Got a new Dachshund puppy? Got an older dog who can’t develop a routine? Spend your days cleaning up pee and poop around the house? You are not alone. Potty training can be a challenge, especially for Dachshunds, but we can help.
If your dachshund hasn’t mastered the art of peeing and pooping outside yet and is fed up with dirty carpets and foul odors around the house, what to do, make your sausage puppy a new one. Read on to find out how to change it.
Are Dachshunds Hard To Potty Train?
When we think of hunting dogs, we usually think of large dogs such as retrievers and spaniels. You may be surprised to learn that Dachshunds were originally bred for hunting. These tiny pups are the perfect size to writhe in a badger den. In fact, the name Dachshund is German for “dachshund”, with Dax meaning “badger” and Hund meaning “hunting dog” or “dog”. Dachshunds are also very intelligent dogs and have a very strong appetite for prey. All-American Dachshund Rescue claims that intelligence is a major cause of their stubbornness.
How To Potty Train A Dachshund
Doxies are very difficult to potty train, so consider keeping your puppy in a crate at night or while you’re out and about to prevent accidents. Take a look at our 7 favorite tips for house training your Dachshund.
- Take your dog outside for regular potty breaks
If your puppy has frequent accidents at home, take him outside every 20-30 minutes. Gradually increase the interval between breaks as your puppy will use the outdoor litter box more often.
- Consider using a pee pad – but be careful
A pee pad is a great option if you live in an apartment with no access to a yard, or if you have a fairly young or older dog who can’t go outside. However, if you have an outdoor space, your puppy may become accustomed to using a pee pad indoors and refuse to go outside, especially when it’s cold or rainy. The choice is ultimately up to you, but I wouldn’t recommend using pads as a long-term solution if you intend to trade with Dachshunds.
- Take the puppy outside after eating
A dog usually needs to go to the bathroom within 20 minutes after she eats. After eating, take your dachshund outside and give him about 5-10 minutes to potty train. If the puppy stubbornly refuses, you may need to move it back indoors. Eventually, your pup will realize he needs to be outside after eating.
- If you go to the bathroom outside, give him a snack
Like most dogs, Doxie loves treats. To enhance training, try giving him treats when he goes to the potty outside. You can also reserve your puppy’s favorite treats for the occasion. This will help you learn faster than your daily snack.
- Do not encourage bad behavior
Do you find your dog urinating or defecating indoors? Firmly tell him “no” and take him out to pee or outdoors immediately. Don’t yell at your dog for going to the toilet in the house. You might scare him and he won’t understand why you’re angry.
- Remove stains with a pet cleaner
Accidents especially occur during potty training. Use a pet stain and odor cleaner that removes fecal and urine odors, as the smell of your own poop will entice your puppy to use the same spot repeatedly. (Avoid ammonia-based cleaners, as they smell like urine.)
- Be consistent in your training
All family members should participate in dog potty training. If you walk your dog every 30 minutes, someone else should take over while you’re not home. Consistency is the most important part of successful dog training. So make sure the whole family is on board.
What If My Dachshund Keeps Having Accidents Indoors?
If your dachshund continues to have accidents around your home, you should:
- Back to basics
If your dachshund continues pottering indoors, it can get confused about where to go. Some dachshunds poop inside, poop outside, some poop inside, and some poop inside. The best thing you can do is start the routine all over again and get back to basics.
- Pick up your dachshund
If you catch a dachshund while crouching, don’t worry. Say a firm ‘no’ and pick them up right away (even in the middle of the night) and take them outside. When you pick him up, his bladder should contract and he should stop peeing. Give him treats when he works outside.
- Smear poop on the outside
As bad as it sounds. Take some dachshund poop and smear it anywhere on your lawn outside. This gives him a scent and encourages him to go outside. Go to the same area each time. If he doesn’t go, lock him up a bit when he comes back and try again in 20 minutes.
- Watch your dachshund like a hawk.
If your dachshund has not been outside and is not in a crate, he will need to be very closely observed when he returns. Lets If you find him in “the position”, just say “no” (don’t yell, stand your ground) and take him outside immediately. A lot of work, but only until he is trained.
- Learn toilet routine
After about a week, learn the potty pattern. For example, dachshunds need to go to the bathroom in the morning after eating. Take him outside and wait 10 minutes. If he doesn’t go, take him back, but watch him very carefully (or put him in the bag for 20 minutes) and try again. also, repeat. It’s just a matter of time. You have to keep doing this until he understands what to do.
- Use quality treats
Most dachshunds are obsessed with food, but chunks of carrots or store-bought training treats may not be motivating enough. try it. Of course, you don’t want to feed them cheese and greasy treats all the time, but they can do amazing things while training!
- No response
If you notice puddles forming on the floor and you haven’t caught the dachshund, don’t react. This sends the wrong message and he can’t understand it. The only way to correct the behavior is if you see him showing signs of walking away or actually peeing or pooping on the floor in front of you.
Conclusion
Potty training a Dachshund can be frustrating. Please know you are not alone. Your Dachshund may not be able to potty train as quickly as dogs of other breeds.
Some people expect a dachshund to be housebroken in five days, but that’s not realistic. In fact, it doesn’t apply to all dogs (although it’s been known to occur). It is more realistic to have your Dachshund potty trained at 12 weeks (3 months). I’ve heard that Dachshund puppies take a year.
However, don’t give up too soon and raise your hand and say, “My dachshund can’t go to the bathroom.”
