How to Train your Dachshund

Training Your Dachshund

Dachshunds were bred to hunt badgers, meaning they are incredibly brave, independent, and notoriously stubborn. They require clever training techniques.

Key Training Tips:

• Potty Training Persistence: Dachshunds are famously difficult to house-train. You must be relentlessly consistent and reward them heavily for outdoor success.
• Prevent Jumping: Teach them to use ramps for furniture early on. Jumping can severely injure their elongated spines.
• Positive Motivation: If you try to force a Dachshund to do something, they will simply refuse. Make training a fun, rewarding game.

Socialize them early to prevent excessive barking and suspicious behavior toward strangers.