Now, if a Dachshund owner lived in GERMANY and didn’t know those things, that would indeed be quite embarrassing. Directed by Douglas Barr. These kind of people don’t need animals. Breeders in Germany would have a heart attack. I watched as he died, and it’s been 6 months and I hate myself for killing him, I cannot forgive myself. It sounds like dividing the courtyard might be the best thing. It may hang quite a bit generating all these babies. A short-term solution might be a belly band that covers his pee pee. And he was so cute. I love Chester but Gretel is my “heart dog”. My 5 month old Long Haired Dachshund Bruce is now 98% house trained. Chester and Gretel have also learned to like their crates. Then I figured out what worked for her (which, also happened to be what had worked for Chester years earlier). didn’t tell my about this alternative and said Addison would never walk or pee by herself. His instinct is to tree squirrels and try to take on whatever is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Hi Jessica. They love to snuggle with you on the couch, sleep with you in bed, and follow you around the house (including into the bathroom). Dachshund may certainly be more challenging than some breeds but are less challenging than others. I know Chester has many lumps and bumps and they are just fatty deposits. I’m not trying to diminish your feelings because I know it will only get easier with time but I would try to find another way to fill that time. That lasted about 30 minutes. My Dachshunds Gretel and Summit are very treat motivated. yes, indeed my Dachshunds think all food is for them. He’s friends with everyone, kids, cats, other dogs, birds.. Wow that is impressive! It’s realizing that all the foundational elements of your worldview are predicated and built on the preponderance of weak and lonely people just like you. I had one removed from his hind leg because it was starting to restrict his walking. I’ve been looking around. In order to give any insight, I would need to know the behavior your dog is exhibiting after the 2-3 hour mark. And Gabi could campaign forever if need be because she loves apples and Quaker Rice Cake which is what we give for rewards and treats. It’s pronounced: ducks- hooned (like mooned). Sorry lost sight of the post it would be a good thing for you to find another one to love it did wonders for my husband I know you will never forgive yourself for what had to be done and he still hasnt to this day but he knows he’s in a better place and we talk about him often and it seems to help, I’m so sorry for your loss. I agree with the comment “once a dachshund owner, always a dachshund owner” because as long as I live there will always be the pitter-patter of Dachschund feet running throughout my life and house, I’m so sorry to hear about Daxan. We went to the same breeder we got Tripp. His nature tells me that he desperately loves to walk in my courtyard, which is shared with two of my neighbours. My children are 18 and 13 so they know not to get up in the pup’s face. I miss him terribly. Little buggers! ), she would get one of my felt tip markers & chew them up! My friend really loved Moseby and realized it was unfair to him to leave him alone so much. Even if you did it, he still wasn’t tired. We got our little Dapple Doxie pup, Galaxy, as a Christmas present for our children. Do mean Schnauzer? Getting married is a lot like going out to eat with friends. - grumpy cat studying Once you have had one, you can not go back to any other breed. I thought that was very nasty of them and also probably illegal for a non profit to discriminate like that. ???? He’s absolutely silent in public but at home if he sees a squirrel he’s on the chase and I’m worried if he ever catches one because he’s a little scaredy-cat and im afraid he would turn tail and run if it turned around and bit him. Another month n decided we had to get another dachshund. Had a nice long chat with my husband today after our WI-FI went down. The main cast members were familiar to television viewers before their roles on Friends, but were not considered to be stars. I noticed that all 21 points in the article hit it on the head when it comes to the dachsund lol. It IS true that most of the socialization starts before 2 (they can still become more social but it takes more work and they will likely never be perfectly socialized) but I’ve heard of older dogs coming into a household and becoming close friends with the other dog already there. Today… He is old and gray in the face, but still up for chasing the ball. I have a dachshund/yorkie mix who stole my heart when she was 8 months old. When my friends started having kids when I was younger I was still single and jetting around. Consider giving them their own place to burrow and nest when they are not on the couch with you – the Snoozer Cozy Cave Pet Bed or the Ethical Pets Sleep Zone Cuddle Cave Pet Bed. I am not sure if it’s just a pack mentality thing (HE is the one that made HER a barker by the way) or that he’s protecting her but he likes to bark, bark, bark at everything. It gives her a purpose and gives you peace of mind knowing that your little best friend is in good hands. We think she was a puppy mill breeder that was dropped off – so interestingly, many of the “negative” qualities I think were trained out of her. I agree. She’s probably just over-excited. I even hate calling him an “animal” because he was my baby. If a dog starts that behavior, no matter what the breed (because it can happen with any breed, although Dachshunds do tend to be afraid of kids more so than some others), I would consult with a trainer or behaviorist to get ahead of the situation. I was able to potty train my Dachshund puppy in about 6 weeks. A reputable breeder with ALWAYS let you come to their house and see the parents of the dogs, and siblings if they haven’t been sold yet. This is especially true for smooth coats. Anyways, we decided to buy him his own bed after many years of never having his own the cutest thing is seeing him curl up on his own bed & only taking him a week to learn the command “go to your bed” & so now he always does. Wow. Also of note, getting a puppy or younger dog may help the dog adjust to living with children better. I was holding the puppy on the floor while allowing my dachshund to get close to smell. All have lived at least 13 years. But….. Their training was not bad considering I have a miniature female pitcher who was older when they came to our home and she is the leader and has helped with training. And I’ve had six more dachshunds since! Some Dachshund bark more than others but they are generally dogs that bark at the mailman and blowing leaves with equal vigor. I love them both very much and want to get another one when they are going. 2 years later now and he has never gone in the house again. Katie is the most loving animal I have ever known. Marriage is work. I’m in Ecuador. Mocha is going bald on his back. It’s my understanding that. These are the toys that have lasted more than a day (and sometimes months) around our house: Badgers and rabbits live in the ground so hunters like Dachshund were bred to dig. It’s comical because when they really had to go bad they would whip the wind chime as hard as they could with their nose. I’ve hiked up to 10 miles a day, three days in a row, with Gretel. She can be heard in the heavens…and it really does sound like a soprano Doberman making that obnoxious, ferocious racket. I can’t imagine life without her and I can’t imagine loving another Dachshund, or any dog for that matter, more. I cannot afford to have the electric fence put in my property. I’ve only ever had dachshunds in my life and I always will. So we kept him tied, but I dont think that is the right way to do it. It only took about 2 times and they figured it out. Still, you may at least want to look up “resource guarding human” online to see if his behavior matches the “symptoms”. But after reading your article I am interested in adopting one that might have been given up by someone that wasn’t able to keep theirs. Don’t know what else to do. This is what some of our readers have to say about it: “You will never need another doorbell. I recently wrote an article explaining how to start hiking with your dog (Dachshund focused but, really, applicable to most dogs). You will have a best friend for life!!!! I try to give them attention but they want it ALL the time, and I need my space. I recently installed a gate on our kitchen door because Chester and Gretel were always underfoot. He also did agility including 12 weave poles. They can’t resist going under or scrunching blanket. Another method I have used for very young pups is to use puppy pads. 20 and 23 years? Random people will run up to you on the street to tell you about theirs out home. Living with our beautiful long haired mini Luna and totally in love with her! Indeed, sometimes the difference between a “good” and “bad” dog is a loving home and consistency. We also own his brother from the same litter and a 9 year old Pomeranian and they are fine with my friend being there. With the food, she should not mess with his food if he has a problem with that. It’s not Dachshund specific. Finding a jacket or harness to fit your Dachshund may take some trial and error. She is amazing! He’s never had any back problems or teeth issues. Wedding Etiquette. Each person has to set their own boundaries around that but, to me, as long as the person REALLY understands the breed it’s ok for them to have one. She is almost 5 months old and has done a really good job of potty training. Yes, he absolutely hates the rain. We just got her 6 months ago as a puppy. JMO. He got used to this almost immediately and is real good at it. I have found out it’s hard to keep their teeth cleaned. As will straaw hats, wicker baskets etc. ‍♀️. He is 6 years old and my husband and I have claimed visitation rights to him (when we want!). The training is pretty simple and easy. It did take care of a most house accidents though. Now she rarely has accidents in the house and if she does it’s usually because I missed her signals that she needed to go out. He seems lost without his “sister”. If she is doing it to get you to do something (give attention, treats, etc.) He quickly bonded with the other dogs and became “Best Bud”with the cat. I definitely have to keep an eye on him with any stuffed or squeaker toys but i’m glad to have found some that will last more than an hour! Good luck. If you already own a Dachshund, you should learn all you can about them and learn to work WITH them instead of against them.