Helpful advice on dog
behaviour problems

Preventing dog behaviour problems is best handled by starting early with your puppy, developing good habits when dogs are easier to train, and establishing yourself as the leader.

Everyone wants their dog to be well behaved and socially accepted but this can take some thought, planning and effort on your behalf. It helps if you are calm, firm, have routines, and you do not regularly behave loudly and erratically,which may over excite your dog.

Start training early using Patience, Praise and Persistence, if you prefer attend obedience training to help get off to a good start.

Some common behaviour problems that can develop are
Problem Digging
Inappropriate chewing
Excessive barking
Aggressive dog behavior

Problem Digging
One dog behaviour problem is excessive digging. From their hunting and burrowing ancestry they enjoy digging and may bury bones or toys but this is not usually a problem unless they are bored or left alone for long periods.

If you do have a problem, check what is happening in your dachshund’s day and try to make some changes.
Is your dachshund left alone for long periods? Consider doggy day care or a puppy walker.
Increase your exercise time with your dachshund and go to interesting environments.
Allow time to explore and play when walking.
Provide a variety of toys and try to add a new one occasionally to stimulate.
Play and give your dachshund quality time. Play catch, groom, etc.
Take your dog to a dog training course and practice regularly.
Insure if left outside your dachshund has a shaded area, as he will dig a hole to lie in, to get cool.

If the problem is severe, one idea that is known to help, is to adopt a canine playmate. Dachshunds also like burrowing and hiding under bedding or clothing, but this is usually fun for everyone.

If your dog has a behaviour problem that you are unable to remedy yourself it may be best to consult a professional dog trainer who specializes in dog behaviour problems, or enrol in obedience training class.

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