Dachshund Training

By Sandra Scott

Originally from Germany, Dachshunds have been around for hundreds of years. They were mainly used to hunt badgers and hares (”Dachs” means badger in German). Also referred to as “wiener dogs” and “sausage dogs, the name of the dog is spelled both as Dachshund and Daschund. Dachshund is the correct name.

If you want to put an end to Dachshund  aggression, barking, whining, or biting, I recommend that you take a look at Dachshund Training.

Training a Dachshund can be challenging as they are prone to being highly determined and stubborn. This can make them quite a handful for inexperienced dog owners.

Dachshunds are energetic, strong-minded, curious, and entertaining dogs that can be quite mischievous at times. They require lots of attention. If they don’t get the amount of attention they require, they will act up.

They are generally fine with other pets and children but they can be jealous and may be nippy and ill-tempered if they are over indulged. For this reason, they are probably better suited to a family with older children. Even so, Dachshunds are very devoted, loyal, and affectionate dogs.

Often Dachshunds will whine when they are left alone. Some Dachshunds suffer from separation anxiety and they may chew items in your home during this time. Their body language and personality give the impression that they are unaware of their fairly small size. As with most small hunting dog breeds, Daschunds are bold and will stand their ground with much bigger dogs.

Dachshunds are happy to play indoors so they are an ideal dog breed for apartment dwellers or for homes with little or no garden. Even so, they are lively, boisterous and playful dogs. It is therefore essential for them to be taken for regular walks to the park in order to get plenty of exercise and fresh air. Several Dachshund behavior issues are caused by insufficient exercise. If a Dachshund is kept indoors for several days without being able to work off his surplus energy, he is likely to act out.

Without regular exercise, Dachshunds can easily gain weight, which could lead to potential health issues related to the heart, spine, or blood sugar. As Dachshunds are liable to suffer from spinal problems, you should avoid exercises that may cause spinal damage. Children should be made aware of the weakness of the Dachshund’s back and not be allowed to treat them roughly.

You should start housetraining your Dachshund as soon as he comes home. There are several methods that can be used for housetraining, including on command, crate training, and paper training. You must be patient and tolerant with your dog, no matter which method of training you use. Your puppy will have accidents and you cannot expect him to get it right straight away.

In addition, obedience training should commence as soon as your new puppy is brought home. The training sessions for your Dachshund should be held frequently for short periods of time - such as, 3-4 times a day for 15 minutes maximum. It is best to train your puppy before he eats. Just like people, dogs don’t feel like exerting themselves right after they’ve eaten.

Don’t expect your dog to be well-behaved immediately. Due to your dog’s strong-minded nature, your Dachshund training will require plenty of patience from both you and your pooch. With love and patience, you will have a playful, fun, and devoted pet to enjoy for many years to come.

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