Dachshunds have gained the reputation of being difficult candidates for dog training. Dachshund training is said to be very challenging as the breed can be quite stubborn. Although this can be true sometimes, in general dachshunds are lively, curios, brave and inquisitive. They love to play and easily get attached to their families, whom they show great loyalty to. Dachshunds love being kept in pairs and gets along with other pets but they can also become territorial and become possessive with their toys and sometimes even their humans. This can turn into a bad habit and must be weeded out early on. Since they were bred to be hunting and burrowing dogs, this can also become a problem as they can also become quite aggressive.

Dachshund training does not need to be a pain, but it does require much patience, firmness and persistence from pet owners in order for it to be successful. If you happen to adopt a house broken dachshund consider yourself lucky, however if you happen to have a puppy or an untrained adult, expect to experience house training hurdles for the next couple of weeks. What’s important is to be consistent, vigilant and prepared to have a few broken vases.

When training your dachshund, you can use some of the techniques used in dog training obedience classes. Here are a few tips that you can try;

• Be Persistent – as stubborn as your dog may seem, he is bound to follow your commands as long as you keep to it. Although he may ignore you during the first few tries, never give up, the goal is to have him listen and follow your orders. Consistency in your method training is also key.

• Keep it short and simple – use one word commands with a strong firm voice. The shorter the command, the more your dachshund will be able to understand. Remember that although they are very smart, they also have a shorter attention span. By keeping your lessons consistent, short and simple, the more likely dachshund training will be successful.

• Be patient - Dachshund training is not an overnight process, you can not expect them to be disciplined and obedient in a matter of days. Dog training needs to be a slow and steady process. You need to teach one lesson several times before he is able to learn the routine. Stick to one lesson at a time, multiple commands can tend to be confusing for all dog types.

• Have fun with your Dachshund – appeal to their fun loving nature, training does not need to be like a military exercise all the time. The point of the training is also to have quality time with your pet, remember that dachshunds are very affectionate animals.

If all else fails, do not hesitate to get help by enrolling your dachshund on an obedience class in a qualified dog training school. It may seem a bit costly, but can be beneficial in the long run. Obedience classes do not just teach your dog, most classes also teach owners how to control their dogs. If you are planning to get more dogs in the future, dog training classes can be a valuable investment.