| Would you truthfully argue against Dachshunds being | | | | can from an early age. Yes, Dachshunds are small |
| among the cutest breed of dogs around? | | | | dogs, but they are bred as hunting dogs that dig out |
| Unfortunately when it comes down to it, training | | | | vermin. They have lots of energy and when they |
| Dachshund puppies can be an entirely different | | | | don't get the chance to use that energy, it will come |
| matter altogether as these cute little hot dog shaped | | | | back to haunt your household. |
| pets are in reality quite ornery. Yet, will they really | | | | If the Dachshund has got the exercising he needs, |
| require special training to make sure their attitude | | | | the training process will be much easier. However, it |
| remains under control? | | | | still needs to be firm and carefully planned. |
| Let's take a closer look. | | | | Short Sessions - Dachshund training ought to be done |
| Exactly what Makes Dachshunds Different | | | | in short 5 minute sessions. Once they decide they |
| Training Dachshund puppies is hard. They require lots | | | | don't want to listen to you, it can be hard to break |
| of patience because these little guys are one of the | | | | through, so you want to get as much done as you |
| more stubborn, independent breeds you'll encounter. | | | | possibly can before they have a chance to consider |
| They prefer to make their own decisions, go for | | | | whether they want to follow along. |
| what they want, and they are incredibly patient in | | | | Fundamentals - A Dachshund should be trained in |
| waiting you out to get it. | | | | fundamentals like "sit", "stay" and especially "down". |
| The very first thing you should never forget and | | | | Dachshunds have severe limitations on how they can |
| constantly repeat to yourself is that your Dachshund, | | | | jump or climb. Carry them up and down stairs and |
| regardless of how cute he is, is still a puppy - a pet | | | | don't allow them jump on furniture. Teach them early |
| which needs to be treated properly. The second you | | | | that these are not allowed. |
| start treating your dog like a little person or giving | | | | Clicker Training - Dachshund training works particularly |
| him the privileges that include that small size, you lose | | | | well in conjunction with a clicker. Dachshunds do not |
| the upper hand in your training. | | | | have great hearing, yet they do respond well to |
| Take into account that should you neglect to train | | | | sharp, single sounds and clicker training can be done in |
| your Dachshund, you're actually putting him at risk. | | | | short bursts that fit their attention span well. |
| With that strong personality and fiery will, they can | | | | Rewards - Punishing a Dachshund is not quite |
| easily get themselves into trouble. And their little | | | | effective because of their powerful will. They will |
| backs can be at risk if they climb on things or jump | | | | grow stubborn and possibly aggressive with |
| too much - both trainable behaviours. | | | | excessive punishment. Alternatively, use positive |
| The basics of Dachshund Training | | | | reinforcement to reward good behaviours. |
| To start with, make sure you start young and get | | | | Dachshunds love physical attention as well as treats |
| your Dachshund as much exercising as you possibly | | | | as returns for good behaviour. |