Different dogs behave differently. Our behavioral patterns are influenced by our innate nature, medical conditions and the way we have been trained. You should be able to attribute our behavior patterns to a specific stimulus or reason. Once you know the cause behind a behavior, you can try innovative correction methods to promote positive behavior and discourage negative patterns.
I have compiled a list of common questions that dachshund parents have asked about our behavior, to help them understand their beloved pet. You can also find behavior correcting techniques that can be used to make your life more peaceful with your dachshund.
❶ Are Dachshunds Clingy?
Dachshunds are a friendly and energetic breed. We love to stay close to our master and may choose one person in the family that we are extremely devoted to. Once we get attached, we can start behaving a bit clingy. For example, a dachshund may follow his/her parents around the house, sit on them and eagerly wait for them when they go out. Our demand for attention and proximity can sometimes annoy our masters and deprive them of their need for privacy and independence.
To make sure that we do not grow up to be clingy, you must make us understand the importance of private space by crate training us. Crate training can give us our room where we feel at peace. You can also distract us with chew toys to keep us from sticking to your side.
Separation Anxiety
Our separation anxiety is much more intense than what other dogs feel when left alone. We may resort to destructive behind when you’re not home and clinginess when you are around if we’re scared of abandonment. You need to gently get us used to your schedule so that we do not behave in an undesirable way.
❷ Why Do Dachshunds Bark So Much?
We are hunters and we use our bark to let our owners know our location when going after prey. We have a big dog’s bark that can keep intruders away from your house, but it can invite headaches for you. You need to train us properly to stop our incessant and unnecessary barking. Sometimes you will have to remove us from direct contact with a stimulus and other times you might have to divert our attention.
❸ Why Do dachshunds Lick So Much?
We lick ourselves and our owners for several reasons. First, licking is a common practice that dogs use to clean themselves. Second, it can be a way of marking our territory and communicating affection. If we tend to lick you a lot when you’ve just arrived home, then we’re making up for the time spent alone by licking you all over. Some of us try to communicate with dogs and other people by licking them. Licking can be perceived as a ‘hi’ or ‘let’s be friends’ among dogs.
Caution: You need to keep us from licking near your eyes, mouth or nose to prevent the transfer of unwanted bacteria.
❹ Why Do Dachshunds Hate Going Outdoors During A Rain?
We don’t like to bathe and we catch a cold easily. Lucky for us, we only need to be bathed every six weeks to keep us clean. While we will create a fuss if you try to take us out for a walk after it has rained or snowed, you must not compromise on our health at any cost. We need regular exercise to stay fit. If you give in to our tantrums a few times, we are likely to associate whining and barking as behavior that can lead to us getting our way.
❺ Why Do Dachshunds Shake?
If we feel cold, we can start shivering. It is essential to get your dog some warm sweaters and use them when taking them out. We catch a cold more quickly than our bigger counterparts. Shaking can also be an emotional response to excitement or fear. Importantly, if shaking is accompanied by an inability to move, you need to take us to the vet right away.
❻ Do Dachshunds Snore?
We have a naturally tendency toward snoring. A snoring dachshund could be doing so due to a number of harmful and harmless reasons.
- Harmless Reasons:If we sleep on our backs, then that could be a reason for snoring. If we are on medication, then that could be the cause behind our snoring. When the medication stops, so will the snoring.
- Harmful Reasons:Allergies, obesity, dental issues, fungal disease, common cold, and physical obstruction are some of the medical reasons that could lead to snoring. If our owners smoke a lot, then that could lead to a breathing problem as well.
❼ Are Dachshunds Energetic By Nature?
We are energetic by nature. We love to play and run and go for walks. We simply love it when we find a fun outlet for our energy. If we are sleeping or lazing around all day, we could get sad and snappy due to boredom. It will also lead to an increase in our weight, resulting in back problems.
❽ Why Do Dachshunds Sleep So Much?
Dachshunds are not a lazy breed of dogs. Our sleep requirements are different than those of humans. We need at least 12 to 14 hours of sleep every day, to make us feel well-rested. We might even resort to sleeping if we are bored and have nothing interesting to do.
If our sleeping pattern and schedule change drastically all of a sudden, then you need to take us to a vet and get us checked.
❾ Are Dachshunds Sociable?
Dachshunds are a naturally aggressive breed of dogs. If not socialized at a young age, we can face difficulties adjusting to strangers as we grow older. We must be taken out regularly to meet people and other dogs so that we are not wary of strangers.
We also need a lot of attention. If we only hang out with our parents, then we will need more attention from them. If we get a fair share of attention from other people and animals, then we will not be bothered by you being busy.
❶⓿ Do Dachshunds Get Easily Jealous?
We are a jealous breed of dogs. When another pet or a baby is brought into the family, then we might start peeing around the house to mark our territory. If your dachshund is aggressive then you need to monitor their behavior around kids. Try to maintain our daily playtime and exercise schedule so that we do not feel isolated.
❶❶ Why Do Dachshunds Bite Their Paws?
Dogs have a habit of licking themselves to clean dirty areas. Moreover, if we have an allergy caused by bacteria, food, or fleas, then we might bite and lick our paws. You need to take us to the vet to get us checked for allergies if we bite or lick our paws too much.
❶❷ Do Dachshunds Throw Up a Lot?
We have a strong digestive system. If we throw up food often, then there could be an underlying problem behind this that needs to be addressed. For example, it could be inflammation caused by spoiled food or eating dirt or grass.
Conclusion
I hope these questions helped you learn more about our behavior.
