Requirements for guiding your dog:

To keep your dog in a suitable place is essential therefore a standard size shipping crate is needed.

To select a suitable Potty area for your puppy is important.

A "Potty Word or Sign";.

You should offer those snacks that your miniature dachshund likes the most.

A cleaner which is non ammonia based for any accident spots. If you can get one that is made specifically for pets, they are the best. You should be able to find one which is called "No Go". You can purchase this from pet stores or catalogs.

Keep a chart to be acquainted with daily needs of your dachshund puppies.

Time and patience is the essential thing you will need if you got your dachshund rescue from a rescue area besides all the above mentioned points.

The type of crate and its importance which you will need is defined below :-

It would be great to purchase a crate made of moulded fiberglass. As your dog sees the crate he knows that the crate is a room of his very own when you are not accompanying him or not paying your complete attention.

When you get a crate for your dog it must be of proper size as a very large crate can have an effect on your purpose of housetraining. It is also important to purchase a crate divider because it reduces the size of the dog crate's "living" area while house- breaking puppies. It permits just enough room for sleeping.

After that the most vital thing is your dog's schedule. A young dog puppy will require to go out every three hours - after each meal, after he drinks a lot of water, after he wakes up, and after playtime. I occasionally find it helpful to maintain a diary of what the puppy "does" and when. You will observe a pattern after about a week and this might be helpful in establishing a schedule.

It is important to carry your dog every time at the similar place for potty whichever you have determined if the crate door is opened. After potty you must give your dog his preferred snack for example the hot dog or cookies.

During its potty time you should not play with your dog. A proper training must be given to make him realize his timing of potty.

The instant your dachsunds begins to relieve himself,say the word that you have selected for your potty word. It can be "go potty", "hurry", or anything else. Just choose a word and don't change it! As the pup is eliminating, repeat your chosen word in a lovely and praising tone of voice..

Praise your dog when he potties on the designated spot. After potty take him inside and give favorite snack to him. It is important to take him outside right after food or playtime. You must repeat this sequence till evening.

If you desire your puppy to stay clean throughout the night dont give food and water to him after 10:00 p.m. Employing the use of a dog crate in your home will provide your dog with a place he can call home thus provide him with a warm bedding. It is also essential for you to shift the crate near your bedroom during the night for your dachshund

(I have observed that a cold puppy is soon a "wet" puppy.) Most puppies will settle in comfortably well if they are close to your bed. When the puppy wakes up in the morning, he will kick up a fuss to go out. Remember your spot and treats!