How to Care for a Dachshund

Do a short training session. For best results, you should train your dachshund three times a day with each session lasting five minutes. Short training sessions help the dachshund stay focused. Regularity reinforces the lesson for your pet. ^[7]

Reward good behavior. To get your dachshund to obey orders, you need to reward appropriate behavior as soon as they’re done. For example, if you want the dachshund to sit down and they do, you should reward and cuddle right now to let the dog know that he did a good job. You should reward dachshunds every time they obey orders so they know these are the behaviors you want. ^[8]

Ignore bad behavior. By ignoring misbehavior or withdrawing rewards, you are helping the dachshund understand actions you don’t want. For example, if the dachshund wants to go for a walk and he is running around the house because he is excited, you should ignore it until the dog stops to put on the reins. When the dachshunds come to a stop and stand still, you put on the saddle and take them for a walk. Do this every time you’re about to walk your dog so they understand that this is something you don’t want. At that time, the pet will understand that if it runs around, it will not be taken for a walk, but if it stands still, it will be allowed to walk. ^[9]

Consider hiring a qualified dog trainer. If you’re having trouble training your dachshund to obey commands, you may want to consider hiring a professional to help you train your pet. A qualified dog trainer has the ability to assist you in training this breed. This measure is especially helpful if you are trying to correct bad behavior in your pet. ^[10]

• You can also sign up for a local group training course if you want your dachshund to learn how to communicate with the world around you.

Bathe dachshunds. Use a special dog shampoo to bathe the dachshund. If your dog has short hair, you should bathe them every three months. For long-haired dogs, you need to bathe more often. Use the spray to moisten the dog’s coat, but do not wet the area around the eyes, ears, and nose. Then apply the shampoo to the pet’s fur. Rinse off the shampoo and pat dry with a towel. ^[11]

• Praise and reward dachshunds with food after bathing so they associate the act of bathing with a good experience.

Grooming the dachshund. If the dachshund has short hair, you only need to brush it once a week. As for long-haired dogs, you need to brush them daily to keep the coat from getting messy. Use a wide comb to untangle before using the brush. While grooming you should praise the dog a lot and reward him with food after he is done so that the pet can associate brushing with good things. ^[12]

Cut the dog’s nails. To trim the dachshund’s nails, you’ll need a special nail clipper that’s available at pet stores. In addition, you should also train the dachshund to get used to touching nails before starting to cut. If your dog is wary of your paws and claws, you should stroke their paws and touch their toes to get used to them first. Praise and reward food when your pet allows you to touch your toes. After they are comfortable with the touch of their feet, you can proceed to clipping the nails. ^[13]

• Do not cut too deep as the meat pad may be touched. This is a very sensitive area and can bleed.
• If you’re concerned about hurting your dog while trimming his nails, you can ask your veterinarian to show you how or take your pet to a veterinarian to trim the dog’s nails.