Aside from home training, crate training is another way to make sure your Chihuahua doesn’t fall into something it shouldn’t. Like any dog, Chihuahuas can be as deadly as puppies. They may not do as much harm as a lab puppy, but these little teeth can definitely leave their mark. Crate training at a young age will also help your Chihuahua come to terms with the imprisonment if he is ever imprisoned or hospitalized. However, never stick a Chihuahua in a drawer for an entire day. This is not a prison, and he should not spend more than a few hours in it, unless he sleeps at night. Chihuahuas are ordinary dogs and are not meant to be locked up in a cage or kennel.