... confused with classical dog training drills ... only considered necessary for demanding dogs ... mocked by other dog owners ... replaced by anti-authoritarian methods ... considered too difficult to achieve without experience. The most important thing is to understand how a dog sees his world, what is "normal" for him and how you can use this to your advantage. In addition, the characteristics of each breed are significant when you get beyond the basic training phase. Your Dachshund will show characteristics which are different to those of a Husky, for example, and this is predominantly what you need to consider during training. "It was my desire to let other dog owners profit from the knowledge I have gained over many years, and after making many mistakes. I love my dog and know how important it is to adapt the training to suit each breed. It is exactly this desire that prompted me to write this book. My aim is to help every beginner, not only to understand his dog better, but also to know exactly how to get the best results, step-by-step, so that you can achieve a close, positive and trusting human-dog relationship." ... how your Dachshund sees his world ... and how you can progressively train your dog to receive the best results. ... so this is my advice: Don't hesitate to buy this book! About the Author Preface What you need to know about your Dachshund Cornerstones of training puppies Before the puppy arrives The first few weeks The first commands Training basic knowledge Special Chapter - The hunting instinct Check list for the start Conclusion