How to Train a Chihuahua to Come When Called

Training a Chihuahua to master "A reliable recall is the most important safety skill you can teach" works best when you account for the breed's temperament. With a trainability of 3/5 and an energy level of 3/5, the Chihuahua responds well to short, consistent, reward-based sessions. Keep the breed's common challenges — excessive barking, small-dog syndrome, housetraining difficulty — in mind as you work through this intermediate skill.