Your primary objective from now until your puppy reaches 3 months of age should be socialization. By this I mean introducing your puppy to as many different people, things, places and animals as possible in a non-threatening way. read more
Some dog training methods are based on what makes the owner feel good, rather than what on actually makes sense to the dog. For example, "positive-only" dog training is a big fad right now. Now, treats can be great motivators for training Dachshunds, but if your dog will only obey for a treat, then he is in charge of his obedience, not you. read more