How Do You Take Care Of A Dachshund?
• Learn how to hold your dachshund. You can’t hold them like normal dogs because of their long backs. Hold their ends while supporting their back with your other hand. Although it’s an awkward position at first, after a while you will get used to it. Practice with something light first because you may hurt your dachshund. Make sure you never hold them by their paws or head. • Don’t let them climb stairs or go down stairs. When dachshunds climb stairs, it puts pressure on their backs because of their height. Their backs bend the wrong way. When they go down stairs, a lot of pressure is placed on the discs with each step. Always carry them when you’d like them to come upstairs or downstairs. Put a baby gate up to keep them off the stairs otherwise. • Most towns require all dogs to be on a leash. Get a light leash. If your dachshund’s leash is too heavy, it will end up lugging it around the block. Make sure that your leash is made out of light material, and that the metal clips aren’t too
• Learn how to hold your dachshund. You can’t hold them like normal dogs because of their long backs. Hold their ends while supporting their back with your other hand. Although it’s an awkward position at first, after a while you will get used to it. Practice with something light first because you may hurt your dachshund. Make sure you never hold them by their paws or head. • Don’t let them climb stairs or go down stairs. When dachshunds climb stairs, it puts pressure on their backs because of their height. Their backs bend the wrong way. When they go down stairs, a lot of pressure is placed on the discs with each step. Always carry them when you’d like them to come upstairs or downstairs. Put a baby gate up to keep them off the stairs otherwise. • Most towns require all dogs to be on a leash. Get a light leash. If your dachshund’s leash is too heavy, it will end up lugging it around the block. Make sure that your leash is made out of light material, and that the metal clips aren’t too
