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By Sandra Scott

Originating in Germany, the Dachshund dog breed has been around for centuries. They were mainly used to hunt badgers and hares ("Dachs" means badger in German). Also known as “sausage dogs” and “wiener dogs”, the name of the breed is often spelled as Daschund.

If you want to put an end to Dachshund  aggression, barking, whining, or biting, I recommend that you take a look at Daschund Training.

Dachshund training can be a challenge as this breed tends to have a stubborn and very determined personality. For this reason, an inexperienced dog owner may find this dog breed a challenge to handle.

The Dachshund dog breed is curious, entertaining, stubborn, and energetic, and they can some times be mischievous. They require lots of attention. If they don't get the amount of attention they require, they will act up.

Although they are usually compatible with children and pets, they can be jealous and, if overly indulged, may become bad-tempered and snappy. For this reason, they are probably better suited to a family with older children. That said, Dachshunds are also very affectionate, loyal, and devoted dogs that will lavish love on their families.

Often Dachshunds will whine when they are left alone. Some Dachshunds suffer from separation anxiety and they may chew items in your home during this time. Going by their attitude and personality, they appear to be totally oblivious of their small size. As with a lot of small hunting dogs, Dachshunds are courageous and will challenge larger dogs.

Dachshunds are happy to play indoors which makes them an ideal dog breed for apartment dwellers or for homes with little or no back yard. That said, they are playful, lively and energetic dogs. It is important for these dogs to get lots of exercise and fresh air by taking them for walks in the park. A lack of quality exercise may contribute to many Dachshund behavior issues. Dachshunds that are kept inside for a few days with no way to release their pent up energy will probably misbehave.

Without regular exercise, Dachshunds can easily gain weight, which could lead to potential health issues related to the heart, spine, or blood sugar. As Dachshunds are liable to suffer from spinal problems, you should avoid exercises that may cause spinal damage. As Dachshunds have weak backs, children must not be allowed to be rough with them.

You should start housetraining your Dachshund as soon as he comes home. There are many different ways to house train a dog, including crate training, on command, and paper training. Whichever method you choose for your Dachshund training, make sure you are patient and tolerant with your pet. There will be accidents and you should not expect him to get it right immediately.

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. It is best to train your puppy 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. As Dachshunds are so strong-willed, plenty of patience will be required for their training. If you show plenty of love and patience, you and your family will get to enjoy a loyal and playful pet for many years.

I strongly recommend Secrets to Dog Training for your Dachshund training. This fantastic guide is the top selling dog training course for the 4th year in a row!  You should definitely take a look at it at Daschund Training.

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