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Training
Training a Dachshund is not the easiest thing to do. At
times you will swear that it is your Dachshund training you rather than
the other way around!
It's not because your Dachshund lacks any intelligence - in
fact they are a clever breed. But they do have an independent streak and
can be a little stubborn. Remember, you must be patient and MORE
STUBBORN than they are. <G>
Dachshunds respond very well to positive non-punitive,
reward-based training methods. Be sure to be consistent in your
training, use plenty of encouragement and repetition. Several
short five minute training sessions each day are best. You'll find food
to be a great motivator to your Dachshund! There is no place for (and no
need for) harsh punishment or "corrections" when training a Dachshund.
House training a Dachshund Puppy is said to be a fairly
difficult process. Your most important tool for success is a kennel or
crate, Establish a good Dachshund Puppy Potty Training Schedule and
stick to it. It just takes some commitment, consistency, and a touch of
patience to do it properly. You rigidly adhere to it. Recommendation is
every hour for the first couple of days. If the Dachshund doesn't go,
bring it in and place in its kennel (enclosed crate). Repeat. When the
Dachshund goes, immediate and effusive praise should be given. Gradually
extend the time between trips outside by about 30 minutes each
successive day. Remember to take your Dachshund to the same place
outside each time. Don't forget praise for doing the right thing. No
praise and NO CORRECTION for not achieving the desired result. This
method works. It will take you about 10 days. Cut off access to water
about one hour before retiring for the night. Take your Dachshund out
one last time and then place in its kennel for the evening.
In order for your Dachshund Puppy to become a responsible and
trusted member of society you will want to teach them some proper
household etiquette and basic obedience training. Dachshunds are more
than capable of picking up these behaviors in quick time.
Household Etiquette - This is the process of setting the
boundaries of acceptable behavior for your Dachshund and developing good
behavior habits right from the start. At the same time it is the process
of preventing problem behaviors before they arise such as
destructive chewing, digging, excessive barking and begging for food.
All things that will help you and your Dachshund live happily together.
Basic Obedience Training - Some commands that you'll find
particularly useful for you and your Dachshund puppy are the come or
recall command, down, stay and how to walk nicely on a loose leash.
Check with local All-Breed Dog Clubs or Training Clubs
for basic and obedience training classes. There are several in the St.
Louis metropolitan area.
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