Though these dogs are small in size, they have big personalities and can be very stubborn. For these reasons, dachshunds are not the easiest dogs to train. To successfully train your dachshund will require a lot of patience and persistence. You also need to be firm otherwise there is likely to be a personality clash as the dachshund seeks to assert that she can hold her own ground.

Dachshund training takes a slightly different approach from training other dogs. For one, you need to keep the sessions short since the attention of this dog will be caught by something else and anything else you say will be lost. A training session should last 5 minutes or less after which you should take a break and do something different before you can resume training again.

Make the sessions interesting for your dog. If the dog behaves correctly reward generously, the trick is to make the dachshund associate the reward with good behavior. This will achieve the desired results faster. Do not push too hard in trying to teach the dog something new; dachshunds are stubborn dogs that will push back when you push too hard. Timing of rewards is important during training; a reward given some seconds late may not have the desired effect. Reward immediately after good behavior or completion of a task.
All work and no play, makes dachshunds very sad dogs. You can couple training with play, coupling leaning and play ensures that you have a lot of fun while at the same time teaching your dog a new trick or command.

Dachshunds have a very long back and short stubby legs; this means that they are very prone to back injuries. Training of the dachshund should take this into account thus any form of training that will put extra strain on the back such as jumping should be avoided.

Training a dachshund will require commitment and time, without these two any gains you make in one day will be lost in the next. Start training early and be consistent when training. Do not give your dachshund room to go around the rules. If the dog is leash trained then do not let him/her pull the leash when walking or become troublesome when you are attaching the lead to the collar.

Training the dog while he/she is still a puppy gives you the chance to mould correct habits and nip any unwanted behavior early enough. Select a training program that is specifically designed for dachshunds in order to get the best results. Every new training session should start with a review of the last session; this will give you a chance to reward your dachshund generously before you can start teaching him something new.

Dachshunds were bred as hunting dogs, for this reasons they require lots of exercise in order to keep the energy levels in check. A locked up dachshund will be busting with energy and may use some of that energy destructively.

Punishing a dachshund is one of the worst mistakes you can make during training. Punishment will only make the dog more stubborn and resistant to learning.

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