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BREED GUIDE

YOUR DACHSHUND PUPPY

Dachshunds were bred to go to ground after badgers, so there's a big brave hound in that long little body. They're devoted to their own people, often wary of strangers and very good at using their voice, and their backs need looking after from the very first day.

A chocolate wire-haired Dachshund puppy on the grass with one ear flying

WHAT I'D START IN THE FIRST WEEKS

BACKS

RAMPS, NOT JUMPS

Their long backs don't love jumping on and off sofas or running up and down stairs. Ramps, steps and lifting them with one hand under the chest and one under the bottom protect them from puppyhood on.

HOUSE TRAINING

PLAN FOR THE WEATHER

Dachshunds can be slow to house train, and lots of them hate the rain. Go out with them every time, stand with them in the wet, and reward the wee straight away, so outside becomes worth the trip.

BEING PICKED UP

ASK FIRST

A lot of Dachshunds don't like being scooped up without warning. Teach a little cue before you lift, touch and treat, and they'll learn to trust your hands rather than dodge them.

Cover of The Modern Dachshund Handbook by Renée Patience

MODERN BREED HANDBOOKS · NO. 08

THE MODERN DACHSHUND HANDBOOK

The whole Dachshund, from the six varieties and backs to barking, house training and the dog who won't be picked up, written by Renée. It's an instant download for €9.99.

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