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16 Things You Do That Dachshunds Don't Like

Published: Jul 5, 2019 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 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.

Table of Contents

#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

#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.

#12 If your dog is bored, he will act up and even become destructive.

#13 Only give your dog a bath when he needs it.

#14 Being Home Alone

#15 Vacuuming

#16 Playing Dress Up

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