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16 Things You Do That Dachshunds Don't Like

Published: · Modified: by Mary Clark · This post may contain affiliate links

If you are a Dachshunds parent, then this is for you to read carefully.

In this article, we'll talk about 16 things your dog hates the most that you need to take seriously and stop doing.

#1 Don’t Use Words Instead Of Body Language

A Dachshund sitting on the floor with its begging face
Dogs pick up on body language better than words.

#2 Hugging Them

a woman holding a Dachshund wearing a gold bow tie
Your dog doesn’t see a hug as a way of you showing love. He sees it as you trying to hold him down or restrict his movement.

#3 Don’t Pet His Face

A Dachshund sitting on top of the couch while staring
Dogs also see this as a sign of aggression.

#4 Don’t Pat His Head

A yellow Dachshund lying on top of a towel with its begging face
It’s uncomfortable and confusing to them.

#5 Eye Contact

a brown Dachshund sitting on the floor while tilting its head
Dogs see this as a challenge.

#6 No Routine

A Dachshund lying on its back on the bed
They should eat, be let outside, and put to bed at the same time every day. When they aren’t on a routine, they are more likely to develop behavioral problems.

#7 Yelling

A Dachshund standing on top of the couch while staring at the puppy yawning next to him
Yelling scares and confuses them.

#8 Hitting

A brown Dachshund lying on the lap of a person sitting on the couch
It can cause your dog to lose trust in you and not want to be around you anymore.

#9 Forcing Friendships
An adult and puppy Dachshund on the chair in the garden
#10 Pulling Too Tightly On His Leash

A Dachshund puppy walking in the wet street with a person
Give your dog some space and never jerk or drag him around on the leash.

#11 If you are always stressed around your dog, he will feel the same way.
A Dachshund standing on top of the arm chair
#12 If your dog is bored, he will act up and even become destructive.
A Dachshund lying on top of the couch with its torn dinosaur stuffed toy and with foam fillers around him
#13 Only give your dog a bath when he needs it.
A Dachshund filled with bubbles standing in side the bathtub with its ears spread out
#14 Being Home Alone
A Dachshund lying on the bed with its sad face
#15 Vacuuming
A Dachshund lying under the bed
#16 Playing Dress Up

A Dachshund puppy wearing a winter head piece

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