Dachshund Training

Do you have a Dachshund that needs some training help? Natalie from Crazy Kind Calm dog training can help!

With over 900 dogs trained across the Macedon Ranges, Natalie understands the unique personality and needs that come with this wonderful breed.

Dachshunds are bold, curious dogs originally bred to hunt badgers underground. Despite their small size, they have an independent streak and a surprisingly loud bark — plus a stubborn determination that makes them endlessly amusing and occasionally exasperating.

Common Dachshund traits and training needs

• Stubborn and independent — can be selective about which requests they follow
• Prone to excessive barking at perceived intruders, passing dogs, and noises
• Can develop resource guarding behaviours over food, toys, and favourite spots
• Back health requires careful management — jumping on and off furniture is a concern
• May be wary of strangers and can nip if uncomfortable
• Difficult to toilet train compared to many breeds, especially in cold or wet weather

Dachshund owners know that their little sausage dog has the heart of a much bigger animal. They'll stand their ground, voice their opinions loudly, and make their own decisions about whether your request is worth following. If your Dachshund has become the CEO of the household, barks at everything from the couch fortress, or has decided that the postman is public enemy number one — you're in classic Dachshund territory. They respond well to training that respects their independent spirit.