| Most dogs want lots of attention, but Chihuahuas | | | | each other. Make it part of your daily routine and |
| seem to need a lot more than many other | | | | stick to it. Dogs love routines. Make sure that |
| breeds. Just how much attention and time does | | | | during this "Chihuahua time" all your attention is |
| your Chihuahua really need? The answer is that | | | | focussed fully on your dog. |
| your Chihuahua needs all the attention you can | | | | During the rest of the day you can go about your |
| give him. As far as he is concerned "too much" | | | | daily business. Allow your Chihuahua to follow you |
| does not exist. For many owners their Chihuahuas | | | | around the house and whenever possible take him |
| become like children. | | | | with you if you have to go out. However do not |
| Many owners spoil their Chihuahuas rotten, | | | | take him every time you go out, otherwise when |
| showering them with huge amounts of time and | | | | the time comes that he can't go with you he will |
| attention. This is fine and your Chihuahua will | | | | not understand and there is no way that you will |
| absorb it all. He will repay you with all the love and | | | | be able to explain that to him. |
| affection you can stand and then some. That said | | | | To recap, it is fine for you to spoil your Chihuahua |
| you must be careful. If something happens in | | | | provided that there aren't going to be any |
| your life that doesn't allow you to spend the time | | | | changes in your life that could affect the amount |
| with your dog that he is used to, he will not | | | | of attention you can give him later. If this is a |
| understand and is liable to react as a result. | | | | possibility try not to spoil your Chihuahua too |
| To avoid sulks and bad behaviour the best thing | | | | much or you will both suffer. |
| to do is to establish the time you can spend with | | | | |