Instructions
Show your dachshund that you are its pack leader by making it wait until the family has finished eating a meal before you give the dog its dinner. The dog knows that the alpha dogs eat first and the subordinates eat second. Do not allow your dachshund to jump up on furniture or sleep on your bed, as these are positions of dominance that must be reserved for people.
Provide adequate exercise for this active little dog by taking it for a brisk walk on a daily basis. Step out of the house in front of the dachshund and walk slightly in front of it to encourage it to see you as its leader rather than its follower. Do not allow the dachshund to pull on the leash or overtake you. Address the behavior by giving a quick sideways tug on the leash and then continue walking with a relaxed leash. After a walk or outing make your dachshund sit and wait until all other family members have entered the house.
Make your dachshund sit and wait in a place that is away from the door when guests arrive. Wait for the dog to become completely calm before walking to the door to open it. Invite your guests into the house and tell them to avoid paying any attention to the dog. This means not touching or giving eye contact. Address any undesirable behavior, such as growling or snapping, by immediately tapping the dog firmly on the shoulder with your fingertips or by rolling the dog onto its side until it relaxes. Praise the dachshund for being calm and behaving in a calm manner in the company of guests.
How Do I Stop My Dachshund From Nipping People Around the Ankles When They Enter My House?
The dachshund is a small dog with a naturally affectionate, lively and independant nature. However, if this breed is not given adequate leadership, it can begin to view itself as the alpha dog of its pack or family. Dominance can trigger a variety of undesirable behaviors, including aggression toward people. Stop your dachshund from biting your guests as they enter your house by setting boundaries and limitations. In addition to leadership, the dachshund also requires an outlet for its high energy levels, to prevent it from becoming aggressive as a result of frustration.