| If you are considering adding a Dachshund as a new | | | | away from their paper and when you are spending |
| member of your family, you could not be making a | | | | time with them, place them on the paper to use the |
| better choice. They are one of the smallest breeds of | | | | bathroom. This will make the trainer a lot less |
| dogs and yet, they are also known to be one of the | | | | frustrating for you and you will not have to worry |
| smarter breeds. This, of course, is especially important | | | | about getting stains out of your carpet or taking your |
| when you are in the process of teaching your puppy | | | | frustration out on them. |
| where to go to the bathroom. The following are three | | | | 3. As Dachshunds tend to be a very sensitive dog, do |
| key factors in potty training Dachshund puppies that | | | | not yell at them when reprimanding them for going on |
| you should be aware of: | | | | the floor instead of the paper. The best results is to let |
| 1. The Dachshund is a small dog and the weather | | | | them hear the disappointment in your voice. As long as |
| outside can have a great effect on their outdoor potty | | | | you are praising them for doing a good job, they will be |
| training. If you live in a cold climate, you may want to | | | | understand the difference by your reactions to them. |
| instead consider indoor potty training your new puppy. | | | | The thing to remember with the Dachshund is that |
| As they are very small, potty training them to use the | | | | they want to do well and will do whatever it takes to |
| paper or special puppy pads will keep them from | | | | get your praise. |
| getting cramped up in the cold weather and may just | | | | Dachshund puppies are unlike many other breeds. |
| make their potty training go a lot smoother. | | | | While many puppies inherit a stubborn streak, these |
| 2. When potty training, you will find their messes are | | | | types of dogs are more apt to respond to your |
| easy to clean, as the puppies themselves are so small. | | | | request quicker. They make a great family pet and if |
| However, to make sure the odor does not become a | | | | you are able to be consistent, you will find that their |
| problem, it is always best to confine your puppy in a | | | | potty training will not take anywhere near as long as |
| space with a hard floor. Keep their bed and toys | | | | you expected it to take. |