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How To Potty Train A Dachshund The Easy Way

2011-01-04T08:36:00.000-08:00

Hi Dachshund lovers are you having trouble potty training your Dachshund? Whenever I meet a new Dachshund puppy owner, potty training them is always mentioned.

Yes, Dachshund puppies are often hard to fully potty train and it is sad that some people give up on them. Even older Dachshunds can suddenly start peeing in your house!

We have purchased a lot of books that were supposidly about potty training Dachshunds but after awhile it became clear that they were really just dog training books. There was nothing in them that was specific to Dachshunds except maybe the word 'Dachshund".

So, I have been hearing about an ebook written by an associate of mine Karen Larson. She has been fostering Dachshunds in her home for many years and all left fully potty trained.

How To Potty Train A Dachshund is written just for Dachshund owners. It includes many tips that only apply to Dachshunds.

Learn more about this ebook
How To Potty Train A Dachshund

Funny Dachshund Video Tug Of Love With A Puppy

2010-08-03T07:12:00.000-07:00

Funny little mini Dachshund does not want to give up his toy to the puppy. Watch this video and have a laugh as the puppy tugs on the toy and slides the Dachshund across the floor!

Do Dachshunds Swim Or Sink

2010-07-25T02:36:00.000-07:00

Now summer is well and truly here hundreds of Dachshunds are cooling off in their owners swimming pools, the sea or local pond. People often wonder if their short legged Dachshunds can swim. The quick answer is yes dachshunds can swim however they can also sink.

In fact many dachshunds love to dive into water and swim but owners need to make sure they are keeping a very close eye on their swimming dachshund because unlike us they can not reach the bottom of most pools. This means that when they get exhausted from swimming they need to be able to either float (by wearing a life jacket/vest) or immediately get out of the pool.

Kyjen Pet Saver Life Jacket Small

I have a friend who's dachshund loved to swim but unfortunately her little baby jumped in the pool when they were not outside. She sadly could not get back out of the pool because of the sides being too steep and drowned. My friend now puts life jackets on her other dachshunds whenever they are anywhere near the pool. Her pool is also now fenced. This was a very sad time for her and really opened my eyes to the problems of allowing a dachshund to swim.

Life jackets for dogs are very cheap and Dachshund Luke loves his. He is not a big swimmer and gets worn out very quickly but when he is wearing his life jacket he just takes a break and floats around the pool :-)

If you have a dachshund or small dog that loves water you may want to consider purchasing a Paws Aboard Designer Life Jacket - S for them.

Best Dachshund Bed Is The PetMate Burrow Bed

2010-04-17T08:52:00.000-07:00

Best Dachshund Bed Is The PetMate Burrow Bed

When chosing a bed for your Dachshund there is one important thing to remember - Dachshunds love to snuggle under blankets.

Many Dachshunds are lucky enough to sleep in their owners beds with them, and of course they will be under the covers.

Because of this Dachshund love to snuggle and sleep under covers, most 'normal' dogs beds are not ideal. Dachshunds do not really enjoy just perched on a cushion - they want to burrow under something.

Of course you could add a blanket for your Dachshund to burrow under although be prepared for your dog to drag it around the house.

For a long time our Dachshund used a soft cat bed because it had a small opening and with the addition of a warm blanket he felt nice and secure in his burrow.

We have since got him a PetMate Burrow Bed and he loves it. This bed is the perfect Dachshund bed.
Not only is it nice and soft but comes with an attached blanket. Our Dachshund loves to burrow into his bed and he is not dragging the blanket all around the room.

The cover is removable and you can throw it in the washing machine.

Dachshund Crates - Get The Right One!

2009-09-28T23:55:00.000-07:00

Dachshund Crates - Get the right one!

Looking for the right crate for your Dachshund can be very confusing. They may be small but their long bodies mean the tiny cute crates are not suitable for them. Many Dachshund lovers have purchased the smallest crates available in the local pet store only to find that their little one is too long to fit comfortably inside.

If you are looking for a crate to use at home while you are out or for training it is imperative that your Dachshund feels not only comfortable but secure inside. Crates are an excellent choice for Dachshunds since they often feel lonely when you leave them and may even howl for hours. These little pack dogs become so dedicated to their owners that they feel lost and stressed if left to wander room to room looking for you.

However, they soon learn that when they are in their cozy crate it is time for a nice nap until you return and let they out again. It is amazing how a Dachshund that normally howls when you leave suddenly is quiet when snug in his crate. They understand that they are being left, feel secure and are not searching the house for you.

Now on the other hand if you plan on taking your Dachshund on vacation with you and it involves putting them in cargo then it is very important that you have measured your Dachshund correctly. The Airlines have stringent rules about the size of a crate compared to the size of your Dachshund. I recommend that you measure, then measure again because the airline will not allow your Dachshund to get on the flight if the crate is not the correct size.

My Dachshund has travelled with us to many countries, his last flight was from Florida to Spain. We purchased his crate many months before our flight to allow him time to get used to it and feel at home, safe and secure inside.

I have put together a few articles to insure your Dachshund not only has the correct crate but also tips on how to guarantee they get on the flight! The last thing you need is for your Dachshund to not make the flight and get left in the cargo area!

Make sure you read:

How To Measure A Dachshund For A Travel Crate
Complete Diagrams and examples
Flying With A Dachshund Make Sure They Get On The Flight
Do not leave without them!
How To Prepare A Dachshunds Crate For A Flight
Pimp that crate and get it noticed!

Can A Dachshund Be Trained?

2009-08-04T09:03:00.001-07:00

Can a Dachshund be trained? Absolutely!

If you own a Dachshund Puppy or an older dog at some point, you really owe it to yourself to put a little effort into training him.

Scooping him up into your arms when he does something wrong is not training – I know it is so easy to do and they love to be picked up, but that will just make your Dachshund think that when he does that action he gets picked up – Yes he got what he wanted.

Please Click Here to watch a free training video that shows you how easy it is to do.

Looking for information on potty training a Dachshund?
Lots of Free articles How To Potty Train A Dachshund - Available for you to read Here

How To Train A Dachshund Puppy

2009-07-30T02:56:00.000-07:00

Your little Dachshund puppy may seem easy to train - you just pick him up when he does something wrong. Well sorry folks but that is not training him. In fact it is only teaching him that whatever he is doing must be good because he gets to sit in your arms or on your lap - every Dachshunds dream!

Since Dachshunds are very hard headed and stubourn it is worth getting advise on how to train them. Either enroll in a training class, read books - either purchased or instantly downloaded to your computer or watch videos.

For free advice on training a Dachshunds
How To Potty Train A Dachshund
How To Potty Train A Dachshund Puppy
Dachshund Peeing In The House
Training Videos Online

Dachshund Potty Training FREE Course

2009-07-26T05:56:00.000-07:00

Hi Dachshund lovers,

Just wanted to let you guys know that I found a free course online that is aimed at Dachshunds.

After reading it I was very impressed and shared it with my friend who is having a lot of problems getting her little Doxie potty trained.
She called me yesterday all excited because she is following along on the 2 week potty training plan and reports that it is already working after one week!

I am so happy for her because I know that she was getting very stressed with her Dachshund peeing in the house.

If you are having problems with your Dachshund or have just got a Dachshund in your life I recommend that you look for a training program written for Dachshund's. I have seen too many Dachshunds being surrendered to the local pound because their owners have given up on them.
Please do not give up! Free Dachshund Training Information

Are Dachshunds hard to Potty Train?

2009-07-24T00:47:00.000-07:00

Well I think the answer is YES and NO.

OK, so who am I - well of course I own little Dachshund Luke and remember how he was a touch stubborn as a puppy. At first I thought that perhaps I had a slow puppy, little did I know that I just had a hard headed one. He would happily go outside and walk around the garden sniffing everything, however he did not seem to remember that he was supposed to go potty out there too! I had to constantly remind him - and still do even though he is now 8 years old.

Then I started to volunteer with Dachshund Rescue and taking Dachshund's into my home until they were adopted. One of our jobs as a "foster home" was to try and get these sweet Dachshunds to be socialized and adoptable. The number one priority was for them to be house trained. After all people were not as likely to adopt an older Dachshund that is still peeing in the house.

I was very surprised about how many of these rescue dogs had been abandoned to shelters or worse the streets because their owners were unable to potty train them. It is very sad. All of the dogs left my home fully potty trained, if only their owners were correctly informed on how to potty train a Dachshund they might still be with them.

If you are having trouble potty training your Dachshund then please take the time to learn about Dachshunds and the best way to train them.

Here are some links to get your going:

Potty Train An Older Dachshund
Dachshund Training
How To Potty Train A Dachshund Puppy
Dachshund peeing in the house

Dachshund toys and supplies that Dachshund Luke loves

2009-07-24T00:05:00.001-07:00

Hi Dachshund lovers,

Does your Dachshund have a toy fetish?

Dachshund Luke does! He adores his toys and every day walks around the house checking they are all where he left them. If he thinks one is missing he goes into true Dachshund mode - tail pointing straight up - and runs around the house looking in the normal hiding places until he has found his missing toy.
I love watching him do that and he enjoys playing "find it".

A game he loves is for us to hide a toy, give him our hand signal for "find it" and he is off searching with his tail wagging like crazy.

To tell the truth over the last 7 years we have spent a small fortune on toys and supplies for Dachshund Luke - we love him and want to keep him happy :-)
We have also noticed that he has a very strong jaw and have stopped buying him little dog toys - even though he is only a mini 9LB dog we get him toys for big dogs so that he does not chew them up in 5 minutes.

I put together a review of his toys, steps, crate and other Dachshund friendly supplies - it is a great place to see Dachshund approved supplies all in one place. Take a look Dog Toys And Supplies That Dachshunds Love