Instructions
Begin training the dachshund at 2 months of age by using positive reinforcement to reward desired behaviors. This will help give you control over your dog and encourage it to listen for your commands. Be patient and consistent with obedience training. Enroll your dachshund in obedience training classes if you find you are struggling to train the dog by yourself.
Socialize your dachshund from a young age to prevent it from developing aggression toward strangers or other dogs. Expose the dog to a variety of new people, places and animals.
Show your dachshund that you are the pack leader by asking the dog to sit and wait before giving it food or affection. Do not let the dachshund jump up on the sofa unless you have invited it to. Do not tolerate growling from your dachshund. If the dog growls or snaps at other people while sitting on your lap, quickly place it on the floor and say "no" in a firm voice.
Exercise your dog by taking it on a walk every day. Make the dog sit and wait before you attach the leash, and begin the walk only when the dog is in a calm state.
Information on How to Raise Dachshund Dogs
The dachshund has a reputation for being a playful, friendly dog, according to the American Kennel Club. This is a small yet confident dog that was first bred to fight badgers, and it will try to take charge if it does not receive the necessary leadership from its family. Owners must address this trait to prevent their dogs from developing unwanted behaviors. People who are interested in getting a dachshund should consider the dog's need for daily exercise, and for the patience and consistency that will be required to train this independent-thinking breed.