How To Crate Train A Sausage Dog | Miniature Dachshund UK

Hey I'm Lenny & I am owned by 6 dachshunds and 2 min pins x
In this video I talk about my way of crate training my Miniature Dachshunds!
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[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Extra note: Some dogs prefer to have access to water throughout the night, please mould this advice to suit your dog and make sure to adjust based on their anxieties 💜🐕 Thanks for watching!!! 😍🤘🏻

[@alexistrujillo3349]

Should I get an 18" or 22" size crate for my miniature dachshund?

[@rsoubiea]

i like your common sense approach to everything. i wisj my parents would follow you too. thank you for your efforts its much appreciated and helpful.

[@kirsty2125]

Thank you for all your videos! I watched them so many times in preparation for when our Mini Dachshund came home. She’s now 4 months old and doing amazingly. Thank you!

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

thanks lovely ❤️❤️

[@melhoman4728]

How is toilet training going?

[@DarklightTarot]

Very well thought out and informative. Thankyou

[@MovieChatter01]

Great video on crate training for dachshunds. As you said, it's so important for them to be happy in their crates in case they need bed rest. Our 4 love their crates and sleep with the doors open because they're all potty trained. We've had 2 of the 4 since they were pups and at night they would cry if they wanted out but paw at the door if they needed to go wee. We just kind of figured it out after a few nights. The adopted adults are retired breeding dogs and were just used to crates. Now they all roam free and it's cute how we find out who likes to bunk up together--sometimes all 4 are in one!! Crates can be a great thing if used properly, I think. Loved this video and your tips. 👍👍🐶❤️

[@TheMahal1983]

Hi! We are just getting our cutie(2 more weeks to go) and however I have never been a crate fan your points just makes so much sense so I think I will have a go. I have to active boys so I feel the puppy safety is guaranteed if he is in his crate. Thank you for your videos! Such a big help!

[@aimeehelen7742]

Thank you so much we pick our puppy up on Sunday and this is really helpful

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Awww best of luck! How exciting! X

[@dangitgayle555]

5:01 Something that really helped me, if you can get the crate on the same level with the bed it helps. I put my baby's crate on a chair and push it right up by my pillow. It helped immensely. I let my wiener dog fall asleep in my arms in the bed and then slide them into the crate and close the door. It's a smooth transition. Also, when she naps throughout the day I always take her to the crate but leave the door open so she gets used to sleeping/waking up in there.

[@hharrison-parker1606]

Excellent advise!

[@martinkitchen7880]

We pick my dachshund up soon. Doing some research we came across your channel and this video makes a lot of sense. We have subscribed thank you 👍

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Thanks Martin

[@TrevGee75T]

Hows it going with your pup?

[@jessicaruth288]

Really helpful video, thank you!

[@jahnacostar101]

I am about to get my first Mini dachshund so this video was so helpful Thankyou! And also, I’m from NZ and appreciate the correct way to say dachshund 😂 Thank you!

[@miriambolen5457]

Thank you for your help! I will be getting a puppy soon!

[@illicit4539]

picking up my little boy in 2 and a half weeks. your videos are amazing. super helpful and insightful. thanks heaps :)

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Thanks so much! And best of luck with the puppy xx

[@kc1135]

How’d it go

[@illicit4539]

@@kc1135 we are learning a lot every day. Been 6 weeks now. Hes doing really well

[@catmurray2969]

This was so helpful- get my pup tomorrow (the long wait finally over) and was worrying about how to make the crate a positive place at night time too. Defo going to have him in the crate near the bed for the first few days. Love your videos I'm learning lots!

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Cat Murray thanks so much Cat! Really appreciate the comment and good luck with your new pup!!! 💜❤️🐕

[@mjc63]

Hi Lenny…I have been a fan awhile now and really appreciate your informative videos! I am picking up my Standard Smooth Dachshund puppy “Hildy” in two weeks and found this refresher both timely and informative. As I have my home office set up as a kitten/puppy room already, the pen training topic would be great because I plan to merge the crate and pen as one contiguous space that can keep Hildy safe when I cannot have eyes on her . Incidentally, I obtained two Siamese kittens three weeks ago and then the Dachshund breeder surprised me with an offer of a puppy a bit sooner than I had expected. So the three babies will be raised together! Thank you for your generous spirit and all the great information you share. Hugs, Michael Albuquerque New Mexico USA

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

How exciting Michael! I bet they’ll all love each other 💜

[@emmasteen869]

Super helpful video, thank you so much. Our puppy now takes himself into his crate during the day and settles a lot quicker at night 🤞🏼 I know it’s going to take time but at least it is getting better. X

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Sounds like your pup is doing great ❤️💜

[@Stew96]

Im picking up my first puppy soon hes part dachshund part schnoodle, not a planned breeding or anything quite a surprise in the family but this is something im doing alot of research in purely for when i go to the gym. I believe i can get past my problem now i can just work out from home now :) thankyou

[@SavviiTuesday]

Thank you. I'm going to try these tips.

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

no problem!! Best of luck with your rehome xx

[@kedi2064]

Not a criticism at all just and really enjoying your channel. One of my dogs when a puppy she is 12 now, pushed her crate door and caught her paw in between the door/crate I will never forget the scream and I will not use crates anymore x

[@SM-br5os]

You are my goals!! I want a house full of mini dachshunds !! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Hahaha! Thank you 😗

[@MaxGarciaMotivationalSpeaker]

You’re awesome! Thanks so much!!

[@tuwentytri23]

Hi Lenny! Thank goodness I found your videos. I just got my doxie puppy yesterday and it’s a bit hard settling her in. I’m kinda feeling a bit of regret getting a puppy but now I see your videos. I’m going to binge watch it! Thank you! If there’s a way to contact you and ask a few questions I’m forever grateful! 🙏🏻

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Yes of course! Pop to my Instagram I’m more than happy to chat xx @nemoandcrew or @nemothetripawdsausagedawg

[@missemlu]

I’d love to see a video on pen training!

[@nicolahoward8450]

Hi, hope you’re well. We picked up our 8 week old puppy, Chuck, on Wednesday and he was absolutely fine in his crate in the day and overnight (with it locked) on the same day and the following. Which was great as we just thought he’d naturally taken to it and our positive reinforcement to further encourage him, which allowed us to focus on toilet training. We have the same small crate downstairs in the living quarters and bring it up to our bedroom with us. However last night and tonight the crying has started. We have been following ‘The Happy Puppy Handbook’ also, which advocates letting the puppy cry it out but we just can’t lie there and hear him be in so much distress. We managed 20 mins tonight and it was just awful. The only thing that calms him down is like what you’ve mentioned, putting our hands in the crate and being beside him. We’re going to try your method as it’s definitely something that suits both me and Andy, and hopefully also Chuck. Just hope he gets used to it soon and I have 2 weeks off work to really keep going with the day/night training. Thank you for this video X

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

That book doesn’t sound great to be honest. It’s very old school to let them cry it out and usually creates a anxious dog whilst breaking that initial bond you want with your doggy in the first few weeks 💜 sounds like you’re doing amazing to go and seek more advice to find what works for you. Keep at it. Honestly he’ll be comforted by you and once he’s able to do walkies even more so they just snooze the night away 🤣

[@irinayoshida7803]

Could you please give an update how it worked for you?

[@marshabowlin1757]

Mine sleeps good in crate I put crate in my bed and she is happy long as she see me she is fine sleeps all night 3 1/2 months old I would never let them cry

[@irinayoshida7803]

Thank you for your video! We are getting a dachshund puppy in 1.5 months and after reading numerous books and watching numerous videos all insisting on cry it out method I started to freak out. I could not do it with my daughter and I don't think I can do it with my puppy either. It was so reassuring to hear from you that a puppy should not be ignored and that it's OK to offer some comfort. I feel better now.

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

That’s great! 💜

[@Spanky2k]

Great video. We're semi crate training with our new pup. Have a crate in the bedroom, a larger pen in the lounge downstairs and a smaller pen in my office. The pens both have quite a few toys in them and we usually feed her in them so that she associates them with nice happy places. The main reason for the pens though is to stop the risk of chewing bad stuff like charger cables, which was a big problem with our first pup and our current pup is even more of a chewer.

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Sounds like you’re doing a great job! Not too much stress on the pooch so they are happy with their little safe places! Well done and best of luck! X

[@Spanky2k]

Thanks! The pens also help to give our older Dachshund some space as she's finding a puppy to be a bit exhausting. She'll get used to it though. Just need to get through toilet training now, something that Dachshunds are incredibly stubborn at, in my experience! Greetings from Lowriders btw. :D

[@khay65]

Great video! Will definitely be using this method when we get our puppy. Would be interested in your tips and tricks for pen/room training too please. X

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

No problem!!! I’m on it 🤣🕺 xx

[@NimrodTargaryen]

Thank you Lenny, we are about to get two wirehair puppies. It would be wonderful if you could make a video in how to keep them happy in a room as well.

[@bassoskat]

Big thank you for the information, lots of opinions on this subject it seems, not encountered any nasty ones yet but seems particularly good strategy for dakkies. Listen to your dog seems to be a key take away and not let them be too distressed.

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Exactly! You’re spot on!

[@cheryladams5033]

hi lenny ,Success!!! progress report on Harriet : 3 weeks ago we watched and started implimenting your video on Toilet Training ( TT) an adult dog. i had a christmas present drop off planned for family testerday , far away and wanted her to be well behaved in their carpeted house- you know what i mean : D TT is still in progress, but because we had trained for it relentlessly, we got through the overnight stay without a single 'accident' thanks!!

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Amazing!!

[@mandymac74]

Crate training is the only way to go. The first week my Roxie slept in the bed with me. Luckily, I wasn’t working because not much sleep happened. She was 7 weeks and she took little power naps then wanted to play then go potty. So what I did was when she woke up we went straight to the bathroom on a pee pad with me. And then I would play with her until she was worn out... then repeat. After a month or so she started getting the hang of it. I also had a dollar store clock in her crate with her. Her crate is and was very cozy. Mattress, baby blanket, little toy. Plus, I left the tv on with the timer so it would turn off after 2 hours. I always still to this day cover her crate with a blanket.

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Wow a month! That’s a long time 🙈 I think in future you’d benefit from not playing with your next pup when they unsettle in the night. Just toilet with no interaction and back to bed. As mine sleep straight through after a couple days! X

[@selinakylemendoza9179]

This is so helpful, I understand more how my puppy is feeling because it has been war between us. huhu

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Oh bless best of luck!

[@RedGalaxyFishbone]

Same here.. She's amazing outside of the crate, but once inside she goes mad...

[@lesleykenwood2715]

Thank you, I started wrong, because Piccolina cried immediately. I have two months off to focus on her.

[@kerrylouisegumley]

Please do a video on creating a room for a puppy 😊

[@phodinkum]

Thank you for this video! I am picking up my mini dachshund in 8 weeks and crate training will be one of my top priorities. I want to buy two crates and make them identical - one for sleeping in my bedroom and one in the living room in a play pen. However, I live in an apartment and want to setup his playpen to have a crate with a grass patch for when I am at work. When I am home, both crates will be opened at all times including his playpen for him to access whenever he pleases but I want to have his crate closed at night when he is sleeping in my room and his play pen closed while I am at work. Should I put more focus on crate training him or focus more on getting him use to the playpen? I hope that makes sense! Looking forward to your response. 😊

[@emmamc2811]

Can I ask a question you might know if you have a dachshund puppy and stairs are a know till one for all puppies. Can he use scalped stairs to get on the sofa? I have them for my other cairns terrier who has bad legs. It’s hard to stop the puppy using them as well?

[@lem9980]

You're amazing with explaining things about dogs and many methods to care for them. Do you read of the cards or simply just say what pops in your mind because I'm mesmerized?🙀😎🤟Great advice overall!👍

[@lem9980]

Oh, luv the your British accent!🐕will keep watching...

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Just say what’s in my head!! I couldn’t read off cards I’m too slow at reading 🤣🤣

[@mka70]

We have just brought home a 9 week old standard and are trying to crate train her. First night was pretty terrible as we broke rule 1 (tried to let her cry it out). In the end, I sat beside her until she fell asleep (this is in our bedroom). We did only bring her home at 6pm that night, so it was understandable she was unsettled. I think this has led to a slightly less positive association with it. However, since then, she has been very good, only waking up once or twice as she's been uncovered and cold. We have been taking it up & down stairs as you suggest....and trying to encourage her to go in and be comfortable with doing so. We have two issues with this being a success though. 1) Getting her to stay in when it's time for bed. I don't want to break rule 1 again, so have been trying to let her fall asleep downstairs before taking her up. Might need to re-think that one. 2), we have a 13 year old Dacsy too, who has been a lone dog now for a couple of years (we lost our other one aged 15). She also sleeps in our bedroom, but we want her to have her own space and quiet time so that she doesn't become annoyed at puppy! Is there anything you can suggest to help? I know it will come....it's only been 6 nights. Just wondering if there's anything to help speed up the process a little?? Great video, thank you for taking the time to do this!

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

You’re doing amazing 6 nights in to have that much settle is magic! You can close the door at night and try to reassure her through you hand being near the crate and see if that stops the crying. You’re already heading in the right direction! So it won’t be long at all til she sees the crate as her little bedroom xxx

[@mka70]

Thank you for replying so quickly! It's good to know we're doing most things correctly. I'm hoping small tweaks will work, so that I can settle on a definite routine for her! When I move my hand away and close the door, she wakes up and starts to bite the bars and cry. I also try standing up next to the crate, so she's not tempted to reply to much on my hand being there. Mostly though, it's a case of plonking her back in over and over and stroking her until she gets sleepy! Eventually we will let the two sleep together, when Puppy (Coco) is a bit less bouncy! I've subscribed to your channel and love all your videos. Your dogs look amazing! :)

[@emilysmolenski5529]

Thank you so so much for your informative videos. We just brought home an 8 week old dachshund exactly 1 week ago and started to introduce the crate during the day this past weekend. Our pup sleeps through the night every night which is so great! We are trying to get her more comfortable with going in there during the day. She pops in every so often during the day and we reward her for that. With my boyfriend and I both working from home full time during the pandemic, I’m worried she’s going to be too attached to us during the day. How often do you recommend having the puppy go into the crate each day to build up some separation? She always follows be around and I’m worried she’s going to have separation anxiety from me. My boyfriend thinks I’m over reacting because she’s a baby still but I just want to know that I’m going to be doing everything right.

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Hey! Have you watched my separation anxiety video? :) as a puppy you should let them follow you around initially to create that bond. Naturally they will start to create space between you over time. And then you can start to encourage space. You will find the separation anxiety video useful x

[@joannaabramik7474]

Thank you for this video and your very helpful tips Please may I ask what size crate are you using for your puppy + do you also have a carrier for the car? Did you have to upsize the crate as the puppies get bigger? Many thanks

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Hey!! We have a small in the living room and a large in the bedroom but I’d say to avoid purchasing several a medium is great for all occasions :) and we have a van so we use a crate in the van too which is a large as we put all the doggies in it 💜 the solvit booster seat comes highly recommended for dachshunds though by all my friends for in the car xx

[@Prehistoric_playtime]

Some really great advice 😊😊

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Thanks as always Samantha 💜💜

[@Prehistoric_playtime]

Really good got some ideas for a batter way to crate train my next one 😊

[@peteregan3255]

Hi do you have any tips for bringing home two pups from the same litter? What do you recommend for crate training and house training for two pups? Should I try to designate separate crates for them and prevent them from sharing crates? Thanks!

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Hey Peter! Firstly you need to Google littermate syndrome as most breeders won’t sell two puppies from the same litter because of it. Secondly a crate together will be absolutely fine as they will have been together from day one :) But you must make sure they have individual training, play and walks so that you reduce the risk of littermate syndrome 💜

[@lauraallen2914]

Hi Lenny! Great video, thank you! My 10 week old Mini Dachshund eats in his crate, plays in his crate and take himself off for a nap in the day in his crate. I have been sleeping on the sofa with him for the last week as I've simply not braved anything else yet. I want to now make sure he sleeps in his crate at night in my bedroom so i can get some comfier sleep. Do i put him in the crate to sleep with door open or shut? I am a little unsure of how to approach the evening part. Thank you in advance xx

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Try closing it :) see how you get on x pop it near the bed so you can wiggle your fingers through the gaps to reassure him if he gets a bit iffy x if he properly cries after a few hours take him out for a wee with zero chitter chatter just wee and back to bed x

[@lauraallen9047]

@@lennysixdachshunds1069 thank you so much! 😊 xx

[@julesx135]

Hello Lenny! I have watched several videos of yours already and they are all so helpful so thank you for that! :) We will be getting a miniature longhaired dachshund in a few weeks. We already have an older dog who is a small maltese mix with a mild sweet personality. We do not use a crate for her at all and our goal for the puppy is for her to also be trustworthy enough to sleep without a crate. We have a play pen already that we will use during the day while we are gone. In your opinion, should we use the play pen as a place to sleep while the puppy is still growing up? Or would it be better to get a crate separate for sleeping? Thanks so much!

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

A pen is more than fine for sleeping :) all tips for the crate are relevant to a pen xx

[@julesx135]

@@lennysixdachshunds1069 thanks so much! :)

[@juliethomasson7791]

Hi Lenny, we have a 3yr old mini and just added a 9 week old pup (2 weeks ago). I have 4 weeks off work to work with them both now. Night times are good. I have a crate in the bedroom and in the kitchen for the pup. Older dog just gets into his bed now. Pup is fine in crate at night with door closed and just wales for the toilet. I'm finding more difficult during the day with the crate training as pup will not go in there on his own free will unless I pit food in there and then he is straight out but he is happy to sit in the older dogs bed in the kitchen on his own for an hr. I wont be able to leave them not crated so how can I get him to use the crate more rather than the older dogs bed. (The older dog isnt in the bed at the time of pup being in there) Thanks.

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Keep doing what you’re doing. Try adding something that lasts longer to the crate like frozen food. Make sure the crate is comfy, maybe try adding a heated pad if it’s potentially a bit colder than the big dog bed. Also could be worth adding a blanket to the big dog bed so it gets everyone’s scent on and then move it to the crate as it could be comfort of your other dogs smell helping the puppy feel at ease :) Hope that helps x

[@rebeccasmith3999]

Hello Lenny my name is Rebecca, I just got a mini doxie a few months ago. I’m having a hard time potty training my puppy. He’s getting better but he still has accidents in the house and when’s he’s in his crate he pees in it and he ends up drinking it🤢. He used to cry but the only way I can get him to stop is covering his cage with a blanket. When I tell him to go potty sometimes he will but sometimes as soon as I bring him in he goes potty in the house. How long does it take to potty train them? He’s a smooth haired and his name is Toby. I also have a hard time leaving him without him cry at the top of his lungs. How do get him to stop crying and going potty in his cage?

[@esme2131]

Hi Lenny, I was wondering if you could tell me where you got your dog crate from or if you have any recommendations on where to get one. Thank you

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Hey Esme! I got it from amazon :)

[@zarinaread3811]

Hi just watched you video on crate training . We pick up our baby next week could I ask that on the day she comes home and durning the day keep popping treats in throughout the so she gets used to it . Do I try and close the door ? As obviously she will be in our bedroom at night in the crate and the door will have to be closed as it’s carpeted . Thank you

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Hey! During the day I wouldn’t close the door on the first day until she’s fast asleep or occupied so doesn’t notice :) which will likely be often as they’re super tired on their first day home xx

[@zarinaread3811]

LENNY & SIX DACHSHUNDS hi thanks for the reply I will definitely keep it open unless she’s sleeping in there . I can’t wait to pick her up next week . I’ll keep you updated thanks again xx

[@jessicasilvesterlpn5703]

Lenny can you post any knowledge about double dapple dachshunds?

[@NetNapak]

My dachshund is 2 months old now. Do you think how old of the puppy that i should start train him?

[@meganhodgson9283]

Hi! We stupidly gave up with crate training too quickly when our daxie was a puppy - he’s now 9 months and has been sleeping in our bed. We’re trying to now crate train him before we go on holiday in a few months time. Would you recommend the same plan of action for this?

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Absolutely! Same no matter the age :)

[@Puzzledrev]

My first Doxie peed in her crate. That ended crate training.

[@monigobran]

Hi Lenny! This video was super helpful, so thank you! We have an 11 yr old boy and will be getting a 10 week girl in about 1 week!! Our boy does no sleep in a crate and has a bed in our room. I definitely want to crate train our new puppy when she comes. Any suggestions or tips on that? If we leave them both home, with the puppy in the crate and our boy not in one, I feel like he may cause a lot of distress to the puppy since he doesn’t do well when we leave. Is it possible to crate train when the older one doesn’t get crated? Is it even worth crate training if the older boy is not crate trained? Appreciate any suggestions! Thank you!

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Hey Monica! You can absolutely still crate train a puppy. I would start working on your older dogs issues ASAP as it would be great to have them ironed out or working on before pup arrives. Every dog is different so if you find the puppy is getting really distressed being away from your older dog you will have to find what works for you 💙

[@robynwood8694]

Is there a video or any advice for leaving your pup for the first time? My 8 week pup cry’s everytime I leave the room so want to teach him gradually to be left x

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Yes check out my separation anxiety video xx

[@huwjohn9930]

👍👍🐶

[@gracehooper9312]

Question! If I was to have my pup sleeping in the bed/bedroom with us... but had a crate that was in the living room... if I encouraged him the crate was a safe place by putting toys/treats in there.... is this ok? Or does this confuse things? I just want him to know its not a scary place!! And he can go in there if he pleases! Thanksss❤❤❤

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Hey Grace! Do you mean having a crate around open but your pooch actually sleeps in your bed at night? If so absolutely that’s great as it just means if they ever did need to crate rest for a bad back or injury they’re used to a crate being around ❤️

[@gracehooper9312]

@@lennysixdachshunds1069 yes thankyou!!! Bring my pup home in December and the more I think about it, he will defo be sleeping in bed with us! But wanna ensure the crate is something he's ok with! Thankyou ❤❤

[@phart0303]

What size crate should I get for the living room and can I have two separate crates at the beginning or is it best to use the same crate and once they are settled get another crate for the bedroom. Thanks x

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

You can have 2 definitely :) we have two! Just make sure they have similar things in maybe have a blanket you move between them so the smell carries. The one in the video is a small - but we don’t put anything in it, if you want to pop a water bowl in then a medium is perfect x

[@phart0303]

LENNY & SIX DACHSHUNDS thank you. Your videos are very useful 😀

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Thanks so much! X

[@ruththomas4207]

Could you please do a video in Pen training asap. I collected my puppy today. If you have already done one please let me know x

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

It’s the exact same x

[@realcheshirewags1965]

Thinking of getting one but been a life long spaniel owner. Would you recommend them as only dogs?

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

I would suggest they’re very different to a spaniel. Somewhat opposite traits. Spaniels are very people pleasers in behaviour. Also fairly independent. As long as you go into it knowing the dog will unlikely like being alone or leaving your side and will be barky and ignorant you’ll be fine 🤣

[@julesk4837]

We have a 8 yr old Dachshund that sleeps with us. We got a 10 wk old Dachsund puppy 2 weeks ago that sleeps in a crate in our bedroom. We are getting another 8 week old Dachsund puppy soon that we hope to put in the crate with the other. We plan to put the 2 puppies in our bed when we can. We are afraid of them falling out of our bed. When can we put them in bed?

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Hi Jules, It is safe to have them on the bed at any time. They’re surprising great at knowing how not to fall off and they don’t like to toilet in the bed so it’s super easy to recognise when they need to go. 6 out of my 8 started in the bed with me :) x

[@antonialocke8080]

Lenny Please answer a question for me. Is it possible to crate train my 14week old Dachshund Pup for in the day only? She sleeps in our bed and she’s perfectly happy sleeping totally clean and dry from 11pm to 6.30am. Is it just a case of doing the same thing in the daytime just not at night? Thanks in advance for any help!! Antonia & Daphne Dachshund 🥰

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Absolutely! Just have the crate around and encourage the crate to be their day time safe space with treats inside etc :)

[@antonialocke8080]

Brilliant Lenny thank you I’ve found your videos really helpful I’ve just gotten a new Pup after I lost my last 2 aged 15 & 15.5 Last year! Love to you all!!

[@chrisballard712]

We have a 9 month female mini longhaired female , i just got her settled with using her kennel in the evening,she is not in the kennel any other time, so if I attempt putting her in she barks nonstop. How do i do damage control ?thank you so much

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Hey Chris! Go back to basics :) at 9 months if she hasn’t already she will be due a season or if she’s just had one she’ll be equally hormonal. Back to the basics of rewards and leaving the crate available all day :)

[@priscilaarruda3229]

I have a 6 month old, well I got him at this age and after couple weeks with us he starting peeing in his bed so I tried to switch to crate training and it didn’t go well, just by watching you video we did everything we possibly could in a wrong way 😂🤣 my question is: how do I go back to basics and get him actually liking his crate and sleeping in it? If that’s possible after doing it all wrong. I love you videos and wish you keep sharing with us and giving us all your bright and helpful techniques.

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Start from the beginning :) pop the crate in the living room open and start making it a nice place to settle ❤️ long lasting treats chucked in there. Dinner times in there sometimes. Make it his little home then after a few days bring it upstairs to start sleeping in there. 💜

[@Mern04]

Thanks youre very pretty 🙂

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Thank you

[@itsamodernmess]

I really want to train my recent boyfriends wild miniature dachshunds …. they pee and poop on the floor of his New York City apartment and bark at absolutely everything they simply do not listen. I have always had extremely well behaved pets and we did crate train too! Yellow labs are easier though but you also have to have the mindset of being persistent and in charge so they have a shot at learning… I’m curious if you could still train 6 year old stubborn dachshunds?

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Absolutely! Especially with the house training. As it’s an apartment it’s likely that in the early years he just didn’t take them out enough. Set up a faux grass toilet in the bathroom or balcony if there is a safe one to use and close the door. Every hour take them to the bathroom stand in there with them and ask them to go wee wee. Once they do their business give lots and lots of praise. The bathroom will become the equivalent of a back yard. If they struggle with this you may need to take them outside every hour to get their bowel moving. Again heavily praise. The trick is the cue word ‘mine is go wee wee’ or ‘hurry up’ they will start to learn to go to toilet on cue. Which makes it a lot easier x

[@daviellevinson9820]

I bring my miniature dachshund home in 4 weeks. What size should the crate be for a 8 weeks old puppy?

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

It’s up to you but a small should be plenty big enough x

[@xayegt6540]

So, I just got a new pup about 2 months old, is it okay for them to stay in a large crate?

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

When you say ‘stay’ what do you mean? :)

[@kateaddison8436]

My new miniature dachshund has positive associations with the crate as I feed him in there and throw treats and lick mats in there but has terrible separation anxiety with me so won’t stay in there for a nap he’d rather sleep next to my foot on the floor. Any tips around this?

[@kateaddison8436]

Or if he goes in there to lay down as soon as I get up he follows me id love for him to stay and nap in there

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Hey! How old is he / how long have you had him? :)

[@annagibbs2142]

my son is getting one of these dogs and i just came across your video and im curious (not judging) to know other than if it gets sick why you would place your dog in cage while at work and of a night? might have to go in and watch more of your videos..

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Crate training is important for various reasons. They’re not crating at mine for work or sleep. But they are crate trained early in life. During early stages they can harm themselves by chewing or eating things they shouldn’t so sleeping in a crate aka when you’re asleep too is a helpful to keep them safe. Some dogs find having a smaller safe place more settling long term than free access to the house. But the most important is this breed have a 1 in 4 chance of IVDD which if they get it requires 6 weeks of crate rest. If they’re not alresdy used to and crate trained they can be extremely hard to crate rest and extremely stressed. Which could cause serious damage or elongate the healing process x

[@annagibbs2142]

@@lennysixdachshunds1069 thank you will pass information on to my son and already sent him your video 👍🏼

[@patricklenigan4309]

For something nice to put in the crate/kennel, would a favorite toy also work?

[@patricklenigan4309]

In place of a treat, I mean. You know, something they are familiar with

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Toys usually encourage play and excitement which might be a bit confusing if the aim is for them to settle c

[@patricklenigan4309]

@@lennysixdachshunds1069 ok. Was curious, been 17+ years since my doxies were crate trained (both have passed away now) so do not remember how we did it.

[@clox5550]

what if you're living with your family where do you put the Dashound upstairs ?

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

In your bedroom do you mean?

[@kc1135]

I have my mini doxie ( the one in my pfp) I tried crate training when she was a puppy and gave up. Now she’s 1 year old and I’m trying again 😅

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Oh bless! Make sure to take it really slow and keep the crate open and accessible all the time with yummy treats in so it becomes a bedroom for her xx

[@maddiehudson9101]

This was so helpful thank you! I’ve had my dachshund puppy for 8 weeks now and the crate caused so much distress. I’ve now started placing her in for naps during the day and the last 2 nights she’s slept on and off in the crate in my room, jumping out and then me resettling her. I was wondering if you could give me some advice or maybe a video on leaving the dog in the day. I’m going back to work in 2 weeks and I’ve been working on this with her but she just doesn’t seem to be getting any better at keeping quiet when I leave her for short amounts of time. Thank you x

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

I’m so glad you’re starting to get somewhere with the crate training for bed time :) funnily enough someone else has asked about tips for leaving them during the day so I’ve just started writing some notes and getting my thoughts in order for another video! I should hopefully have it up for Saturday 💜

[@jenniferwilkinson6681]

Would like to know potty training for dashund in their own room at night . But crate during the day ?

[@oneyedmike2]

i have my granddaugther 1 year dld dachshund part time he was in crate at their house along when the community started shooting fire works he flipped out bringing home 8 week old dachshund for my dog want to train puppy to crate so i can go to store without them if they bond would that help

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

It’s usually best to work on training the dog you have issues with first and then get a second dog or you’ll likely end up with two dogs with issues x

[@leahonline1270]

Problem with us is we put a treat or a bone he loves chewing on in the crate but once we walk away he follows us out and never stays in the crate fully and then we have tried 10 minutes a day closing it when he's eating be he cries and cries

[@122willywonka]

Mine only goes in the crate when I'm out. If I'm in he barks a the time.

[@hannahsmith2099]

I'm getting so confused with the training, I understand the idea of associating the crate with positive things but wouldn't the puppy find it a negative experience to be locked in the crate for the first night even if you're next to them?

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Hey! The idea is to pop your fingers into the crate when they become unsettled and it should help them not get stressed however if they become stressed you will have to find another way to work around them. Every dog is different. Most pups are fairly content with the door closed at night as they’re exhausted and your right next to them x but if your particular dog or puppy is easily stressed it’ll be about finding what works for them x

[@izziexo5812]

Hi so in need of loads of advice it’s night 5 tonight and he’s getting better but won’t sleep for longer than three to four hours he’s 9 weeks and sleeps next to my bed in a crate we have another dachshund who didn’t get crate trained as he braked the house down for a week lol if anyone has tips please send them my way

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Keep doing what you’re doing! 5 nights is not long at all 💜❤️ he’ll be better and better in no time x

[@izziexo5812]

@@lennysixdachshunds1069 hey he’s been with us for nearly a month now and he sleeps all the way from about 10:30-11 straight to seven AM this video HELO so much thank you 💛💛

[@kalanasawyer2271]

My pup just goes in to take his stuffed toy out never to sleep in it during the day lol

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

That’s ok! Still very positive if he’s choosing to go in there :) x

[@kalanasawyer2271]

@@lennysixdachshunds1069 @LENNY & SIX DACHSHUNDS my mom is helping me out is taking him dashing and letting him potty every 2 hrs while im at work. He mostly sleeps through the night now since i got a smaller crate. At first we had him in a large crate woth a divider but he would whine every single hour almost until i put him in a smaller crate now he can go about 4 or 5hrs without whining. Should I wake up every 2 hrs though to take him to potty though? My mom said she didnt do that for our other dog when he was a pup but let him out when he woke up and whined. I dont know if Im encouraging him or not but once he whines i wait a little and he usually continues to cry so i come out and hes usually quit and when hes not whining i let him out to go potty then put him back in the crate.

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

No not in the night. If he’s asleep leave him asleep. Just if he persistently whines in his crate for example 4 hours after you put him to bed, then get up take him out then pop him straight back to bed xx

[@kalanasawyer2271]

@@lennysixdachshunds1069 ok thats good and he whines a couple hours after 6 when its light out which i know he doesnt have to pitty i tried to see if he had to potty but he doesnt i just leave hin and ignore him in his crate is that better or should i do something different? Because i try to leave him inside til i get up at least until after 8hrs

[@carolyoung3604]

Is it safe to put two puppies in a crate together or should two puppies each have their own crate?

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Hi Carol, I would have a pen for puppies with two beds in so they can get space if they need it :) x

[@Tanteekiang]

Great video! thanks :) How would you progress with having your puppy dachshund sleep in bed with you? I assume it's just when they are toilet trained.

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

With many of mine they sleep in the bed from day one. I actually find they don't go to the toilet in the bed and they tend to fuss when they need to go, which of course wakes you up much easier. So if you are happy for them to be in your bed... Put a waterproof sheet on just in case but just start from day one. Just make sure if you feel them wake up and start fussing you run them down to the toilet. You can then use the crate as just a space thats available to them throughout the day if they want it :)

[@Tanteekiang]

@@lennysixdachshunds1069 Awesome! that makes alot of sense! I''ve got my little miniature dachshund coming in 5 weeks and I'm watching all your videos! thanks for creating them. I assume you have a ramp to your bed then? just a tad nervous of having her in bed on day one, even with a waterproof sheet, as we know puppies can't hold their bladder for long :)

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

When it comes to bed time you just have to take them out the second they wake up and I honestly we’ve had all our dogs in the bed from day one 🙈 and only ever had maybe 2 accidents at the most. We just leap the second we feel them wake up. 💜 we don’t actually have a ramp to the bed when they’re puppies because they kept crawling down the ramp and peeing on the carpet without us waking up. So we found not having the ramp to the bed until they’re older meant they asked to get down when they needed to go xx

[@julesk4837]

We have a 8 yr old Dachshund that sleeps with us. We got a 10 wk old Dachsund puppy 2 weeks ago that sleeps in a crate in our bedroom. We are getting another 8 week old Dachsund puppy soon that we hope to put in the crate with the other. We plan to put the 2 puppies in our bed when we can. We are afraid of them falling out of our bed. When can we put them in bed?

[@sarahhussain782]

What size crate do I need for a miniature dachshund??

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Hi Sarah! It does depend but a medium is always a good one in my experience x

[@katiebrown8362]

Hello!! Could you please do a video on re-training your dog to stay in a crate? We originally trained our pup to sleep in his crate with the door open, and a little gap to get out and stretch his legs if needed. Now when we try to close the crate on him, he gets really anxious and cries a lot, even if we have our hand in the crate and stroke him . Any tips? Thank you so much.

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

The training is the same :) even if it’s retraining. Start from the beginning xx

[@trumpfan1240]

Is it ok if I place the puppy in bed with me on day one to sleep?

[@trumpfan1240]

How big of a crate is needed for a miniature doxie?

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Of course! Mine actually sleep in bed with us from 8 weeks old x

[@margareta.halliseyq1777]

he pees in the kennel..is it to big??

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Unlikely. More likely that he just isn’t trained yet - whether that’s he isn’t crate trained properly or house trained properly? X

[@emilielucie3489]

Why would anyone put their dog in a CAGE, even for the shortest amount of time? 😢 That is terrible! I'm shocked! I really really hope this does not become "trend" here in Germany as well. So far I have never seen anyone do it. But who knows. The poor babies are separated from their mother AND then have to sleep behind bars?

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

For dachshunds who 1 in 4 get IVDD and require strict crate rest getting them used to a crate young as their safe space is VERY important. Otherwise they have the stress of disability alongside being enclosed for the first time and if they aren’t crate rested properly 1in3 will relapse. If you watch my video I do clearly state you leave the door open for a long time before reaching them it’s ok for the door to be closed. Only once they live their space.

[@emilielucie3489]

@@lennysixdachshunds1069 Thank you for your reply! While I understand that a crate can be required for this very specific purpose (although I think there are better, more comfortable options like building a enclosed little area in your living space which is at least open at the top and spacious enough to accomodate the dog bed and water bowl without the danger that the bowl gets knocked over), I get the impression that many people use the crate to lock their dogs up during the night (so they cannot follow them to the bedroom?), when they leave the house or when they just want them out of the way. And I think that is terrible. Besides, I would be worried that the dogs might hurt their paws when they accidentally get stuck between the bars. And no one can tell me that dogs feel safe and comfortable in those cages. They might accept it due to their sweet nature, but I'm sure they would prefer other options. They do need a space where they can retreat to, which is sheltered and comfortable, but a crate is not a retreat, let alone sheltered. A dog in a crate is vulnerable as they are trapped AND exposed and that is not a desirable situation for any living creature. There are such amazing dog beds available, like little soft dens or tents etc., which owners can offer to their dogs (and let them decide whether they want use it or not).

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

We will have to agree to disagree :) as I know of thousands of dogs that love their crates and with the right association training never disliked or gave in to liking their crates. I have crates set around my house open to my dogs and they often choose them to go snuggle in. I also have beds called ‘sausage pits’ which are little soft snuggle beds that they can choose and sometimes they choose them too. With crate rest. My dog Eva, who had spinal surgery, actually did not enjoy an open top pen. She would dangerously try and and jump out of it. We did initially set up a pen like a babies playpen for her. Once we switched over to a large crate because jumping up wasn’t an option she rested well and has now recovered. Personally my dogs all sleep in my bed with an option to choose their crates and sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t. So I am not an advocate for locking a dog up all day. But I am also balanced and understand that dogs do enjoy a crate as a safe place / their own little bedroom and the fact the crate has a top compared to a pen (which I still consider a form of crating) is really no different at all. Not everyone however is in a position to have their dog in their bedroom. Maybe they have a mezzanine bedroom, a bedroom too small for a pen, a child that sleeps in their bed, a dog which struggles with their continence. And leaving their dog in another room with open access especially a young dog could result in dangerous eating / chewing by said dog so a crate or pen maybe the safest option for the dog. The world and its options and needs are not black and white and thankfully people watching my videos are almost certainly doing crate training for the right reasons and because they care about their dog so are educating themselves online on their options and the best ways to safely and kindly implement things

[@curtisanderson9062]

Maybe should train you to be in a cage

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

I am well trained to stay in my house 😊

[@curtisanderson9062]

You can go in and out when you want to. A dog locked in cage can't. If you have to cage the the dog. Give it to someone that won't make it a prisoner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

@@curtisanderson9062 Oh bore off Curtis. Sometimes crates are useful. I said in this video this video is not an argument about whether to crate train or not. Some dogs HAVE to be crated to rest when they're ill or have surgery. So yeah bore off.

[@curtisanderson9062]

How would like to be caged just because you were sick.

[@carolinaleandro2669]

I have 40 years old and I have dogs since I was a baby I NEVER used a crate and if you need to use one do me a favor don't have a dog because you are a horrible human being. Just love our dog the same way they love you. Believe me you dog will learn anything without CRATE!!!!!!!

[@lennysixdachshunds1069]

Hi Carolina, I understand your adversity towards a crate but actually for dachshunds in particular it’s a very important part of their life. I’m sure if you actually watched the video before commenting? But 1 in 4 dachshunds will get a disease called IVDD which requires them to crate rest for 6 weeks. If they have never been in a crate or had one around before it is extremely stressful for them to achieve that rest, but without strict crate rest they will very likely not have a chance of recovery. This is why it’s very important to at least have a crate around with the door open to allow them to become familiar With it throughout their lives. I don’t appreciate you telling me or anything they’re a horrible human being for doing something that long term would be advisable to reduce possible stress for the dog.

[@carolinaleandro2669]

@@lennysixdachshunds1069 I disagree

[@jenniferjennifer9973]

@@carolinaleandro2669 your ignorant do us a favor and please don't ever own a Dachshund.