Hey friends!! Thanks so much for popping onto my video and watching! Have you been struggling with house training? I'd love to know! If you want to see more videos about dachshunds or vlogs of me living with my 6 miniature dachshunds then please click this link: th-cam.com/video/RB_fd3O8fUw/w-d-xo.html I'd really appreciate if you would add any points, questions or even video suggestions in the comments below
I’m getting my miniature dachshund in about 4 weeks. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for me. I live in Ontario, Canada - it is very cold, snowy, icy, etc. Because the snow is sometimes 3-4 feet deep - we would obviously shove as much as we can - but not grass for a puppy to go on.....I have purchased a grass tray which I’m hoping to try....but just wondering if you have any other suggestions. Also I want to bell train her - have you used the bell training on any of your dogs?
Yes, our Harold (mini long haired) is crate trained, bc of quarantine-my mom is 90, I’m 60+ and disabled-so it’s hard to get him out as often as we should in good weather, but when it’s wicked cold like today, he’s stir crazy and destructive. He’s a sweet little fella, it’s not his fault. He’s pooping outside at least once a day, but without the pandemic, he’d have been socialized, potty trained, and have the run of the house by now. Frustrating! We’ll get through it, but it’s tough, especially on a freezing day like this.
My 1.5 year old won’t potty outside at all I’ve kept her out all day and she will just hold it and as soon as we are back inside she will get in her kennel and pee and poop. She gives the signal I take her out for 30 minutes or more and she won’t potty but as soon as she gets back in she uses her kennel as a potty. Even at night when she’s sleeping in it she will just use it as a toilet and roll around in it like it doesn’t even phase her.
Great video, very thorough explanation. I don’t have a dog right now, but I am considering it. I adore the dachshund breed, and feel this dog would be a good fit for our lifestyle. Of all the information videos I’ve watched, for many reasons, your channel inspires me to know, ‘’ I can do this’’. As a bonus, I could listen to your accent all day. Cheers from Canada Lenny 🇨🇦💝
Awww congrats!!! I’m hoping to be posting a lot of useful info for new pup owners so hopefully some more of my videos will help you 💜❤️ good luck! Any questions or concerns just jump back in the comments and I’ll help if I can :)
I had a mini for 14 years. She was trained to go on pads and I absolutely loved it. Used them her entire life. I liked that they were easy to just throw away; no poo in the yard to pick up and no dead grass from urine burn. I never had to get up in the middle of the night to take her out and it was especially great when I was in a hotel. She would just go on the pad in the room and I'd toss it. Am getting a new puppy in two days and plan to train him the same way.
I got a new doxies she is now 3 months old ,I am like you I am pad training she was tearing them up I distract her she is getting better I thought about the Astro turf you spray it with water hose she can’t tear it up
Also, a tip I have; remove rugs. I have found that deep pile rugs are the only thing which seem to attract my Twiglet to wee, and he has had very few accidents indoors. He's only ever chosen to pee on a rug in the house - and it was a long pile rug, like grass.
Hi Lenny, we took Katie (2) and Darcy (11 months) away overnight for the first time. "Business" was not taken care of! We travelled from Kent (*left home at 9.30am) to Southampton, stopped at a services for them, no "business". We went to visit my dad in a nursing home, they eventually did wees (this was approx 2.30pm). Drove to an AirB&B (approx 4.30pm) which was meant to be dog friendly, but there was no grass for guests. We were told to cross the lane and go into some woods which we did but the girls were so excited by new sights, sounds and smells that there was no "business". 1/2 hour later Katie was doing her "business" dance, so I popped her lead on and took her back to the woods...nothing. Took her back to the cottage after 20 minutes, but she started doing her dance again. Lead on and back to the woods...nothing! We did this five or six times with no results. Katie attempted to do No2 in the cottage, but when we took her straight outside she refused again! Darcy was no better. Even after their tea they didn't want to. I tried taking them to a different spot, nothing. Finally at 11.30pm Katie did a wee but Darcy refused to comply. Katie cried into the early hours until my husband gave up and slept downstairs with them, and in the morning they still wouldn't do outside business! Darcy did decide the grey rug in the living room looked a bit like grass and did a HUGE puddle. Katie held it until we got home at 10.30am!! What did we do? We really want to take them on holidays with us but they just hate any change to their routine (or surroundings it now seems) :'( Do you have any thoughts?
I am a Dachshund lover myself. My dachshund passed away 10 months ago. Almost made it to 14. Was a special needs dog because he had an autoimmune disease. I was so devastated. Big believer in shelter and rescue animals. Almost a month ago I found a longhair dachshund female-10 yrs old. I prefer older dogs too. I am also a senior. Felt like God sent her to me. Anyway, Dog Pads don't work. Didn't on my 1st dachshund and doesn't on my shelter dog. My dog had been subjected to neglect and trauma. After a month, she has really returning to what she once was. I have to use my cue skills. She won't poop in the house, but she does pee. I have to follow her cues and it is working, She only pees in the house when she is stressed and she does have separation anxiety if I go to the store. She is really bonded to me. I am retired and I have been able to spend a lot of quality time with her. She is playful and barks now. She won't go outside unless I go. I don't stand over her when she has to do her business. Real challenges sometime, but so worth it. 🐕
For everyone who is buying dogs from breeders, plz plz plz look for dachshund rescue places first and pounds. Here’s some tips on rescuing a dog of a specific breed: a couple months after Christmas pounds have full breed dogs. Also check college or university towns pounds and Craig’s lists and Facebook marketplace. Students get lonely and get dogs that they can’t afford or don’t have time and patience to take care of. Also, post on Facebook marketplace that u are looking for a specific breed. Check military towns too. Sometimes people just don’t want the hassle of moving with animals. Saving a dog is better than buying one!
I just got a ten week old baby. Kingston. I do have to work 10-1:30 each day m-f So far the first two times he peed and pooped. Today i olny left for 2 1/2 hours. He did great. It kills me to make him go in the crate . He has been sleeping with me on the sofa. Our bed is very high. Till he leans how to use ramp. He did learn to use the steps up to sofa right away, but not down. You have anything i should do more. Thank you for what you do for us doxies mommies. My second one . FrankRyan passed 6-23-22. Took me a year plus. And it still hurts my heart that my little man is not here anymore. But Kingston is a joy. 😊
I have 2 very smart dashs- they are 6&8 but have them both since puppies..they spin when they need to go..my word is "do you need outside?" I have a bell at my back door that they use if I am accidently inattentive lol...They sleep with me..no crating..unless on a road trip for their safety..
Hi Lenny, I would like to ask further about this as I live in a small apartment with no backyard but we do have a decent size balcony. I just had a 10.5 weeks old mini dachshund. Literally had him for two days. I tried to set 1-2 hours intervals for him to go pee and every time he wakes up from a sleep. I’ve had some successes but mostly failures. He keeps going around the balcony and pee but not on the pee pad. I’ve noticed that my first mistake from your video is using poo pad because I am still waiting for my fake grass to come. Do you think this fake grass would help because I don’t want him to pee on other surfaces in the balcony? Also, today, just had an accident that he peed on his crate/bed. Any advice would really help as I’m going crazy and not sure what I did wrong other than the pee pad. Thanks very much.
I have 3 six month old puppies. Now I’ve worked with dogs for 16 years and I’ve housebroken many of them in fact all of them, but this is challenging. I also have three cats. So a lot of times when I think they’re sniffing to go potty they’re just sniffing where the cats have been and if I catch them actually sniffing to go potty and I put them outside they just look at me like I’m an idiot and run back in the house and go play. If I catch one I’m not going to catch the other two. I was really hoping once I had cut them back to two meals a day they would have a better pooping schedule. Nope. And sometimes it’s hard to tell if they are squatting to poop or if they are just standing there because of their short little legs. They don’t even understand it when I make a big deal when they poop outside. They just keep looking at me like the crazy lady. So I’m just trying to train them to go into the one spot and I am using reusable puppy pads. One on the floor and one scrunched up on top of it for when they lift their leg
Great advice. I know you’re right, but my new 8 week Daxie is the size of my hand. There’s a giant storm outside. Puppy pads are quite useful sometimes... (I’m going to regret this aren’t I? 😬)
My Dachshund is 1week old…so I’m wanting learn asap how to potty train my dog Yauch….Had a Staffordshire Bull terrier who took 3/4days to train…he was exceptionally good from pup…..it’s been 20yrs+ since having another dog…& I’ve chosen a Dachshund. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🙏🏻.Thanks
Lenny, I was thinking of making a wooden box that has low edges and using some leftover single piece of vinyl flooring, then adding dirt & planting grass on top and using it as the virtual equivalent of a natural "cat litter" type of puppy toilet. Then, gradually move it through the sliding glass door ultimately ending with the box outside and then removing it entirely. This would not be a substitute for potty training, but a supplement to it. Your thoughts?
Haha - my chosen words were "quick-quick!!" with my old dog. This didn't conflict with any other command that I used & I felt this was 'socially acceptable'. I agree in devoting proper time & energy into house-training as it's such an important thing. It's an investment for the rest of your dog's life & your comfort of your own too!! Thanks for addressing this problem, I agree putting in the commitment to stand outside in all weathers does bring rewards!! ☔️ 🌦 🌤 ☀️ 🌈 🏆 💕 How do you feel about once the dog is fully house-trained providing a flap for them to come & go into the garden as they please? I ask because we have cats & therefore a flap for them...
I think once your trust your doggy teaching a dog flap is a great idea :) I just think you’ve got to start intense and then start to give more trust 🤣🤞🏻
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 - Oh, that's great!! I was so hoping you'd say that... Our old dog used a flap all her life (I worked nights at the time so it was jolly useful) but she was a border collie & therefore a completely different kettle of fish or delight of dog than the Dachshund!! I've wanted a Dax for the longest time though as I think they are gorgeous dogs but have been warned they are stubborn & can be challenging to house-train. 🤔 I'm prepared to put in the work necessary to achieve a good standard with house-training though as it's key to achieving a happy & relaxed life with your dog. Thank you so much for answering!! 💚
I sent a message to a previous session on potty training your dachshund. Again your advice is truly appreciated and i hope to learn how to address you directly "live" TY Deb &Steve USS
Brought our 8 week old home last night. I don’t have any pads and got up in the night to take him out HOWEVER he it was windy and rainy and he was shaking scared so wouldn’t go outside. I tried to persist but it made him really cry and bark. Any tips?
Hi, I am an experienced large breed dog owner, and use to train dogs in the army also . We have just lost our dogue de bordeaux, and we now have 2 young children so thought we would try a small dog next, and decided on a miniature dachshund, can you confirm they are good family dogs and that they give some level off watch dog activity ? Also I whilst researching I have read a few times they can be hard to house train, hence I am working my way through your videos, which I find really informative and interesting 👍
Hey Dan! I praise you for researching :) They are good family dogs if the children are trained well, dachshund require a slightly different approach to training. A lot of training dachshunds is managing their anxieties and if something is making them unhappy listening to them. They usually love their family but they can be sensitive to children being high energy and in their face so as long as the children are trained to spot the cues and leave them alone then absolutely! They are naturally reactive and noisy so they are great dogs if you’re looking for a dog that’ll tell you when someone arrives to your house, but not so great if you don’t like barking. Dogue De Bordeaux with an experienced hand are very obedient and love to please. Dachshunds are stubborn and don’t take well to tough love well. A soft approach with routine, structure and understanding snd they’re fiercely loyal ❤️
Hi Lenny, I’m a new mini dachshund mummy and to be honest a little confused with all the different toilet training advice. Opie has just gone 8 weeks old last week when we brought him home. We do have puppy pads down in the front room but keen to take them up as you’ve said. We’ve made our small yard into puppy proof today as he was climbing over things, think I read somewhere to not have interaction with them whilst outside, is that right so wanted to eliminate the constant picking up and moving home away from things. We can be stood outside for ages knocking up to what feels like an hour (will actually time the next time we go out) He’s wee’d and poo’d on some occasions but other times just wont entertain it, he will whine and shiver I fall soft and let him back in but as soon as we let him back in he’ll pee on the floor. I know it’s all about perseverance, but is there any other advice that will help us. Do you recommend the door bells?
Hey Jo! I think the important part here is following a routine and not allowing him the space to go in front if you. I’m not sure if you’re following all of my video. But in order to really conquer it, it’s about spotting the cues and tidying up any wees or poops straight away with a cleaner than 100% eliminates the smell. If you spot the cues and pop them out the timing should we spot on for them needing to go so they will do it. And if you limit their space inside you 1. Won’t miss the cues 2. They will start to associate what is their living space and what is their toilet space. As naturally they do not want to toilet in their living space. In order to really get to the bottom of it ideally you need to follow every part of my step by step. Because every time they go indoors they’re undoing their learning. So you need to provide as little chance as possible. After food, after drinks, after play, after sleep. All of these times mean go outside 😎💜
I’m getting my doxie puppy in 2 days, but my last one did this as well! I’m learning as much as I can now so I can start him off right. My last one could be outside for HOURS! I would wait & wait. I would think, ok., no way she has to go. Then soon as we got inside 🤦♀️
Loved your video! Watched them and my 5m Dach now waits at the door for Wee Wees! We've only had him 3 wks (rehomed him) never had a dachshund before and wanted to sniff out all research. He's using his crate too, had 4 nights on the sofa to start with but now he goes to bed and doesn't whine when we go to bed. I'm really chuffed I got to see these first! Never used puppy pads, hate them. Edged his crate from near us to sleep and now on the floor and he's now in it.
I just started my Doxie on the raw diet she loves it she is now 3 1/2 months old my daughter has a boxer and my other daughter has Australia shepherd they feed raw diet they said their pee does not burn grass I am training my Doxie on the pads it would be hard for me to take her out in winter
Its good advice but I need to use puppy pads. My baby is not allowed to be on the floor because although we disinfected, there might be parvo on the floor. The only time she is on the floor is with a puppy mat and on top of that a pad in a restricted pen. So now I feel I'm doing something wrong because she said not to use them. I cannot take her outside either because out building has way too many dogs and its known to be around in my state. So what do I DO
I don’t want to run the risk. I am just one to not trust everything I see online. I bought a parvo cleaner and bleach but not 100% sure it works to kill parvo. If that makes sense.
Is that mean when you out they did and praise them you say bring them and it seems like that step is important, is it mean you should not play on the wee time after they have done ? So when can you play time outside with them ? I am thinking long ti,e to have a saucisse but I want to be the best for him or them
Looking for a bit of advice . Our Mini Dachund Puppy (10 weeks) ............... is going to the toilet when we take him out but other times he will do it inside when our back is turned ......... how does he know that one place is acceptable and the other not ?
Great video. Thanks for that! I just wondered what happens next, if that makes sense? Do you continue to take them to the toilet after meal/naps/ or just when displaying cues? What about through the night once indoor trained?
They start to ask to go out :) so you don’t need to keep such a keen eye. And they also learn to go on cue too so you can take them out before popping out or bed and they’ll know it’s time to go x
hello. thanks for your videos! i’m getting a long haired doxie in august and the breeder told me that 8-11 weeks means no grass cause it’s toxic. i have a private yard and there’s cement too. is it true that it’s toxic to take them out at this time? i’m worried about potty pads but that’s what the breeder recommended for 8-11 weeks
Hi Lenny! We have a 4 month on mini dachshund and he is a cutie. He always goes #2 outside and most of the time he goes #1 as well. As he gets older we noticed that he goes outside but doesn’t go fully. He will come back inside and then lifts up his leg and sprays on tall furniture. We usually stay outside with him for 30 minutes when we take him out. Any tips?
Hey Felicia! That is a tough one but you best bet is to create a toilet space in an area like the kitchen that has vinyl or hard flooring. OR if you have a balcony do it that way. Make whatever room the toilet area is in obviously the toilet similarly to a garden x
Hi Lenny, I would like to ask further about this as I live in a small apartment with no backyard but we do have a decent size balcony. I just had a 10.5 weeks old mini dachshund. Literally had him for two days. I tried to set 1-2 hours intervals for him to go pee and every time he wakes up from a sleep. I’ve had some successes but mostly failures. He keeps going around the balcony and pee but not on the pee pad. I’ve noticed that my first mistake from your video is using poo pad because I am still waiting for my fake grass to come. Do you think this fake grass would help because I don’t want him to pee on other surfaces in the balcony? Also, today, just had an accident that he peed on his crate/bed. Any advice would really help as I’m going crazy and not sure what I did wrong other than the pee pad. Thanks very much.
Please can you do a video on what to check with breeders and how to get set up at vets etc and what you need to do? We’re looking at getting a puppy and this is what im struggling to understand just seems so much
Oh bless you Izzie! Is it finding the right breeder that’s worrying you? Bet is super simple you honestly just call and say you have a puppy snd they will take you through the rest x
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 yeah that’s it. I’m going to view one tomorrow and just wondered if there’s anything in particular I should look out for to know if it’s come from a good home
Just realised I said bet instead of vet lol oops! When I look at a litter. I want to see photos of mum being a normal dog and plenty of the litter with mum in a home environment :) Also any paperwork available is great. And picture of the dad too, but usually it’s a stud dog so not always easy. I would want both parents to definitely not be dilutes (blue / grey / light grey looking) or double dapple (blocks of white) Xx
How do I ask yo a question about dachshund care or preferred choices for your dachshunds? I am new to TH-cam.I am on the USA. Our 15 year old dachshund passwd 2 years ago and we would totally appreciate your advice in a couple of areas rior to our adoption. I hope this message is received and i will research the proper steps. Ty
I start pups with a sound while they are actually weeing eg pssss psssss pssss. Then praise them. As they get older this conditioning is like running water! They go straight away.
I have a 6 year old that sleeps in the bed. On 6/6 I pick up a new puppy. Should I keep the little one in the crate and the older one in the bed, or keep them both in a larger crate, or get a plastic liner and have the puppy join us (and prepared to do a lot of washing the bedding)? I am thinking the older one may feel she is being punished if she has to go back to the crate... Advice?
Do your dachshunds go outside just fine in the snow and rain? We live in Kansas and it is that time of year where it is either snowing or raining. He's a puppy and he seems to pee fine in the snow if it isn't too high up on him. He's had a problem with the other in the snow. We haven't even tried rain yet. We've been bad and kept the puppy pad.
I just got a doxi and I'm struggling on how can I make him potty outside cause when I bring him outside he just plays around for 5+ mins and never go potty
You need to go out a lot longer than 5 mins. We often find ourselves outside for 20-30 :) and keep picking him up and plopping him back in his spot and say ‘go wee wee’
we are thinking about getting another mini dachshund but a female instead. our male is a short haired doxie with a big personality and a temper. he doesn't do well with other dogs and other people any advice on ho to make them a nicer dog, and more social? have your dogs been the same or did we do something wrong in the training when he was a puppy?
Hi Ella, Would be great to talk to you more about this over on Instagram? As there’s a lot of factors in this that I’d be typing forever, but Instagram I can send you voice memos :)
I really like your videos. I have a question I have had a rather difficult time toilet training my 6 year old. Whenever I leave the house my dachshund will usually leave me a treat. Even if I have just taken her out. How do I stop this? When my husband lets her out(and stands there same as I do) she won’t do anything, however once back in the house she will immediately come and get me to take her out? Weather I have to open the door same door as I always do and she has to approve of the weather. If she does not like it she will refuse to go outside? Got any suggestions?
Have you husband told her off for going indoors before? If so she will not want to do it in front of him. Lack of trust and safety + an association with him disliking her going. She might be going toilet while you’re out because she’s a bit anxious. Anxiety really gets their toileting going. Also do you go out with her in bad weather? And close the door behind you, and keep taking her back to her spot?
Hi! I’m getting a standard doxie puppy in a few weeks. I live in an apartment. I have a puppy pen and cage area. Should i try to potty train out doors or use puppy pads in her pen area to get her house trained?
@@kaitlynmay605 i used puppy pads and just stopped using them last month! One day i just stopped putting them down and took her out as frequent as possible, used boiled chicken as a reward for going potty outside. She has had some accidents but knows she’s supposed to only potty outside
My mini is 15 weeks and I started her on Pee pads bc my vet advise to wait until she has all of her shots. I’m taking her outside now and she won’t go. I know it takes time but what are some tips I can use?
Same for us. We could not get her out until after all vaccinations, that was 15 weeks. She was doing well on potty pad with few accidents. But she was confused about doing outside. We said potty every time, we took her out. Soon she got it, but often she would not empty completely. As soon as we got home, she would go very quickly on the pad or on the wood floor. At 9 weeks to 18 weeks, they need to go about 2 to 3 times to completely empty themselves. After 20 to 22 weeks they know, she knows I like her to go out, so she does that. It helps by giving treats for about 4 to 5 weeks, when they go out. They learn fairly quickly as they want you to be pleased. She goes and looks at me to see if I am pleased.
I’m getting my puppy in 2 days. I’ve had 2 dachshunds before & they always had accidents when we were somewhere w carpet, bc I had hardwood floors. In my home now we have both. So worried about the potty training part! Also, I work one day a week & he will be home alone 3 hours. He is 8 wks old.. Do I leave him in his crate & risk an accident???
Could you get someone to help you for those 3 hours? As 8 week is very young to leave them alone... then build it up over time? If not then what I would do, is set up a pen area around the crate and leave the crate open so they can choose to find comfort in the crate or be in a slightly bigger area xx
I just got a 4mos old dachshund and we live in a flat. I don’t have backyard or garden. How do I potty train? I was told not bring her out since she’s prone to viruses and still a puppy.
You can take them outside to a place where other dogs haven’t been? Or you can purchase faux grass trays for the house. I would personally find a safe spot outside to take them down too xx
Hi, this is all super great and wondered if you had any advice for me. I’ve got my 2nd puppy she’s now 14 weeks and I can’t get her to pee outside. We live in a flat and have no grass next to us as background. We are doing everything you are saying other than having the puppy pads. It is super cold outside right now so I wonder if it’s the cold? Is there anything else you could suggest. My first is perfect 99% of the time
Ditching the puppy pads is a huge part of making it work. If you have puppy pads the rest won’t work. If you must allow her to toilet indoors. Turn your bathroom into a fake garden. Get a patch of fake grass in a tray and make a point of take get to that every time she shows signs of needing to or every 30-60 mins. Following the exact same technique aka going to the bathroom with her, closing the door behind you etc. But exchanging the garden for your bathroom. Remove the pads because they are completely undoing any correct toileting and extremely confusing x
How long should it be before a puppy can hold there toilet overnight? Our 8week old pup is doing brilliantly at weeing outside when taken out, he wakes up crying in the night so we take him out and he goes but I worry that he will get used to going and won’t learn to hold it. x
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 I’m struggling with him crying a lot every-time I leave the room, I’m persisting with doing short intervals but today when I took my other dog out for a short walk the new little pup was in such a state, I’ve got a puppy cam so I can watch him. I was only out 15 minutes and he bowled the whole time and made himself sick. He’s in a pen everytime he’s left with toys and a kong. I worry that leaving him to get in such a mess is going to make him have bad separation anxiety but if I don’t keep practicing he won’t learn. Am I doing the right thing? Thankyou for your videos there really helpful x
At 8 weeks old he is far too young to be left. You need to commit to staying with him for a few weeks. If you stress him out you’ll create an issue. Get a carry bag end take pup out with you x
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 I’ve got a bag, so I will use that. I’m just worried he will get so used to me being at home because I’m working from home currently. So literally don’t leave the house without him at this stage? I ideally need to do a food shop etc. So gradually start leaving him in a couple of weeks time maybe? x
No pads only bring outside and keep sleep in crate. This is my way. When they sniff around run outside immediately ( it’s hard who living in high residence) we’re on this training he still pee in home 😆 but this is puppy it’s ok big problem is he bites so bad our hands bleeding.
I need help big-time. I have a one year old doxie not trained yet. Its awful snd embarrassing. I have a grass matt and she goes on it inside but not consistently I got it cause it's too cold sometimes or snowy for her little feet snd she is a mini as well. I keep her in a cage when I'm at work. When home I walk her and she'll go outside but not consistently either. Should I get rid of the matt but them how will I take her out when it's justbtoo cold. She poops inside more than anything and once or twice in the matt but mostly on the carpet. My carpet is ruined and old. I'm going to have to pull it up snd put flooring down when I get the money to. This is the hardest dog ever to train and never has it been more than a year. I'm exhausted and don't know what to do. Should I hire a trainer get rid of matt? Idk. Please help.
Lenny in your opinion do you think adopting 2 minis at the same time from same litter (siblings) do they train better because they have that comfort of being with their litter mate?
No they are prone to something called ‘littermate syndrome’ so a very bad idea to get two. It’s not twice the work it’s three times the work as they also unlearn all behaviours and training from each other.
They can't be trained separately? I appreciate your feedback. My close friend had such success with getting her sister minis at the same time that I thought it was good to have them an emotional support buddy...bummer
Would artificial grass be okay to use? It's not really safe to go outside where I'm living and my dog was previously trained to poo and pee in a garden :(
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 thanks! i hope it goes well though. I just got her to poop on the pee pads recently because the artificial grass is late for delivery :(
hi lenny thank you for your videos - we just got our dachshund last night - he is 8 weeks - we are in a condo in a big city and the breeder already trained him to use the pads - i try to take him out ever 2 hours but he was afraid to pee outdoors - i used the saying go pee but he is still peeing and pooping indoors 70% on the pads - i also purchased the fake grass pad to put it on the balcony but he wont go - his bladder i feel is soo small he pees alot - do you have any other recommendations? i do not want to get rid of the pee pads only because we are in a condo
I am getting a mini dachshund in 40 days! I bought a grass matt because I live in a second floor apartment a bit away from the shared green space. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions? Thank you for the amazing videos!
I would suggest getting a pen to surround the grass Matt. This way your dog will learn to ask to go on it. Then when it comes to needing to ask to go outside it’ll be easier to learn :)
We are getting a little baby dog but when you say in a night need to go to the toilet means we need to take her out in a out door .? She will be two months so no possible to go out and we are in an apartment in Paris where she will go to toilet is in a mattress?
Hey! Ideally for a house trained dog you would have a outdoor safe space for them to go from day one. If you must train them in an apartment you will want either a faux grass area on your balcony or if no balcony then set up a pen area with faux grass / pads down. That way you can pretend they’re being let into a garden to wee. So when they can go outside on walks they understand they must ask to go x
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 thank you so much ! I will see because I don’t know if is in the rules to go in the balcony I don’t know here .. so not the white mattress! Is it the fake grass easy to clean I guess and hope ?
Could you advise what we should be using if we stay in a flat with no garden until the puppy can go outdoors after vaccinations? As I do not want to use puppy pads but unsure what to use ? As I do not have a back door or garden ?
Set up a separate pen area or room that has either hard flooring or some sort of tarpaulin down and pop a tray with faux grass in there so almost making a tiny garden in your house. That way when the pup is old enough to go outside it’ll be used to asking to go 💜
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 thank you so much for your help. Really means alot. Your channel is so helpful and I am working my way through all your videos 😁♥️ xxx
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 but if I put this grass in the balconi it will smell of course every time need to be washed I never seen it we are getting our girl 22 December and she is born in October
I just brought my dachshund puppy home... I took him out about six times (he was sniffing and circling, he wanted to go) and he wouldn't walk on the leash and just sat there. finally, I gave up at 2 in the morning.. w we were hanging out in the kitchen.. his crate was open... he decided to go in the crate. 👍🏻 lol
If you don’t have a garden some dog really struggle with finding the right place. I think you said on another comment you only have concrete area. Get a long line lead and put a bit of faux or a square of grass outside on the concrete. Most puppies won’t go on lead or concrete. So you need to create the feeling of an off lead grass garden x
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 I've been walking him and going to the park on a consistent schedule.. we have spent a lot of time there but he refuses to go outside. he is a puppy that had spent his whole life in a fish tank going potty where he sleeps. I am being patient but I am unsure what else to do.
Oh bless him. He’s probably a bit too scared to go outside. So instead set up a faux grass area (like a little tray) in your bathroom and plop him on it every 30 mins and say ‘go wee wee’ ideally you would also baby gate that room or area so he has to begin to learn to ask to go in it :) so you step inside the bathroom close the gate behind you similar to if you had a small garden. He may feel safer going indoors at young age but at least will be learning the action of asking to go toilet so later in life you can migrate to outside.
I live in Florida and my fog insists on going poop on beach sand. I honestly believe she would prefer to explode than go anywhere else. She hasn’t made any mistakes for five years. I fear I have lost this battle of wills. As wonderful as it sounds, how do I regain control?!?
Could you get a sand litter tray for your garden or home depending on if you have a garden and then slowly switch it to proper litter powder, then just pop fake grass in it then remove it.
They are so intelligent&affectionate-need cuddles..would you all not agréé? Yes as you "host" I always say "good girl/good boy" once they are done)) and stroke their ears..tails wag! Sorry other lady but just as a previous person said their pup shreds the pee pads & I have looked after people slipping on them(( Retired Nurse..
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 thanks for your reply to go outside even if it's raining. we've removed the puppy pads and moved ourselves into the kitchen , away from all the carpets!! So the first few days were extremely uncomfortable, but now i'm seeing the progress Harrie has made!! Thank you !
Uuuuuhhggg I recently got a 2yr old Daschound... Who came only knowing how to use puppy pads 🤦🏾♀️😭. He doesn't even go outside.... Uuuuhhhhgg I don't know what to do.
A lot of basic common sense really. My phrase is go be a good girl. Something that does help with me when I leave is I kennel her. Not only to keep her from going to the bathroom but she likes to get into everything and tear things up. She is almost 6 months now and completely trained. When I'm getting ready to leave she always wants to go and runs and gets in her carrier. Mostly she does get to go, but when she can't I have to coxe her out and to go to her kennel.
one thing not many people know is, long hair dachshunds are notoriously difficult to train. And I dont mean that lightly. I'll rephrase, they are almost IMPOSSIBLE to potty train. Especially if you have more than one. Short hair, are smart and easy to house train. Huge difference between the two which comes down to the breed they were originally bred with.
That’s not true at all, I’m sorry you’ve had bad experiences but I have long and smooth dachshunds and they’re all house trained additionally my long hairs are 1000 times easier and less the ignorant. Long hairs were bred with spaniels to get the hair so have their working dog smarts, this is a commonly known fact.
Hey friends!!
Thanks so much for popping onto my video and watching!
Have you been struggling with house training? I'd love to know!
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You mentioned night time. And crate training. What is your thought on sharing a bed with your puppy?
I’m getting my miniature dachshund in about 4 weeks. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for me. I live in Ontario, Canada - it is very cold, snowy, icy, etc. Because the snow is sometimes 3-4 feet deep - we would obviously shove as much as we can - but not grass for a puppy to go on.....I have purchased a grass tray which I’m hoping to try....but just wondering if you have any other suggestions. Also I want to bell train her - have you used the bell training on any of your dogs?
Great.!!
Yes, our Harold (mini long haired) is crate trained, bc of quarantine-my mom is 90, I’m 60+ and disabled-so it’s hard to get him out as often as we should in good weather, but when it’s wicked cold like today, he’s stir crazy and destructive. He’s a sweet little fella, it’s not his fault. He’s pooping outside at least once a day, but without the pandemic, he’d have been socialized, potty trained, and have the run of the house by now. Frustrating! We’ll get through it, but it’s tough, especially on a freezing day like this.
My 1.5 year old won’t potty outside at all I’ve kept her out all day and she will just hold it and as soon as we are back inside she will get in her kennel and pee and poop. She gives the signal I take her out for 30 minutes or more and she won’t potty but as soon as she gets back in she uses her kennel as a potty. Even at night when she’s sleeping in it she will just use it as a toilet and roll around in it like it doesn’t even phase her.
Her proud face of being told well done for weeing was Priceless!!!
Great video, very thorough explanation. I don’t have a dog right now, but I am considering it. I adore the dachshund breed, and feel this dog would be a good fit for our lifestyle. Of all the information videos I’ve watched, for many reasons, your channel inspires me to know, ‘’ I can do this’’. As a bonus, I could listen to your accent all day. Cheers from Canada Lenny 🇨🇦💝
I’m getting my miniature dachshund in less than a month and this is really helpful!
Awww congrats!!! I’m hoping to be posting a lot of useful info for new pup owners so hopefully some more of my videos will help you 💜❤️ good luck! Any questions or concerns just jump back in the comments and I’ll help if I can :)
LENNY & SIX DACHSHUNDS yeah the bit about taking them out at night is helpful, think I’ll try and set an alarm or something to make sure I wake up!
I had a mini for 14 years. She was trained to go on pads and I absolutely loved it. Used them her entire life. I liked that they were easy to just throw away; no poo in the yard to pick up and no dead grass from urine burn. I never had to get up in the middle of the night to take her out and it was especially great when I was in a hotel. She would just go on the pad in the room and I'd toss it. Am getting a new puppy in two days and plan to train him the same way.
My doxies like to shred the pads. Any idea?
@@jilly8372 try having more stringy toys and Loud squeaky toys. Especially hunting descendant dogs, they like the sound and it very stimulating
I got a new doxies she is now 3 months old ,I am like you I am pad training she was tearing them up I distract her she is getting better I thought about the Astro turf you spray it with water hose she can’t tear it up
They are so smart..I have a doorbell for my 2 to dingle when they want to go & they are so happy that I respond when they ring it...
@@jilly8372 same!!
I have a mini dachshund and you have described all the problems I’ve had! This is so helpful
Also, a tip I have; remove rugs. I have found that deep pile rugs are the only thing which seem to attract my Twiglet to wee, and he has had very few accidents indoors. He's only ever chosen to pee on a rug in the house - and it was a long pile rug, like grass.
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Hi Lenny, we took Katie (2) and Darcy (11 months) away overnight for the first time. "Business" was not taken care of!
We travelled from Kent (*left home at 9.30am) to Southampton, stopped at a services for them, no "business".
We went to visit my dad in a nursing home, they eventually did wees (this was approx 2.30pm).
Drove to an AirB&B (approx 4.30pm) which was meant to be dog friendly, but there was no grass for guests. We were told to cross the lane and go into some woods which we did but the girls were so excited by new sights, sounds and smells that there was no "business".
1/2 hour later Katie was doing her "business" dance, so I popped her lead on and took her back to the woods...nothing. Took her back to the cottage after 20 minutes, but she started doing her dance again. Lead on and back to the woods...nothing! We did this five or six times with no results. Katie attempted to do No2 in the cottage, but when we took her straight outside she refused again! Darcy was no better.
Even after their tea they didn't want to. I tried taking them to a different spot, nothing. Finally at 11.30pm Katie did a wee but Darcy refused to comply.
Katie cried into the early hours until my husband gave up and slept downstairs with them, and in the morning they still wouldn't do outside business! Darcy did decide the grey rug in the living room looked a bit like grass and did a HUGE puddle. Katie held it until we got home at 10.30am!!
What did we do? We really want to take them on holidays with us but they just hate any change to their routine (or surroundings it now seems) :'( Do you have any thoughts?
I am a Dachshund lover myself. My dachshund passed away 10 months ago. Almost made it to 14. Was a special needs dog because he had an autoimmune disease. I was so devastated. Big believer in shelter and rescue animals. Almost a month ago I found a longhair dachshund female-10 yrs old. I prefer older dogs too. I am also a senior. Felt like God sent her to me. Anyway, Dog Pads don't work. Didn't on my 1st dachshund and doesn't on my shelter dog. My dog had been subjected to neglect and trauma. After a month, she has really returning to what she once was. I have to use my cue skills. She won't poop in the house, but she does pee. I have to follow her cues and it is working, She only pees in the house when she is stressed and she does have separation anxiety if I go to the store. She is really bonded to me. I am retired and I have been able to spend a lot of quality time with her. She is playful and barks now. She won't go outside unless I go. I don't stand over her when she has to do her business. Real challenges sometime, but so worth it. 🐕
For everyone who is buying dogs from breeders, plz plz plz look for dachshund rescue places first and pounds. Here’s some tips on rescuing a dog of a specific breed: a couple months after Christmas pounds have full breed dogs. Also check college or university towns pounds and Craig’s lists and Facebook marketplace. Students get lonely and get dogs that they can’t afford or don’t have time and patience to take care of. Also, post on Facebook marketplace that u are looking for a specific breed. Check military towns too. Sometimes people just don’t want the hassle of moving with animals. Saving a dog is better than buying one!
I just got a ten week old baby. Kingston. I do have to work 10-1:30 each day m-f
So far the first two times he peed and pooped. Today i olny left for 2 1/2 hours. He did great. It kills me to make him go in the crate . He has been sleeping with me on the sofa. Our bed is very high. Till he leans how to use ramp. He did learn to use the steps up to sofa right away, but not down. You have anything i should do more. Thank you for what you do for us doxies mommies. My second one . FrankRyan passed 6-23-22. Took me a year plus. And it still hurts my heart that my little man is not here anymore. But Kingston is a joy. 😊
I have 2 very smart dashs- they are 6&8 but have them both since puppies..they spin when they need to go..my word is "do you need outside?" I have a bell at my back door that they use if I am accidently inattentive lol...They sleep with me..no crating..unless on a road trip for their safety..
We have watched almost all of your videos, it’s really helping us get trained and prepared for picking up our daschund puppy on the 24th October 😊🐶x
Awww how exciting!!! Thank you for taking the time 💜 if your dachshund ends up with an Instagram account let us know so we can follow x
Hi Lenny,
I would like to ask further about this as I live in a small apartment with no backyard but we do have a decent size balcony.
I just had a 10.5 weeks old mini dachshund. Literally had him for two days.
I tried to set 1-2 hours intervals for him to go pee and every time he wakes up from a sleep.
I’ve had some successes but mostly failures. He keeps going around the balcony and pee but not on the pee pad.
I’ve noticed that my first mistake from your video is using poo pad because I am still waiting for my fake grass to come.
Do you think this fake grass would help because I don’t want him to pee on other surfaces in the balcony?
Also, today, just had an accident that he peed on his crate/bed. Any advice would really help as I’m going crazy and not sure what I did wrong other than the pee pad.
Thanks very much.
Thanks for sharing your top tips! I'm getting a miniature dachsund puppy in 2 weeks, and the thing I'm most nervous about is toilet training!
So glad to be helpful!! Best of luck. I’m certain you’ll do a fantastic job! X
8 months later, how have you found it?
@@MiaNWC they didn’t get puppy 😆
I have 3 six month old puppies. Now I’ve worked with dogs for 16 years and I’ve housebroken many of them in fact all of them, but this is challenging. I also have three cats. So a lot of times when I think they’re sniffing to go potty they’re just sniffing where the cats have been and if I catch them actually sniffing to go potty and I put them outside they just look at me like I’m an idiot and run back in the house and go play. If I catch one I’m not going to catch the other two. I was really hoping once I had cut them back to two meals a day they would have a better pooping schedule. Nope. And sometimes it’s hard to tell if they are squatting to poop or if they are just standing there because of their short little legs. They don’t even understand it when I make a big deal when they poop outside. They just keep looking at me like the crazy lady. So I’m just trying to train them to go into the one spot and I am using reusable puppy pads. One on the floor and one scrunched up on top of it for when they lift their leg
Thanks for vid. Going to do my best with the current situations and environments I have
Great advice. I know you’re right, but my new 8 week Daxie is the size of my hand. There’s a giant storm outside. Puppy pads are quite useful sometimes... (I’m going to regret this aren’t I? 😬)
Yep! Sadly they should go out rain or shine or it confuses things 🙈🙈🙈
Maybe you should use one of those grass squares you keep inside?
My Dachshund is 1week old…so I’m wanting learn asap how to potty train my dog Yauch….Had a Staffordshire Bull terrier who took 3/4days to train…he was exceptionally good from pup…..it’s been 20yrs+ since having another dog…& I’ve chosen a Dachshund. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🙏🏻.Thanks
Best of luck!
This is just great! looking forward to more videos!
Thank you!!! Xx
Thank you for your excellent video. You’ve done such a great explanation.
Thanks so much!
Your videos are amazing and super informative!!!
Thanks!
Lenny, I was thinking of making a wooden box that has low edges and using some leftover single piece of vinyl flooring, then adding dirt & planting grass on top and using it as the virtual equivalent of a natural "cat litter" type of puppy toilet. Then, gradually move it through the sliding glass door ultimately ending with the box outside and then removing it entirely. This would not be a substitute for potty training, but a supplement to it. Your thoughts?
Haha - my chosen words were "quick-quick!!" with my old dog. This didn't conflict with any other command that I used & I felt this was 'socially acceptable'. I agree in devoting proper time & energy into house-training as it's such an important thing. It's an investment for the rest of your dog's life & your comfort of your own too!! Thanks for addressing this problem, I agree putting in the commitment to stand outside in all weathers does bring rewards!! ☔️ 🌦 🌤 ☀️ 🌈 🏆 💕 How do you feel about once the dog is fully house-trained providing a flap for them to come & go into the garden as they please? I ask because we have cats & therefore a flap for them...
I think once your trust your doggy teaching a dog flap is a great idea :) I just think you’ve got to start intense and then start to give more trust 🤣🤞🏻
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 - Oh, that's great!! I was so hoping you'd say that... Our old dog used a flap all her life (I worked nights at the time so it was jolly useful) but she was a border collie & therefore a completely different kettle of fish or delight of dog than the Dachshund!! I've wanted a Dax for the longest time though as I think they are gorgeous dogs but have been warned they are stubborn & can be challenging to house-train. 🤔 I'm prepared to put in the work necessary to achieve a good standard with house-training though as it's key to achieving a happy & relaxed life with your dog. Thank you so much for answering!! 💚
I sent a message to a previous session on potty training your dachshund. Again your advice is truly appreciated and i hope to learn how to address you directly "live" TY Deb &Steve USS
Brought our 8 week old home last night. I don’t have any pads and got up in the night to take him out HOWEVER he it was windy and rainy and he was shaking scared so wouldn’t go outside. I tried to persist but it made him really cry and bark. Any tips?
Hey Sara! Go out there with him and comfort him :) lots of praise. “It’s ok” “go wee wee” etc x
Thank you, Lenny! Great advice
Hi, I am an experienced large breed dog owner, and use to train dogs in the army also . We have just lost our dogue de bordeaux, and we now have 2 young children so thought we would try a small dog next, and decided on a miniature dachshund, can you confirm they are good family dogs and that they give some level off watch dog activity ?
Also I whilst researching I have read a few times they can be hard to house train, hence I am working my way through your videos, which I find really informative and interesting 👍
Hey Dan! I praise you for researching :)
They are good family dogs if the children are trained well, dachshund require a slightly different approach to training. A lot of training dachshunds is managing their anxieties and if something is making them unhappy listening to them. They usually love their family but they can be sensitive to children being high energy and in their face so as long as the children are trained to spot the cues and leave them alone then absolutely!
They are naturally reactive and noisy so they are great dogs if you’re looking for a dog that’ll tell you when someone arrives to your house, but not so great if you don’t like barking.
Dogue De Bordeaux with an experienced hand are very obedient and love to please. Dachshunds are stubborn and don’t take well to tough love well. A soft approach with routine, structure and understanding snd they’re fiercely loyal ❤️
Hi Lenny, I’m a new mini dachshund mummy and to be honest a little confused with all the different toilet training advice. Opie has just gone 8 weeks old last week when we brought him home. We do have puppy pads down in the front room but keen to take them up as you’ve said. We’ve made our small yard into puppy proof today as he was climbing over things, think I read somewhere to not have interaction with them whilst outside, is that right so wanted to eliminate the constant picking up and moving home away from things. We can be stood outside for ages knocking up to what feels like an hour (will actually time the next time we go out) He’s wee’d and poo’d on some occasions but other times just wont entertain it, he will whine and shiver I fall soft and let him back in but as soon as we let him back in he’ll pee on the floor. I know it’s all about perseverance, but is there any other advice that will help us. Do you recommend the door bells?
Hey Jo! I think the important part here is following a routine and not allowing him the space to go in front if you. I’m not sure if you’re following all of my video. But in order to really conquer it, it’s about spotting the cues and tidying up any wees or poops straight away with a cleaner than 100% eliminates the smell. If you spot the cues and pop them out the timing should we spot on for them needing to go so they will do it. And if you limit their space inside you 1. Won’t miss the cues 2. They will start to associate what is their living space and what is their toilet space. As naturally they do not want to toilet in their living space. In order to really get to the bottom of it ideally you need to follow every part of my step by step. Because every time they go indoors they’re undoing their learning. So you need to provide as little chance as possible. After food, after drinks, after play, after sleep. All of these times mean go outside 😎💜
I’m getting my doxie puppy in 2 days, but my last one did this as well! I’m learning as much as I can now so I can start him off right. My last one could be outside for HOURS! I would wait & wait. I would think, ok., no way she has to go. Then soon as we got inside 🤦♀️
Great video really informative. Thanks Lenny x
Thank you x
Loved your video! Watched them and my 5m Dach now waits at the door for Wee Wees! We've only had him 3 wks (rehomed him) never had a dachshund before and wanted to sniff out all research. He's using his crate too, had 4 nights on the sofa to start with but now he goes to bed and doesn't whine when we go to bed. I'm really chuffed I got to see these first! Never used puppy pads, hate them. Edged his crate from near us to sleep and now on the floor and he's now in it.
I just started my Doxie on the raw diet she loves it she is now 3 1/2 months old my daughter has a boxer and my other daughter has Australia shepherd they feed raw diet they said their pee does not burn grass I am training my Doxie on the pads it would be hard for me to take her out in winter
Thank you ! I’m getting my miniature dachshund in 1 month :)
Awww how exciting!!! I hope a few of my videos will be helpfully for you Katie. All the best in your new adventures with your puppy ❤️
Its good advice but I need to use puppy pads. My baby is not allowed to be on the floor because although we disinfected, there might be parvo on the floor. The only time she is on the floor is with a puppy mat and on top of that a pad in a restricted pen. So now I feel I'm doing something wrong because she said not to use them. I cannot take her outside either because out building has way too many dogs and its known to be around in my state.
So what do I DO
Why would you have parvo on your floor if thoroughly cleaned? X
I don’t want to run the risk. I am just one to not trust everything I see online. I bought a parvo cleaner and bleach but not 100% sure it works to kill parvo. If that makes sense.
Is that mean when you out they did and praise them you say bring them and it seems like that step is important, is it mean you should not play on the wee time after they have done ? So when can you play time outside with them ? I am thinking long ti,e to have a saucisse but I want to be the best for him or them
Love your vids!
Looking for a bit of advice . Our Mini Dachund Puppy (10 weeks) ............... is going to the toilet when we take him out but other times he will do it inside when our back is turned ......... how does he know that one place is acceptable and the other not ?
Ignore the mistakes just clean them up and praise the outside going. And basically don’t turn your back until he’s got it ❤️
Great video. Thanks for that! I just wondered what happens next, if that makes sense? Do you continue to take them to the toilet after meal/naps/ or just when displaying cues? What about through the night once indoor trained?
They start to ask to go out :) so you don’t need to keep such a keen eye. And they also learn to go on cue too so you can take them out before popping out or bed and they’ll know it’s time to go x
hello. thanks for your videos! i’m getting a long haired doxie in august and the breeder told me that 8-11 weeks means no grass cause it’s toxic. i have a private yard and there’s cement too. is it true that it’s toxic to take them out at this time? i’m worried about potty pads but that’s what the breeder recommended for 8-11 weeks
No it’s not true. If your garden is enclosed it’s perfectly safe x
Hi Lenny! We have a 4 month on mini dachshund and he is a cutie. He always goes #2 outside and most of the time he goes #1 as well. As he gets older we noticed that he goes outside but doesn’t go fully. He will come back inside and then lifts up his leg and sprays on tall furniture. We usually stay outside with him for 30 minutes when we take him out. Any tips?
Sounds like marking! Your best bet might be to get him a belly band so he can’t fulfill the scent marketing x
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 what is a belly band?
Hi! What about house training in an apartment where it is hard to bring the dog outside
Hey Felicia!
That is a tough one but you best bet is to create a toilet space in an area like the kitchen that has vinyl or hard flooring. OR if you have a balcony do it that way. Make whatever room the toilet area is in obviously the toilet similarly to a garden x
Hi Lenny,
I would like to ask further about this as I live in a small apartment with no backyard but we do have a decent size balcony.
I just had a 10.5 weeks old mini dachshund. Literally had him for two days.
I tried to set 1-2 hours intervals for him to go pee and every time he wakes up from a sleep.
I’ve had some successes but mostly failures. He keeps going around the balcony and pee but not on the pee pad.
I’ve noticed that my first mistake from your video is using poo pad because I am still waiting for my fake grass to come.
Do you think this fake grass would help because I don’t want him to pee on other surfaces in the balcony?
Also, today, just had an accident that he peed on his crate/bed. Any advice would really help as I’m going crazy and not sure what I did wrong other than the pee pad.
Thanks very much.
Another great video ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks sweetie! Xx
Please can you do a video on what to check with breeders and how to get set up at vets etc and what you need to do? We’re looking at getting a puppy and this is what im struggling to understand just seems so much
Oh bless you Izzie! Is it finding the right breeder that’s worrying you? Bet is super simple you honestly just call and say you have a puppy snd they will take you through the rest x
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 yeah that’s it. I’m going to view one tomorrow and just wondered if there’s anything in particular I should look out for to know if it’s come from a good home
Just realised I said bet instead of vet lol oops!
When I look at a litter. I want to see photos of mum being a normal dog and plenty of the litter with mum in a home environment :)
Also any paperwork available is great.
And picture of the dad too, but usually it’s a stud dog so not always easy.
I would want both parents to definitely not be dilutes (blue / grey / light grey looking) or double dapple (blocks of white)
Xx
So sensible and helpful thank you
Thank you!
How do I ask yo a question about dachshund care or preferred choices for your dachshunds? I am new to TH-cam.I am on the USA. Our 15 year old dachshund passwd 2 years ago and we would totally appreciate your advice in a couple of areas rior to our adoption. I hope this message is received and i will research the proper steps. Ty
I start pups with a sound while they are actually weeing eg pssss psssss pssss. Then praise them. As they get older this conditioning is like running water! They go straight away.
Do you mean using a clicker? Or, do you mean making a distinct sound yourself?
Really, really good factual videos and I have almost seen all of them. Thank you.
I have a 6 year old that sleeps in the bed. On 6/6 I pick up a new puppy. Should I keep the little one in the crate and the older one in the bed, or keep them both in a larger crate, or get a plastic liner and have the puppy join us (and prepared to do a lot of washing the bedding)? I am thinking the older one may feel she is being punished if she has to go back to the crate... Advice?
I’d personally have a crate around open and accessible but as you say out a liner in the bed and have pup straight in there 💙
Thank you so much for your lightning speed response!
Do your dachshunds go outside just fine in the snow and rain? We live in Kansas and it is that time of year where it is either snowing or raining. He's a puppy and he seems to pee fine in the snow if it isn't too high up on him. He's had a problem with the other in the snow. We haven't even tried rain yet. We've been bad and kept the puppy pad.
Mine go out in all weather but I do go out with them :)
I just got a doxi and I'm struggling on how can I make him potty outside cause when I bring him outside he just plays around for 5+ mins and never go potty
You need to go out a lot longer than 5 mins. We often find ourselves outside for 20-30 :) and keep picking him up and plopping him back in his spot and say ‘go wee wee’
How do you manage the toilet training in winter when it’s pouring down with rain
I put a coat on and go outside with them until they go 🤣
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we are thinking about getting another mini dachshund but a female instead. our male is a short haired doxie with a big personality and a temper. he doesn't do well with other dogs and other people any advice on ho to make them a nicer dog, and more social? have your dogs been the same or did we do something wrong in the training when he was a puppy?
Hi Ella,
Would be great to talk to you more about this over on Instagram? As there’s a lot of factors in this that I’d be typing forever, but Instagram I can send you voice memos :)
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 yes that would be fine what is your instagram?
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I really like your videos. I have a question I have had a rather difficult time toilet training my 6 year old. Whenever I leave the house my dachshund will usually leave me a treat. Even if I have just taken her out. How do I stop this? When my husband lets her out(and stands there same as I do) she won’t do anything, however once back in the house she will immediately come and get me to take her out? Weather I have to open the door same door as I always do and she has to approve of the weather. If she does not like it she will refuse to go outside? Got any suggestions?
Have you husband told her off for going indoors before? If so she will not want to do it in front of him. Lack of trust and safety + an association with him disliking her going. She might be going toilet while you’re out because she’s a bit anxious. Anxiety really gets their toileting going.
Also do you go out with her in bad weather? And close the door behind you, and keep taking her back to her spot?
Hi! I’m getting a standard doxie puppy in a few weeks. I live in an apartment. I have a puppy pen and cage area. Should i try to potty train out doors or use puppy pads in her pen area to get her house trained?
What did you decide to do? I’m the same situation as you! Can’t decide on which one or to do both.
@@kaitlynmay605 i used puppy pads and just stopped using them last month! One day i just stopped putting them down and took her out as frequent as possible, used boiled chicken as a reward for going potty outside. She has had some accidents but knows she’s supposed to only potty outside
@@chynnajewel that’s great!! Thanks for the help! Can’t wait to meet my little guy!!
My mini is 15 weeks and I started her on Pee pads bc my vet advise to wait until she has all of her shots. I’m taking her outside now and she won’t go. I know it takes time but what are some tips I can use?
I would go back to the beginning and take away any puppy pee mats if possible :) 💜
Same for us. We could not get her out until after all vaccinations, that was 15 weeks. She was doing well on potty pad with few accidents. But she was confused about doing outside. We said potty every time, we took her out. Soon she got it, but often she would not empty completely. As soon as we got home, she would go very quickly on the pad or on the wood floor. At 9 weeks to 18 weeks, they need to go about 2 to 3 times to completely empty themselves. After 20 to 22 weeks they know, she knows I like her to go out, so she does that. It helps by giving treats for about 4 to 5 weeks, when they go out. They learn fairly quickly as they want you to be pleased. She goes and looks at me to see if I am pleased.
Thnx ,great info
I’m getting my puppy in 2 days. I’ve had 2 dachshunds before & they always had accidents when we were somewhere w carpet, bc I had hardwood floors. In my home now we have both. So worried about the potty training part! Also, I work one day a week & he will be home alone 3 hours. He is 8 wks old.. Do I leave him in his crate & risk an accident???
Could you get someone to help you for those 3 hours? As 8 week is very young to leave them alone... then build it up over time? If not then what I would do, is set up a pen area around the crate and leave the crate open so they can choose to find comfort in the crate or be in a slightly bigger area xx
I just got a 4mos old dachshund and we live in a flat. I don’t have backyard or garden. How do I potty train? I was told not bring her out since she’s prone to viruses and still a puppy.
You can take them outside to a place where other dogs haven’t been? Or you can purchase faux grass trays for the house. I would personally find a safe spot outside to take them down too xx
Hi, this is all super great and wondered if you had any advice for me. I’ve got my 2nd puppy she’s now 14 weeks and I can’t get her to pee outside. We live in a flat and have no grass next to us as background. We are doing everything you are saying other than having the puppy pads. It is super cold outside right now so I wonder if it’s the cold? Is there anything else you could suggest. My first is perfect 99% of the time
Ditching the puppy pads is a huge part of making it work. If you have puppy pads the rest won’t work.
If you must allow her to toilet indoors. Turn your bathroom into a fake garden. Get a patch of fake grass in a tray and make a point of take get to that every time she shows signs of needing to or every 30-60 mins. Following the exact same technique aka going to the bathroom with her, closing the door behind you etc. But exchanging the garden for your bathroom.
Remove the pads because they are completely undoing any correct toileting and extremely confusing x
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 ok thank you for this. I will give it a go was just starting to think it was the coldness outside.
How long should it be before a puppy can hold there toilet overnight?
Our 8week old pup is doing brilliantly at weeing outside when taken out, he wakes up crying in the night so we take him out and he goes but I worry that he will get used to going and won’t learn to hold it. x
That time will slowly move later and later til it ends up needing a wee around 7am x don’t worry x
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I’m struggling with him crying a lot every-time I leave the room, I’m persisting with doing short intervals but today when I took my other dog out for a short walk the new little pup was in such a state, I’ve got a puppy cam so I can watch him.
I was only out 15 minutes and he bowled the whole time and made himself sick.
He’s in a pen everytime he’s left with toys and a kong. I worry that leaving him to get in such a mess is going to make him have bad separation anxiety but if I don’t keep practicing he won’t learn. Am I doing the right thing?
Thankyou for your videos there really helpful x
At 8 weeks old he is far too young to be left. You need to commit to staying with him for a few weeks. If you stress him out you’ll create an issue. Get a carry bag end take pup out with you x
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I’ve got a bag, so I will use that.
I’m just worried he will get so used to me being at home because I’m working from home currently.
So literally don’t leave the house without him at this stage? I ideally need to do a food shop etc.
So gradually start leaving him in a couple of weeks time maybe? x
@@robynwood8694 Separation should be done slowly as they mature. If you rush it now it’ll be worse i promise you. Watch my separation anxiety video xx
No pads only bring outside and keep sleep in crate. This is my way. When they sniff around run outside immediately ( it’s hard who living in high residence) we’re on this training he still pee in home 😆 but this is puppy it’s ok big problem is he bites so bad our hands bleeding.
I need help big-time. I have a one year old doxie not trained yet. Its awful snd embarrassing. I have a grass matt and she goes on it inside but not consistently I got it cause it's too cold sometimes or snowy for her little feet snd she is a mini as well. I keep her in a cage when I'm at work. When home I walk her and she'll go outside but not consistently either. Should I get rid of the matt but them how will I take her out when it's justbtoo cold. She poops inside more than anything and once or twice in the matt but mostly on the carpet. My carpet is ruined and old. I'm going to have to pull it up snd put flooring down when I get the money to. This is the hardest dog ever to train and never has it been more than a year. I'm exhausted and don't know what to do. Should I hire a trainer get rid of matt? Idk. Please help.
sorry you didnt get a reply to this. lemme guess, you have a long hair dachshund?
Lenny in your opinion do you think adopting 2 minis at the same time from same litter (siblings) do they train better because they have that comfort of being with their litter mate?
No they are prone to something called ‘littermate syndrome’ so a very bad idea to get two. It’s not twice the work it’s three times the work as they also unlearn all behaviours and training from each other.
They can't be trained separately? I appreciate your feedback. My close friend had such success with getting her sister minis at the same time that I thought it was good to have them an emotional support buddy...bummer
Would artificial grass be okay to use? It's not really safe to go outside where I'm living and my dog was previously trained to poo and pee in a garden :(
Yes artificial grass is also fine! :)
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 thanks! i hope it goes well though. I just got her to poop on the pee pads recently because the artificial grass is late for delivery :(
hi lenny
thank you for your videos - we just got our dachshund last night - he is 8 weeks - we are in a condo in a big city and the breeder already trained him to use the pads - i try to take him out ever 2 hours but he was afraid to pee outdoors - i used the saying go pee but he is still peeing and pooping indoors 70% on the pads - i also purchased the fake grass pad to put it on the balcony but he wont go - his bladder i feel is soo small he pees alot - do you have any other recommendations? i do not want to get rid of the pee pads only because we are in a condo
dont you believe in kennels?? they help...
Can u house break on a leash. I’ve got 2 acres in the country and night would be impossible.
Absolutely! You can get a ‘long line’ to make it even easier :)
I have a 15 week old and she will only go potty at night . We can have her outside for 2 hours and she will not go ..
I am getting a mini dachshund in 40 days! I bought a grass matt because I live in a second floor apartment a bit away from the shared green space. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions? Thank you for the amazing videos!
I would suggest getting a pen to surround the grass Matt. This way your dog will learn to ask to go on it. Then when it comes to needing to ask to go outside it’ll be easier to learn :)
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 what you mean with pen? Sorry thanks
I think she means a gate around it. A pen or gate so you have to open it to let them in so she is used to asking to go outside.
We are getting a little baby dog but when you say in a night need to go to the toilet means we need to take her out in a out door .? She will be two months so no possible to go out and we are in an apartment in Paris where she will go to toilet is in a mattress?
Hey! Ideally for a house trained dog you would have a outdoor safe space for them to go from day one. If you must train them in an apartment you will want either a faux grass area on your balcony or if no balcony then set up a pen area with faux grass / pads down. That way you can pretend they’re being let into a garden to wee. So when they can go outside on walks they understand they must ask to go x
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 thank you so much ! I will see because I don’t know if is in the rules to go in the balcony I don’t know here .. so not the white mattress! Is it the fake grass easy to clean I guess and hope ?
Could you advise what we should be using if we stay in a flat with no garden until the puppy can go outdoors after vaccinations? As I do not want to use puppy pads but unsure what to use ? As I do not have a back door or garden ?
Set up a separate pen area or room that has either hard flooring or some sort of tarpaulin down and pop a tray with faux grass in there so almost making a tiny garden in your house. That way when the pup is old enough to go outside it’ll be used to asking to go 💜
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 thank you so much for your help. Really means alot. Your channel is so helpful and I am working my way through all your videos 😁♥️ xxx
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 but if I put this grass in the balconi it will smell of course every time need to be washed I never seen it we are getting our girl 22 December and she is born in October
I just brought my dachshund puppy home... I took him out about six times (he was sniffing and circling, he wanted to go) and he wouldn't walk on the leash and just sat there. finally, I gave up at 2 in the morning.. w we were hanging out in the kitchen.. his crate was open... he decided to go in the crate. 👍🏻 lol
If you don’t have a garden some dog really struggle with finding the right place. I think you said on another comment you only have concrete area. Get a long line lead and put a bit of faux or a square of grass outside on the concrete. Most puppies won’t go on lead or concrete. So you need to create the feeling of an off lead grass garden x
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 I've been walking him and going to the park on a consistent schedule.. we have spent a lot of time there but he refuses to go outside. he is a puppy that had spent his whole life in a fish tank going potty where he sleeps. I am being patient but I am unsure what else to do.
Oh bless him. He’s probably a bit too scared to go outside. So instead set up a faux grass area (like a little tray) in your bathroom and plop him on it every 30 mins and say ‘go wee wee’ ideally you would also baby gate that room or area so he has to begin to learn to ask to go in it :) so you step inside the bathroom close the gate behind you similar to if you had a small garden. He may feel safer going indoors at young age but at least will be learning the action of asking to go toilet so later in life you can migrate to outside.
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 I will try that! I'll have to order one from amazon.
what do u recommend for the toilet thing?
Hi Marcia,
Sorry what do you mean?
What size crate would you recommend for a mini?
Hi Alice. I use a medium :) x
Wish me luck, we collect our boy mid February
How exciting!!! Best of luck x
My puppy keeps on peeing on my duvet and dont know why.
I live in Florida and my fog insists on going poop on beach sand. I honestly believe she would prefer to explode than go anywhere else. She hasn’t made any mistakes for five years. I fear I have lost this battle of wills. As wonderful as it sounds, how do I regain control?!?
Could you get a sand litter tray for your garden or home depending on if you have a garden and then slowly switch it to proper litter powder, then just pop fake grass in it then remove it.
Thank you so much for your quick teply
Thanks so much 🙏
You are wonderful ❤
They are so intelligent&affectionate-need cuddles..would you all not agréé? Yes as you "host" I always say "good girl/good boy" once they are done)) and stroke their ears..tails wag! Sorry other lady but just as a previous person said their pup shreds the pee pads & I have looked after people slipping on them(( Retired Nurse..
I cant take work off i just got this job and they need me
I'm on my 2nd viewing of this, puppy was only born on Tuesday, but we gots to be prepared! 😁😄
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Great advice: toilet training adult : what do you do when it's raining?
Go outside until they go 🤣
@@lennysixdachshunds1069 thanks for your reply to go outside even if it's raining. we've removed the puppy pads and moved ourselves into the kitchen , away from all the carpets!! So the first few days were extremely uncomfortable, but now i'm seeing the progress Harrie has made!! Thank you !
at my wits end!!
I did pads for 13 @ half. Years. I. 💘 my dog He gone . now I'm looking at another one. In 74 and my husband is 70
I just personally don’t think pads are very sanitary :)
Invest in a carpet cleaner, sprays will nit get the smell out without a carpet cleaner sucking it out
Uuuuuhhggg I recently got a 2yr old Daschound... Who came only knowing how to use puppy pads 🤦🏾♀️😭. He doesn't even go outside.... Uuuuhhhhgg I don't know what to do.
If you follow my video you will get there promise! Chuck the puppy pads into the garden and follow my step by step :) x
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I can’t get mine to go outside
Go out there with them and stand there telling them to go until they do 🤞🏻🙌🏻
A lot of basic common sense really. My phrase is go be a good girl. Something that does help with me when I leave is I kennel her. Not only to keep her from going to the bathroom but she likes to get into everything and tear things up. She is almost 6 months now and completely trained. When I'm getting ready to leave she always wants to go and runs and gets in her carrier. Mostly she does get to go, but when she can't I have to coxe her out and to go to her kennel.
one thing not many people know is, long hair dachshunds are notoriously difficult to train. And I dont mean that lightly. I'll rephrase, they are almost IMPOSSIBLE to potty train. Especially if you have more than one. Short hair, are smart and easy to house train. Huge difference between the two which comes down to the breed they were originally bred with.
That’s not true at all, I’m sorry you’ve had bad experiences but I have long and smooth dachshunds and they’re all house trained additionally my long hairs are 1000 times easier and less the ignorant. Long hairs were bred with spaniels to get the hair so have their working dog smarts, this is a commonly known fact.
I tell my dog toilet and she runs to the door to go out side.
Who has three or four weeks they can just take off to train their dog lol