Dachshund Behavior Problems

RE: Dachshund Behavior Problems Post By Glory Lyn (Guest Post) (08/11/2008) I too have a miniature dachshund, his name is tol-tool, and he is now on his 5 months old, its a matter of how close you are to your dog. Tol-tool is very naughty puppy, he sometimes squirt in our bed if he wanted to make a revenge on me ( late feeding) heheh, but anyways, I trained my tol-tool to pee at the back of our PAD, and by then, he every morning, he will then run at the back of our pad just to pee and leave his dirt waste. At least I've taught him to do the right manner. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dachshund Behavior Problems Post by Jantoo (730) | (04/17/2007) Contact My terrier years ago "marked" my pants leg only once, and that was while I was standing in a neighbor's yard talking. I think he was literally marking his territory - me. Dogs are pack animals; they need to know that you're the boss of the pack and that you will take care of them always. If you have to have a dog, maybe an older dog would be better, one whose history you can find out from the animal shelter. Good luck to you. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dachshund Behavior Problems Post by Mythi (86) | (04/17/2007) Profile | Contact She has seperation anxiety which is not uncommon in some dogs. She wants your attention and will get it any way she can, just like a child will. Doctor Foster's which is a great pet website has herbal calming pills which might help you out. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dachshund Behavior Problems Post By Doggy (Guest Post) (04/17/2007) Urinating on you is a sign of alpha behavior, as is biting your child. I have no doubt you love your dog, but you may have to chose between your dog and your child. Your child has a right to be safe in his own home. A dog who has bitten is not a safe companion. The bites might have been minor so far, but you cannot predict with 100% certainty that the next occurrence won't be a major bite or attack. I urge you to find a loving adult for the dog, with people who understand alpha behavior and can control it. I was in the same situation 30 years ago, and it broke my heart to have to place my beloved pet, but a childs safety must come first. Report Spam or Abuse Dachshund Behavior Problems/digging Post by Roseyposey (12) | (04/16/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact If you do not want your dog to dig all over the yard or under the fence try this. Pick an are where you will let him dig. Bury treats here now and then. This will direct him where you want him. I am not sure you can get him to stop digging all together. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dachshund Behavior Problems Post by Roseyposey (12) | (04/16/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact The dog needs to be in the crate when you go out. It may take a while to break him of peeing but stick it out!It is also good to train him to go into the crate on command. You may need to have the door open to bring in groceries. This way you don't have to worry about him getting out or underfoot. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dachshund Behavior Problems Post by the Oracle (420) | (04/16/2007) Profile | Contact Jerking on a leash is not cruel. It doesn't take much of a jerk to get the dog's attention. She has a child to raise, but the dog and she will be trained to work together for a happy family. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dachshund Behavior Problems Post By (Guest Post) (04/16/2007) I had a dachhound too and her name was Puddles. They do pee alot when they get excited. Eventually Puddles was trained but still squirted a little out if someone used that cutesy excited voice talking to her, shed pee on their shoe out of joy! LOL so i always encouraged guests to speak to her in a calm manner, which helped immensely! Good luck, some dogs take longer than others....... (smiles) Heres a pic of my dog weve got now, David. His worst issue is digging! Ugh! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Dachshund Behavior Problems Post By Me (Guest Post) (04/16/2007) First of all, she's a puppy. They all act nuts. She just needs to be trained & you need to be respected as the mom. I would suggest a puppy training course. It will be well worth it. You will end up w/a different dog. They are usually taught locally. Yes it costs money but the benefits will be life long, so really it doesn't cost much. Most people take them on to adult classes but I doubt it will be necessary. Once you are both trained you'll know what to do as she gets older too. Just make sure they use ONLY the reward methods. If there's any punishment or hitting or jerking on the leash, RUN. Those are archaic cruel methods. If you really really can't afford it there is a wealth of info. on the internet that you could train her with. It takes time but the bonding that will take place makes it worth it. And all will be happier. Dogs like to learn & I'm thinking this dog doesn't get enough attention as it is, unless it's negative, so she's trying to get it any way she can. They are just like kids. A dog is a life long committment to give them the best of everything that we can. They deserve it & we owe it to them. Report Spam or Abuse