{"id":9941,"date":"2022-09-21T13:10:35","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T13:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/blog\/uncategorized\/guide-how-to-train-dachshund-puppy\/"},"modified":"2024-05-22T11:20:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T11:20:06","slug":"guide-how-to-train-dachshund-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/breed-specific\/guide-how-to-train-dachshund-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to train a Dachshund puppy \u2013 The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sausage dog! Weiner dog! The Teckel. The Doxie, all common names for the Dachshund. This little hound has certainly stolen our hearts in recent years, with a huge rise in popularity. If you\u2019ve decided that a Dachshund is the dog breed for you, then you\u2019re in for a treat. Definitely not for the faint hearted though, they may be small in stature but they are huge in personality and need regular training to keep them out of mischief.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Train your Dachshund with Zigzag<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you\u2019ve got a Miniature Dachshund, the pocket rocket! Or you\u2019ve got a Standard Dachshund &#8211; the original. Either way these dogs are delightful, but like all dogs require training, especially in how to control that magnificent bark that they have (it\u2019s loud, you know). Luckily, for you we\u2019re here with our ultimate guide to training that sausage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you\u2019re here, why not download the <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/\">Zigzag puppy training app<\/a> and start a free trial? Have a chat with the <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/experts\/\">puppy coaches<\/a> too. They\u2019d love to hear from you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still looking for the perfect puppy breed? Find out everything you need to know <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/puppy-training\/breed-specific\/\">here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What age can I start to train my Dachshund puppy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dachshund puppy training can and will start as soon as you bring your little chipolata home. You see, everything they experience will all form part of their early learning. We want them to feel secure, confident and to learn the things you want them to in a kind and effective way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your sausage dog won\u2019t know right from wrong, they\u2019re a blank slate at such a young age, so let\u2019s get started teaching them. Every day\u2019s a school day with a Dachshund.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading trigger\">What do I need to train my Dachshund puppy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of things, which we think will make Dachshund puppy training easier. Don\u2019t worry you won\u2019t be \u2018all the gear and no idea\u2019 as you\u2019ve got Zigzag with you every step of the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A treat bag &#8211; You\u2019ll want to train your Dachshund puppy with the help of a treat pouch. It just makes life easier if you&#8217;re not fussing around trying to get a treat packet in, believe me! We recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3r7FkZk\">Rapid Rewards treat bag<\/a> because it comes in a variety of colors and is easy to get into. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ncjbIy\">The Mikki treat pouch<\/a> is also a nice option and a little less expensive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3AH4IeK\">A soft adjustable puppy collar<\/a> &#8211; Although we recommend a harness to help keep your Dachshund puppy comfortable on walks, it\u2019s the law for a dog to wear a collar and ID tags in many countries.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A comfortable harness: Padded ones, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PL0pU2\">Dog Copenhagen<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perfect-fit-dog-harness.com\/perfect-fit-fleece-dog-harness.html\">fleece-lined Perfect Fit<\/a>, are my favorites for Dachshunds. It can be difficult to find a harness that fits well and does not restrict movement. I&#8217;d recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3cfChuP\">True Love padded harness<\/a> for a more affordable but still well fitting and comfortable harness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dSCrZN\">A training lead<\/a> &#8211; A training lead is a wonderful idea because you can adjust the length based on what you&#8217;re doing. Choose one that is around 2 meters long so that your Dachshund puppy has enough space to sniff. If you&#8217;re not sure which lead to get, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/lead-training\/best-puppy-training-leads\/\">lead review<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A comfortable sleeping mat or a piece of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wqw9H0\">rubber backed vet bed<\/a> will be great for teaching your Dachshund to settle. Afternoons in the bar with a settled pup aren\u2019t just a dream<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training treats. The more stinky and tasty, the better. Check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/best-healthy-puppy-training-treats\/\">healthy puppy treats<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/best-puppy-toys\/\">Chews and chew toys <\/a>&#8211; get plenty of these to help with your Dachshund\u2019s teething and save your dining chairs or slippers!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ThwTbd\">Two identical furry tuggers<\/a>: Excellent for teaching swaps and preventing resource guarding&nbsp; &#8211; to get your Dachshund excited and worked up to play, use a sheepskin or faux fur style toy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/puppy-grooming-tips\/\">Grooming brushes &#8211;<\/a> Dachshunds come with different coat varieties, some will love just a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3clBGHZ\">rubber slicker brush<\/a> to smooth them over, whereas others need more of a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Tg8BhK\">brush or comb<\/a> to get through tangles in their beautiful manes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3dHWqtS\">A suitable sized crate<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wu8t4B\"> a puppy playpen<\/a> are items you might want to consider. They will definitely make life easier as you\u2019re able to manage your Dachshunds&#8217; environment. They\u2019re great for creating a puppy proofed area and also act as a chill out zone for your Daxie puppy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good to know about training Dachshund puppies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve got some facts about Dachshund puppies that will give you some insight into their innate behaviors and will help you with your training journey. Take a look!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Dachshunds bred for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The name Dachshund comes from the German Dachs (meaning badger) and hund (meaning dog &#8211; obvious that one!) and are so called because they were created to flush out Badger sets for hunters in Germany.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introduced to the UK during the mid-19th Century, Queen Victoria owned a Dachshund!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does this have to do with how I train my Dachshund?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While every dog is an individual, the original purpose of the dog\u2019s breed can have a big effect on some breed-specific behaviors. Perfectly <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/understanding-your-puppy\/understanding-puppy-behavior\/\">normal behaviors<\/a> that Dachshund puppies will do, might be \u2018problem behaviors\u2019 if you don\u2019t realize they\u2019re genetically designed to do them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Find out more with our app<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common behaviors you see in Dachshunds, which are things you want to keep in mind when training, are:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Their loud bark &#8211; selectively bred to have a loud bark that alerts a hunter to where they are, means that barking is a hugely rewarding behavior for a Dachshund. Bark first, ask questions later. , dDon\u2019t worry, we\u2019ll help you with that!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digging &#8211; if you look at the structure of your Dachshund puppy, you\u2019ll see that they have great feet that are designed to dig into the ground. Not so great when it\u2019s your flowerbeds, but great fun to watch on a beach.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of the training program and topics we\u2019ll cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sitting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lying down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning their name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coming when you call them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking nicely on a lead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playing fetch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeping in their crate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coping with being left alone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Going to the toilet in the right place&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to reduce Dachshund barking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breed specific outlets for Dachshunds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How we build this program:&nbsp;Push Drop Stick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dachshunds are an intelligent breed of dog, and do well when being challenged methodically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To not get stuck during your training, we\u2019ll ask you to use the push\/drop\/stick method.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, once your Dachshund puppy has got the gist of a behavior like sit, or down, you\u2019ll want to increase the criteria (that\u2019s difficulty) so that they learn it really, really well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In human terms , think about learning to swim, you don\u2019t go in a pool the first time and expect to be able to do the front crawl do you? You have to learn it step by step, and once you\u2019ve learned the arms, the legs next up comes the breathing with your head down in the pool, and then maybe you want to go faster, or swim for longer distances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Puppy training is the same, it\u2019s methodical, and it\u2019s step by step raises of difficulty that will build reliable, long-lasting behaviors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td>How many out of 5 did your puppy get right?<\/td><td>What should I do?<\/td><td>Why?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PUSH<\/td><td>5 out of 5<\/td><td>Make it harder for the next 5<\/td><td>They are proficient at the current level. Yay!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DROP<\/td><td>0, 1, or 2 out of 5<\/td><td>Make it easier for the next 5<\/td><td>They\u2019re about to quit \u2013 this level is too hard for them right now.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>STICK<\/td><td>3 or 4 out of 5<\/td><td>Do another set of 5 at this level of difficulty<\/td><td>They don\u2019t need you to drop, but they aren\u2019t quite ready to be pushed yet.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 1 \u2013 Training your Dachshund puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yeah we know the first week you bring your puppy home can feel a bit overwhelming and chaotic, try to get into a<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/getting-your-puppy\/ideal-puppy-training-routine\/\"> daily routine <\/a>check out our guide to a great routine for your pup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want to take the time to get to know your puppy and their quirks, their little personalities will be coming out and they\u2019re still so tiny. Small but mighty the Dachshund puppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.adjust.com\/1lehyg83?fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA&#038;redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.zigzag.dog%2Fus%2F%3Futm_source%3Dwebsite%26utm_medium%3Din_article%26utm_campaign%3Din_article_CTA\">Start off on the right foot with Zigzag<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first week, we\u2019ll dive straight into&nbsp;<strong>socialization exercises<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>training and husbandry tasks.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get going with week 1 of Dachshund puppy training!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Let your puppy explore the yard<br>\u2013 Teach your puppy about surfaces<\/td><td>\u2013 Name<br>\u2013 Sit<br>\u2013 Recall<br>\u2013 Retrieve<br>\u2013 Crate Training<br>\u2013 Toilet Training<br>\u2013 Alone Training<\/td><td>\u2013 Brushing<br>\u2013 Hand Touch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Sleep training<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p> <p>Don\u2019t be surprised if your Dachshund puppy likes to sleep on you, whether they are the miniature or standard variety they are often very cuddly.<\/p>   <p>We recommend you let your puppy sleep in your room, don\u2019t worry, it won\u2019t be forever. Most puppies will wake up at least once in the night to go to the toilet. Add to this that they wake feeling unsure of their surroundings, lonely, missing their siblings and generally just a bit scared. Having them close means you can lean over and comfort them, talk to them gently, and reassure them that you\u2019re there for them.\u00a0<\/p>   <p>If you want them sleeping in the bed then that\u2019s fine too. We will not judge you, and don&#8217;t let others judge you either! Do what\u2019s right for you and your sausage.<\/p>   <p>Check out full guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-to-get-a-puppy-to-sleep-through-the-night\/\">how to get a puppy to sleep through the night<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-to-get-a-puppy-to-sleep-through-the-night\/\">how to get your puppy into a night time routine<\/a> for more info.\u00a0<\/p><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Alone training<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>For some Dachshunds being home alone can be a challenge, but let us reassure you that no puppy comes pre-programd to want to be on their own. It is something that needs to be trained to help prevent separation-related problems and <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/puppy-separation-anxiety\/\">dog separation anxiety.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, focus on teaching your Dachshund puppy that you\u2019re never going to leave them longer than they can handle, and make sure their crate or <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/puppy-proofing-the-house\/\">puppy proofed area<\/a> where you\u2019ll want to leave them has lots of positive associations built up. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/puppy-puzzle-toys\/\">enrichment food toys<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/kong-puppy-toys\/\">Kongs<\/a> to feed them. They&#8217;ll problem solve to get their meals, and eating just a little bit away from you will teach them that nice things happen even when you\u2019re not close by. Easy does it, for now, don\u2019t rush this bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a week by week alone training program in the <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/\">Zigzag puppy app<\/a>, you might also want to get a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/should-i-get-a-puppy-sitter\/\">puppy sitter<\/a> for the times you need to leave them alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Toilet training<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/toilet-training\/how-to-toilet-train-a-puppy-full-guide\/\">Toilet training<\/a> your Dachshund puppy will be easy if you follow these steps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write down a sleep, train, toilet, play <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/getting-your-puppy\/ideal-puppy-training-routine\/\">schedule<\/a> and stick it to your fridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set a reminder in your phone so that (at least!) every hour you\u2019re reminded to take your Dachshund puppy to the toilet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also take them out after playing, sleeping, eating and drinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reward them heavily, lots of praise, really make your pups tail wag, and a treat for going in the right place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t worry accidents will happen, clean up and write down on your toilet training schedule what time the accident was.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a yard, it can be a little bit more challenging but we suggest you set up a puppy toilet using fake grass or soil, as pads can be a bit confusing, and often treated like toys &#8211; Dachshund puppies will LOVE to shred puppy pads, trust us!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also consider <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/how-to-bell-train-a-puppy\/\">bell training your Dachshund puppy<\/a> to teach them to ring the bell to go outside &#8211; and pee!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/getting-your-puppy\/puppy-socialization-training\/\">Socializing your puppy<\/a> is an important thing to do for your Dachshund puppy. Socialization is the process of experiencing the world around them, meeting people, other animals and giving them positive experiences so that they are confident in a wide variety of situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week we suggest you&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let your Dachshund puppy explore the yard &#8211; it will be exciting for your Dachshund to explore their yard, don\u2019t be surprised at how sniffy they are and that they might <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/biting-and-chewing\/how-to-stop-puppy-eating-everything\/\">put everything in their mouth.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach your puppy about surfaces &#8211; your Dachshund puppy will need to learn that there will be different feelings and sensations under their feet. For now just lay out a little course of different textures in the room they spend the most time in and let them have a feel around them. Don\u2019t worry about anything too slippery for now, we want them to feel safe when doing this.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Training your Dachshund puppy should be done with<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/about-us\/\"> positive reinforcement<\/a>. This is how dog\u2019s learn best, and create happy, confident, optimistic dogs with a positive attitude and outlook of the world. We use plenty of treats in training. You can also use your Dachshund puppies daily kibble ration for some of their training. Don\u2019t worry about using food for training &#8211; Food = Currency for dogs. We can use it to pay for behavior we want to see more of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week let\u2019s start off with the basics of Dachshund puppy training, click on the links for the full guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/teach-a-puppy-its-name\/\">Teach your Dachshund their name<\/a> &#8211; hope you picked a good name for your Dachshund. Remember to use a nice happy voice. This is the first step in asking them to do something else like come back when you call them. Using a gruff or cross tone doesn\u2019t make anyone pleased to see you.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-sit\/\">Teach your Dachshund puppy to sit<\/a> &#8211; It\u2019s not far for your Dachshund to go from a stand into a sit, in fact you sometimes need two people, one to do the training and the other to say \u2018yep they\u2019re sitting\u2019!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/puppy-recall-training\/\">Recall &#8211; How to teach your Dachshund puppy to come back when called<\/a> &#8211; call your puppy for nice things and give them some lovely verbal praise as they\u2019re coming toward you. Recalls should be fun!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/how-to-teach-your-puppy-to-fetch\/\">Retrieve\/fetch<\/a> &#8211; We know that Dachshunds aren\u2019t really thought of as natural retrievers, but they love to play so you shouldn&#8217;t find it too hard teaching them to fetch. Teaching a retrieve is also really useful in getting them to swap their toy for something nice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Preventing resource guarding<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>All puppies should be taught to give up items willingly, but we need to teach them to do it in a non-threatening way to prevent resource guarding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swaps when playing fetch is a great way to start this off, as it teaches your Dachshund puppy to do it in a fun way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your puppy has anything you want, make sure you have something of higher value to swap it with, and don\u2019t chase them as this can turn into a game!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/barking-and-aggression\/puppy-resource-guarding\/\">full guide to puppy resource guarding<\/a>, and you\u2019ll find this easy with your Dachshund.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>There can be a temptation to pick puppies up a lot, you\u2019ll need to be careful when people do this with your Dachshund as there is a risk of damage to their backs when doing this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also good to remember dogs aren\u2019t toys, and can be left to be stroked on the floor quite happily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Handling is a really important thing to teach your Dachshund; hands will not only stroke them but will be used to groom them, check their temperature or have their heartbeat felt at the vet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Handling your puppy &#8211; teach your puppy that hands are nice things by playing the vet game, touch one part of your Dachshund\u2019s body then offer them a treat. Keep doing this all over, methodically checking eyes, ears, under their tail and give them a treat each time. You can also use a stuffed Kong, or a puzzle toy to keep them occupied. Keep an eye on your <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/understanding-your-puppy\/understanding-puppy-body-language\/\">puppy\u2019s body language<\/a> to see how they\u2019re feeling. If there\u2019s an area they aren&#8217;t comfortable with being touched, make a mental note and do a bit more gentle work on getting them ok with being touched in that area another time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 2 \u2013 Training your Dachshund puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Week 2 of Dachshund puppy training! That means you survived the first we. Well done! Hopefully, you\u2019ve started to get your Dachshund into a routine now and they\u2019re starting to know what\u2019s what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t be surprised if they still need the toilet at night, and want to know where you are at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Fireworks<br>\u2013 Watch the world go by outside your house<br>\u2013 Play dress up<br>\u2013 Sit in the car<br>\u2013 Invite friends over<\/td><td>\u2013 Alone Training<br>\u2013 Crate Training<br>\u2013 Toilet Training<br>\u2013 Name \u2013 in yard<br>\u2013 Recall \u2013 cue word<br>\u2013 Fetch<br>\u2013 Drop<br>-Sit \u2013 add a cue word<br>\u2013 Leadwalking<\/td><td>\u2013 Grooming<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Dachshund puppy training will involve a lot of socialization training. Many Dachshunds are sensitive to noise. By doing step- by- step, week- by- week noise habituation exercises you can teach your puppy that these sounds are not scary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fireworks &#8211; playing firework sounds in another room at a low level and feed your Dachshund, we don\u2019t want them to notice the noise so start off with it quietly at first. Each time you play them you can turn the volume up a little bit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch the world go by&nbsp; &#8211; grab a handful of treats and sit out the front of your house or building. Remain calm and give your puppy a treat every so often, particularly if something noisy like a refuse truck or a lorry or bus comes past.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Play dress up &#8211; while there is a vast wardrobe available for your Dachshund, and we know you\u2019ve looked, we want you to dress up for this exercise. Puppies need to get used to different looking people, high viz jackets, thick gloves, a walking stick can all be used by you to nonchalantly walk through your home like it\u2019s no big deal. Your Dachshund puppy will understand that this strange and different looking person was around and nothing bad happened.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit in the car &#8211; For this exercise, sit in the car with your Dachshund puppy and let them explore it. They will likely want to climb over things, sniff and investigate. All of this is ok, give them a treat and every now and again to build up positive associations to the car. It\u2019s also worth you choosing your preferred <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/puppy-car-carriers-guide\/\">puppy car carrier <\/a>for when it comes time to travel with your Dachshund. This might be in a travel crate clipped into the seatbelt, a car harness affixed to the seatbelt, or a crate or dog guard in your boot.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>In week two of Dachshund puppy training we\u2019ll carry on teaching your Daxie puppy some Life Skills like being alone and crate training if you want to use one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alone training &#8211; build up the time you leave your Dachshund by just a few seconds at a time. Remember to use <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/puppy-puzzle-toys\/\">puzzle toys<\/a> and see if you can start moving around while your puppy is eating.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/crate-training\/puppy-crate-training-guide\/\">Crate training<\/a> &#8211; continue with the crate training, we want the crate to be in a fun place to be not a prison. If your puppy is comfortable with the door closed, try extending this for a little bit longer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teach them their <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/teach-a-puppy-its-name\/\">name<\/a> in the Behavior &#8211; the outside world will be hugely distracting for a dog so motivated by their nose! When you start to train your Dachshund puppy outside, give them some time to adjust to the new environment, otherwise you\u2019ll be competing with lots of distractions straight away, so give your puppy time to sniff! We do need to teach puppies in different environments to help them generalise and understand that \u2018X means X wherever you are\u2019. Use high-value treats (maybe even <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/homemade-puppy-food-and-treats\/\">home made treats<\/a> you make yourself)&nbsp; for training outside so that your Dachshund puppy realizes you\u2019re worth paying attention to!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/puppy-recall-training\/\">Recall training<\/a> -: add a cue word. Cue words are information we give to dogs that we want them to perform a certain behavior. We used to call them commands, but language and its meaning changes over the years, so you\u2019ll generally see them referred to as cues by other dog trainers and us.<br><br>Your cue for your puppy to come back might be \u2018come\u2019 or \u2018here\u2019. Say it right after you call your puppy\u2019s name, so they start associating the behavior of coming toward you with the word.<br><br>Don&#8217;t forget to always<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/puppy-rewards-and-treats\/\"> reward<\/a> your Dachshund puppy when they come to you!<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/how-to-teach-your-puppy-to-fetch\/\">Fetch and drop<\/a> &#8211; Your Dachshund puppy will enjoy playing with you, so teach them to drop toys by swapping them for food. Iif you always teach them at the very beginning that nice things happen when they give up items, you\u2019ll find it easier when they pick up things in the street as they learn trading is worthwhile.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dachshunds are low to the ground so will probably put everything in their mouth, swapping items for food means you can take those, sometimes disgusting things from them without too much issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduce <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/lead-training\/puppy-lead-training\/\">lead walking training<\/a> &#8211; before you start putting a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/lead-training\/best-puppy-training-leads\/\">lead<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/picking-your-puppy-harness\/\">harness<\/a> on your Dachshund puppy, start leadwalking training by rewarding close following around your house, this teaches your puppy \u2018stay next to me and you\u2019ll get wonderful rewards\u2019.<br><br><strong>PRO TIP:<\/strong> Lead Walking training with a toy or small dog can be hard on the back, you can buy tubes of liver paste which can help bridge the gap between your hand and the floor, so when your Dachshund is walking close, you can use your marker word \u2018good\u2019 and then let them lick the end of the tube. Other options are some dog safe peanut butter on a long wooden spoon.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/puppy-grooming-tips\/\">Brushing your puppy<\/a> &#8211; How you groom your Dachshund puppy will vary depending on their coat types.<br><br>Smooth Dachshunds &#8211; a smoothie\u2019s short hair doesn\u2019t need a lot of maintenance but they will enjoy being brushed with a rubber slicker like a Zoom groom. Brushing allows you to increase blood flow to the skin and distribute the oils through that sleek coat making it nice and shiny. It\u2019s also great for bonding too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wirehaired Dachshunds &#8211; Wirehaired sausage dogs don\u2019t shed in the same way the smoothies and the longhaired Daxies do and are better being groomed with a denser flexible slicker brush. They\u2019ll need their thick undercoat taken out by a groomer later, so it\u2019s worth doing a lot of work on making sure they enjoy being brushed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Longhaired Dachshunds &#8211; a comb and flexible slicker brush will be your friend here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever type of Dachshund you have, teaching them that grooming is a nice thing to be involved with while they\u2019re young is really important. Use lots of treats to avoid them biting the brush, or give them a lickmat to help focus their mind (and mouth!) on other things. We also recommend you do this on a non-slip surface like mat or a piece of vet bed, and give them plenty of breaks so they can choose when they want to be groomed. Choice is very powerful for puppies, and they learn to come back to the mat if you want treats quite quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now just do easy areas, so probably avoid doing the beard and face on your Dachshund just yet, these can be sensitive spots.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 3 \u2013 Training your Dachshund puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you started getting your Dachshund puppy into a reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/weekly-puppy-training-schedule\/\">day to day routine<\/a> yet? It will help with t<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/toilet-training\/how-to-toilet-train-a-puppy-full-guide\/\">toilet trainingoilet training<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-to-get-a-puppy-to-sleep-through-the-night\/\">sleep training<\/a> and teaching your Daxie what&#8217;s what about their life. Try it out, it also helps humans know what they\u2019re supposed to be doing. A routine really does help everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s crack on with week 3 of Dachshund puppy training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training Exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Scent Trails<br>\u2013 Go for a drive<br>\u2013 Invite Friends Over<br>\u2013 Write a puppy socialization checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Recall \u2013 outside in the Behavior<br>\u2013 Four Paws on the floor \u2013 Not Jumping up<br>\u2013 Down<br>\u2013 Generalisation<br>\u2013 Alone Training<\/td><td>\u2013 Harness fitting<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Each week you\u2019ll be doing new activities to give your Daxie puppy positive early life experiences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scent trails &#8211; your little Daxie is going to be marvellous at this. Their noses are low to the ground, and they really do love to use them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Setting up Puppy Scent Trails<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place your puppy outside the room or have someone hold them while you leave a trail of 10 treats on the floor, spaced about half a metre apart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the end of the trail, make a little pile of the remaining treats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring in your Daxie puppy and show them the first treat on the floor. They&#8217;ll most likely follow the rest of the course on their own and won&#8217;t need much assistance getting there!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a cue word like &#8216;search&#8217; or &#8216;find it&#8217; as your puppy follows along the trail, chewing on the treats.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Invite friends over &#8211; most Dachshunds are people friendly, but they can be overwhelmed and object strongly to being picked up and over handled. The miniature ones especially end up being carried a lot, and they don\u2019t all like it. Bring your friends in, hand out some treats and ask them to sit down. Let your puppy approach them when they\u2019re ready, and ask your friends to leave your puppy on the floor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go for a drive with your Dachshund puppy &#8211; with your puppy safely secured in a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/puppy-car-carriers-guide\/\">puppy car carrier <\/a>go for a short drive with them. If you can have a friend to sit beside them and feed them a treat every now and again they\u2019ll enjoy it even more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write a puppy<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/getting-your-puppy\/puppy-socialization-training\/\"> socialization <\/a>checklist for your Dachshund puppy: think about things you experience in day to day life, are there horses near where you walk or where you\u2019re going to want to walk? Perhaps you want to take your Dachshund across the country on the train, or you use buses or ride a bike. Teaching your Dachshund to like going in a bike trailer or a bike basket might be your thing. Teach them early on and add it to your list.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/puppy-recall-training\/\">Recall<\/a> &#8211; Teaching your puppy to come when called, outside. How well did your Daxie puppy do recalling in the Behavior? Did it go well? Great, let&#8217;s try it on a walk. Nope? OK! Let\u2019s try it on a walk with a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/long-dog-leads\/\">long line<\/a>! Recalling outside will be more difficult as there are so many distractions out on a walk. Keep your recalls light and fun and maybe bring your puppy\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/best-puppy-toys\/\">favorite squeaky toy<\/a> to use play as a reward when they come back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/barking-and-aggression\/stop-puppy-jumping-up\/\">Stop your puppy jumping up<\/a> &#8211; A word of warning, you really want to make sure you don\u2019t have a Dachshund who jumps up. Aside from the fact it\u2019s not very nice for humans to be jumped up on, it\u2019s also not good for your Daxie\u2019s back.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generalisation \u2013 different locations. Generalisation is the process of teaching dogs in different locations so that they understand the behavior you\u2019re asking for, wherever you ask them to do it. Dogs aren\u2019t especially good at this so we need to show them. Make a list of dog-friendly locations like DIY stores, Shopping Centers and Malls, Coffee Shops, Pubs, Pet Stores, and try to train your Dachshund puppy in different places each week. Keep the exercises easy and something well rehearsed at home; that way, they\u2019ll find it easier to get it right and learn effectively.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-lie-down\/\">Teach your Dachshund puppy to lie down<\/a> &#8211; Most Dachshunds will find it easier to learn the down as a fold-back position from a stand. Having them on a higher non-slip surface can help you in the early stages of teaching your Dachshund to lie down.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alone training &#8211; increase the time you leave them, just a few more seconds each day will do it. Don\u2019t forget your camera to see how they\u2019re coping without you there.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/picking-your-puppy-harness\/\">Harness fitting for a puppy<\/a> -, There is a lot of conflicting evidence and opinion about Dachshunds wearing harnesses. We are big supporters of all dogs wearing harnesses, but you have to get the right size and shape for your particular dog. For a sausage dog we recommend the perfect fit fleece lined, Puppia sport or other Y-shaped harness that can distribute the weight comfortably.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 4 \u2013 Training your Dachshund puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wow, a whole month of Dachshund puppy training already, we hope you\u2019re enjoying this guide. Don\u2019t worry if some things like <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/toilet-training\/how-to-toilet-train-a-puppy-full-guide\/\">toilet training<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-long-can-you-leave-a-puppy-alone\/\">alone training<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-to-get-a-puppy-to-sleep-through-the-night\/\"> sleep training<\/a> take a little longer with your Dachshund.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All dogs learn at different rates so try not to compare your pup to others. If you need help at any point, reach out to the <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/experts\/\">puppy coaches i<\/a>n the <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/about-us\/\">Zigzag app<\/a>, they\u2019ll be happy to help and put your mind at ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Meet another dog<br>\u2013 Find a puppy class<\/td><td>\u2013 Settle on a mat<br>\u2013 Lead walking<br>\u2013 Recall games<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Grooming sensitive areas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meeting another dog &#8211; Do you have a friend with an older dog who is fully vaccinated and likes puppies? Invite them over for tea in the Behavior. At first, keep them both on a loose relaxed lead and simply let your Dachshund puppy have a sniff, then call them back and reward both dogs for returning.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/puppy-socialization-classes\/\">Find a good puppy class for your puppy <\/a>&#8211; Finding a local puppy socialization class can be a great way of meeting other owners, keeping your training on track, and having access to a professional dog trainer. We always recommend checking your trainer&#8217;s credentials and what professional membership bodies they belong to. They should be training using positive reinforcement, not punishers, on pups or humans!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Settle on a mat &#8211; teaching your Dachshund puppy to <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/understanding-your-puppy\/how-to-calm-a-puppy-down\/\">calm down<\/a> and relax on a mat will be useful when you want to take them out and about with you to places, but also just to chill out indoors too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before you start<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose a mat &#8211; anything portable and non-slip, like a piece of vet bed, is ideal. A sticky bath mat will also do the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put on your puppy&#8217;s harness and lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assemble a stuffed Kong or have a nice chew toy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to do it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place the mat on the floor close to your sofa or favorite chair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sit down and turn on your TV or radio, securing your puppy&#8217;s leash to the leg of your chair or putting it under your foot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll need enough lead for your puppy to be able to stand, lie down, and shuffle around freely, so make sure the leash isn&#8217;t too short. Similarly, don&#8217;t let it get too long so your puppy starts sniffing around for trouble.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the Kong on the mat to keep your puppy amused while you relax &#8211; if your dog becomes too energetic, you may hold the Kong under your foot to encourage them to lick the contents and possibly lie down while doing so.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After your puppy has finished the Kong, continue watching TV or listening to the radio for 10\/15 minutes. They could be eating the toy right now, awake or asleep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The goal is for your Dachshund puppy to lie down and relax, but they may also move or stand up. This strategy, on the other hand, will teach them that sometimes they just have to settle next to you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead walking &#8211; continue practising <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/lead-training\/puppy-lead-training\/\">the lead walking training<\/a> as you have already done. Lead walking training is something you really just have to keep doing, but you can make it more interesting by playing<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/puppy-training-games-library\/\"> lead walking training games<\/a> with your Dachshund.<br><br>It is typical for your Dachshund puppy to <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/understanding-your-puppy\/puppy-does-not-want-to-walk\/\">stop and sit down<\/a> when you first take them out for walks. There will be many firsts and new experiences for them on their early walks as they learn about the world around them, and it can be scary!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your puppy does sit, simply wait and let them watch the world a little, there&#8217;s no rush. Be patient, and when they feel brave enough to move on, lavish them with praise and treats. Don&#8217;t expect to get too far any time soon. Dachshunds only have little legs, whether mini or standard, so they can\u2019t be <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/puppy-exercise\/\">walked for long periods<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recall games \u2013 Play tennis with your puppy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing Tennis with your puppy is a simple game to <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-come\/\">get a puppy to come when called<\/a>, where your puppy becomes the tennis ball. Practice this at home with two family members or a friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ping pong your Dachshund puppy between you by calling them and then rewarding them when they come, and then the other person does the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out some of the other training games in the <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/#how-it-works\">Zigzag app<\/a> to help strengthen your puppy&#8217;s recall.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grooming a puppy&nbsp;\u2013 focusing on sensitive areas this week, typically this will be&nbsp; around your Dachshund puppy\u2019s face and legs. Go gently and do a bit that isn\u2019t so sensitive before moving on and doing a slightly more tricky area. Use plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/feeding\/best-healthy-puppy-training-treats\/\">treats <\/a>to keep it rewarding, or use a stuffed <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/kong-puppy-toys\/\">Kong<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/puppy-puzzle-toys\/\">puzzle toy<\/a> so that they\u2019re entertained\/ distracted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 5 \u2013 Training your Dachshund puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In week 5 of Dachshund puppy training we\u2019ll make things a little more interesting as you build on skills that your Daxie will need to ace for long term happiness like walking nicely on a lead and being left on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Go to the bar \u2013 you deserve it!<br>\u2013 Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Alone Training<br>\u2013 Recall \u2013 outside using a lead<br>\u2013 Lead walking \u2013 outside<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Pretend nail clips<br>\u2013 Grooming<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socializing exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the pub\/dog friendly caf\u00e9 \u2013 you deserve it! Time out and about with your Dachshund will likely mean a lot of attention from other people. It\u2019s important to remember that your Dachshund might not want people they don\u2019t know all over them and that once they\u2019ve had that high, it can take a while for them to settle and <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/understanding-your-puppy\/how-to-calm-a-puppy-down\/\">calm down<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take along your settle mat and sit in a quiet corner so that your Daxie pup can learn to relax when you\u2019re out and not be too much of a social butterfly.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist &#8211; what new things can your Dachshund learn about this week? Why not try a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/getting-your-puppy\/puppy-socialization-training\/\">socialization outing<\/a> where you take your Daxie to the beach or to a new park, maybe even go on a bus or train? Just make sure these experiences are positive and not too overwhelming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alone training &#8211; increasing time alone is an important thing to keep building on, so that your puppy can <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/how-long-can-you-leave-a-puppy-alone\/\">be left for longer periods<\/a>. No dog should be left to cry it out. That\u2019s old-fashioned thinking and really stressful for our pups and us. Make sure your Dachshund puppy is comfortable for the amount of time you leave them, and look at a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-behavior\/separation-and-sleep\/should-i-get-a-puppy-sitter\/\">puppy sitter<\/a> for times you need to leave them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-come\/\">Recall<\/a> \u2013 Outside, using a long lead, dealing with distractions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Using a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/long-dog-leads\/\">long line<\/a> can be an excellent way to keep your Dachshund safe and ensure they don\u2019t ignore you calling them. They probably haven\u2019t had much practice in distracting environments at this point, so make sure you pay high wages with some squeezy cheese or liver paste. A favorite squeaky toy reserved for walks can also make you the most interesting person in the park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead walking \u2013 outside, loose lead walking can be challenging with so many smells, so much stopping and starting, and there are a lot of things that can distract your Dachshund. Practice going up and down the same street, so your pup has a chance to sniff all the smells and focus on you.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises &#8211; refer to our earlier guide on this. Maybe you can increase the distance that you can recall your Dachshund? Or maybe they can sit while you move away?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start pretending to clip your dog\u2019s nails &#8211; Dachshunds have the BEST feet! They look like little trotters, and we love them at Zigzag. However, they need claws clipped as sometimes they\u2019re not naturally worn down.<br><br>Read our detailed guide to trimming a Dachshund puppy&#8217;s nails <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/how-to-clip-a-dogs-nails\/\">here<\/a>. You&#8217;ll need a treat bag, some delicious high value treats, a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/puppy-essentials\/best-puppy-nail-clippers\/\">pair of nail clippers<\/a>, and some time and patience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 6 \u2013 Training your Dachshund puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>6 weeks already. We bet your little Daxies personality is really shining now! Hopefully, Dachshund puppy training is going well, and your Weiner dog is growing in confidence and living their best life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs learn through repetition, so this week keep up the practice with all the things you\u2019ve already taught using the push, drop, stick method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Tick 3 things off your personal checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Following on walks<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Check puppy\u2019s mouth<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<p>Tick 3 more items off your socialization checklist &#8211; whatever your lifestyle will involve, involve your Dachshund, they will love to be with you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Following on walks &#8211; Playing the &#8216;follow me&#8217; game on walks is an ideal method to practice and boost your Dachshund\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/puppy-recall-training\/\">recall<\/a>. This &#8216;follow me&#8217; game will help keep your puppy focused on you in areas where there are distractions, which is basically everywhere other than your home!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to prepare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab your treat pouch and fill it with small, smelly treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose somewhere secure and quiet so your puppy can go off lead safely. A corner of the park that\u2019s fenced-in is ideal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/lead-training\/best-puppy-training-leads\/\">long dog lead<\/a> (or what we like to call a long line or recall line &#8211; one that\u2019s about 10 meters long is great) if you\u2019re worried about letting your Dachshund off lead, or if the area is not totally secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to do it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Choose a quiet place away from other people and dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Ask your puppy to sit, either verbally or with a hand signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. When your dog sits, say &#8216;good&#8217; and throw your treat so they have to go away from you to get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Run away from your puppy when they are nearly finished with their treat; your puppy will almost surely follow you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Come to a complete stop just before they approach you and request that they sit again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Say &#8220;good,&#8221; throw the treat once again, and run!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Repeat as many times as you want, running a bit further each time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Push\/drop\/stick &#8211; increase your known exercises to keep your sausage dog challenged by training. It\u2019ll help you work out what you need to practice more of, or where your pup could be pushed a little.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/puppy-teeth-cleaning-guide\/\">Start checking your puppy\u2019s mouth and teeth<\/a>. Much like humans, Dachshund puppies need to learn that we might sometimes have to have our mouths checked (a bit like going to the dentist) and that it\u2019s nothing to panic about.<br><br>It&#8217;s a good idea to start checking your puppy&#8217;s mouth and teeth, as well as getting them used to the taste of<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/puppy-toothbrush-and-toothpaste\/\"> toothpaste <\/a>while they are still little.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it\u2019s their <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/puppy-teething\/\">adult teeth<\/a> that will need to be cleaned, training your puppy for dental care early on will make it much easier once they have their adult teeth, so don&#8217;t put it off.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 7 \u2013 Training your Dachshund puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep going with positive reinforcement training, your Dachshund should be nailing the basics by now, and it can be tempting to start removing food rewards but don\u2019t do it too quickly. It\u2019s important to keep on rewarding behavior you want to see, like them being quiet when the doorbell rings! In fact, anytime a Daxie is quiet is worthy of a reward!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Puppy Agility<br>\u2013 Tick 3 things off your personal checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Wait<br>\u2013 Walk with a friend\u2019s dog<br>\u2013 Recall \u2013 off the lead<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Pretend ear drops<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/training-basics\/puppy-agility-training\/\">Have a go at puppy agility<\/a> &#8211; while regular agility might not be the one for your Dachshund there is a relatively new dog sport called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caninehoopersuk.co.uk\/\">Hoopers Agility<\/a>. Rather than jumping, it\u2019s all done on the apartment and believe it or not Dachshunds can do great at it!<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist &#8211; Maybe you\u2019ll go and watch a Canine Hoopers show or class? There will likely be a lot of dogs there, so make sure your Dachshund puppy gets plenty of space so they\u2019re not overwhelmed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-training\/commands\/how-to-teach-a-puppy-to-stay\/\">Teach your Dachshund puppy to stay<\/a> &#8211; your Dachshund is probably a bit of a velcro dog, but you can easily teach them to stay. It can be a good one to teach them for safety so they don\u2019t launch themselves out of cars or off steps and potentially damage their backs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for a walk with a friend\u2019s dog &#8211; we know, this is the moment you\u2019ve been waiting for. What could be better than a dog walk with a friend? Keep both dogs on lead at first. Then if they\u2019re comfortable and you\u2019re in a safe place, you can let your puppy off lead to have a run and a play. Just watch out they don\u2019t get squished if the other dog is big and a rather exuberant player!<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recall \u2013 off the lead &#8211; you have to do it someday! If you haven\u2019t let your Dachshund puppy totally off the lead, try a nice safe corner of the park this week.&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pretend ear drops &#8211; those beautiful ears can hide dirt and debris, so it\u2019s worth cleaning your Dachshunds&#8217; ears regularly and getting them used to having ear drops&nbsp; in, just in case the need ever arises and they get dreaded ear mites!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Week 8 \u2013 Training your Dachshund puppy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the final week of our ultimate guide to training a dachshund puppy. Wow-ee, we hope you\u2019ve learned a lot. Your Dachshund puppy will keep you on your toes a while longer, and you can always check out our app and speak to our inhouse<a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/experts\/\"> puppy trainers<\/a>, they\u2019ll love to hear about your wee sausage!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Scrollable table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Training to do this week<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Husbandry Tasks to do this week<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2013 Joggers and Cyclists<br>\u2013 Tick 3 things off your personal checklist<\/td><td>\u2013 Practice exercises in different locations<br>\u2013 Teach a hand target<br>\u2013 Introduce nose work<br>\u2013 Push\/drop\/stick on known exercises<\/td><td>\u2013 Nail trims<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Socialization exercises to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joggers and Cyclists &#8211; these guys are likely going to excite or even frighten your Dachshund puppy. They will give off a shout or even make chase if they get scared of the fast-moving lycra or whizzy wheels going past them.<br><br>At a safe distance, reward them with treats for being calm and build up positive associations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tick 3 things off your personal socialization checklist &#8211; perhaps your puppy would like a visit to a country park this week?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Training to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice exercises in different locations &#8211; generalisation is an important part of puppy training. We have to teach them the same exercises in lots of different places so that they learn sit means sit wherever you are. Make a list of dog friendly places to train in so you can practise &#8211; DIY stores or car parks are often quite good as they\u2019re distracting for your puppy!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teach a hand target&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8211; hand targeting is a great exercise to teach your puppy as it encourages them to really think about how to get the treat without the use of a lure. A hand target can also be a great visual recall as the puppy learns to come and touch your hand for a treat.<br><br>Targeting also forms the foundation of many <a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/new-puppy\/games-and-toys\/fun-puppy-tricks\/\">trick behaviors<\/a>, such as weaving through your legs, or spins and twists. Give it a go and expand your puppy\u2019s trick repertoire as they get older. Who knows what your dancing Dachshund can do?!<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introducing nose work to your puppy &#8211; Dachshunds have a great nose! They were bred to sniff out badgers after all. This time let\u2019s try hiding one of their favorite toys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to start<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your puppy&#8217;s favorite toy. Tell them &#8216;find it!&#8217; and toss the toy for your puppy to go and get, yes It&#8217;s similar to playing fetch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give them the verbal praise you do so well at when they bring the toy back &#8211; such a good dog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s shake things up a little. Put the toy behind a cushion on the floor this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give your puppy the signal to &#8216;find it,&#8217; and offer them lots of praise when they bring it back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now begin hiding the toy in increasingly challenging locations, such as behind the sofa, table, or even up on a chair. Allow the games to begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make the game even more enjoyable and increase the difficulty by concealing the toy when your puppy is not in the room.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lightweight-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Husbandry tasks to do this week<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/en-us\/blog\/puppy-health\/grooming\/how-to-clip-a-dogs-nails\/\">Trim your Dachshund puppy\u2019s claws<\/a> &#8211; getting your Daxie puppy used to having their claws or nails clipper will be important. Due to their confirmation, they often don\u2019t naturally wear down the claws by walking on sidewalks so their claws will need clipping. 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