by admin | January 15th, 2010
The Dachshund breed is notorious for excited and submissive urination – that means, they tend to pee when they are happy. This is can never be good! Miniature Dachshund owners all agree that the pee-pee problem is the worst part about having a Doxie. So what can you do?
First, be prepared. Take your dogs outside every 2-3 hours on a schedule. Mini Doxies are small and their bladders are small, too! Take them outside for a short walk and reward them with praise or a small treat when they potty outside the correct way. If it is cold, rainy, or otherwise bad weather, keep some puppy pads inside for your dogs to use. Reward them with praise or a small treat when they use the pads correctly.
Avoid getting the Dachshund breed over-excited when they haven’t gone potty for a while. In other words, take the dog outside, let him run and play and do his business, then bring him back inside for more playtime. Don’t expect the Doxie to “hold it” when you are getting him excited and playing with toys.
Dog experts and veterinarians agree that the Dachshund breed is the hardest to housebreak. The breed is strong willed and independent, and likes those soft white carpets. You might want to try the Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Dog. This guide explains how to house train any dog in 7 days. (Your carpets will thank you!)
An essential product to keep on hand as a Mini Dachshund owner is a good, high quality stain and odor remover to clean up any accidents. Veterinarians recommend this Kids and Pets brand.
Keep working with your Doxie – they are trainable. It just takes time, patience, and a lot of love!
