Hello and thanks for visiting the site. I think Rolo being at your home for the first time and having a visitor doxie might have been too much all at once. Also, her being awakened by Lucy and being upset….I think that is understandable also. It would be interesting to know more about Rolo’s life prior to coming to your home. The problem as I see it is the continuing behavior around Lucy. I would use some of the techniques mentioned in my potty training article here:

http://www.dachshundgifts.org/2008/indoor-potty-training-for-dachshund-puppies/

I would opt for the squirting with water as mentioned in that article. I think that will help a lot. Also, I think as Rolo spends more time with you at her new home and gets older, she will calm down. I think the squirting with water will help alot. Be sure to squirt her during or immediately after the unwanted behavior.

Here is a link to some calming agents as an after thought but I would try the water squirting for awhile first.

http://pet-supplies.drsfostersmith.com/search?af=type%3Aproduct&view=grid&w=calm&visitorID=&cartcount=0&wishcount=0&subtotal=0.00

Things will be fine here. Congrats on having Rolo in your home and as your new friend.

Happy Holidays, Link
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Thanks for visiting the site!

That is exciting you are getting a Dachshund puppy!!

I am not a fan of leaving the doxie shut in the crate for long periods of time like some people do. It is ok to do for a few hours but some people will leave the doxie in the crate for way too long and then will wonder why he/she peed or pooped in the crate…

I think it is best to leave the door open to the crate, kennel etc. as much as possible. Not everyone has the luxury however to have the set up I have.

I use our 2nd bathroom as a giant crate. I have Charlie’s kennel in our 2nd bathroom and keep the door to the kennel and to the bathroom open. Whenever I don’t want Charlie out I gate him into the bathroom with a standard pet gate. That way the bathroom door is open, the kennel in the bathroom is open and, he is safely gated in. This is ideal. Of course I can have him out to have access to our entire home as much as possible.

A few toys, some treats, lots of patience (especially per potty training) will be needed.

The joys will far outweigh the hassles I believe. I’m so excited for you even though I don’t personally know you. Congratulations!!!

Sincerely, Link
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Thanks so much for visiting the site and for your kind words and information!
Please come back again soon!

Sincerely, Link

I’m the ovner of two super dachshunds Lui and Marsell. We live in Lithuania. It’s interesting, but in lithuanian this breed we named taksas, not dachshund
Thanks , for good and interesting site, and Charlies blog is amazing
good luck
Skaiva

Shamrock too went through that snarling and snapping phase, usually at night. I began to pay close attention to his “triggers”, and discovered that nearly every time he behaved that way, he was either asleep or very nearly asleep.

After I realized this, I began setting him on the floor and not allowing him to get back into bed with me (or get back on my lap if we were sitting in the front room) for a while. As I would place him on the floor I would tell him gently but firmly that we don’t act that way to each other. Over the next few weeks, he gradually got better, and he hasn’t snapped or snarled in over a year now.

I believe the issues we had with Shamrock were mostly trust issues with the mix of an entirely new environment – he was an older dog, dumped off by his previous owners, living in a shelter with a St. Bernard (he fought with the little dogs his size), and then moved into a new household with other dogs, kids and cats.

But regardless of Shamrock’s background, the “training” would still apply but letting the notoriously stubborn little dachshund know that you are the “pack leader” and that such behaviour is not acceptable.

Shamrock and I are the best of buddies, but he realizes that I am the boss. He knows he can sleep with us, if he behaves himself; but he knows if he doesn’t behave he doesn’t get to do so.

Don’t give up hope and keep reinforcing the good behaviour you desire out of Sebastian. Our babies can be trying at times, but so are the two legged variety. But the dachshund is a very smart breed and will quickly catch on.

Good luck!
S. Hyder and Shamrock

Hello again,

Though your Doxie situation with Sebastian is unfortunate, the good news is that it can be reversed. Here is some more info for you and this will complete my advice to you. I realize a few of these things may seem a bit hard on your beloved Doxie but it is the only way to fix your situation I believe.

I am assuming your Doxie does NOT have a medical condition though a vet checkup is in order also I believe.

If you don’t have the extra room like I suggested then look into crate training. It is just as effective, takes up much less space etc. It has its pros and cons. Here is an article on crate training; this may be better for you.

http://www.thedachshundnetwork.com/cratebenefits.htm

Other articles on crate training can be found on the internet.
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A vet recommended behaviorist might also be in order.

Many speak well of a type of training for dog behavioral problems called “Nothing in Life is Free Training” Here is an article about it.

http://www.dog-pictures.co.uk/dog-care-articles/nothing-in-life-is-free.shtml
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Before you know it, Sebastian should be much improved.

I hope I have been helpful to you.

Please give me an update from time to time.

I love Dachshunds!!

Sincerely,

Link
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