biting or nipping
Dog Bite Without Warning. Re-homed Dachshund
Millie made no noise. She rushed into the kitchen. Without even stopping to look or sniff who I was, she flew up at my arm and bit me.
Behaviour and Training
Miniature Dachshund Angus. Reading His Signals Correctly
What if your dog rolling onto his back isn’t actually asking for a tummy rub? Reading the dog incorrectly can cause us to do the very opposite of what is needed. Angus is a gorgeous miniature wire haired dachshund. He greeted me in a very friendly fashion and sniffed me (getting information Read more
arousal, excitement
Continual Barking. On High Alert All the Time
Why does a dog seem unable to stop barking, even when nothing important is happening? It was quite hard to take a photo of six-year-old Daschund Chippy due to his continual barking. He was seldom still enough! This little dog is on high alert all the time and extremely vocal. Read more
Aggression
Their Very Protective Dog Has Bitten Several People
Why would the very protective little dog bite people at home but be friendly everywhere else? Unfortunately Max, on guard duty, has recently bitten several people including two young children and two postmen. Max, age two, was found as a stray and they understandably absolutely adore their little dog. Guard Read more
arousal, excitement
Highly Stressed Dachshunds Struggling to Stay Calm
Could stress be the hidden cause behind the dog’s barking, nipping and toileting indoors? Here they are – lying down at last! Miniature Daschund Alfie on the left and Eddie on the right. Both around four years old. Highly stressed Dachshunds Barking, excitement, peeing indoors, nipping, jumping up, easily spooked, Read more
arousal, excitement
Little Dogs, Big Barkers
This has been a week for small dogs needing help, including two miniature Dachshunds. Digby was an unusual brindled colour. I was called out because Digby barks at passers by. He barks at the letter box, he barks at cars and he barks at animals on TV. He goes into Read more