Instructions
Train your puppy as soon as possible. Miniature dachshunds can be timid dogs. They may bite or snap because of this. Human beings are much bigger, and the dog's bad behavior can be a defensive behavior. Intervene, however, before this becomes an established behavior, when it will be much more difficult to deal with. The dachshund has a scissorlike bite that can hurt the victim.
Socialize your dog by allowing it to meet other humans and dogs. Dachshunds tend to bond with one particular member of the family, and may be wary around new people, including children. Praise the dog when it reacts appropriately and ignore it when it misbehaves. If it snaps, remove it immediately and place it away from you, perhaps outside. Ignore the dog by turning away and getting on with your normal activities. Bring the dog back after a few minutes and carry on as normal.
Spend time with your dachshund every day. Use this time to bond with your puppy and also to train it to recognize a few key words. Teach your puppy to respond to commands, such as, "come", "sit" and "toilet." Teach it to stop when you say "stop." Make these training sessions short and do not confuse them with playtime. You should not issue these commands when the puppy is playing, particularly when it is young.
Provide your dachshund with mental stimulus and physical exercise. These dogs love to dig, something you may not want to happen in your garden. If possible, set aside an area where it can do this.
How to Get Miniature Dachsund Puppies to Stop Biting
The dachshund originated in Germany in the 16th century. They may be looked upon now as a lap dog, but their original purpose was to hunt, and you can still see this trait in the modern dachshund. Indeed "dachs" comes from the German for badger and "hund" from hound, as they were used for flushing out badgers from their dens. The breed has been crossed with others, and now the dachsund comes in either the miniature or standard variety. Some people report that their miniature dachshunds tend to bite. This is, by no means, the experience of all owners. You can take steps to prevent or minimize this problem.