Socializing Chihuahuas

Question
Hello. My husband and I just got a 7 month old Chihuahua.  We are interested in socializing him as he barks excessively at strangers and family members/friends who come for visits.  Can you provide any insight or give suggestions?  

Answer
HI ANDREA
TAKE THE DOG ON A LEASH AND WALK IT INTO TRAFFICE, CROWDS OF PEOPLE, CHILDRENS PLAYGROUNDS, CROSS BRIDGES OF WATER UNDERNEATH, WALK BUSY STREETS WITH HORNS BLOWING, ETC.
MAKE THIS DOG SO USED TO ALL THAT IT WILL FORGET ABOUT BARKING AND IF IT CONTINUES A GOOD WAY TO BREAK IT IS GET A SPRAY WATER BOTTLE, PUT A DAB OF VINEGAR IN IT AND WHEN IT DOES THIS, SPRAY ITS FACE AND SAY A LOUD FIRM NO BARK NO BARK!
ALSO, WHEN SOMEBODY COMES TO THE HOUSE, MAKE IT SIT WITH A LEASH ON UNDER YOUR FEET.  THREATEN IT WITH THE WATER SPRAY, IT WILL QUIT, JUST TRY IT.

WARM REGARDS
PATT
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