"A must-have for every Dachshund owner." Adrian Milton, Dachshund Friendship Club host

The indispensable guide for you and your Dachshund

Get the lowdown on keeping your Dachshund healthy and content With its long body and short legs, the Dachshund is unlikely to be confused with any other dog. This fun and friendly book gives you expert advice on the Dachshund temperament, helps you decide whether this plucky, inquisitive breed fits your lifestyle, tells you how to train your dog to be a well-mannered companion, and much more.

Discover how to: Choose the right Dachshund for you Maintain your dog's good health Feed your dog properly Exercise and entertain your dog Handle behavioral problems

The Dummies Way^™ Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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Everybody loves a Wiener dog. Their funny bodies with their short little legs, floppy ears, and pleading eyes make Dachshunds irresistible even to people who claim to dislike small dogs. Also, Dachshunds are natural clowns. They can keep a room in stitches with their antics and coax one more dog cookie out of the strictest disciplinarian. In addition, Dachshunds are great with kids, love to play, and can be extremely affectionate. On the other hand, Dachshunds can sometimes be very willful and hard to train, often  bark a lot, and can rival a Labrador Retrievers in their ability to dismantle your furniture.

Is this playful and inquisitive breed the right dog for you and your family? Dachshunds For Dummies provides the answer to this and all your questions about getting, caring for and living with this unique breed. Life-long Dachshund fancier and leading pet journalist, Eve Adamson gets you up and running with what you need to know to

li>Find and communicate with reputable breeder
• Choose the right Dachshund for yo
• Housebreak and socialize your new pupp
• Educate yourself and your do
• Handle behavioral problem
• Participate in competition

In friendly, down-to-earth language, Eve provides insights into the Dachshund temperament and loads of sensible, easy-to-follow advice on everything a Dachshund owner should know—along with fun facts and Dachshund trivia, and tips on how to have a great time with your Dachshund. You’ll discover how to

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• Find and choose your new friend and bring him or her hom
• Understand how to communicate with your Dachshun
• Train your Dachshun
• Find a good trainer and attend classe
• Deal with emotional conflict
• Feed and exercise your Dachshun
• Recognize, prevent and treat common health problem
• Have loyal friend for lif

The indispensable guide for you and your Dachshund, Dachshunds For Dummies is the only book you’ll need to help you have the best possible experience with this plucky breed of dog