https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education and Inspiration Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:05:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-YDWWYW-2023-favicon-1-32x32.png https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com 32 32 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/potty-training-a-dachshund-15-tips-and-protocol-for-success/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/potty-training-a-dachshund-15-tips-and-protocol-for-success/#comments Tue, 04 Jul 2023 17:18:08 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=82723 If you have heard that potty training a Dachshund is difficult, or you feel like your current potty training efforts are just not working, don’t despair! My puppy Summit came to me potty pad trained and she was 100% house trained (taught to only go outside) within 3 months.  She is 5 years old now...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/potty-training-a-dachshund-15-tips-and-protocol-for-success/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-raise-a-calm-friendly-dachshund/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-raise-a-calm-friendly-dachshund/#respond Fri, 20 Jan 2023 03:00:27 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=82014 While it’s true that each dog is different when it comes to being calm and friendly, in general, most Dachshunds are not naturally that way. These feisty dogs are natural born hunters prone to anxiety so you have to create a calm, friendly Dachshund. The way to do that is through socialization and confidence training....]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-raise-a-calm-friendly-dachshund/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/most-common-dachshund-behavior-problems-what-to-do-about-them/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/most-common-dachshund-behavior-problems-what-to-do-about-them/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2023 23:14:21 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=82004 I’ve spent the last 20 years studying the Dachshund breed and there are 10 common behavior problems I see most often. Now, some of these aren’t “problems” per se.  They may just be behaviors owners are shocked or surprised by because they didn’t fully understand the Dachshund breed before they got one. Although my experience...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/most-common-dachshund-behavior-problems-what-to-do-about-them/feed/ 6 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/should-i-use-a-bark-collar-on-my-dachshund/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/should-i-use-a-bark-collar-on-my-dachshund/#respond Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:40:39 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=81926 Every now and then I get a message from a reader who is facing getting evicted because of their Dachshund’s excessive barking or who is considering surrendering their Dachshund to a shelter because of it. They ask me, “Should I Use a bark collar for my Dachshund?” My thoughts and opinions on bark collars have...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/should-i-use-a-bark-collar-on-my-dachshund/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-wont-my-dachshund-stop-barking/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-wont-my-dachshund-stop-barking/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=10215 Dachshunds are notorious for barking all the time. I frequently see comments, and get messages from readers, asking what they can do to reduce or eliminate their barking Dachshund’s behavior. In many cases, their Dachshund is constantly barking while they are gone, disrupting their neighbors, making the neighbors angry, and putting at them at risk...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-wont-my-dachshund-stop-barking/feed/ 60 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-is-pooping-in-the-house-season-and-what-can-be-done-about-it/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-is-pooping-in-the-house-season-and-what-can-be-done-about-it/#respond Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:26:36 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=22738 You’ve worked hard and, finally, your small dog is totally potty trained. It’s been months since your dog pooped in the house. Then the leaves start to turn, the weather turns cold, and rain and snow start to fall from the sky. You tried to take your dog outside to go potty – they have...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-is-pooping-in-the-house-season-and-what-can-be-done-about-it/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/my-dachshund-wont-potty-outside-in-the-rain/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/my-dachshund-wont-potty-outside-in-the-rain/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:48:56 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=22013 When I brought my Dachshund puppy home to the Pacific Northwest, it was September. That’s the beginning of the rainy season for us and I thought, how in the heck am I going to potty traing a Dachshund when it’s cold and rainy outside?? I’ve heard so many stories about Dachshunds who were perfectly housetrained...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/my-dachshund-wont-potty-outside-in-the-rain/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/tips-for-training-a-dachshund/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/tips-for-training-a-dachshund/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:24:07 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=21962 Many people believe the sterotype that Dachshunds are too stubborn to be trained. But that couldn’t be further from the truth – Dachsunds are not hard to train! I’m not pointing fingers because I used to beleive the sterotype too. This belief kept me from even trying to train my first Dachshund. But I learned...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/tips-for-training-a-dachshund/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/are-dachshunds-hard-to-train/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/are-dachshunds-hard-to-train/#respond Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:10:19 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=21954 Do you beleive the myth that Dachsunds are stubborn and impossible to train? If so, you'll want to read this.]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/are-dachshunds-hard-to-train/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-you-should-teach-a-dachshund-to-leave-it-and-how-to-do-it/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-you-should-teach-a-dachshund-to-leave-it-and-how-to-do-it/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:10:32 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=21766 Basic obedience shows your dog how to be a polite and well-behaved member of the family.  But when you teach a Dachshund to “leave it”, you’re also taking an important step towards keeping your dog safe.   I’m not a dog trainer but I do wish to have a well-behaved Dachshund so I’m learning. For a...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-you-should-teach-a-dachshund-to-leave-it-and-how-to-do-it/feed/ 3 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-training-doesnt-have-to-look-like-obedience/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-training-doesnt-have-to-look-like-obedience/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:42:17 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=21621 “Dog training doesn’t have to look like obedience”. This was the response of a dog trainer friend when I commented on her Instagram Reel the other day. Her Reel was about the importance of training small dogs and I commented, “I admit I never trained my first Dachshund, but he was also a pretty chill...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-training-doesnt-have-to-look-like-obedience/feed/ 1 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/pupford-making-dog-training-easy-and-guilt-free/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/pupford-making-dog-training-easy-and-guilt-free/#respond Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:40:07 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20981 When I brought puppy Summit home, I was committed to training her. I wanted to have the best behaved Dachshund around. But I quickly became overwhelmed. Our lifestyle, and my interest, didn’t allow for an hour of training a day. A lot of online dog training videos made it seem complicated. Add to that, I felt...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/pupford-making-dog-training-easy-and-guilt-free/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/reasons-your-dachshund-is-peeing-in-the-house/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/reasons-your-dachshund-is-peeing-in-the-house/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:21:55 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20668 There are several reasons why your Dachshund may be peeing in the house. Some are under their control and some aren’t. Some are under your control and some aren’t. Below, based on my personal and shared experience, are the most common reasons Dachshunds pee in the house. UPDATED: December 31, 2022 Possible Reasons Your Dachshund...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/reasons-your-dachshund-is-peeing-in-the-house/feed/ 6 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/your-dachshund-may-not-be-peeing-in-the-house-for-the-reason-you-think/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/your-dachshund-may-not-be-peeing-in-the-house-for-the-reason-you-think/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2020 18:01:43 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20259 If your Dachshund is peeing in the house, you might think your dog needs more potty training. But do you know that your Dachshund may not be peeing in the house for the reason you think? I’ve seen a significant uptick of people posting in Dachshund Facebook groups about their dogs peeing on the rug,...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/your-dachshund-may-not-be-peeing-in-the-house-for-the-reason-you-think/feed/ 6 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-train-your-small-dog-to-hike-off-leash/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-train-your-small-dog-to-hike-off-leash/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2020 15:57:38 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=19729 Off-leash dogs are a controversial topic.  Some pet owners despise the idea of dogs running around off-leash, while others prefer the freedom that being off-leash provides their dog.  I see more big dogs hiking off leash but it can be done with small dogs too as long as you train them and take precautions. In...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-train-your-small-dog-to-hike-off-leash/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/help-my-dachshund-wont-come-when-called/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/help-my-dachshund-wont-come-when-called/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:03:09 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20019 Dachshunds are natural-born hunters. They are more inclined to chase something they believe to be prey rather than listen when you attempt to call them back. It is possible to improve a Dachshund’s reliability with recall. Teaching them to come when called will help ensure safety, and allow you to walk with them off-leash in...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/help-my-dachshund-wont-come-when-called/feed/ 8 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/signs-your-dachshund-isnt-getting-enough-exercise/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/signs-your-dachshund-isnt-getting-enough-exercise/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2020 23:03:58 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=19407 It’s not uncommon for Dachshunds to get less exercise than they should. Common reasons I’ve seen that many owners aren’t able to exercise their Dachshund enough are: If your Dachshund has a lot of pent-up energy, they may actually be trying to tell you. The key is learning to recognize your dog’s particular signals. Below...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/signs-your-dachshund-isnt-getting-enough-exercise/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-get-your-dachshund-to-walk-in-a-harness-or-jacket/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-get-your-dachshund-to-walk-in-a-harness-or-jacket/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:18:44 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=19341 There are many reasons a Dachshund may refuse to go for a walk. Two of the most common scenarios I see are related to a harness or dog jacket. If your Dachshund is used to walking on a collar, and you are trying to switch to a harness because you learned it’s safer your dog...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-get-your-dachshund-to-walk-in-a-harness-or-jacket/feed/ 6 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/reasons-your-dachshund-may-refuse-to-walk-on-a-leash/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/reasons-your-dachshund-may-refuse-to-walk-on-a-leash/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:16:30 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=19332 I hear it all the time: “What do I do when my Dachshund refuses to walk?” It’s not uncommon for me to hear stories of people who tried to take their Dachshund out for a stroll and their dog dug in – pulling in the opposite direction on the leash – refusing to take even...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/reasons-your-dachshund-may-refuse-to-walk-on-a-leash/feed/ 16 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-best-dog-training-treats-for-dachshunds/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-best-dog-training-treats-for-dachshunds/#comments Wed, 29 May 2019 10:00:37 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=18115 I recently got a Dachshund puppy and found I needed a lot of really good training treats for her. Since I had the chance to start “fresh” with her, I signed her up for puppy classes to socialize her, want to train her to follow obedience commands, and teach her to be a well-mannered dog...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-best-dog-training-treats-for-dachshunds/feed/ 19 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/5-things-you-should-start-teaching-your-dachshund-puppy-the-day-they-come-home/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/5-things-you-should-start-teaching-your-dachshund-puppy-the-day-they-come-home/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2019 10:00:07 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=18131 Bringing a new puppy home is exciting. It’s also kind of like bringing home a wild animal. A puppy is still learning about the world around them and how to interact with humans and other animals. They are literally born having no clue. It’s your job to teach them manners and the appropriate way to...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/5-things-you-should-start-teaching-your-dachshund-puppy-the-day-they-come-home/feed/ 22 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-crate-train-an-adult-dachshund-or-new-puppy/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-crate-train-an-adult-dachshund-or-new-puppy/#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:00:13 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=17458 When I adopted Gretel, she was almost 1 years old and the rescue told me that she was crate trained.  After bringing her home we realized she was most definitely not! She threw an anxious fit when I shut her in a crate.  One time, she broke a nail scratching the sides and bled all...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-crate-train-an-adult-dachshund-or-new-puppy/feed/ 20 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-choose-a-small-dog-crate-for-your-dachshund/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-choose-a-small-dog-crate-for-your-dachshund/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2018 10:00:06 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=17027 You’ve just brought home a new Dachshund. Perhaps a puppy, a senior dog, or an adult. On your must-buy list is a crate. You’ve heard everyone talk about the importance of crate training, but where do you even start when it comes to choosing the right crate for your Dachshund? Ask yourself these questions, and...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-choose-a-small-dog-crate-for-your-dachshund/feed/ 16 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/stop-dog-separation-anxiety/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/stop-dog-separation-anxiety/#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2018 18:56:33 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=17094 It’s difficult dealing with a Dachshund who has separation anxiety. Unfortunately, many people experience their Dachshund acting out when they leave the house but don’t know it’s anxiety that’s causing their dog to “be bad”. If your Dachshund is doing these things when you leave the house, they might have separation anxiety: Excessively barking or...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/stop-dog-separation-anxiety/feed/ 17 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-most-useful-thing-i-learned-in-our-scary-dog-monster-class/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-most-useful-thing-i-learned-in-our-scary-dog-monster-class/#comments Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:59:35 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=4425 Since recognizing that Gretel needed more help building confidence, being less fearful and not barking or growling on the leash I have been searching the internet for suggestions. I found a lot of stuff but much of it seemed contradictory (even within a specific training modality such as positive reinforcement) and confusing. It all made...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-most-useful-thing-i-learned-in-our-scary-dog-monster-class/feed/ 26