Friday, February 4, 2011

Dachshund Training: Guidelines On How To Accomplish Productive Housebreaking

By Margaret Evans


Housebreaking or potty training is probably the most challenging dachshund training lesson there exists. In fact, almost everyone would do what's necessary just to manage to effectively housebreak their dachshunds. But nevertheless,, potty training a dachshund can be really a handful. Are you trying to figure out what to do so that you can competently and successfully potty train your dog?

Dachshunds are among the most difficult to housebreak dog breeds all over the world. Indeed, most dachshund owners are experiencing a tough time potty training their dogs. It might be due to the breed's inherent stubbornness. However, the majority of folks fail in housebreaking their dachshund pets simply because they don't really realize what it will take to achieve success.

If you're among the many dachshund owners who are hard pressed with housebreaking lessons, then remember that the few listed tips are the fundamental keys to making housebreaking a fun, effective and stress-free undertaking:

1. Confining or crate training

Confinement doesn't mean that you have to take your dog as a prisoner of his own crate. If your dachshund hasn't been completely housebroken yet, then you need to confine him everytime you can't keep an eye on him. Meaning, don't let your dog roam around, particularly after meals or just before he goes to sleep. Otherwise, accidents may happen.

And because dogs don't soil their own place to sleep, your dachshund will always try to get your attention whenever it's time for him to pee or dump. Just make sure that you don't hold off your dachshund's bladder for a long time or you'll end up addressing more problems. Be observant of your dog's movements, particularly those that indicate his need to go to his toilet. The earlier you can crate train your dachshund, the easier potty training becomes.

2. Consistency in doing strict potty training routines

Of course, consistency is what it takes to make your dachshund get accustomed to following the right toilet habits. How will your dachshund learn if you keep on forgetting where to make him pee or dump? Do not be the one to break your own rules. See to it that you employ clear and uniform training for obedience commands. Be firm and disciplined when conducting dachshund training so that your dog won't be inclined to being dominant and stubborn.

3. Leadership and patience

You should be the one to take the lead. You are the pack leader and the master of your dog; therefore, be the one to initiate your dog's toilet habits and do not wait for your dachshund to cultivate a habit of his own. By doing this, you can prohibit him from getting used to peeing or dumping in your carpet, sofa and bed. Instead, bring him outdoors everytime you sense it's his time to do his business. Lead your dog well and be persistent enough because dachshunds can be very obstinate and disobedient. Without patience, dachshund training is unlikely to succeed.




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