To support a dachshund, it is important to know about features of her character and habits. It is rather unusual breed of dog. Keeping of dachshunds in city conditions demands respect for certain norms and rules.
Instruction
1. Do not forget that hunting skills do a rate by a special dog and will demand from you observance of her advantage in everything. It is rather known German norny breed of dog. Since the 16th century it makes an indelible impression on hunting. The famous German zoologist A.E. Br noted that they are quick-witted, clever, cheerful and very vigilant, will not allow to entice itself to the stranger. Besides, dachshunds are considered as beautiful partners. Now they are often brought in the cities.
2. Surely keep in mind that balanced and quiet, but at the same time the vigorous and cheerful rate gives joy to both lonely people, and numerous family. Usually she prefers one owner, at the same time gently becomes attached to all other family members. She perfectly protects the house, the owner, his things, owning rolling and loud "voice". Possessing excellent intuition and hearing, the dachshund is not distracted by excess noise as it is done by some breeds of spitz-dogs and terriers.
3. Explain to children and remember that a dachshund very lovely and amusing, but it will never suffer to itself the scornful and rough relation. She will begin to show obstinacy and disobedience, can arrive to spite, approving the advantage. Remember that keeping of your dachshund has to be based on love, mutual respect and trust. Do not resort to strict measures. At bad contact with the owner she is vindictive, ambitious and sensitive.
4. It is easy to support a dachshund in the apartment: it small and very clean. To look after its wool absolutely easily. For long-haired and wire-haired versions get a special brush, and brush sleek-haired dachshunds with a mitten.
5. Surely you watch that your pet did not overeat and moved more. Do not allow a dachshund to jump up too highly. It can injure her backbone and lead to the shift of intervertebral disks.
6. It is interesting that any dog does not show so much ingenuity and independence as a dachshund. If you see in the partner's dog, then surely estimate her pronounced identity, brave heart and intelligence. The dachshund is hardy and viable, seldom is ill, has steady nervous system that is peculiar to breeds with the strong constitution. It - the tireless satellite, maintains big physical activities, despite the short legs and the small size. Many dachshunds well swim and hunt in water.
7. Walk with a dog more. Dachshunds very much like to frolic in the fresh air, practicing the hunting instinct. On walks do not forget that they also jealously bear guard duty, protect the owner. They can recklessly rush on the dogs surpassing them both in size, and in force. It is important to know that for serious and courageous character the dachshund is respected by all dog tribe. The determination and firmness of its intentions does not leave the slightest doubt even at the largest breeds.
8. Training a dachshund, show patience and persistence. There is an opinion that dachshunds are stubborn and disobedient. It easily is explained by her hunting skills. On hunting, fighting against an animal in a hole who sometimes surpasses it in the sizes, it uses the resourcefulness and resourcefulness, than physical force more often. Imagine that this small being has to make independently decisions, without hoping for instructions of the owner. Therefore manifestations of some cunning of a dachshund in everyday life surprise, but are absolutely reasonable. It will not begin to hurry with implementation of your command if it is not sure of its full need. But you will find implicit submission at its coincidence and your opinion.
9. Provide to a dachshund some freedoms in the house. Here she feels like the hostess and always knows who where she is and in what is engaged. As a rule, she chooses to herself warm and cozy corners, likes to sleep, being wrapped in a blanket. This dog adores comfort and heat. Trusting the owner, likes to sit on his hands or knees.