doing so in the future.

Similarly, if you tell him “no” while he is whining or barking at something else (for example another dog).

Then he may learn that whenever there is noise nearby and someone says “no,” it means no!

Also remember: Don’t let a Chihuahua get away with bad behavior!

If they start pulling on the leash in public places because they know no one will stop them or even reprimand them for their actions.

Then this can lead down an unhealthy path where other people become afraid of dogs as well as themselves when out walking around town with their pooch by their side…

Keep Your Chihuahua On a Schedule

The first thing you’ll want to do is set up a schedule for feeding and walks.

This can be as simple as having your Chihuahua on a leash, or it can be more elaborate depending on the size of your home and what kind of lifestyle you have.

If you have small children in the house, they may not always remember when it’s time for their mealtime or walks.

By setting these routines ahead of time (and being consistent), they will know exactly when they’re supposed to eat or go outside without any confusion.

Make sure that everyone follows through with their end date!

If someone misses an appointment or doesn’t show up at all because they’re busy doing something else (like watching TV instead).

Then this could cause problems later down the road if other people don’t follow through either.

And trust me: there will be plenty of times when someone forgets about meeting another person somewhere else besides at home because life gets busy sometimes too!

Maintain Discipline Techniques

Use a time-out. When your dog becomes aggressive, the first step is to remove them from the dogfight and give them some time to cool down.

This can be done in various ways: you can simply sit down on the ground with your pup, or place them in an enclosed space such as a crate or bedroom closet.

The point is that he cannot hurt anyone else while he’s being forced away from both dogs at once; this will teach him not only that his actions are wrong but also how much pain those actions cause others around him!

Use a crate. Crates offer many benefits for teaching our dogs respect and discipline.

They give us peace of mind knowing they’re safe while we’re away from home (or work), and they provide safety when we need our pets confined during training sessions (such as when teaching them not to chew items off countertops).

They prevent separation anxiety issues if left alone overnight by themselves inside their cages while we sleep elsewhere.

And lastly, they allow us greater control over our pet’s behavior during times when we may need more focused attention than usual because something urgent demands particular attention right now.

Use positive energy to communicate

• Keep your voice calm and positive.
• Don’t raise your voice.
• Don’t use a harsh tone or use a negative tone, such as by saying something like: “No! Stop it!” or “Go away!” or “Leave me alone.”
• Don’t use loud tones of any kind (loud voices are seen as aggressive).

Place your Chihuahua on a time-out

Place your Chihuahua in a crate.

Use this as a punishment for bad behavior or other missteps, like chewing something you don’t want to chew up.

It’s important that you use the time-out to train your Chihuahua, so make sure you explain exactly what he needs to do before sending him into his crate/kennel and stay with him until he has completed all of the required behaviors and is ready to come out again.

This way, when they come out, later on, they will be more likely to do so because they know how long their punishment lasts!

How to discipline a Chihuahua

The following are some common ways to discipline a Chihuahua:

1. Use verbal commands to get your Chihuahua to do what you want.
2. Use physical discipline to get your Chihuahua to stop doing what it is doing.
3. Give your Chihuahua short, concise commands. Be consistent with your commands and be sure to use a calm voice.
4. Take away privileges. This will help your Chihuahua learn that bad behavior will not be tolerated.
5. Always use positive reinforcement to reward your Chihuahua for good behavior.
6. Use time-out to discipline your Chihuahua for a specific period of time.
7. Keep a close eye on your Chihuahua at all times. If you see them engaging in unacceptable behavior, take immediate action.
8. Use a leash when disciplining your Chihuahua to ensure it stays safe.

Conclusion

If you follow these steps, you’ll be able to show your Chihuahua dominance in no time.

There are a few ways to socialize your Chihuahua which will help them avoid bad behaviors.

Learn more about some causes of Chihuahua aggression here.