Avoid Disobedient Dogs And Learn Dachshund Training
Why Are Dachshunds Not Like Other Dogs?
Dachshunds seem to be born with a stubborn bone in their bodies. They think they know what’s best for them, and it isn’t easy to make them change their minds. They can be very patient, too, when it comes to outlasting your desire to make them change.
But the fact is that Dachshunds are not some other species, they do belong to the canine family. This means that you should treat them as such, but – of course – not abuse them. The point is that your Dachshund is not some kind of prima donna who should be put on a pedestal. If you do that, you have already lost the control over the little guy.
For one thing, training your Dachshund – and doing it when the cute fellow is still a puppy – is going to make sure that he/she remains free of the trouble that an independent-minded little dog can get into. They should be trained early on not to climb on things and possibly fall off. They are trainable in these and in other areas as well.
What Are the Basics of Dachshund Training?
Dachshunds need to get lots of exercise under their belt, so to speak, from the get-go. The breed, small as it is, was originally a hunting dog. Which means that they are full of pep. They need an adequate outlet for all that pent-up energy otherwise trouble is brewing right at home.
In spite of lots of exercise, you are going to have to do some training on top of that energy expenditure, too.
Keep the Lessons Short – Don’t try to train your Dachshund for more than about five minutes at a time. This will make sure that the little fellow doesn’t have time to figure out that he/she is not game for what you want.
The Bottom Line – Yes, those simple commands, such as “sit” or “stay” or “down.” You need to make sure that they don’t try to get on the couch, you need to make them understand that that’s verboten.
Clicker Training – Dachshunds – unlike other dogs – are not known for their great hearing, but they are responsive to sharp sounds, so training them with the clicker is a good way of making sure that they are paying attention to you.
“What’s in it for me?” – Dachshunds don’t think of it in those terms, but they don’t react well to punishment. When they do something the way they should, give them plenty of praise and even some treats. Let them associate behaving well with being treated well.
It take time and patience to train a Dachshund. But it’s important to make sure that the little guy learns who is the boss. You don’t want to let him or her have the upper hand. A well-trained Dachshund is a happier dog in the long run. And safer, too.
