separation
New Home. Huge Change. He’s Latched Onto the Young Lady for Security
Over the past five days the little dog has become increasingly attached to the young lady. The other members of the family ‘will do’, but the young lady is his anchor
separation
Panics When Left Alone: Helping Niko Feel Safe
Niko panics when his humans leave him alone. He’s even unhappy when just one of them walks out of the room.
biting or nipping
Miniature Dachshund Flies at Feet and Bites Shoes
Sugar flies at people and bites shoes, but this is not the real problem. It’s a symptom. We need to work on the cause.
arousal, excitement
Barking During Baby Feeding — From Frustration to Calm Sharing
Is he being “naughty” — or struggling with no longer being the centre of attention? Lincoln is a beautiful nine-month-old miniature Dachshund. He is friendly, gentle and affectionate. I had a lovely cuddle. It’s obvious that he loves the baby too. What he doesn’t like is being left out. It’s Read more
Aggression
Miniature Dachshunds Bark at Everything
We could hardly speak and I had hoped we would be able to sit it out, but after about ten minutes they were still standing close in front of me as I sat on the pouffe – barking, barking, barking at me.
Aggression
Miniature Dachshund. A ‘Very Important Dog’
Why does a dog growl when people touch him, even though he’s loving and well cared for? The little Dachshund growls when touched unless he has chosen to be touched, particularly when he’s asleep or resting beside them. This picture sums up three-year-old Bentley perfectly. He is extremely agile for Read more
Aggression
One Miniature Dachshund Controls the Other
When someone comes to the door, the two barking dogs block the doorway, making the door hard to open. Mash almost goes for ankles in his frenzy, and sometimes they redirect their frustrations and excitement onto one another, starting a fight.
arousal, excitement
Barking Miniature Dachshunds Get Over-Excited on Walks
Why do Mozart and Milly start barking before they even leave the house? Mozart, on the left, and Milly are two adorable long-haired Miniature Dachshunds. Mozart at nine months old is little more than a puppy. Already he is taking on the world – barking at people and sounds and Read more