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Dachshund Training & Puppy Advice

Practical advice from Karen R. Scheiner of Harlequin Dachshunds, who has bred, trained and shown miniature longhaired dachshunds for more than 20 years, earning titles in conformation, agility and obedience.

Harlequin Dachshunds puppies in a red wagon

10 Reasons to Avoid Pet Store Puppies

Why pet store puppies so often come from puppy mills, and 10 reasons to buy from a reputable breeder instead.

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Chelsea celebrating her MACH agility championship with the judges

Dachshund Agility Training: Patience & Perseverance

How Chelsea, a miniature longhaired dachshund, became a MACH agility champion: lessons on motivation, patience and perseverance for training any doxie.

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Four Harlequin miniature longhaired dachshund puppies lined up

How to Choose & Train a Dachshund Puppy

How to pick the right dachshund puppy from a litter for agility, obedience or family life, plus the foundation training every young puppy needs.

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Rock Star sitting in heel position, looking up at his handler

How to Teach Your Dachshund to Heel

Step-by-step heel training for dachshunds from an AKC obedience competitor, with the lessons learned from Bailey and her daughters.

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AKC Breeder of Merit and AKC Dachshund judge, raising Miniature Longhaired Dachshunds in South Jersey, near Philadelphia, for more than 20 years.

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From the Blog

  • 10 Reasons to Avoid Pet Store Puppies
  • Dachshund Agility Training: Patience & Perseverance
  • How to Choose & Train a Dachshund Puppy
  • How to Teach Your Dachshund to Heel

Dachshund Resources

  • American Kennel Club
  • Info Dog
  • Dachshund Club of America
  • National Miniature Dachshund Club

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