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Positive training · From eight weeks

Dachshund Puppy Training Manual

From 8 Weeks

Dachshund: a well-fitted Y-front harness and low tunnel support safe, low-impact confidence work.

29 chapters · English / 中文

Watercolour illustration of a Dachshund puppy wearing a green Y-front harness while walking out of a fabric training tunnel
Dachshund: a well-fitted Y-front harness and low tunnel support safe, low-impact confidence work.

Breed profile

Training group
Scenthounds
Origin
The Dachshund originated in Germany as an earth-working hunting dog.
Standard weight
7–15 kg
Miniature weight
4–5 kg
Shoulder height
13–23 cm
Coat
Short, long or wire coat
Coat care
Choose grooming tools for the individual coat and condition brushing, body checks and paw handling gradually. Make calm, supported lifting and ramp use voluntary learned skills rather than sudden restraint.
Drive keywords
Scent · Digging · Den guarding
Handling practice
Condition both supported lifting and Y-front-harness wear in tiny voluntary steps: cue, hands or harness presented, brief supported lift or one strap movement, marker, reward and return to stable ground before struggle. Choose a harness that leaves the shoulders free, avoids neck loading and is rechecked as the puppy grows. · Match brushing and body checks to the individual short, long or wire coat, with calm paw and under-body handling rather than forced restraint.

General reference ranges only; individual dogs vary considerably.

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Edition 2026-08
Positive training · From eight weeks
Dachshund Puppy Training ManualFrom 8 Weeks

A practical manual for families bringing home an eight-week-old Dachshund puppy, with back-safe movement, toilet routines and exchange skills built into daily life from the start.

Core training period Arrival at 8 weeks through the 16-week socialisation window
Roadmap beyond puppyhood Clear next steps through 6 and 12 months

Prepared by FluffyWA Pty Ltd · Southern River, Western Australia

Start with the route you need

How to use this manual

This is an execution manual, not a book to read once and shelve.

Every practical chapter ends with “Do these three things,” so you always know what to do this week. Printable logs and scorecards are collected in Chapter 27.

Choose your reading path

Path 01

The puppy arrived today

Set up the environment and routine first, then move directly to toileting and crate work.

Path 02

The puppy has been home for two weeks

Build marker and focus skills, then address mouthing and safe socialisation.

Path 03

Is the Dachshund right for your home?

Read the breed reality, the developmental clock and the long-term exercise limits before deciding.

How to read the cards

Warning card

Safety or behaviour risk

Stop, lower the difficulty and manage the situation before continuing.

Goal card

A clear passing standard

Use the stated behaviour and success rate to decide whether to progress.

Time card

Length of one session

End while the puppy is still successful; more minutes are not automatically better.

Training with FluffyWA

Day school, board & train and private sessions are quoted after a chat, and boarding or daycare can be booked online with live prices.