30/08/2026
SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT
CHIPS THE CHIHUAHUA
This week I had an amazing new photographer come join me for a beach walk, just for fun. She took some great shots so thought it would be a fun opportunity to showcases some of the special dogs on my life. There is no favouritism, I love everyone equally. 🤣
First up is the newest and youngest and smallest crew member, our puppy Chips!
Seriously obsessed with him (if you haven’t noticed). He has such a big personality. He’s been with us 6 weeks now and he has fit in seamlessly. It’s still been quite hard. Lack of time, 3 kids and boarders every night. Separation and management from other dogs. Crate Training. Toileting - which has predominantly been out the front on leash or pads. He’s done remarkably well given the constraints. He sleeps in a crate 12 hours a night and whenever I’m busy during the day. He is pretty much toilet trained now. He has the best recall in the pack. At 14 weeks old he responds every single time. It’s quite unbelievable but given the bush/beach are his backyard it makes sense. He has his own instagram and a few videos even went viral. He is extremely bonded to me even though he is my son’s puppy. My 8 year has done amazing with him though, helps with every aspect. Chips is still quite fiesty, especially with toys. He hates frontline spray and worming. It’s like wrestling a little crocodile. He does do little barks but we are working on that early on as I hate barking. He is incredibly smart and if I had more time his training could be on point but life is busy and we just do our best.
For a little dog he is larger than life. Seriously Chihuahuas are the best. I’m a big fan!
📸 Joy Retold
