A couple of friends of mine (this lady and her significant other)
have a "spoiled rotten dachshund" (par for the course <G>...he thinks
I'm his uncle, and he's my nephew <G>).

Anyway, the doxie is at least 11 years old, and they have a bit of
a problem. While he will bark at the door of their apartment to go
outside to do his business (he will do it on underpads in the shower
of their apartment, if the weather is bad)...but the problem is for
him to bark at the door when he's done to be let back in.

He basically was trained for his "Momma" or "Dad" to be out there
with him (he prefers exploring without a leash)...but when he's done,
he just stands there, waiting for his "Momma" or "Dad" to let him in;
thinking they're still outside...but sometimes, they've had to go back
into the apartment, before "he's done".

They and I are puzzled on how to solve this problem. Is there anything
that can be done on this??

Daryl
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He basically was trained for his "Momma" or "Dad" to be out there
with him (he prefers exploring without a leash)...but when he's done,
he just stands there, waiting for his "Momma" or "Dad" to let him in; thinking they're still outside...but sometimes, they've had to go back
into the apartment, before "he's done".

They and I are puzzled on how to solve this problem. Is there anything that can be done on this??

Sure. Get another dog. ;)
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August,

They and I are puzzled on how to solve this problem. Is there anything that can be done on this??

Sure. Get another dog. ;)

Nah, they've already decided when this one crosses the rainbow bridge, they're not getting another one. Both have numerous health issues (like
me), and it's just too difficult to start with a fresh dog...especially
a dachshund...as they are more stubborn than humans are.

Daryl

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Bob,

I've heard they also can get back problems? Because of their length or something?

That's correct...because of their spinal column, and that they're low
to the ground, as it were. Jumping on and off beds, furniture, etc., can
cause them to get a slipped disc...and for humans who've had that, they
know how painful that is.

There are "dachshund ramps" and "dachshund steps" available, but I
think the ramps are better.

In playing "tug of war" with a friends dachshund, if he's on the couch
next to me (it's amazing how strong the little booger is), and on the same level, he growls/grunts with each pull. His owners said "there's little
chance of him hurting himself that way".

Lately, he's eating better than his humans...things like apples,
asparagus, bananas (his "Daddy" refers to him as a monkey), cheese,
carrots, peaches, etc. His "Mommy" left a clump of 4 bananas on the
table, and darn it, if the little weiner widget had the entire deal
in his mouth, bringing them to bed. He wanted a midnight snack!!

Daryl


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