Dachshund Training
Brave, loud and independent. Bred to hunt underground alone, Dachshunds bark, ignore recall and take on bigger dogs. Here’s why it happens and how our Dachshund training helps.
We run residential programmes for Dachshund owners in Surrey and South Wales.
How residential training works
Stubborn
Independent
High prey drive
Vocal
★★★★★
“The handover was excellent showing me how I can continue the training at home and get her confident in the outside world.”
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67 years of expertise
Behaviour aware approach
Structured, proven method
3 months of owner support
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Breed profile
Dachshund at a glance
Drive
High prey
Bred to hunt independently. Strong instinct to follow scent and chase makes recall challenging.
Temperament
Stubborn
Bred to make decisions without a handler. Will disengage when not motivated.
Intelligence
Good
Intelligent but independent. Training needs to be high-value and varied.
Common issues
Aggression
Back pain-related aggression, territorial behaviour and defensive snapping are very common.
Understanding the breed
What makes a Dachshund different to train
Dachshunds were bred to hunt badgers underground alone, without a handler's direction. That independence is in their DNA.
They are also prone to back problems, which can cause pain-related aggression, something many owners and some trainers miss entirely.
Their recall is genuinely difficult they were bred to ignore the handler and follow the scent
Aggression in Dachshunds is often pain-related due to IVDD (back problems), always worth ruling out
Their stubbornness means training must use high-value rewards and short, focused sessions
Territorial behaviour and reactivity to strangers are very common and very treatable
A Dachshund will always have opinions. Good training gives them better ones.
What we help with
The challenges that come with a Dachshund
We work with these regularly. There is usually a clear path forward, even in cases that have been going on for years.
01
Poor Recall
A Dachshund on a scent trail cannot hear you. We build recall that works under distraction.
02
Short Attention
Will disengage when not motivated. High-value rewards and varied, short sessions are key.
03
Aggresion
Often pain-related. We always recommend a vet check for Dachshunds showing aggression.
04
Excessive Barking
Alert barking at the door, window or passing people. Common and manageable.
05
Reactivity to Strangers
Defensive reactivity toward strangers and other dogs. Structured work produces good results.
06
Separation Anxiety
Common in the breed. Addressed carefully with positive methods.
Residential training
How residential training helps a Dachshund
Dachshunds learn quickly when they can see what’s in it for them. A residential stay gives us short, rewarding sessions every day to build focus, recall and calm around other dogs.
We assess first
Barking and lunging at dogs or strangers is often worry dressed up as bravado. We find out what’s behind it, so the plan fits your dog.
Calm around dogs
An hour of one to one training a day with the same trainer. We build focus and calm around other dogs in our grounds first, then practise in busier places.
Handover and follow up
Dachshunds hold on to old habits, so at handover we show you how to keep the training going at home, then back you up with at least two follow up sessions.
From £85 a day in South Wales and £140 a day in Surrey. The final price depends on the time of year and your dog's programme.
Owner reviews
What Dachshund owners say
In their own words, taken from our Google reviews. Each one links to the listing it was left on.
★★★★★
“I had booked in the 3 week residential behavioural modification program for my 2 year old dachshund and since leaving Royvon's care, we have seen significant improvements.”
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Success stories
Dachshund success stories
Real Royvon dogs, filmed during and after their training.
Is residential training suitable for a Dachshund?
Yes, structure and consistency is often exactly what Dachshunds need.
My Dachshund has become aggressive. Could this be pain-related?
Very possibly. Back problems are extremely common in Dachshunds. We always recommend a vet check first.
Will boarding suit a Dachshund?
Dachshunds generally settle well with a consistent routine and calm handling.
How long does a Dachshund programme take?
Most programmes run 2–3 weeks.
Do you use force-free training?
Always. Force is particularly counterproductive with Dachshunds.
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