How to Train a Dachshund to Do Advanced Tricks

Dachshunds are adorable little pups with big hearts that make up for their small stature. These little dogs love to learn and are perfect candidates for advanced tricks. Attempting to train a Dachshund advanced tricks is not much different than training a larger dog, but you'll need to be consistent and patient. It's easy to underestimate these cute, sausage-shaped dogs, but they are as smart as they are stubborn and you'll need to stick to your guns and resist the urge to give in to their adorable faces.

Dachshunds are life-long learners and carrying your training beyond basic obedience is important to keep your pup engaged and entertained while strengthening your relationship. Advanced tricks like shaking, begging, rolling over, or bowing are fun and challenging tasks your dog will enjoy learning. The best part will be showing off new tricks to friends and family who may not expect your cute little buddy to be so skilled.

Before you can teach a Dachshund advanced tricks, you need to make sure he knows basic commands like 'sit', 'stay', and 'wait'. Basic training will get him used to learning and looking to you for direction. These advanced tricks may take a little more time for him to master so be patient and work at his pace. Dachshunds are stubborn and often have short attention spans to limit your sessions to five or ten minutes at the most.

Another important factor to consider when training your pup is that his long back and little legs that make him so cute also make him more susceptible to injury. Be gentle with your dog and thoughtful about the tricks you try to teach. Choose tasks that don't put too much pressure on his back or hips and never force him into a specific position. Your Dachshund is capable of learning dozens of tricks, so don't be afraid to be picky with your training. 

Teaching a Dachshund advanced tricks won't take too many specialty items, and you don't need fancy training tools to get started. It will be helpful to have these few items on hand to begin.

• Small training treats
• A quiet place to learn
• A clicker for clicker training
• A healthy serving of patience

Below you'll find three advanced tricks to try teaching your Dachshund. Read through them and try one or all three. With some consistency, your dog will be performing these new tricks in a few short weeks.