Have a Dachshund that wont house break.?

Question

It is a male,he is 17weeks old and I got him to walk on a lease and he will go out side but just as soon as I let him off the lease in the house he goes and wetts some where? I wont to house break him and keep him in. I have read a book and things on line and done them but he is still doing it inside? I would Like him to go to the door and ask.

Answer 1

Dachshund's are hard to housebreak and may never be completely housebroken. Consistent crate training is mandatory, sometimes a doggy door is necessary and sometimes no matter what you do they'll never be completely housebroken.
Dachshunds have a mind of their own and must be taught that they are not the rulers of the world. The fact that they were bred to go after vermin with determination will also frustrate you if you try to teach them something other than what they want to do.

Some Dachshunds can be willful, obstinate and manipulative. You must show them through absolute consistency, that you mean what you say. Key words here are; absolute consistency!!
I recommend consistency and positive reinforcement. This is what works best. The quickest way to a Dachshund's head is through his/her stomach.

GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 2

I have a dachsund that will be a year in april and the best way that we houseboke him was buying a crate (small cage) to keep him in. we would get him out and play with him for a while, however when we were done playing with him, we would take him outside to potty and then bring him in and put him in the crate. He of course had accidents in there for a while but the mess was contained to a plastic tray that we could clean and his blankets we put in there to make him comfortable. A quick clean up of the tray and a washing for the blankets and then we would spray an enzyme spray that took the odor from the crate so he wouldn't think it was ok to soil there and all was brand new. we also bought this special stuff called "Four Paws Puppy Housebreaking Aid" this stuff you put a few drops on a puppy pad for indoor breaking or put it on the grass where you want him to go and he will smell it and go in that spot. *note that it can kill the spot of grass that you put it on but so does his urine so it doesn't really make that much difference. You can find this stuff at www.petco.com
also make sure you use the same door each time you take him out that way he will know where to run when he has to potty. you can put a puppy pad at that door just incase he gets there but you don't hear him bark. It didn't take our Dachshund long to learn what to do and the crate is a great place to put him when we know we will be gone for a few hours so he doesn't have run of the house. There are days that he gets in there just to take a break from the family ha ha. I have a miniture I am not sure what size yours is but if you have a mini you can get a travel crate really cheap just make sure he has room to turn around and lay in and of course to grow in so you don't have to buy two.
I read all the things people say about how hard headed and hard to train these dogs are and it really isn't true. I have had a few "smart breed" dogs and my little guy is just as easy to train if not smarter then the other ones.

I hope this helps

Have a great day and God Bless

Answer 3

I want to point out an item in a reply. One person wrote that her husband rubbed the pup's nose in her "accident". That is THE worst way to train the dog. It is horribly ineffective. Would you rub your child's face in his underpants if he had an accident? Rubbing a dog's nose in his waste is cruel, ineffective and teaches the dog nothing but to avoid you, as the husband found out. I hope and pray that this man never does this to another animal. Furthermore, that man needs some serious training himself! Obedience training is not just for the dog, but also for the human. I think he needs a few classes to learn about dogs and not do what he THINKS he knows (or what he's heard over the years).

At 17 weeks, your dog is just 4 months - which is very young. Just like a child who is potty training will take time to not use diapers and always go to the potty, a puppy needs time to always go outside and never inside. So she will have accidents. It's your job to help control them. For example, limit water intake if you know you won't be home for a while. Take her out shortly after eating and drinking, then do so again an hour later. If you are at home, think of how often you use the bathroom, then do the same for your dog. That is, if you go every few hours, so should she. This is especially true for a puppy.

The next trick is to catch her in the act of going. When you see her go, grab her quickly and give a firm "No!". Don't scream it, but do be loud and authoritative. Rush her outside so she can go. Then praise her as if she's found the cure for cancer. This type of training is the most effective and holds true for all aspects of training. The goal is to catch the dog in the act of doing something you deem inappropriate (such as jumping on people or furniture, chewing on objects that aren't hers, urinating in the home, etc.), immediately stop her doing the action (pull her off the couch, rush her outside, etc.) with a firm "No", then praise her for the "right" action (not jumping, going outside, etc.). This is effective way of teaching. If your dog has already made a mess, scolding her won't work - she won't know why she's getting scolded.

For a slightly older dog, you may be able to point at a mess (whether it's an accident or a chewed up item). An older dog already starts to learn and will know a bit more that this is inappropriate. But keep in mind - the dog still made the mess. So even though the dog is getting better, she's still learning. That's because, in essence, dogs will try to get away with whatever they can. It's up to us to establish ourselves as the "alpha" in the house and constantly show the pup what is and is not acceptable.

Bottom line: have more patience and keep at it. But don't hit, scream, punish, rub her nose it it or anything else that is cruel. She'll get it.

Now, if after a few more months, she still has issues, you may need to consult your vet (to assure she has no bladder issues) or a trainer (to ensure that she's not purposely soiling the home in some attempt to "mark her territory" or get back at you or out of fear).

Good luck!

Answer 4

I have 5 dachshunds, I use a doggie door for them, but I also have them trained to ring a bell hanging from the door handle. I did this by associating the bell sound with going out side. and when they ring the bell, i take them out and give them a treat and praise.
You also have to remember that dachshunds were bread to be independent thinkers and dont always see the need to relieve themselves outside, especially in bad wheather, I can tell you from experience that the 1st year with a doxie is the hardest. do some extensive research on the background of the breed to know what is a natural charactistic or just their way of stubborn thinking.
good luck.

Answer 5

At 17 weeks old, you can't expect a small dog like a Dachshund (with small internal organs) to be fully housebroken. Sometimes it can take several months to a few years. Continue to take him outside every 2 hours, then again 15 minutes after a meal and 30 minutes after a drink. Watch out for the signs of him going to pee (circling, squatting, etc.) and as soon as you see either of those signs, pick him up and take him outside - forget the leash.

You need to have a lot of patients with small dogs. They always take much longer to housebreak. Firm and consistent training is the key.

Answer 6

I have a mini dachshound and it seened like it would take forever for him to get the idea he was suppose to do his business outside. He did excatly what your pup is doing .It will take time and a lot of patience but he'll figure it out. After my dog got some age on him I put him outside on a dog run and watched him as soon as i saw him potty i would let him in and he got the idea now he tells me all the time he needs to go outside sometimes i have to tell him no because he just came in. He loves the outdoors when weather is permitted but he hates the cold and the rain. Good luck keep at it and patience.

Answer 7

are you using a crate? crating helps with housebreaking as well as keeping him on a leash and with you while you are in the house.
make sure that when you let him out watch him to make sure he goes and as he is going praise him very calmly. Monitor his water puppies especially small breeds have very small bladders so know that if he drinks water he will need to go out 10-15 min after. There is a good book called Eliminate on Command It has a lot of good training tips. Be sure to clean his messes up well Nature's Miracle works well as does white vinegar. Good Luck

Answer 8

Dachshunds are notoriously stubborn and sometime take a while to housebreak. Just keep it up and he will get it. I had a doxie that was not fully housetrained until 2 years of age. He was smart as a whip but absolutely refused to go outside when nature called.

Answer 9

He is 17 weeks old, still a baby and small bladder, also small breeds are generally harder to housebreak, patience and more patience. Talk to your breeder, but then again if you bought him from a pet shop, you are out of luck as they know less than you do. Any good breeder will help you, find one even you did not purchase one from them, they will answer your questions. Go find a trainer, ask your vet, you did get his shots right? need to find a vet, people should not get pets unless they have researched the breed and how to own one.

Answer 10

He's still a baby. Youre going to have to go outside with him for awhile. And you need to take him out after naps, after he eats, I think its every couple of hours! LOL Just went through that with our doxi. They are so worth it though. I did a search on house training dachshunds and it worked. Good luck, youre going to have one of the funniest, most loyal dogs youve ever owned. Is he tilting his head sideways when you talk to him yet? LOL They are so cute!!!

One of the sites that I went to said that if they have an accident in the house its OUR fault for not taking them out sooner. And I dont know your dog but mine gets her feelings hurt so bad you cant really scold her. Husband rubbed her nose in it one time and she wouldnt go near him for a day and shook everytime he looked at her! Pooor pup. Good luck.

Wanted to tell you too. Do not over feed this little guy. They are so prone to back problems. We had one and had to put it to sleep after only two years due to his back.

Also dont let him jump down from high areas, like the bed. Train him that you will take him down.

They also like to sleep with you...and they always have to be touching you when they sleep. They are so funny. Do read up on the dog as they do need special care.

Enjoy!