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Suspiciousness Towards Strangers in Dachshunds
Suspiciousness Towards Strangers In Dachshunds
Why do Dachshunds tend to be suspicious?
Dachshunds tend to be suspicious because it is part of the Dachshunds breed’s specific instincts. Dachshunds can become suspicious when they are not socialized properly as puppies. This breed of dog needs extensive exposure to sights, sounds, and a variety of people; otherwise, their cautious nature may turn into suspiciousness, and this can lead to biting behavior in the Dachshund.
By nature, Dachshunds tend to be aloof and standoffish; they need extensive socialization because this has a significant effect on how the Dachshund puppy interacts with people and other animals throughout its life. The Dachshund puppy must start socializing from the age of seven weeks and continue to six months of age.
Equally important is adolescent socialization in the Dachshund breed. This dog’s adolescence begins from the ages of six to nine months and ends when the Dachshund pup is between one and three years old. The Dachshund’s adolescence can involve emotional changes and behavioral problems. The adolescent Dachshund will change its attitude and responses to strangers and other animals frequently.
Understanding If Your Dachshund Is Suspicious
Your Dachshund is exhibiting signs of suspiciousness when it growls, whines, barks, urinates, or runs away from unfamiliar people or animals. It is important to note that a dog that has been allowed to develop suspicious behavior will not become accustomed to unfamiliar people or animals. They will only become relaxed with the people or animals with which they live on a regular basis. Once developed, suspiciousness becomes a permanent behavior trait.
When pet owners bring a new animal into the house, they can become very protective, especially if the animal is a puppy. Young dogs are very energetic and are prone to running out of the house and out of an unfenced yard. The animal might become lost or harmed due to its inexperience. Some pet owners overprotect their puppies out of concern for the animal’s safety and their own piece of mind. The owner of a Dachshund pup might keep the dog away from unusual sights, sounds, or people. When this occurs, the Dachshund will not experience the socialization that is necessary, and permanent, suspicious behavior may result.
One of the most frequent signs of suspicious behavior in the Dachshund breed is called submissive urination. The Dachshund will urinate when it becomes excited; this can be seen when an unknown person enters the home or if the dog is touched suddenly. Submissive urination is specific to the Dachshund, and it should not be thought of as bad behavior. The Dachshund is trying to communicate to its guardian that the guardian is in control, and the Dachshund wants to please its guardian, so it acts submissively.
Submissive urination can be treated. The Dachshund must be kept from becoming quickly or unexpectedly excited. The dog can be trained through constant exposure to various stimuli that is known to excite him until the excitement subsides. For example, if the Dachshund urinates when strangers enter the home, ask one or two of these people to help train the dog. Ask them to come into the home quietly. Tell them to speak and move slowly, ignore the dog, and then sit down. Ask them to repeat this behavior several times, and monitor the Dachshund’s behavior. The dog should become less excited each time the person enters the room. Ignore the dog’s excited behavior and any urination; don’t ever become angry and scold or hit the Dachshund if it urinates in a submissive manner. After the dog is exposed to the stimulus, take him outside to urinate.
How to Control Suspiciousness in Dachshunds?
Because suspiciousness may become part of the Dachshund’s personality, a formal training program might be the first choice in controlling suspicious behavior in Dachshunds. A training program will help the Dachshund and its guardian(s) to communicate in a manner that will reduce fearful behavior in the dog. Also, a program will help the dog’s guardian know how and when to provide additional training and rewards for desired behavior. One of the major benefits of training programs is that the Dachshund will receive sustained attention; this attention can make the dog feel more secure, and the Dachshund will experience consistent situations (exposure to people and other animals) that might be uncommon at home. The Dachshund will learn how to respond to these situations in a less excited or anxious manner.
Training after a formal program has ended must be consistent and reliable. The Dachshund experiences suspiciousness, excitement, and anxiety because he does not know what to expect. When training this breed of dog, the commands should be kept to one word, and that word should be used each time during the training session. Also, rewards should be as consistent as the commands. Use the same type and size of dog treat. Verbal praise should be plentiful and the words used should be the same as well. The Dachshund will respond well to consistency and predictability. When training is presented in a uniform and reliable manner, the Dachshund will know what to expect and suspiciousness will be reduced. The dog will gradually generalize this behavior into other situations and circumstances in the home.
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About the Author
The author, Nancy Richards, is a dog lover and dog trainer for the last 8 years. Get Exclusive tips on Dachshund Adoption, Training, Housetraining and Diet from her website TrainPetDog.com>
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