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My Chihuahua barks at dogs she wants to interact with but is scared.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 22 days old | 5 lbs

My little Chihuahua barks at every dog she wants to interact but she is scared of them . What can we do ?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 7th, 2020

It would be best to consult a dog behaviorist, this isn't an issue that can be easily solved, especially as Chihuahuas in general tend to do that a lot but with the right professional guiding you in person it is possible.

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