Dachshunds

In This Chapter Using your personal profile to understand your training challenges Getting the scoop on the benefits of obedience classes Every person has a unique nature and personality; attempting to practice any daily behavior that goes against your personality is probably futile. If you’re crazy about chocolate, a diet of tofu and bean sprouts…

In This Chapter Understanding your Dachshund’s inborn tendencies Recognizing natural Dachsie skills Discovering the power of Dachshund wiles Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you’ll wonder who’s training whom when you get to the end of a long day of Dachshund disobedience. Training a Dachshund is indeed a challenge, and it helps to keep reminding yourself…

In This Chapter Opening the books on a Dachshund’s intelligence Accepting that Dachshunds don’t speak English Talking to and understanding the Dachshund Relating to your individual Dachshund You’ve heard it from this book (if you’ve read earlier chapters) and probably from many other places if you’ve been doing your Dachsie research: Dachshunds are notoriously stubborn….

In This Chapter Driving your Dachshund home Delivering the grand tour Getting through the first night Establishing your new routine the next day Finding a vet for your Dachsie You have the den. You have the food. You have the chew toys. And now, much to your joy, you have the Dachshund. Yikes! Suddenly, the…

In This Chapter Finding a den that’s truly home sweet home Perusing the must-haves and why-nots of pet supplies Picking up grooming tools and toys Deciding what to feed your Dachshund If you love shopping, this chapter is for you. And even if you don’t, no need to despair. Many pet catalogs and Internet sites…

In This Chapter Teaching your family about new puppies and special Dachshund needs Developing special rules for kids Making your home truly Dachshund-friendly Keeping your home free of poisons and choking hazards is great (see Chapter Making Your Home Dachshund-Proof), but it won’t do much good if your toddler barrels across the room and sits squarely…

In This Chapter Acknowledging how your Dachshund sees the world Making your home safer for your Dachsie Dealing with stairs, beds, couches, and other dangers If you have small children or small siblings, you probably know all about childproofing the house. You cover electrical outlets, put childproof latches on the bottom cabinets, stow all the…

In This Chapter Weighing the benefits of Dachsie adoption Adopting through a rescue group Finding a Dachshund at the animal shelter In Chapter May the Best Breeder Win: Finding the Dachshund for You, I talk about purchasing your new dog from a breeder. As I state there, good breeders are great. But as you probably already…