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Dachshunds—also known as “Doxies” are known for many things—their cute, sausage-shaped bodies, feistiness, friendliness, and intelligence. A vocal breed, they’re also somewhat “opinionated” and won’t hesitate to let you know with barks and howls when something’s up. Dachshunds are especially vocal because of their background as hunters.In this post, we’ll explore why Dachshunds are so vocal and what they might be trying to tell you with their barks and howls. We’ll also share some tips on desensitizing your Dachshund to sounds that may trigger excessive vocalizing.Why Are Dachshunds So Vocal?Dachshunds were bred to hunt prey—and not just any prey. The word “Dachshund” means “badger dog” in German because these little dogs were used to hunt down larger animals than you may expect.If you factor in that badgers can grow as long as 34 inches and a standard Dachshund only grows as long as around 16 inches, it’s no wonder the Dachshund has a reputation for fearlessness. When hunting badgers and other burrowing animals like rabbits, they would vocalize with barks or howls to alert their humans to what they had found and communicate with fellow hunting dogs.This is why, if you’re ever out walking in the woods or a forest with your Dachshund and they find some kind of hidey-hole or burrow, you’re likely to hear them whining, howling, or barking as a way of saying “Hey! Look what I’ve found!”. They may also simply be excited or happy and want to make it known to all.Image Credit: Anilsharma26, PixabayOther Reasons Dachshunds Bark and HowlAs a vocal breed in general, it’s not uncommon to hear Dachshunds howling or barking at things not related to hunting or exploring.They may vocalize for the following reasons: To express excitement To get your attention To alert you to something They’re performing watchdog duties To

Dachshund to a friend’s house where a cat lives and see how your dog reacts to the cat. Is it constantly staring and growling at the cat? Is it barking at the cat?Is it trying to attack the cat? If it is, these are tell-tale signs that perhaps your Dachshund isn’t suited to live with a cat.If your dog remains relatively calm, but just curious, this is a good sign!How to stop a cat attacking your dachshundWhether it be your cat or a neighbour’s cat that keeps attacking your Dachshund, it is not nice for either animal.Cats can bite and scratch dogs which can lead to infections. Cats also tend to hiss a lot when they are feeling defensive.If a dog is constantly making them feel defensive, then they also automatically hiss because they know the dog will leave them alone after that and it is a way for the cat to manage their stress.You need to calm down your cat and make it feel safer. Here are a few ways to ensure a cat stops attacking your beloved Dachshund:Manage the situation – if your canine is pestering your feline, your feline will most likely get irritated and attack your poor canine who is probably just looking to play.When this happens, make sure you have an escape route for your cat so they have a safe place they can run to and ensure that your Dachshund cannot follow.When you are not around, it is best to keep your cat and Dachshund separated.Reduce the stress – try and ease your cat’s stress and tension. Some products such as Feliway spray can help calm your cat or soft chews can also help to alleviate the stress.Direct your cat’s energy – sometimes, cats like to annoy and pounce on the tail of your Dachshund, especially if they are a puppy.When this happens, distract your cat with a game – perhaps with a piece of string or a ball. The cat will usually play with this instead and leave your Dachshund alone.Cats can experience ‘re-directed aggression’ which means that if they see something or are triggered by something outside when they are indoors, they can get highly excited and re-direct this energy onto their owner or dog.When this happens, taking your cat and putting them in a darkened room can calm them down or perhaps it is best they can’t see out of windows if this happens frequently.If your cat is constantly hissing, make a sudden noise or splash a little water over your cat.Establishing territoriesIf you are introducing a Dachshund into a house where a cat already lives, it is important that before that, you make sure your cat knows they have a

Communicate with other dogs To greet you To respond to noises like music or sirensOne of the most adorable Dachshund traits is that they’re never averse to a good old singsong. They’re also nosy and enjoy being involved in absolutely everything. This is why you may hear them howling along with you as you sing to music. They may also mistake the high-pitched sound of sirens for another dog trying to communicate with them and howl back in response.In some cases, medical issues may cause your Dachshund to howl as a way of letting you know they’re in pain or discomfort. Separation anxiety is another possible cause of excessive howling. Dachshunds are known for being somewhat clingy due to their affectionate, people-loving temperaments. This makes them more prone to separation anxiety.How Can I Stop My Dachshund Howling So Much?Being noisy is just part and parcel of being a Dachshund, but if they’re vocalizing excessively, it may signal a medical or stress-related issue requiring veterinary treatment.Sensitivity to certain sounds may cause your Dachshund to howl and bark excessively, and, if this is the case with your Dachshund, you might want to try desensitizing them to such triggers.Desensitization won’t happen overnight, and you may need to do it over several weeks or months to see any effects. You’ll need to get onto Spotify or download sound effects that mimic the sounds which cause your Dachshund to start howling excessively and have a bag of your Dachshund’s favorite treats on standby.Battersea in the U.K. recommends starting by playing the sound effect quietly for ten minutes three or four times daily, gradually increasing the volume until your dog starts to respond to the sound. When they stop responding to the sound effect, continue to increase the volume gradually.You can do this over several weeks

I used to spend so many days with my Nintendogs. Playing with them, grooming them, taking them out for competitions... As the years passed, I abandoned them. I know they’re not real, but what I’ve done still haunts me to this day. Suggested ReadingLately, I’ve been thinking about games I played as a child that I’ve wanted to revisit: Kirby Superstar, Radiata Stories, and The Misadventures of Tron Bonne, to name a few. But Nintendogs slipped into the back of my mind, partially out of guilt. I was so curious to see if they were still around, as I’m sure so many other players wonder. I don’t think I’m alone in my guilt, either—I’ve seen the memes:For those of you who aren’t familiar with Nintendogs, they were a series of games in which you adopted, trained, and played with puppies. The best part about Nintendogs was that they stayed young forever. Each game had its own pack of puppies, and you would have to buy more games in order to get different kinds of puppies to walk, feed, and bathe. I had the Dalmatians, Dachshund, and Chihuahua versions. Although I had so many puppies, I can only remember the name of my first dog, a Chihuahua named Pablo. Suggested ReadingLive Forever in the Universe of 'New World: Aeternum'Yesterday, I booted up the game and heard the sounds of dogs barking. But Pablo wasn’t there. Instead, a growling boxer puppy wandered around the room, specks of dirt flying off her filthy body. She seemed completely disinterested in me, even when I whistled at her. A message popped up on the screen: “Did Grizzi respond to you? Keep calling her name so she can get used to hearing it.” It was then that I realized that I had abandoned this game after getting this new puppy, and she had completely forgotten her name. The game prompted me to retain her, but I decided to move on, since I had other games to check out. In my Dachshund and Friends game, I found three puppies: a black lab named “Blackie,” a beagle named “RJ,” and a dachshund with a gorgeous honey-colored coat very creatively named “Honey.” They were all playing together, but when they noticed me they rushed over to the screen, barking and eager for attention. But when I tried giving them some affection they avoided me, wandering towards the edges of the screen. Blackie and RJ both growled and barked at me. RJ kicked dirt at me: The only one who came when I called her name was Honey, who was really into belly rubs and pats. Like Grizzi, all of these puppies were dirty, and also hungry and thirsty. I fed them, and they all ravenously gulped down mouthfuls of wet dog food. I also gave them water, but I had no shampoo in my inventory, so I couldn’t bathe them. I felt a little better that they were at least getting some attention after all these years. Since this