Many dog breeds naturally have outstanding intellectual abilities, but if you want your dog to be truly intelligent, well-mannered, tactful and loyal, you must pay attention to its training and education. In this article we will talk about how to train dachshunds - dogs that are highly intelligent, have a flamboyant character, and are highly trainable.
Instructions
Step 1
Training a dachshund, like any other dog, is a conditioned reflex process, and you must know certain rules for communicating with a dog if you want the training process to be effective.
Step 2
When teaching a dog any command, always start with the command itself, and only then perform the stimulus action. This will form a causal relationship in the dog's mind that he will remember. Give commands in a calm voice, speaking them loudly and clearly, without stretching the words or persuading the dog to obey you. The dog will only accept the most clear and concise command - "sit", "lie down", "place", and so on.
Step 3
It is best to use any delicacy as an encouragement and incentive to fulfill the command - the dog's food reflex is very strong, and she will remember that after completing a command she will definitely receive a prize from the owner in the form of food or a dog cracker. Don't confuse the dog - always repeat the same command the same way.
Step 4
Each dog has its own name, to which it learns to respond from childhood. After giving the dog a nickname, gradually accustom it to the nickname with the help of a treat. Move a couple of meters away from the dog and, keeping the treat at a distance from it, call the dog by name in a calm and affectionate voice.
Step 5
Having brought the puppy home, you will be faced with the need to clean up waste products after him for some time - a dachshund puppy does not learn to cope on the street right away. After you walk into your house with your puppy, put him in a place that will be temporarily allocated for the dog as a toilet - this can be a diaper or litter box.
Step 6
Don't let the dog run away - let the puppy know where he is, and hold him in place of the toilet until he does his thing. After the puppy gets off to the right place, give him a treat and praise. In a short period of time, the skill will be fixed.
Step 7
When your puppy is three months old, start training your dachshund for outdoor walks. At first, walk in calm and quiet parks or courtyards so that the dachshund gets used to the new environment and is not afraid of the city noise, cars and crowds. Bring a treat with you for a walk to cheer up your dog.
Step 8
Give your puppy a chance to run and release any stored energy. During walks, give the puppy commands, call him by name, but do not pick him up, so as not to form a bad habit. Teach your dachshund to respond to the commands "fu" and "no" - they are especially relevant on the street, since the dog does not distinguish between edible and inedible items, picking up everything from the ground.
Step 9
The command "to me" is also very important - the dachshund must execute it instantly, which means that you need to accustom the dog to the command from birth. If you want to scold a puppy, never call him the command "to me".
Step 10
Important commands, the implementation of which will make your life easier and make the dog more educated and docile, are the commands "sit", "lie down", "place", and many others.
For walks, wear a comfortable and soft collar on your dachshund.
