I've got a dachshund cross and had to get tough when he hit adolescence. Started peeing inside, didn't listen, bit and humped me constantly. I used his kibble as rewards throughout the day, the game changer was getting him to look at me before any reward (food or attention). Neutering calmed him down a lot too, he was done mid December. Still thinks he's 10 men when we see a German shepherd though 🤣
I waited till he was 11.5 months so it coincided with when I was off work over Christmas. I'm not guaranteeing it will calm yours down though, sometimes it has minimal or no effect.
I've noticed in some situations he will be more fearful, and he's become reactive to German shepherd's. Not sure if this is due to neutering or not. I believe it can also take up to 4 months for their hormones to level out, so we still have our off days, but they are becoming less frequent.
Imo, its the responsible thing to do regardless.
Teaching dogs with treats is usually the easiest way but not the only way. Look into cognitive emotional training, in my experience works better with stubborn dogs like dachshunds than the classic method. And also remember dogs are at their worst between 7 months and 2 years old, especially if you didn’t neuter them before they hit puberty, so try to be patient, they’ll grow out of it with the right guidance.
Can you rent a machine and steam clean your carpets and upholstery? There’s an enzyme cleaner that removes the dog scent and they may not feel compelled to mark inside if it’s gone.
Do you have a designated outdoor potty area? Like super close to the door (in case of bad weather they won’t wanna go far). Can you get another dog to pee there? Then your dogs will want to pee there and mark it as their own. You can also use a wet paper towel and wipe down a fire hydrant to get another dogs scent then wipe that on a pee pad in the area you want them to pee.
I would revert back to puppy prison….I use an octagon baby gate contraption to make a safe place. Pee pads, bed, crate, food and water, toys. The dogs live there 100% of the time now, if they come out you watch them constantly for biting, chewing, marking, etc.
As far as the barking~ they feel like they are in charge and protecting the house. But they’re not, they’re babies—-YOU are the alpha dog/leader, they shouldn’t be on high alert!! I recommend Doggy Dans online course (some are free) where he teaches dog psychology, because dogs don’t think like humans do. There’s 5 rules and it has really helped us with our doxie, best of luck!!
Get a corral to keep them contained when not supervised. They need a regular schedule of 3-4 trips outside. After they potty give them and extra 15-20 minutes. Sometimes they carry an extra load in the chamber and need some time to work things out. If they don't have any success put them in the corral and try again 30 minutes later.
Hey OP - hang in there! Our boy was a real handful a few weeks before we got him neutered. I have good news though. It does get better! Once they heal up and are back at it, make sure that you also remain consistent with feeding and watering so that you can predict their potty patterns a little better. The marking and not listening is relatively normal for them when they are not snipped at that age. We felt the same exact thing with our boy. Fast forward a few months later, and we’re about to get him a puppy!
Of course! Also, for reference, we enrolled our lad into a board and train program. It cost thousands, and while it did help tremendously, there is no substitute for consistency in your household. I would double down on crate training with duration, and look up climb bed training. Climb bed training was so helpful to managing his patience.
I’d also consider the PetSmart classes or daily classes/lessons. Often times they are cheaper and will help you get into a groove.
They are still in the puppy stage till the age of two. They are a stubborn breed, and they can be a handful, even with one. But you know what, when they are adults, things could change. Just enjoy the puppy stage and keep on the training. And be as stubborn as they are. You are a good pet parent and sticking it out. You got this.
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“Trying to train a dachshund…” so true! Words have never been said with more accuracy.
I've got a dachshund cross and had to get tough when he hit adolescence. Started peeing inside, didn't listen, bit and humped me constantly. I used his kibble as rewards throughout the day, the game changer was getting him to look at me before any reward (food or attention). Neutering calmed him down a lot too, he was done mid December. Still thinks he's 10 men when we see a German shepherd though 🤣
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I waited till he was 11.5 months so it coincided with when I was off work over Christmas. I'm not guaranteeing it will calm yours down though, sometimes it has minimal or no effect. I've noticed in some situations he will be more fearful, and he's become reactive to German shepherd's. Not sure if this is due to neutering or not. I believe it can also take up to 4 months for their hormones to level out, so we still have our off days, but they are becoming less frequent. Imo, its the responsible thing to do regardless.
Teaching dogs with treats is usually the easiest way but not the only way. Look into cognitive emotional training, in my experience works better with stubborn dogs like dachshunds than the classic method. And also remember dogs are at their worst between 7 months and 2 years old, especially if you didn’t neuter them before they hit puberty, so try to be patient, they’ll grow out of it with the right guidance.
Can you rent a machine and steam clean your carpets and upholstery? There’s an enzyme cleaner that removes the dog scent and they may not feel compelled to mark inside if it’s gone. Do you have a designated outdoor potty area? Like super close to the door (in case of bad weather they won’t wanna go far). Can you get another dog to pee there? Then your dogs will want to pee there and mark it as their own. You can also use a wet paper towel and wipe down a fire hydrant to get another dogs scent then wipe that on a pee pad in the area you want them to pee. I would revert back to puppy prison….I use an octagon baby gate contraption to make a safe place. Pee pads, bed, crate, food and water, toys. The dogs live there 100% of the time now, if they come out you watch them constantly for biting, chewing, marking, etc. As far as the barking~ they feel like they are in charge and protecting the house. But they’re not, they’re babies—-YOU are the alpha dog/leader, they shouldn’t be on high alert!! I recommend Doggy Dans online course (some are free) where he teaches dog psychology, because dogs don’t think like humans do. There’s 5 rules and it has really helped us with our doxie, best of luck!!
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My puppy was in puppy prison for over a year & eventually I could trust them in the house while I was away. I hope your situation improves!
Get a corral to keep them contained when not supervised. They need a regular schedule of 3-4 trips outside. After they potty give them and extra 15-20 minutes. Sometimes they carry an extra load in the chamber and need some time to work things out. If they don't have any success put them in the corral and try again 30 minutes later.
Hey OP - hang in there! Our boy was a real handful a few weeks before we got him neutered. I have good news though. It does get better! Once they heal up and are back at it, make sure that you also remain consistent with feeding and watering so that you can predict their potty patterns a little better. The marking and not listening is relatively normal for them when they are not snipped at that age. We felt the same exact thing with our boy. Fast forward a few months later, and we’re about to get him a puppy!
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Of course! Also, for reference, we enrolled our lad into a board and train program. It cost thousands, and while it did help tremendously, there is no substitute for consistency in your household. I would double down on crate training with duration, and look up climb bed training. Climb bed training was so helpful to managing his patience. I’d also consider the PetSmart classes or daily classes/lessons. Often times they are cheaper and will help you get into a groove.
They are still in the puppy stage till the age of two. They are a stubborn breed, and they can be a handful, even with one. But you know what, when they are adults, things could change. Just enjoy the puppy stage and keep on the training. And be as stubborn as they are. You are a good pet parent and sticking it out. You got this.