Any tips on raising a dachshund puppy??

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Be ready for a period of trial and error. Dachshunds are known for being very very stubborn dogs. Once they do learn something though, they are wonderful companions. When training one you have to have a LOT of patience and persistance. Because they're so stubborn, it will end up being a lot of repetative teaching. Have fun with it though and I wish you the best of luck!

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Make sure you have a sense of humor because they can be a pain.

The Basics
SIT, COME, DOWN, STAY, HEEL.

SIT
Holding a treat in your left hand just above the pup's nose, gently rest your right hand on pup's rump.
Slowly move the treat in an upward motion while applying gentle pressure to the rump. ( you dont want to push hard because if you do the dog will sit every time someone touches him and this is not good for competitive obedience)
as soon as pup sits say in a very happy excited tone "GOOD SIT" and give the treat.
Repeat excersize 7x. then take a play break and move on to something elce.
very young pups should not train for more than a half hour each day
every time you put food bowl down or give a treat give the sit command, and wait for the sit. then once pup sits give treat or food down.
DO NOT move on to something new until pup has the new command down pat.

COME
walk away from pup about 10 feet to start. say pup's name and "COME" in a happy voice. once pup comes praise it lavishly have a bit of a play and give it a treat.
Gradually increase the distance you walk away. and eventually once pup knows command only treat every 3rd come. tappering off until he comes every time with out treat using only praise.
this will take a few days to learn if you practice every day.

DOWN
Start with pup in sit. move hand with the treat between the pup's front paws on the ground.
Say "DOWN" in firm but not loud voice.
pup might try and get treat without going down, dont let him have it until he downs.
praise in happy voice "GOOD DOWN"
repeat 7x

STAY
Start pup in down possition. say "STAY" in firm voice. walk to end of leash, backwards. if the pup moves say once only "AP" in a not pleased tone. go back do not say anything. put pup in down again repeat "STAY" walk backwards to end of leash.
pup does NOT get praise or treat untill he stays for 30 seconds, then a minute, then 5 minutes. move times up each week.
after he can do a 5 minute down/stay every time. move on to a sit/stay doing exactly what you did for down/stay.
Once on leash sit and down/stays are reliable for 5 minutes each. drop the leash and walk away from your pup, your back to the pup. about 10 feet away. wait 5 min. recall your dog. with dog sitting in front of you once he reaches you. treat and praise.

HEEL
Please do NOT train with a choke collar. i recomend martin gayles.
with dog on a short leash exactly beside you on your left side say "HEEL" if the dog starts to pull give a correction snap with leash on collar. and recomand "HEEL" the second your dog complies peaise with "GOOD HEEL" in happy voice. and continue to walk , correct, and praise for 30 minutes.

Always end training sessions on a positive note. Never get angry with your pup for not responding to a command. Praise lavishly every time pup responds to a command.
NEVER hit your dog. NO reason is an acceptable reason for physicaly abusing your pup.

Group obedience classes will help with socialization and a good instructor will be able to help with training your dog.

Here is a link to how to crate/house train your if you care to read it:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

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if u bog like pedigree than feed him that or milk with bread any ways i have 13 dog if u need any advice from me just send an e-mail

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dashhounds can be verey hipper...so watch if you have areas the dog can jump on or off ,of...dashhound are verey sneeky so dont leave the door open to far


all i have to say is good luck to you and your new puppy :D

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duchshunds are the most stubborn little fuckers ive ever seen i have one and it is a pain in my ***

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They are pretty good dogs, if they are the only dog in the house, and they bark when someone comes in your yard or to the door. My grandma had one, and I had one. My only advice is that it should be an only dog.