Tips for new Dachshund owners

We've added a page of tips on the Breed Council's website for new Dachshund owners. They are written by experienced Dachshund owners. Some of the links will take you to advice pages on our other websites.

Every dog is different, so the advice given may or may not be appropriate for your Dachshund.

The basics:

• Your new puppy

• Should I get 2 puppies of the same age?

• Exercise and training

• Teaching your puppy to walk on a lead

• What to do if your Dachshund gets lost or goes missing

• How long can I leave my dog alone (I’m out at work)?

Behaviour:

• How to teach your dog to stop barking at people or other dogs

• Toilet training your puppy

• Toilet training - be consistent

• More toilet training tips

• Teaching your puppy to be left alone without separation anxiety

Health and wellbeing:

• Health and general care

• Should I spay or neuter my Dachshund?

• Your Dachshund’s bodyweight (too fat or too thin?)

• Lifestyle advice to reduce the risks of back disease (IVDD)

Breeding:

• Should I breed from my Dachshund bitch?

• Advice for anyone thinking of breeding from their Dachshund

• Should I use my Dachshund dog at stud?

• Should I offer my male Dachshund at stud? – some further thoughts

• The Animal Welfare Regulations 2018

There are additional useful pages on this website:

• Caring for your Dachshund

• First Aid for dogs

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