Training Articles

Dachshund playdates: socializing your wiener dog

Safe dachshund playdates pair your dog with one or two familiar, similarly built dogs on flat, obstacle-free ground, in sessions of 15 to 20 minutes with full supervision. Because dachshunds carry a genetic predisposition to intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) - a...
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Dachshund Resource Guarding: Why It Happens & How to Stop It Gently

If you’ve ever reached for your dachshund’s toy or walked past their food bowl only to be met with a growl, a hard stare, or even a snap, you’re not alone. This behavior, known as resource guarding, can be confusing and even a little scary. But here’s the good news:...
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Training tips for stubborn dachshunds (that actually work)

How do you train a stubborn dachshund? Train a stubborn dachshund using short sessions (5–10 minutes), high-value food rewards, and consistent cues. Dachshunds aren't defiant - they're independent. They calculate whether a command is worth the effort. Your job is to...
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Miniature dachshund: complete breed guide

A miniature dachshund is a small-breed scent hound weighing under 11 pounds. Built on the same long-bodied, short-legged frame as the standard dachshund but compact enough to fit in your lap. They're not a separate breed from the standard, just a size variant, and...
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