By Sandra Scott

The Daschund dog breed originated in Germany and dates back hundreds of years. They were primarily used for hunting hares and badgers (in German, the word “Dachs” means badger). Also known as “sausage dogs” and “wiener dogs”, the name of the breed is often spelled as Daschund.

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It can be difficult to train Dachshunds due to their stubborn nature. This can make them difficult to handle for an inexperienced dog owner.

The Dachshund dog breed is curious, entertaining, stubborn, and energetic, and they can some times be mischievous. They must have plenty of attention. If they don’t receive the attention they need, they will misbehave.

Although they are usually compatible with children and pets, they can be jealous and, if overly indulged, may become bad-tempered and snappy. Because of this, a family with older children is probably a better fit for this dog breed. Even so, Dachshunds are very devoted, loyal, and affectionate dogs.

Often Dachshunds will whine when they are left alone. Some Dachshunds are prone to separation anxiety and may chew objects in the house to relieve stress. Their body language and personality give the impression that they are unaware of their fairly small size. As with most small hunting dog breeds, Daschunds are bold and will stand their ground with much bigger dogs.

Dachshunds are happy to play inside so they are an ideal dog breed for apartment dwellers or for homes with little or no garden. Even so, they are lively, boisterous and playful dogs. It is important for these dogs to get lots of exercise and fresh air by taking them for walks in the park. Several Dachshund behavior issues are caused by insufficient exercise. Dachshunds that are kept inside for a few days with no way to release their pent up energy will probably misbehave.

Dachshunds can become overweight without regular exercise, which can lead to blood sugar, spine or heart health problems. Dachshunds are prone to spinal problems, so care should be taken to avoid exercises that could cause spinal damage. Children should be made aware of the weakness of the Dachshund’s back and not be allowed to treat them roughly.

You should start housetraining your Dachshund as soon as he comes home. There are a number of ways to potty train your dog, such as on command, paper training, and crate training. Whichever method you choose for your Dachshund training, make sure you are patient and tolerant with your pet. Your puppy will have accidents and you cannot expect him to get it right straight away.

As with housetraining, obedience training should also start as soon as you bring your new puppy home. Dachshund obedience training sessions should be frequent but short - for example, a maximum of fifteen minutes, three to four times per day. The best time for training your puppy is before he eats. Just like people, dogs don’t feel like exerting themselves right after they’ve eaten.

Do not expect your dog to learn good manners overnight. Training your Dachshund will take plenty of patience due to your dog's stubborn nature. With love and patience, you will have a playful, fun, and devoted pet to enjoy for many years to come.

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