The 5 Canine Love Languages: How To Love Your Dog How She Wants To Be Loved
The Five Love Languages (For People) This post is inspired by the concepts in Gary Chapman's #1 New York Times Best Seller, The 5 Love Languages. I'm not affiliated with the author, but I think some of you might also take an interest in it. The book is about romantic...
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How To Get Your Dog To Eat Something They Don’t Like
Does your dog hate her new medication? Or that new food that you spent way too much money on? Or does she turn their nose up at her new chew bone? Dogs, just like people, have individual preferences for food tastes and textures. It's perfectly fine to seek out foods...
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Why Do Chihuahuas Bark So Much?
People say Chihuahuas are yappy little dogs... and they're not wrong. When your little one is standing as tall as she can, hackles spiked up, chest puffing out with every overly confident ARF! ...you might feel annoyed, stressed, even a little embarrassed. It's tough...
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Do Small Dog Owners Need To Worry About The Link Between Grain-Free And DCM?
Have you heard the buzz? Everyone and their vet is saying to stop feeding grain-free and to switch to a grain-inclusive kibble from one of the big brands. In case you haven't heard, or you need a breakdown on exactly what happened, here's what's been going down over...
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How Much CBD Oil Should You Give Your Chihuahua?
Tiny dogs are especially prone to side effects from conventional medications. That's why it was such a big win for Chihuahuas when CBD oil products became legal almost everywhere. Finally, a natural product you can keep in your cabinet to help relieve pain,...
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My Dog Loves Catching And Eating Flies… Is That Safe?
Now that summertime is in full bloom, summer rains are bringing many wonderful lifeforms into our yards and inside our homes. It's amusing, and honestly kind of handy when Cow and Matilda go after the flies that lurk on the walls. And it's also pretty yucky. We all...
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How To Train Your Dog To Use Potty Bells
Your dog is going to love her potty bells. It's amazingly empowering for her when she has a clever and reliable way to get your attention. You're going to be pretty impressed when she rings her bell and patiently stares at you, waiting for you to take her for a potty...
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Why Is It SO Hard To Potty Train A Chihuahua?
Potty train another Chihuahua? No thanks. I'd rather teach an octopus to put on pants. Potty training a Chihuahua is HARD. If you're here for troubleshooting, you're not alone. There are some ways that you can make this process a bit easier. It starts with...
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Tethering Or Umbilical Cord Training – How Does It Work?
Tethering - or umbilical cord training, if you want to make it weird - is when you leave your dog's leash on inside your home. Usually, you'll hold the leash or attach it to your belt while you go about your activities, like cooking, cleaning, or looking at other dogs...
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Does Rubbing Your Dog’s Nose In Their Own Poop Or Pee… Really Work?
If you're a regular reader of Little Dog Tips, this blog post is probably not for you. You most likely have learned a lot about potty training from my blog already, if it's been one of your personal struggles, and know that there are many ways to communicate with a...
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Matilda and Cow turn 5! Plus, Flourless Low Carb 4-Ingredient Dog Birthday Cake Recipe
Matilda and Cow were born sometime in May about five years ago. Matilda was probably born at the end of May, making her a Gemini, according to a pet psychic we met. Cow is probably a bit older. I like to celebrate any day of the month with a special treat and a quiet...
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My Chihuahua Snores… Is That Normal?
Chihuahuas are notorious cuddle bunnies at night, so it probably didn't take you long to discover those adorable little snores. Maybe they were cute at first, but you had to stop and wonder if it was normal or healthy for your Chihuahua to snore at night. Snoring, by...
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Moving Your Dog From A House With A Yard To An Apartment? Tips For Helping Her Adjust
I was so excited to move into my first apartment with Matilda and Cow... and so, so guilty. The move seemed like it would only be for my benefit. I was excited for the freedom, but in return, my dogs would no longer have access to a big, beautiful, fenced-in yard. It...
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Chihuahua Tear Stains – How To Clean And Prevent Stains From Eye Discharge
Are reddish stains under your dog's eyes making her look sick and depressed? If you have a small dog with light-colored fur, tear stains are inevitable. However, there are some things you can do to reduce the appearance of these markings. Why Do Chihuahuas Get Tear...
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Anxious Dog? Learn To Play The Stress Away!
Your dog needs you to play with her today. It doesn't matter if she has dog-siblings, a big yard, or plenty of solo toys and puzzles to keep her entertained. She needs one-on-one engagement with the person she trusts the most - the person she looks to when she's...
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Where To Get Tiny Toys That Your Chihuahua Can Actually Play With
Does your tiny dog struggle to play with most toys? Very few of the dog toys available in pet stores are easy for Chihuahuas to carry. While Matilda sometimes likes big toys that she can wrap her arms around, wrestle and kick, she also needs tiny toys that fit in her...
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Kronch Salmon Oil And Treats Review/Giveaway
Salmon night is the best at our house... I wish I could invite all of you for my buttery, tender fillets packed with health-boosting omega-3s. Instead, I'm going to introduce you to the next best thing - Kronch USA's Norwegian salmon oil and treats. Now, Matilda and...
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What’s It Like To Have Two Dogs?
Having two dogs challenges the heart. It's wonderful to see them bond and play together... But their relationship hasn't been all Pooh-and-Piglet as I've always wanted. Even so, I couldn't imagine having just one dog. I'm so glad they have each other, even though they...
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Puppy You Custom Dog Portrait Necklace Review/Giveaway
These days, you can get your dog's likeness recreated on anything... But this necklace is something special. It's such a subtle, elegant piece. Now I can wear my pups close to my heart - without taking away from the rest of my outfit. If you're as charmed by this...
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How To Find Dog-Friendly Races To Join
A few months ago, me and Cow ran our very first 5K together. I hate running. I hate it a lot. But when I'm with Cow, it's a totally different story. She gets so excited every time I put her harness on for an adventure. She quickly learned to take directions so I only...
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Freeze Dried Vs Dehydrated Dog Food… What’s The Difference? – Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend Giveaway
This post is sponsored by Dr. Marty Nature's Blend dog food. You can read our review of this freeze-dried food to learn more about how it is made and our experiences with it. Though this post is brought to you by a freeze-dried food, I wanted to help you understand...
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Why Does My Dog Carry Food Away From Her Bowl To Eat It?
Dogs are weird. I love having both Matilda and Cow because between them, they have so many fun quirks. But it was actually my childhood dog who would sometimes carry kibble in his mouth, run over to the rug, and eat them one by one. I've noticed in many of my dog...
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Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend Freeze Dried Food Review
Matilda and Cow were thrilled to try Dr. Marty™ Nature's Blend dog food - and I'm pretty excited to introduce a premium food option that meets the high standards of our personal food rotation. If you're looking to upgrade your dog's diet, you and your dog are going to...
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Is Your Dog Pooping In The House On Purpose?
If your dog has spent weeks, months, even years without having a potty accident, then suddenly dropped a log in an unexpected place... you might wonder if they pooped in your house on purpose. After all, they know better, right? The timing might make you suspicious....
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