5 Things Only Dachshund Parents Understand

Dachshunds are dachshunds. Well...maybe they are something else as well. Read on to find out what else they ACTUALLY are in point #2

1. Doxies Practice Selective Listening 

Imagine the most tuned out teenager you ever met. You know the one. iPhone in one hand and console controller in the other. THEN multiply that by a million and you have a Doxie. But going back to the teenager, when you offer this peculiar species food...or electronic gadgets (Squeaker toys)...BOOM. Yes Mom, I'll be right there. Same applies to Doxie.

Dachshunds want their way how and when they want it. It’s not impossible to train these strong-willed dogs but it takes a lot of patience and consistency. The key is to find what motivates them – toy or food usually – and use that as a reward during training sessions. SAME WITH TEENAGERS...

2. They're Not Great At Sharing

Umm, yeah. It's MINE Momma. Wow. What an a-ha moment. Dachshunds are teenagers, teenagers are dachshunds. Which one won't relinquish its toys for anyone, responds to food, will wait until you do everything for it, then do nothing without a fight? Both, right? The one time this rule doesn't apply is when Doxie brings you a "gift" from outside that used to have a heartbeat. Doxie LOVES to share then!!

3. They'll Burrow ANYWHERE!!!

100% pure Doxie. Dachshunds love to dig and make quick work of a hole. They will tunnel underground after vermin and can become stuck. They disengaged their brain and went seeking whatever caught their attention with no thought whatsoever. Using their patented Bedsheet Tunneling System (nose) with the Extreme Digging Paddles (paws), they can dig anywhere. Dirt, bed sheets, they will even try through thick carpets as well.

4. They Run Like Flying Hotdogs

What else would you expect from a Wiener Dog? You just have to see one run to really get this. The perfectly choreographed timing of the little legs flying, the ears flapping like wings and the paws thundering over any surface. If Doxie is a bit of a chunker then you can also factor in the "careful manicuring" of the ground with their tummy.

5. Their MAIN Goal In Life Is To Eat Food

Affection is all well and good. But affection doesn't help me maintain this girlish figure Momma. You can rub my belly if you like. It helps my digestion of course. If all else fails when dealing with the Command Resistance Center (brain), try food. Nine times out of ten food will work to get Doxie to do or stop doing (more often) what you want them too.

Despite all the mischief they are still the cutest things EVER.

If you still need proof, just watch this video.

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