If you’re wondering how to stop my dachshund barking, you’re not alone—many dachshund owners face this challenge. The key is understanding the root cause of this behaviour.
We all have to deal with the problem of our Dachshunds barking a lot. It not only disturbs us but also our neighbours. My dachshund also used to bark a lot when he was small. But with consistent effort, we can train our dachshund to not barking excessively.
But dachshunds tend to be a little stubborn, sometimes, they ignore your order even after a lot of training because of their stubbornness instinct. Even if challenges arise, with the right approach at the right time, you can reduce your Dachshund excessively barking problem.
The main reason that triggers the dachshund to bark a lot
Boredom: Boredom can cause excessive barking in dachshunds because when they feel bored, barking works as a way of releasing frustration in dogs.
Separation anxiety: They tend to be attached to their owner, and when their owner goes away or they are left alone, they tend to show their separation anxiety by barking.
Territorial Behaviour: A dachshund barks at strangers because of their territorial nature. They are originally bred for hunting. They protect their owner, their home, and their toys. If a stranger comes near their home or private area, they may show their territorial nature by barking excessively.
Attention-Seeking: Dachshunds are social dogs; they love attention from their owner. When they want attention from their owner or anyone, they tend to bark.
Excitement or Playfulness: Dachshunds are energetic and playful by nature; they tend to be very excited and curious about everything. When they are excited about something that is important to them, such as a favorite treat or toys, they bark to show their excitement. I feel my dog also barks unusually when he senses I’m taking a new toy for him; he is curious about it.
Here are the steps for how to stop a dachshund’s excessive barking
Dog Training: You can train your dog to reduce the excessive barking problem. You can teach your dog to act in commands like ‘sit’, ‘ go’, ‘ come’, which helps your dog feel calm when they feel stressed and anxious. The command also helps to reduce your dog’s territorial behavior by positively reinforcing them. I used to call my Toby ‘stop ‘Toby when he barked unusually, and he used to stop barking. There are not always dogs that follow you; sometimes they can be stubborn and ignore your command.
Give enough exercise: Dachshunds are very energetic and active dogs. They need to be active for their overall well-being. When we don’t provide enough exercise to our dog, they feel irritated and bored. When they feel bored, they are likely to bark. To provide them with an exercise, you need to understand their daily exercise needs. They need 30-40 minutes of exercise per day to feel emotionally well. You can also read our previously written blog about dachshund exercise. In that post, we provide guidance about the dachshund exercise needs and how we can fulfill their exercise needs through different types of exercise in their routine.
Socialisation: This is something I have seen a lot. Some people raise their dogs in isolation from a young age without taking them outdoors. As a result, they tend to bark a lot when they see new people due to a lack of socialisation early on. This is the main cause your dachshund barks at everyone when they grow.
Socialisation helps your dachshund to familiarize itself with different types of people and animals. When you dont socialize them, they see other people or animals completely different from you and bark when they see any stranger in the future.
Seek professional help: if your dog barks a lot without any actual reason, you need to consult your vet or a dog specialist. They may fix your dog’s excessive barking issue.
Conclusion
Sometimes our dachshund barks all the time without any actual reason. Dachshunds can bark for various reasons, like proper socialisation, not getting enough exercise, territorial behaviour, and separation anxiety. However, we can make our excessively barking dachshund into a less barking dog by proper training and consistent effort. We can’t make them completely quiet because dogs are naturally barking animals, but we can manage it by consistent training and positive reinforcement. My dog also barks excessively sometimes, but I managed it by proper training and a proper exercise routine for my dog.
I believe that before reading this blog, the question you came with—’ how to stop my dachshund barking’—will be answered through this blog. If you have any questions related to dachshunds, please ask me in the comment section.
