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.
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It can be difficult to train Dachshunds due to their stubborn nature. This can make them difficult to handle for an inexperienced dog owner.
The Dachshund dog breed is curious, entertaining, stubborn, and energetic, and they can some times be mischievous. They need plenty of attention. If they don’t receive the attention they need, they will misbehave.
Although they are usually compatible with children and pets, they can be jealous and, if overly indulged, may become bad-tempered and snappy. Because of this, a family with older children is probably a better fit for this dog breed. Even so, Dachshunds are very devoted, loyal, and affectionate dogs.
A Dachshund that is left on his own may whine until he has company. 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 many hunting dogs, Dachshunds are brave and will stand up to bigger dogs.
Dachshunds are happy to play indoors which makes them 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 necessary for Dachshunds to be taken for frequent walks to give them sufficient exercise and fresh air. Several Dachshund behavior issues are caused by insufficient exercise. 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 prone to spinal problems, so care should be taken to avoid exercises that could cause spinal damage. Children should be made aware of the weakness of the Dachshund’s back and not be allowed to treat them roughly.
Housetraining your Dachshund should be the first step when you bring him home. There are many different ways to house train a dog, including crate training, on command, 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. The optimal time for puppy training is before meal time. Same as people, dogs don’t feel like being energetic after eating a meal.
You should not expect dogs to become well-mannered quickly. Training your Dachshund will take plenty of patience due to your dog’s stubborn nature. With love and patience, you will have a playful, fun, and devoted pet to enjoy for many years to come.
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