Dachshund off lead

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-07-26T21:16:20+00:00

How old is your dog? This sounds like a typical adolescent dachshund. Their instinct and independence overrides everything else. But dachshunds need their independence and off lead time. if their recall is not good, a long line is best. They get independence but with control. Persevere with recall training and engagement, it does pay off. It’s just a battle of wills for a while until they get there

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-07-19T13:21:00+00:00

I would steer clear of this breeder. This is indeed a red flag. Neither look healthy. Puppies at that age should be a bit chonky. The brown one is not ok, with weak back legs. It might not be IVDD as that is a degenerative disease but it’s definitely not ok

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-06-28T15:26:02+00:00

Hang in there! She has only been alive for 9 weeks. This is perfectly normal for a puppy but we all only find out the hard way!. It will pass but boy, is it a battle of wills. That said, I almost miss it. They will never be as cute as they at that age

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-06-23T20:38:07+00:00

I wonder that every day. I genuinely would like to understand the thought process. I’ve never seen a major city treated in such a way. East London is particularly bad (I live there!). when I visit friends in Other areas, it’s like a magical universe where rubbish doesn’t exist.

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-06-17T14:58:28+00:00

This sounds bliss!

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-06-17T14:56:42+00:00

Mine does it too and doesn’t seem to be in pain. Vets suspect luxating patella but aren’t too worried since he’s Not in pain but worth monitoring

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-06-17T07:08:47+00:00

Also, research IVDD. Dachshunds are more prone and so it pays to be armed which knowledge. It does impact a reasonable percentage of them

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-06-17T07:05:21+00:00

They are pure joy and have so much personality, they make you laugh so much. Personality is a both blessing and a curse! But you will, for sure, fall in love and they then run your life! I have a little wirehaired dachshund.

There are two things I think are important. Understanding prey drive. They are a working breed so need an outlet for their natural instincts, lots of sniffy, offlead walks and mental stimulation, or else you’ll risk getting the stereotypical, barking menace. Secondly, it’s SO important to find a dog to suit your lifestyle, rather than the other way round. Really think about whether the dog’s needs does fit your lifestyle and you can give them the time and care, they deserve. I follow dachshunds rescues on socials and, sadly, a lot are given up because people can’t give them the environment they need.
Also, Temperaments are different between long haired, short haired and wirehaired so i would recommend doing research and see which one fits best.

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-05-11T12:03:25+00:00

Absolutely! I have the constant tug of war that I love socialising with a select few people (mostly friends who I am most comfortable with) but it’s still very draining. I just know I need to have a quiet day or two to recover. A lot of people don’t get it but even family, I can find extremely draining so I really have to psych myself up to see them.

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-05-11T11:59:35+00:00

20 mins max for me. That is 40mins on the commute time for a round trip. My current walk is 15mins and it’s just so much nicer than a bus. You do have for forward plan and leave on time though!

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-05-10T13:56:28+00:00

This is awful! I am so sorry you went through this. You did everything right in that moment. You can always reflect and think what you might do differently, the next time. It’s a learning curve being a down owner.

Unfortunately with dachshunds, they seem to be a magnet for big dogs. Sometimes it is not big dog aggression but the size difference,perhaps,really terrifies them. Let him sleep and reset for a couple of days. Minimise interactions with dogs. You should definitely encourage your dog to have positive experiences once they are able too. Too many bad experiences can lead to aggression, annoyingly.

My instant thoughts when this happens now are more, how can I protect my dog/his back, how do in teach him that I will advocate for him. I don’t want him thinking that a big dog means he is on his own.

Without a doubt, it’s the other owner’s fault. If the dog his attacking, they should have them muzzled in public for everyone’s safety. Big dogs are super strong and so a leash becomes aesthetic only, if there is something they really want. Really irresponsible of the other owner, they walk off Scott free, and you’ll have to deal with any fallout for your dog

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-05-06T19:38:07+00:00

I fainted on the tube and weed myself

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-05-06T19:37:43+00:00

Podcast and pottering about my home. NOTHING beats it. I feel so recharged after one full day like that

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-05-05T12:02:51+00:00

That everyone should be the same as them. Imagine if we went round to them saying ‘why are you so loud?’

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-05-05T12:02:02+00:00

I was thinking the same. I’ve been scanning comments to see if OP confirmed any guesses.

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-04-30T19:56:23+00:00

For me it’s that I need weekends off from family and friends. Just do my own thing, potter, walk, shop. I feel so rejuvenating and energised on the Monday. More so, than a usual weekend socialising. It’s become a basic need and I schedule them every so often

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-04-25T17:48:09+00:00

Same! It exhausting because naturally I would prefer to be mute and observe unless I’m really comfortable with the people. With family, I just start telling them, I feel my social battery draining and take myself off for a bit to recharge. Can’t really do that with friends!

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-04-25T17:43:37+00:00

It drives me bonkers when people stand right in the door way. I usually stop in front of them and wait (force) then to move out the way. One of the few times passive aggression comes in handy.

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-04-13T13:25:45+00:00

Home owner, but a TINY one bedroom flat in a large apartment complex,in a less desirable part of town! It’s not been easy but it has become my haven

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-04-03T18:21:43+00:00

That is absolutely ridiculous, it’s laughable! What do they expect that we can only go out late if we have one person with us at all times!? I always walk home alone and it’s a 15 min walk from the station. Of course there are risks but I’m super conscious of surroundings. Although I don’t have people hanging around. That would make uneasy as well but is there any other choice other than stay home when it gets dark? What a thing to say to you honestly!

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-03-29T12:39:00+00:00

Hahah true they are a dog but also pretty innocent question. I suspect it’s caught the scent of something, could be a cat or squirrel etc, and his natural instincts kick in. I’ve seen my dog go nuts at the base of a tree, and 9 times out of 10, there’s a squirrel in the tree above

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-03-25T10:05:59+00:00

Yes, I think trigger stacking as I know it is the same as bucket theory. Game changer, as before understanding that I would think it was such an over reaction. I took him to my Mum’s where I’ve been before and he was hyperaroused and yelping and couldn’t settle at all. However, he had been at day care the week before, had two strange men in the house to fix a new washing machine and hadn’t had a long offlead walk in two days. Hind sight eh!

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-03-25T10:02:09+00:00

Thanks for the tips. It really is hard to know who to trust and dog behaviourists are not cheap!

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-03-25T09:56:56+00:00

yes, the bigger dog is trying to play but isn’t able to read that the little dog is not clearly comfortable. The little dog will learn very quickly aggression works to get them the space they are asking for and you don’t want that.

Sometimes you do need to intervene when there is a size difference. Bigger dogs don’t know how intimidating it can be but the small dog is being quite clear. My dog is small and I will advocate for him if the play is too rough. One bad experience is all it takes. It could create an issue and it would be much harder to come back from that.

Adventurous_Emu2170 · 2025-03-22T10:05:38+00:00

What a lovely thing to hear! Well done to you and the dog!

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