Dachshund

A small dog with a big bark, doxen are bred to be heard and to dig dig dig. Keep them active and maintain a healthy weight to help prevent back issues later in life. Very cute, 1 human dogs.

At 6 weeks old Willie immediately took to going outside to potty. He would let us know and we also learned to watch his movements. So we never experienced any difficulty potty training. He is a very active dog and SUPER possesive with his toys. He has super bursts of energy then buroughs and sleeps alot. Unfortunately he hurt his back a few months ago. It was very scary. He had the VERY EXPENSIVE surgery and seems back to normal....but still is very active. It is hard to handle that part of it. He is like our little child. He has saved me many times and i feel blessed to have him in my life.

She’s a long haired, she gets mood swings but I love her, she mostly gets mad at other dogs, she’s lazy and cute and just wants to kiss and lick you 24/7 hehe

My Dachshund is very smart. If he was human he would talk. He loves to follow me everywhere and is not a barker. He will ONLY bark if someone is at the front door. Easily house trained. Full of affection but Im worried about his weight.

Milo is a dachshund mix and loves to look out the window in my room to bark at other people/ dogs walking by and run out in the backyard and continue. But now I have an issue with seperation anxiety. But also him not sleeping well in my room only bcuz I stay up late. I bought him calming bites and oil. It does work for a while but it doesn't get him to sleep all night. He has been acting weird lately. He was super wired, so finally he is sleeping with my parents since you can see it in his eyes that he was tired. I need some help personally on suggestions. i dont have much money to go back to vet and get a prescription or reccommendation for him. I have done so much research. Any reccommendations?

She is really loyal always stay at my side and helps me out with my anxiety episodes

I entered into the house and was greeted by the dachshund with a million kisses and a toy. We started our walk but after he did his business he put on his brakes and started to cry. The wind chill had dropped the temperature below zero- way too cold for his feet. So, after speaking with the owner, we headed back inside and played fetch instead. Such a sweet dog!

I have walked Dachshunds of all different ages and dispositions. One of the Dachshunds that I walked was a tiny little babe of only about 3 weeks old. She was quick to warm up to me and was very excited to run around on the walk. Since she was so small she kept tripping on the grass or the lip of the sidewalk, but nothing every got her down! An older Dachshund that I walked was also quite agreeable, and played well with other dogs, and was quite sweet with me and warmed up quickly. However, it did like to eat, and had gotten quite large by the time I met him. However, one of my worst experiences with a dog came from a Dachshund that ran away from me when trying to get the leash on and pooped in the middle of the floor while angrily barking at me and hid under its owners bed barking its head off at me when I tried to coax it out with treats.

I've been told before and even read that Dashunds are more likely to bite you than a Pitbull... and in my experience this was proven to be true! I didn't even see it coming. Usually dogs give you more warning like their hackles are up or their tail or the showing of the teeth... but my hand wasn't even that close to him and he tore off some skin. I still have a scar there, but no hard feelings. They also are super cute when they run! I've seen some dashunds that have back problems and it's sad because you have to keep a watchful eye on them and make sure other dogs don't run into them. Also I've experienced that they're really good lap dogs! They seem to just be so comfortable in your arms! They're also very yappy! I once caught a duet of a brother and sister howling for no reason haha. I also observed that they could be very brave when it comes to dealing with bigger dogs they just chase and bark at them haha! And they seemed to prefer hanging out with the smaller dogs.

Sweet, but not immediately affectionate toward me, a stranger. The little guy was more focused on the walk than interacting with me. Well trained, he walked next to me, and to one side of the sidewalk. He also accepted that we needed to turn around and end the walk.

Owners spoil these dogs I see it all the time . I think these are dogs just like any other dog but people make them undesirable . When owners spoil a dog it makes them difficult to deal with . How dogs behave is a refection of how they are raised . So a owner must set boundaries and limits for their dog. I know it must be hard for a owner to correct such a cute dog but it has to be done . I walked about three different dachshund and they all wanted to be pack leader . Which makes it difficult to walk them at times because they will try and run into the street . All the dachshund I walked had a retractable leash which allows them to go way ahead of you . This is no good and a result of less control . It can cause accidents and they can run into traffic . As a Wag walker I am prepared in handling such situations . This makes my job a challenge but owners need to be educated on not letting their dog be in charge .

The little darling was like walking a ray of sunlight. She was enthusiastic, but because she is fairly docile, she was easy to leash up and head out. She just smiles and trots right along. She was interested in sniffing, but she really loves attention and affirmation so she was incredibly easy to communicate with when I needed her to sit at corners or maneuver through a crowded sidewalk. While walking through the park she was enthusiastic about playing with other dogs, but would calmly approach them and let them sniff her first. She is super passive, but because she's young she'd suddenly activate and start prancing around and, as is the dachshund nature, would poke other dogs with her pointy little nose.

I walked a very young miniature Dachshund puppy. He was extremely sweet and affectionate (and sooo cute!). He really seemed to like being picked up and cradled like a baby, which is helpful incase you have to get across a busy street quickly or get him away from something on the street. He really enjoyed sniffing things and would have eaten anything off the street if I let him. He was also very social with other dogs and always wanted to go say hello even if it was a much larger dog. He was a little reluctant to get too far from home at first and seemed to prefer to sniff around his area and be pet rather than to walk very far and get a lot of exercise.

I have walked a few Dachshunds and have worked with them in the past in a boarding setting. They are always such happy and sweet little dogs! The ones I have met have been extremely cuddly and are always up for being held! One in particular, believed he was a big dog and enjoyed playing rough with the larger dogs! Some of the Dachshunds I have walked, have pulled a bit since they are so excited and love to sniff around! And they are always happy to say hi someone walking by, in fact, many times they insist upon it! They are a very loyal and loving breed and would do amazing for pretty much anyone looking for an all around friendly dog as they are one of the friendliest dogs I have ever met.

Dachshunds are great dogs! I’ve owned them and walked them and they are wonderful. They’re very intelligent; almost human like. They understand a lot and are very aware. They can be very sneaky when trying to get what they want. They love food and snacks. They love staying by their person. They love pets and rubs, especially siestas. Those little legs are extremely fast and energetic. They love to run and jump, but you have to be careful because their backs are prone to injury. They’re hunter dogs and will go after squirrels and mice. They can be short hair or long hair so their grooming varies. They’re extremely communicative with their barks and cries. If they want something, more likely than not, they will you! They’re generally great with other dogs as well. They love to play.

The dog I walked was a dauchsand mix but very dauchsand looking and his temperament reminded me of a miniature dauchsand I had growing up. He was very curious and affectionate. He got himself tangled in his leash a bit (I was walking three dogs at once) but he would stop and stay still while I got the leashes straight again. He was very excited about sniffing everything and definitely had a strong and sweet personality. He tried many times to get into bits of trash on the ground but kept going when I asked him to and when I gently tugged on the leash. Total sweetie but definitely has a mind of his own! When we got back after the walk, I sat on the ground and he climbed right into my lap.

My experience walking with dachshunds have been nothing short of amazing! They are such a lovable breed! Dachshunds have so much energy and such a playful stature! I was instructed to keep him off the sidewalk in direct sunlight. Apparently dachshunds have sensitive paws and can be easily burned by hot pavement or concrete - good to know! I walked a miniature dachshund and was asked to please carry him down the stairs. He probably would have been fine walking on his own, but it is a good safety precaution to protect their backs! Dachshunds, as any good boy does, loved his belly rubbed, and to chase the ball. They were easily potty pad trained and were requested walks simply for the company to break up a long day alone. Very well behaved and friendly nuggets!

Doxie was a cutie but did not want to go for a walk. She was way too attached to her owner. This is good that she was loyal, but she was not getting the proper amount of exercise she needed. Doxies seem to be very stubborn. She sat down and lied down at several times during the walk because she did not want to go too far from her owners house. Doxie looked really adorable with her long body, long nose and googly eyes. She got along well with the owners kids, because it seems they had introduced them from a young age. But generally, dachshunds do not get along well with small children but do get along well with other dogs, especially other dachshunds. They have 2 coat variations, long or short haired. The dog I walked was short hair and was thus probably easier to maintain its grooming. It was generally curious and wanted to sniff but was always thinking and looking back to its owner. They seem prone to separation anxiety and nervousness, but she did not seem like she would be aggressive at all. Dachshunds are very intelligent dogs and obey commands well, but this particular one was not well trained at all. Or maybe it did not want to listen to me because I was a stranger. Doxie seemed very sturdy and healthy. She also did not seem to react to small animals such as cats or squirrels so seemed to have a diminished prey drive. Be careful with this dog and stairs or large heights. BEcause of their long bodied stature, they have trouble jumping, and going up and down large heights. Watch out for injuries that can happen, or get a ramp or something so they can climb easier without stressing their joints. Doxie did not bark once she was outsidee with me which was surprising but she found other ways to protest her walk. She did become vocal once back home, especially since there were kids running around and she got excited. They do bark alot and would not be so great for apartments where neighbors could consider this a nuisance. If you have your own home, consider getting a daschunds. But prepare to devote time to training it, because they do require a bit of extra patience getting them potty trained. They are very lovable, bold and great breed of dogs.

Doxie was a cutie but did not want to go for a walk. She was way too attached to her owner. This is good that she was loyal, but she was not getting the proper amount of exercise she needed. Doxies seem to be very stubborn. She sat down and lied down at several times during the walk because she did not want to go too far from her owners house. Doxie looked really adorable with her long body, long nose and googly eyes. She got along well with the owners kids, because it seems they had introduced them from a young age. But generally, dachshunds do not get along well with small children but do get along well with other dogs, especially other dachshunds. They have 2 coat variations, long or short haired. The dog I walked was short hair and was thus probably easier to maintain its grooming. It was generally curious and wanted to sniff but was always thinking and looking back to its owner. They seem prone to separation anxiety and nervousness, but she did not seem like she would be aggressive at all. Dachshunds are very intelligent dogs and obey commands well, but this particular one was not well trained at all. Or maybe it did not want to listen to me because I was a stranger. Doxie seemed very sturdy and healthy. She also did not seem to react to small animals such as cats or squirrels so seemed to have a diminished prey drive. Be careful with this dog and stairs or large heights. BEcause of their long bodied stature, they have trouble jumping, and going up and down large heights. Watch out for injuries that can happen, or get a ramp or something so they can climb easier without stressing their joints. Doxie did not bark once she was outsidee with me which was surprising but she found other ways to protest her walk. She did become vocal once back home, especially since there were kids running around and she got excited. They do bark alot and would not be so great for apartments where neighbors could consider this a nuisance. If you have your own home, consider getting a daschunds. But prepare to devote time to training it, because they do require a bit of extra patience getting them potty trained. They are very lovable, bold and great breed of dogs.

Hardy little dogs, the one I cared for was affectionately named Wiener. As a pup he was all over the place, running around and playing tug-of-war. But as he has aged his back has become bad as is common for stretched out dogs. But he is still kicking and will sometimes get up to play.

The Dachshund I had over was a great experience! I have never taken a Dachshund before but they are very cuddly and want human attention. If I was gone for a second, she would start whining. She was very friendly and loved treats. She likes playing with my dogs that are about the same size as her. She mostly just slept on the couch since she was 11.

WEEEENIIIEEESSS are the best dogs ever!!!!! They are the cutest and friendliest and so blindly affectionate! The two sibling dachshunds I walked were just that... I absolutely loved them! They were lively and friendly and had no reservations at all. Although they loved to bark, it was purely out of excitement and joy! Would love to have a brood if dachshunds!

Dachshunds are sweet, small size dogs that love to go on a walk. They usually greet me with kisses and you have to be very careful not to let them slip past you when opening the door. They can be vocal about their displeasure and pulls quite a bit on the leash when they are stuck on a particular direction or scent. They will bark at other dogs but can also be sweet and curious, depending on how they were brought up. They are super easy to walk, do not bolt or run, but can be stubborn and stay in one spot if they want to go the other way. They’re friendly with humans and usually with other dogs, but can be territorial around their house.

I’ve had a few experiences with dachshunds. I will speak mostly about the boarding I did with one puppy. I didn’t know he was gonna be a puppy and boy oh boy did he have energy! I’ve literally never seen a more energetic dog ever! I took him out to walk with another puppy like him for an hour and a half. All they did was non-stop play and after I bring him home and all he wants to do is play. My one year old lab couldn’t keep up! He just played played played. I had to keep bringing him outside to throw the ball so he might calm down a little bit. Extremely friendly with other dogs, but he doesn’t know when other dogs don’t want to play with him. He’s interested in toys but more other dogs. The only way to calm him down for a little is to give him a big chewy to focus on. He absolutely loved when I gave him his bath and when I was grooming him. He did have separation anxiety because when it was bed time he wouldn’t stop barking. The only way I got him to finally stop barking was when all the lights were turned off and I lied completely still under my covers for a half an hour. Once he realized there was nothing he could do about it for tonight he went to bed. Woke up super early and just wanted to play immediately. Had so much energy I had to give him a break in another room because my dogs didn’t always want to play. Lots and lots of play time to tire him out was the only answer! But super sweet dog and I would walk him again. Probably not board...

I walked a Dachshund a couple of days ago. He was very friendly and affectionate as soon as I entered the house. He ran up to the door to greeted me by jumping up on my legs. He was very excited because he knew we were going on a walk. He gave me no trouble with putting his leash on. He was a very good walker and gave me no trouble. He was also very kind and affectionate toward other people. He wanted to stop to pee very frequently, probably to mark his territory literally on every tree, trashcan, or leaf we passed. He also did not want to walk in areas where we had already been, so when I turned around to head back home, he was much more hesitant to walk. Overall, he was a sweetheart, and a very nice dog.

This little guy was an adorable long haired Dachshund. He was not overly excited when I arrived to walk him, but when I called his name he ran over and enjoyed getting scratches and belly rubs. He was good about putting the harness on and walking on a leash. He never barked or was vocal. He ran the entire time; even though he was little, he was pulling me in the direction he wanted to go. If I tried to go another way, he would resist, either by pulling back or plopping on the ground. It turns out that the whole walk, he was pulling me in the direction of the dog park! He was dying to run around and play with some other pups. After the walk he went back to keeping to himself. He was sweet, a little stubborn at times, but in general an adorable little guy.

Hyper and loved to walk. Stubborn, however, and not so amazing on a leash!

Very clever, animated, high energy and brave. They have all the senses well-developed and like to be all over the place. Like picking up food left on the ground or anything that seems exciting to them. Not shy at all and seem to be unaware that they are small dogs. Loving dogs once they know you.

He was a bit timid and bothered by loud or sudden noises. Once he acclimated, he was excited to be outside on a walk. He would pick up everything off the ground. He was in his own little world outside, but super easy to walk

Loves to bark and run a little.

I walked a very territorial Dachsund. She barked as I was walking in, but immediately warmed up to me because she knew I was taking her for a walk. She did not like toddlers or other dogs - I had to keep her leash tight when we passed them. Dachsunds are very energetic pups, but sometimes not the friendliest.

The dachsund was very wary around me since I was new, it took about 5 minutes to get him to let me put his leash on. He needed to be bribed with treats. He was a slow walker, but very good once on the leash.

I have walked a few different dachshunds, varying from 2-5 or 6 years old. The younger one loved to play and was very excited to get attention from people. The older ones were very sweet but not as energetic and wanted to relax and cuddle more than walk. They were all very easy to walk, except one older one who insisted on being held. Lots of barking when entering the homes of dachshunds!

Oscar is a very friendly, sweet, affectionate dog. I wanted to give him 5 stars for friendliness but the highest the system allowed me to choose was four. He eats dinner before I leave and I feel bad that he cries when I’ve locked the door. It’s always a highlight to care for Oscar! He also doesn’t meet a stranger when we are on the walks and is like a great therapy dog.

All the Dachshunds I've walked are outgoing, fun, and friendly! They don't take themselves too seriously and are truly one of a kind in the dog world of having the cutest looks, great personalities across the board, and a knack for making people laugh. I walked a 6 month old Dachshund named Gunner and I immediately noticed his cheerful personality. Maybe it was his mohawk or maybe it was his cute little legs and his big heart - but he never failed to brighten my day and everybody else's! This little guy attracted people of all sizes, little kids and big guys but they all had the same thing to say about him, "He's cute!!!" Every time we walked past the local preschool, Gunner would sit outside the gate, tail wagging, tongue lolling, and wait patiently for all the kids to run over and pet him through the fence. Gunner would also run up behind construction workers and sit patiently behind them until they would turn around and give him a belly rub. Every walk, every time, Gunner would say "hi!" to everybody that he came across and everybody, I mean everybody, loved him back! Dachshunds are simply amazing!

Dachshunds are great dogs for first timers on Wag. In fact, a Dachshund was one of the dogs in a pair for my first Wag walk. The funny part of this is that the Dachshund’s sister and crate roommate was a Bernese Mountain Dog. Oddly enough, the Dachshund was the louder and more playful one. Some of the Dachshunds I have been around outside of Wag have shown similar traits. They want to get out and run around as best as their tiny legs can go. But, they are great lap dogs and are content sleeping on someone’s chest. These wiener dogs are great family pets. Kids will love showing them off as “hot dogs” come Halloween time. I have seen different varieties, with various colors and hair lengths. All are quite pretty, but my favorite are the merle colors with longer hair.

The dachshund that I have walked a couple of times now is so sweet. She is very timid but is very loving when she got used to me. She did very well on the leash and listened to commands well.

All dachshunds I’ve walked are extremely happy dogs. Most are immediately friendly some take time to warm up but never takes long. They are fearless and unaware of their small stature sometimes. they are big lockers and big cuddlers

The dachshund that I walked was a good boy. I do not know his exact age, but he seemed to be and older pup. He had very low energy, but was very excited to see me when I walked in the door. While on the walk, we would take frequent breaks because he did not seem too into the walk. The farther we got from his home the slower he would walk, and when we turned around and headed back towards the house he seemed to have more energy. At one point in the walk, he rolled over onto his back and demanded belly rubs! This little pup loved being outside. When I was trying to leave his house after our walk he tried to run out the door so he could spend more time outside! He was such a sweetheart that just wanted a little love and attention. This breed may be small, but they are full of love and affection!

The Dachschund that I walked was named Seymour. He was a little hesistant to go on in his walk so I had to carry him out of the building. He lived across the street from a park, so I took him there and once we arrived he was happy to walk around. He enjoyed sniffing the grass and plants that were around us. He did this for a very long time and would stick his nose in various spots.He enjoyed laying in the sun and rolling around in the grass. His owner warned me of a sinus issue that he had that made him wheeze a little walk he walked. Besides that, he was very healthy and just a little lazy. Towards the end of our walk he didn’t want to leave so I had to carry him back into his home. Overall, we had a really great time and enjoyed our walk at the park.

There are two long hair Dachshunds I have walked several times. They are always together. When they are in the cage, they are pretty yappy with a human around. They are also divas in a sense that they do not like being out in the rain or the cold. They are very cute and sweet, but know what they want. One of them would bark at other dogs who passed by, but they would only sniff people and as for love from people they passed. They love to sniff around wherever possible and veer off course. They are super cute and love any attention they can get! The pups are very trainable from laying down, to sitting, to shaking. Every once in a while they were eager to run and tug on each others ears. Lots of fun to be around.

Dachshunds are hit or miss on whether they like you or not. With dogs their size, it can be hard to tell. They are also easily frightened by loud sounds so staying in a quiet area with no big trucks or construction will be your best bet on keeping them calm. They don't usually want to walk that far (stubby legs can get tired quickly) but they like to explore everything: under bushes, under cars, garages, etc. They're very curious dogs.

I met a pair of Dachshunds during a scheduled walk a few weeks back. As soon as I walked in the house both dogs were barking and standing on two legs, watching me from over the gate. One of the dogs continued to bark for 20 minutes, upset that I was in the house and invading its space. The other was incredibly friendly and was excited to go for a walk. I was unable to put a leash on the barking dog and had to compromise by just letting him do his business in the backyard. His housemate on the other hand was loving, friendly and a great walker. Two opposite Dachshund personalities living in the same house.

The dachshunds that I have walked both loved playing in the leaves in the fall. They were very mellow, not aggressive. Sometimes stubborn to walk but not too bad. Love sitting on laps and being carried.

The dachshund I walked was very hostile when I first met her. She wouldn't stop barking at me when I got to her home and refused to let me put on her leash. She yapped at me and bit me, but this could have just been because of her old age. However, she eventually put down her protective guard and warmed up to me after about ten minutes. And on our walk, she had a really great time. She yapped at people and dogs, but smiled the whole walk and was glad to be outside.

I have lived with a dachshund before as well and I found them to be very loving and playful breeds. Great with kids and other dogs/cats as well.

Dachshunds are some of the most mild-mannered dogs I've experienced once the walk has begun. They are vocal when excited, so don't be surprised with a bit of barking. However, they keep a good pace and sniff everything. Of the various breeds I've encountered through my life, with the exception of potential physical problems from body shape, they seem to be ideal pets/companions.

Dachshunds are sweet dogs that enjoy exercise but also enjoy just lounging around and getting belly rubs. I have walked many dachshunds and they have all been friendly dogs with no special needs or odd behaviors.

Dachshunds can be really hit and miss for me. Some of my clients are the sweetest dogs ever. Some of them are very territorial of their house. It can take a minute to get them to warm up to you but once they’re outside it’s all business. They love to sniff. They love to pee. They can be very, very barky to dogs they pass. Or people for that matter. The whole world is theirs and you’re invading their space so they’ll let you know. They love to explore. They love to snuggle.

Great experience super super sweet and affectionate off the bat, just wanting to jump and give kisses and get belly rubs all at once lol definitely love their walks and very much seem to be companion animals, loving when another pup is by their side. From start to finish extremely seeet and carrying pups!

The dachshund I walked was an adorable and silly little one. She loved her house and had trouble leaving the building because she wanted to stay home. I had to carry her a few blocks away to see if she would walk, but she ended up just running back toward her building. It was funny but sad that she has such bad separation anxiety! However, she was a good girl because she didn't bark or nip at me or any other people or dogs. When we got back, I threw some toys around and she would go get them and try to hide them. She was so sneaky!

The dachshunds I've walked weren't super energetic but were friendly and well behaved.

The dachshund I walked was very very shy. It took me almost a half our to get her out of the house. She was very scared of almost everything. We didn’t get very far down the street.

Dachshunds are great, low-key dogs. They can be exciteable, but typically pretty tame and mild mannered. These small pups are delicate and shouldn’t be jumping around or off/on furniture as they are prone to back problems. Please make sure your dachshund is being walked regularly so they do not become overweight.

I've walked Dachshunds of all different ages. They're all generally in good health! I have noticed that for older Weiner dogs they usually lose some sight/hearing and have trouble going up stairs. They are usually super curious, playful, and a bit stubborn. They follow their nose, and often have a really good idea of where they want to go. They're usually wonderful with people but can be spooked by skateboards/loud noises/ being surprised. They're goofy little guys, and are very cuddly and sweet towards people.

Dachshunds are great! I've walked a 3 year old dachshund named Sherlock! They can be very energetic, and are fun to walk! Sherlock was very food driven. He was a big sniffer out on the sidewalk. They are generally obedient dogs, and can be trained easily. Some dachshunds I've met have had crankier attitudes, while others are extremely sweet. It really depends on the dog.

I walked two long-haired dachshunds who were super friendly and energetic. They really enjoyed their walk and were happy to see me. They both barked a lot, and one was more eager to get leashed up than the other.

The dachshund I walked was very shy at first. He kept barking and moving away, but he was smart. Once I got a treat and told him to sit, I was able to put his harness and leash on. By the end of the walk, I totally won him over and when I took him back, he climbed into my lap and didn't want me to leave.

The Dachshund's that I have walked have been very friendly and have a very mellow mindset. They are not overly excited upon my arrival to the walks, but they do love to be out and about when the walk begins. They walk at a pretty slow pace, and do not seem to be overly friendly with the fellow dogs while on walks. They stick to themselves but do love getting exercise.

I walk Walter every day for about 6 months now. He loves cuddling and belly bus before and after his walks. Vey picky about the treats he eats and the people he wants to meet. He has the funniest little waddle and loves frolicking in the grass. I am the only one that can make his run up the stairs:) hahaha

I have known them to have ocd! I can tell you stories

This is my first Dachshund. He's a sweet tempered dog who is good with my 1 year old grandsons, my 12 year old boxer and another puppy. Very sociable.