Is this your first Dachshund. Adorably stubborn can only love them more haha!, Enjoy the antics no matter how frustrating. Hi Heather. ? And paper towels, how he finds them we just dont know. Congratulations on becoming a Dachshund owner. If I were you, I would try to consult with a dog trainer or behaviorist (the latter is best if you can your vet may be able to recommend someone) to get to the root of the problem. my biggest problem has been with my 7 yr old. This can come across as stubborn but they are easy to train with a little consistent effort every day. We have 2 mini dachshunds-Bruno is 1 1/2 years old and Frankie is 3 months. I just dont know why or what I can do to make him stop. Dachshunds are whip-smart. I have a bit of a predicament. Thanks to YouDidWhatWithYourWeiner helped Me to understand she wasnt damaged, but that she was not educated. His other buddies are in doggy paradise. Dont be lazy with your pet. It socializes them and is good for both you and the dog. And when taking them outside to do their business, I constantly repeat hurry up, hurry up, until they go. at 11 1/2 they are still coming up with fun personality quirks as of late brother voice his displeasure at not getting treats from the dinner table with these funny groan type noises. Just lost her about 2 years ago. Patience, patience, patience, and lots of treats to re-enforce good behavior, hopefully the puppy has an older, wiser, seasoned doxie to mimic, I believe they learn a lot by just watching and doing what the other one does.. Unfortunately, in my experience, you would need to keep them separated unless being supervised or when she is in heat (if she is not spayed by now) or, yes, get him fixed. We are hesitant to use a doggie daycare as Frankie is so little at this stage (but not in personality lol). My wire Dachshund puppy just lays there while I trim his feet and nails, but I had to be consistent an do it multiple times a week (with lots of rewards!) Bells are one way your puppy can clearly let you know they need to go out. As of a few days ago, my boyfriend and I found our fur-baby, Winston. That is what I tell Sammy when I take him out to his spot, go potty. OMG. Leash training can and should start right away. They are all rescues and Im never quite sure what baggage they bring with them. !, Mine is annoyingly clever and smart. Thanks. Thank you, I enjoy the read. I just got a 9 week old long haired black and tan little guy I named Dante a few days ago! Hi I have a 13 week old mini sausageIm really struggling with him sleeping in his crate. No playing, no praise, then go back outside and try again. Im sorry for your loss. Required fields are marked *. !, Patience and consistency and portable fencing in the house. Im having such a hard time house training him with both potty and CHEWING-EVERYTHING (including walls, my wireless internet wires ((TWICE-before we could really get it out of his way)), every pair of flip flop ((just could not hide them)), the only toy weve found he could not destroy was a tree bone as he loves to chew sticks. we have tried treats, him greeting her or picking her up document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. So now he is constantly at the door knocking the knocker. The next 16 years were a wild & happy Dream! It depends on how big your pups will be and whether you want to buy one big enough for them to grow into. These puppy tips worked well with my adopted 3.5 yr old mixed Dachshund as well. Hi Jessica, Thanks so much for sharing all the great tips! He also really loves stuffed animals and carries them like babies-for a couple of days, then they die a horrible death. He is so flipping smart though and has won both my both mine and my husbands heart. ?I only have 4 steps.. They are capable of quickly picking up tricks and commands. They are very spiteful too. Her name is misty so she loves it. I suggested to my bf that we fill a plastic pool with sand and maybe put some toys in there buried for him to safely dig. Ive had her a year now and I have to problems with her other then she wants to be the center of attention. Great site-so much useful information! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I rarely had problems with rawhide chews because I would initially moniter my dogs, so that they wouldnt gobble them down, as to prevent regurgitation. That is quite a sight. We put a knocker on the door for him to signal to go out to potty. As far as the jumping, jumping up is less harmful than down, unless he is missing the jump and falling. We also work on behaviors he knows or learn new things every day. That wont curb the urge to go potty though. Except then we eventually had to confiscate the bell because he would ring it incessantly to just go play outside., Try a bell. Hi Jim. I love all the info I have learned from you.. This article from my other Dachshund blog titled why does my dachshund bark and lunge at other dogs on walks will have some tips for you: https://formydachshund.com/why-does-my-dachshund-bark-and-lunge-at-other-dogs-on-walks/. Chewed up books; remotes; clothes; furniture, you name it, he chewed it. The first step is to make sure they learn to sleep in separate crates. So that part is normal. Since my dog always follows me into the bathroom, I keep dog treats there and when I am sitting, we do sit, down, etc. They have it divided into two age groups: under 12 weeks, and 12 weeks to 8-10 months (or older, they loved my puppy so much that he got to go up until a year old.) Personally, I would buy one that is big enough for both of them when full grown. Hi Maxine. Glad you found us! There is No LOVE like that of a Dachshund . I've owned 3 of my own, shared in the lives of thousands of others through their owner's stories, and have been studying the breed for over 10 years. It made me laugh. but train them not to jump off furniture, couches, beds, etc. For successful training, you have to find what motivates your dog most. He learned great on the main floor where he could indicate at the door in a week or two, but not being able to do stairs as a pup he had lots of accidents on other floors. You could try removing them and the retraining. I had a little red. NJr?smBekNfoP!GSA%][,w ,?@ gE(?y+=~e4Qg)c{' I also taught my Dachshunds to ring a potty bell., This method was so key for training ours to go in the rain: He actually was housetrained within a few weeks, but magically forgot his manners when it was rainingno house play time until you pee outside in the rain and then crazy puppy party when you do it right., My baby wiener learned so much from the other dog She was his trainer and my savior., Enroll in a positive training program in a group situation teaches the dog how to function among others and it trains the master! She felt better when she could see out. I would talk to your vet about it either way. Hi Jennifer. So instead of treat, do it again its play for 30-60 seconds, get the toy away from the dog again, then do it again. Their spines will thank you in the long run., Look under all blankets before you sit., Drink adult beverages after she falls asleep , rest and get prepared for another fun filled day. She is very stubborn but if I want her to do something I have to sing Misty Blue to her. ? Then I set mouse traps. [ FOW4Z!0PA" Bg?JEL&cy`]>Uc1lHub0Z#zcT#jZk7v7Z*AIm1BcP &:B&wD^avuS431&7AGCbPm~N9-qP,i4hqkLVaaSxU`0}v[`kMYL].uA3|f 0wn X8!^@P0`V?/fS6 ,N2*0y>>c,M+%;lXZYwaccrk{gs*&=wA20r My wire hair Pepper was/is the craziest dachshund puppy I have had! But I digress. Any advice on where to get one when Im ready? When I move, she flies off the sofa and hides in her kennel. The glorious part? They are hilarious and Whenever you ask your dog to do something (during training) there has to be a reward for doing the correct thing. Instant fix., Dont leave the toilet tissue out where they can reach it, my doxie thought it was a treat., Its tempting to let it go (because watching them launch is sooooo cute!) It is also very important to get them out in the world and socialize with all sorts of people and other dogs, especially larger breeds., A tired dog is a good dog. My first thought is that she is hyper attached to you and feels she needs to protect you from him. Put on your jacket (with treats in pocket), attach the leash. when he comes in, yelling, squirting with water bottle, ignoring, distraction you name it. I am sorry for your loss and understand your feelings. *}38)m I compiled this answers into this article. They get very protective of their family!, My tip: Our 7 month old doxie has a weakness for shoes. I just ask because you mention the following around and pining for you, which is a very common Dachshund trait. The first steep, of course, was getting her used to wearing a harness. Good luck. Once your pup learns to settle down in the crate, you can try moving the crate into another room. TZZr_q H\a0X#rf8v(01_80T0=&Vm3Lo+m5"4/35@/(\)&e7x#ZF0ikVQKPnlDe5 I suspect that you are describing leash reactivity. He continues to suckle and chew the bottom of my pants or clothing that i am wearing. Our new one was already housebroken (a true miracle with this breed). She is not aggressive towards him and does not try to bite or anything. Shes over a year and still acts like she did when we adopted her at 4 months haha.. Dachshunds are indeed special little creatures more than just a dog to me. Wish me luck. Right now she will go out When she wants to but otherwise she uses pee dis on throw rugs. I am reluctant to do so because he is otherwise so healthy and trim. "RG@8(IE yzQznt_ ?TX3>Th"cH`d)Pz O YDw '&%mk4Dkl/# q]j#VlU @jPAN`0r5g&(WBvULA*ifs**~~4p-$P@z- %9=6Lk9mqhR6;]hJ[1Z#0;[$vBoD4&ysn7[pIl5Lq((?!2Sv?XsEQ8|kl kutjrDd o{zHHMt)fszEVk5~'nZF|tvZElZ`/6y,-R~1 u//rp;8TT]6]h^ kJe~ci"yZtkj- _}8#>Z*@ZV(|FqLXCq[^G[,Z9z!L;Aq7yMG(voyEnITb0AqPaO< ;q9a%us7Xt)Z7^ It took 2 different days of doing this when she realized she needed to potty before play. Puppies can be challenging for sure. Am still not over it. It may be hard to change her now that she is 7 but you can probably make some progress. Ahhh, yes.. the downside to potty bells. He is adorable and is very loving and smart too. There are many amazing dog walkers in our area, so this is an idea also. Thanks for checking out my blog. He may expect it every time but making the reward random will start teaching him that its what hes expected to do and he might get a reward and might not. absolutely perfect EXCEPT the 7 year old spayed female barks at my husband anytime he moves. And thanks for giving your girl such a good and loving home. Its gets the point across quickly and wont have your neighbors calling the police. Or you can repeat go toilet, go toilet. Dachshunds can definitely be trained to be service dogs as long as they are capable of performing the task. Nb;sdpD?X'NbxY4]Yyl]vX12%)\Wn:UK~mO2i,`. That little girl took my heart when she died.It is so hard,she was our baby I started leash training my puppy in the house. u;(twb -;o96z"Pozk;uz3yP oc ?9+r3j"\otUCNZC^.a[={i6G~Vfn{YdkWtrFtYG^ZM+'U!}X-[fx](1`_^I>[dw5M}V\%hF [NWybwrE'E3{e3eu-JKbG[W+(Gzig"/F#?/chamcgbm)fxu\ns*keI6':swEzgBeu'Q<4c)Bc#BOq4 6+$R}bHz3nWu!K ygl: ? The male is just getting used to her as its only been a few days but he is panting and excited and occasionally mounts her. Dachshunds love routines. I miss the days of my unmentionables shimming across the living room., It was challenging having two who were siblings from same litter 10 wks old different personalities and needs but here we are 11 yrs later! AQk2>\)2-qI>~@ E8 S@@l:EB]3< H8;}kl !9d.M' ? The are very loyal and often hyper-attach to one person. He pees in the house after I have already taken him out and he pees. It is such a joy to see their personalities bloom., Let them be crazy and enjoy the high energy they have as babies. Its a rough first 6-8 months but it sets the pup up for life., I would say two things.one give them exercise and walks and two use food for training and I always train down right awaybecause they really dont like to do down and the sooner you make it fun and they do it, (all training should be fun and positive) or you will get tude. Keep them active., My biggest lifesaver was that I have a dog daycare/training/etc place nearby that has a great service: puppy playtime. Finding time to work with them really is good., Consistency. I have to get on to her for Passing the master of around. Hi Karla!! I tried my best to arrange the comments by topic but many of them cover offer multiple different tips so definitely read them all. After I had to let my first one go, I seriously reconsidered getting another for that same reason. Short nails are super important for Dachshunds especially. Ours learned all sorts of unintended thing like how he keeps a mental list of things the cat is not allowed to do because Mom and Dad yell at her (drink water from glasses, scratch furniture, etc). J;4dTE=I R, jAlDFX, ? Also he has started to dig. I am worried a bit about his back. I just happened on your article today. If you say NO wait a few minutes they will try it again! By the way, my female, smooth coat, red dachshund gave a whole new meaning to the word stubborn. Im single so just her and I. I hope training will be successful we signed up for Petsmart but its been postponed for now. I definitely needed the trainingits easy to cave to Dachshund ways., Train as much as possible, I have not found anything more effective than 2 min time outs., Consistency, love, exercise and positive reinforcement., Consistency, you have to make them listen to you, follow thru on everything you say to them., For nipping problems, I found the technique where you scream and then ignore them for a few minutes to be super effective. Probably the biggest issue you will (or had to deal with if you have already returned to work) is the potential for separation anxiety. Hi Bronwyn. Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to create a feed. Nothing like watching mini doxies dragging around large items. I would say you try not rewarding Archy every time he goes on the pad. We adopted a 7 and 11 year old mini doxies this summer. Let something slide once and they will never forget that they didnt always have to do it the right way.. Consistency and Dental care! Eventually, you will be able to phase any reward out. This goes hand in hand with establishing routines. When I got home I let her out immediately but she wanted to play instead of potty and would come back in to do her jobs. and she is not yappy or nippy at all. Almost all rescues across the country list available dogs there. x!lSW$BX[ YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com, audible.com, and any other website that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program. I just got so excited to see my Cooper and our issues were just part of who he is. Your email address will not be published. I think this list of tips is a must-read for anyone who is thinking of getting a Dachshund puppy or has just brought one home. O my gosh. !, All the chew toys and constant redirecting to them. Please check with your veterinarian before your dog undertakes a new exercise routine, you introduce a new food, treat or supplement, or to confirm that anything I suggest here is a good fit for your dog. What a character. Awkward but effective., Just generally beware of how spongey and fast learning they are. Almost to a tee. passing the massive of around. Ive had the same routine since we got him at 8 weeks old but feel hes getting worse. We are head over heels in love. I have a mastiff and a Jack Russell and my little dachshund runs the show. Be prepared for lots of time outside. Also, these are largely unedited, except for a few instances where I needed to add clarification, so please excuse any spelling and grammar errors. He doesnt agree. Ball, chew toys. I feed them morning and night. Now he feels the need to police her directly when she steps out of line or frantic alert bark so we come intervene. Thank you for compiling these comments and sharing with us!