Daschund Dog 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.

Dachshund training can be a challenge as this breed tends to have a stubborn and very determined personality. 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 need plenty of attention. They will be naughty if they are not given enough attention.

Although they normally get along with children and other animals, an over-indulged dog may be inclined to be jealous, and snappy. For this reason, they are probably better suited to a family with older children. Even so, Dachshunds are very devoted, loyal, and affectionate dogs.

If left alone, many Dachshunds will whine until they have companionship. Some Dachshunds are prone to separation anxiety and may chew objects in the house to relieve stress. Their personality and attitude make it appear that they are completely unaware of their small size. As with a lot of small hunting dogs, Dachshunds are courageous and will challenge larger 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. That said, they are playful, lively and energetic dogs. It is important for these dogs to get lots of exercise and fresh air by taking them for walks in the park. A lack of quality exercise may contribute to many Dachshund behavior issues. Dachshunds that are kept inside for a few days with no way to release their pent up energy will probably misbehave.

Spine, heart, or blood sugar health issues are a potential problem for Dachshunds that are allowed to gain weight due to a lack of regular exercise. Dachshunds are predisposed to having spinal issues, so exercises that could result in a spinal injury should be avoided. As Dachshunds have weak backs, children must not be allowed to be rough with them.

The first step in your Dachshund training is housetraining which should begin as soon as you bring him 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. Dachshund obedience training sessions should be frequent but short – for example, a maximum of fifteen minutes, three to four times per day. It is best to train your puppy before he eats. Same as people, dogs don’t feel like being energetic after eating a meal.

Do not expect your dog to learn good manners overnight. Due to your dog’s strong-minded nature, your Dachshund training will require plenty of patience from both you and your pooch. If you show plenty of love and patience, you and your family will get to enjoy a loyal and playful pet for many years.

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