Training and Behavior

Looking for the best dachshund names? Here's how Zoey got her name — plus a full alphabetical list of the most popular dachshund names.

With National Dog Bite Prevention Week on April 11–17, 2027, a dachshund owner's honest answer to 'do dachshunds bite?' is yes — but it depends on the dog.

Any dachshund owner knows that look — the one that says you are absolutely, certainly, unforgivably about to abandon them. Zoey throws herself into full separation anxiety mode the moment someone steps out of the truck, even when she's curled up safely on a lap. Watch the video to see how a familiar blanket helps bring her back to calm.

Anyone who has tried to train a dachshund knows the look — the one where they understand exactly what you want and are deciding whether to cooperate. In this video, Odie works through the sit, wait, and okay sequence, and he mostly nails it. Watch the video and see how the training session goes.

Potty training pads for dachshunds work — if you know the tricks. Here's how Zoey was trained as a puppy and why the pads stuck around into adulthood.