I can't house train my dachshund
Dachshunds are hard to house train. It takes patience and consistency. They are hounds which instantly makes them stubborn and pigheaded. They are also small with little legs and long bodies which makes it hard to tell when they have to go if you are watching body language. They also sniff a lot which also makes it hard to tell when they have to go. Another reason is they dislike cold weather and may refuse to go out into the cold to do their business. Some dachshunds feel the same way about rainy weather.
Crate train your stubborn hound. If you know they need to go and you just took them out but they refused to go, bring them in, put them in the crate and try again in half an hour. Don't give them access to the house until they go outside and do their business. Consistency and patience is the sure way to house train your dachshund.
Get your dog into a routine. There will always be tell tale signs when they go if you are paying attention. After they eat, usually within 20 minutes give or take, take them out ask them to go on command. They can learn this! After a big play they will have to go so take them out and ask them to go on command. Go with them and watch them outside to make sure they go, as they are stubborn and smart and will fake it to get you to let them in. First thing in the morning and before bed, go out with them make sure they go.
Crate train your stubborn hound. If you know they need to go and you just took them out but they refused to go, bring them in, put them in the crate and try again in half an hour. Don't give them access to the house until they go outside and do their business. Consistency and patience is the sure way to house train your dachshund.
Get your dog into a routine. There will always be tell tale signs when they go if you are paying attention. After they eat, usually within 20 minutes give or take, take them out ask them to go on command. They can learn this! After a big play they will have to go so take them out and ask them to go on command. Go with them and watch them outside to make sure they go, as they are stubborn and smart and will fake it to get you to let them in. First thing in the morning and before bed, go out with them make sure they go.
My dachshund is not good with kids
Dachshunds on average are not good with small children. Kids are busy, loud, and to a dachshund, big and scary. This combination is usually bad. Dachshunds are smart and with their long bodies, they can be hurt easily by a small child so will by instinct snap at any child who is rough, loud, running, or scary in any way. For this reason, we don't generally adopt to families with small children. On a rare occasion, we will have a dachshund that loves little kids but this doesn't happen too often.
We're having a new baby and the dog has to go
This is also a common reason for surrendering a dachshund. Before deciding to bring a dachshund into your home, decide first what your plans are for the future and whether or not the dog would fit into your life. If you are planning a family, think first whether a dachshund is the right choice for a young family. If you do want a dachshund and have a new baby, contact us. We can help with strategies for introducing dogs to babies and how to help them handle the change.
My dachshund barks at everything!
Yup. They do that. Little dogs are prone to barking. Dachshunds are no different. We often get calls from people who feel they can no longer deal with their dachshund and the barking. Dachshunds can quickly take over the house if you let them. Do you have to let them? NO!!! Just because you have the cutest dog on earth does not mean they need to rule you and your home. Little dogs need discipline, too. They also need rules , structure, and a pack leader. Obedience classes are highly recommended if you want a well-behaved dog, even for the cute little lap dog!