How long does it take to potty train a Dachshund?

Plan for 4 to 8 months for reliable housetraining, versus 4 to 8 weeks for most other breeds. Some Dachshunds pick it up in 3 to 4 months with consistent indoor pad work plus outdoor practice. Reddit owner reports of 6 to 12 months are common, especially for puppies adopted during Calgary winter. Adult rescue Dachshunds often arrive partly housetrained and regress for the first 2 to 4 weeks while they settle. Expect setbacks during weather changes, schedule disruption, and any household stress. Reliable means zero accidents for 30 consecutive days, not mostly good.

My Dachshund refuses to pee outside in winter. Is that normal?

Yes, completely normal for the breed. Dachshunds have thin coats, low ground clearance (their belly drags through snow), and short legs that sink into drifts. Calgary sidewalks salted with calcium chloride crack their paw pads within minutes. Many Calgary Doxies plant their feet at the door and refuse to step off the porch from November through March. The solution is not to force them. Use indoor pee pads as the primary winter option, offer outdoor trips on warmer days (-5C and above) with a coat and booties, and resume outdoor-primary in April when sidewalks dry out. A Dachshund that uses pads in winter and grass in summer is a successfully housetrained dog.

Should I use pee pads or train outside only?

A combined indoor plus outdoor approach is the most Calgary-realistic. Indoor pee pads from day one give your Dachshund a legal indoor option during Calgary winters, late-night needs, and IVDD recovery periods when stairs and outdoor trips are restricted. Outdoor practice in milder weather (April through October) builds the long-term habit most owners want. Pure outdoor-only training fails in Calgary because the dog has no acceptable option during a -25C cold snap. Pure indoor-only works but means cleaning pads forever. The realistic plan is indoor pad always available, outdoor walks for real potty in warm months, with the pad gradually moved toward the door over months.

How often does a Dachshund need to pee?

Dachshund puppies (8 to 16 weeks) need a potty break every 1 to 2 hours and 8 to 10 times a day total. Adult Dachshunds can hold 3 to 4 hours during the day and 6 to 8 hours overnight once mature, but daytime stretches over 4 hours push the limit. Always offer a potty trip immediately after eating, drinking, waking from a nap, and finishing active play. Those four moments cause about 70% of missed accidents. A Dachshund holding 6+ hours during the day is either dehydrated or has a urinary tract issue. Either needs a vet visit.

My adult Dachshund started having accidents. What is wrong?

Sudden accidents in a previously housetrained adult are a medical signal, not a training failure. The top causes are urinary tract infection (very common in small female dogs), bladder stones (Dachshunds are prone), early kidney disease in seniors, and most critically IVDD pain that affects bladder control. A Dachshund with back pain may avoid posturing to pee or may dribble involuntarily. Other behavioural causes include household stress (new pet, baby, move), schedule disruption, marking after a new dog moves in, or fear of a specific area. Book a vet visit within 1 to 2 weeks of the first sudden accident with a urine sample. Do not assume it is behavioural until UTI, stones, and IVDD are ruled out.

What enzyme cleaner works for Dachshund accidents?

Use a true enzymatic cleaner, not vinegar or a general carpet cleaner. The enzymes break down uric acid crystals that hold the smell. If smell remains, the Dachshund will re-pee in the same spot because their nose tells them it is the bathroom. Dachshunds are unusually scent-driven (badger-hunting heritage), which makes complete odour removal more important for this breed than most. Nature's Miracle Advanced Stain and Odor Eliminator is the most common option at Calgary pet stores (PetSmart, Pet Valu, Tail Blazers). Anti-Icky-Poo is stronger and worth ordering online for chronic spots. Soak the area, do not just spot-treat, and let it air-dry. Black-light a suspected area at night to find every old spot, then enzyme-treat all of them.

Why Dachshunds Are So Hard to Potty Train (Calgary Survival Guide)

Q: Why are Dachshunds so hard to potty train?

Five reasons stack against this breed. First, independent decision-making is bred in. Dachshunds were originally bred to hunt badgers underground, where they had to make their own choices without handler input. Following commands is not what they were selected for. Second, strong scent attraction. They re-mark old urine spots aggressively, which is why an unscented spot becomes a permanent re-pee target. Third, cold and wet refusal. Doxies hate snow, rain, and cold sidewalks, which in Calgary covers November through March. Fourth, surprisingly small bladder for their long body. They need 8 to 10 pee trips a day as puppies. Fifth, they get easily distracted on outdoor trips and forget why they came outside. Together these earn Dachshunds a top-3 hardest-breed-to-housetrain reputation.

Q: Why does punishment fail for Dachshund housetraining?

Dachshunds are stubborn by design. When you punish, they shut down rather than comply. The breed was selected to make independent decisions underground, so they do not have the people-pleasing wiring that responds to scolding. Yelling, rubbing the nose in the mess, or scruff-shaking causes three predictable backfires. The dog hides to pee, behind furniture, in closets, under beds, where you cannot catch and redirect. The dog refuses to pee on the pad or outdoors while you watch. Submissive urination gets worse, because anxiety shortens hold time. Force-free training with high-value rewards on the pad or outdoors is the only method that actually works on this breed. Cleanup of accidents is silent, neutral, and immediate with enzyme cleaner.

The honest version

Most online guides promise potty training in 2 weeks. For a Dachshund in Calgary, that is fantasy. This breed was selected over 300 years to make independent underground hunting decisions, not to obey commands. Strong scent attraction makes them re-mark old spots. Cold and wet refusal is normal, not defiance. Small bladders mean 8 to 10 pee trips a day as puppies. Most Doxies are easily distracted on outdoor trips. A realistic Dachshund housetraining timeline is 4 to 8 months for reliable success, with 6 to 12 months common on Reddit threads. The good news is that a clear plan (indoor pad always available, outdoor practice in mild months, force-free rewards, enzyme cleanup, no punishment ever) gets nearly every Doxie there eventually. This guide is the patient version.

A standard Dachshund standing near a back door in a Calgary home, looking up at its owner, illustrating the subtle signals Dachshunds use when they need to potty — Dachshund pre-potty signals are easy to miss. A pause at the door, a small circle, or sniffing along the baseboard often precedes the accident.

Why Dachshunds are SO hard to housetrain

Reputation is not personality, it is breed history plus biology. Five real reasons stack against this dog.

1. Stubborn by design (badger-hunting heritage)

Dachshunds were bred in 17th century Germany to hunt badgers in underground tunnels. The job required the dog to make independent decisions metres below ground, where the handler could not see or direct them. Centuries of selection for that role built a dog wired to ignore commands and trust its own judgement. This shows up in every part of training, and housetraining most of all. A Dachshund that decides peeing inside is fine will not change its mind because you said so. Force-free reward training and patience are the only paths that work.

2. Strong scent attraction (re-marking spots)

Dachshunds have extraordinary noses for their size. The badger-hunting heritage selected for scent drive on par with much larger hounds. Once an accident spot smells like urine to them, that spot becomes a permanent bathroom in their mind. Vinegar and standard carpet cleaners do not remove the uric acid crystals that hold the smell, only enzymatic cleaners do. Until odour is fully gone, the spot is a target. This is the single most underrated tool in Doxie housetraining.

3. Cold and wet refusal

Doxies have thin coats, low bellies that drag through snow, and short legs that sink into drifts. Calgary sidewalks salted with calcium chloride crack their paw pads within minutes. Most Calgary Dachshunds plant their feet at the door when snow, ice, salt, or rain is on the ground. Forcing the issue does not teach them, it teaches them that the door means pain. From November through March, the outdoor option often disappears entirely. An indoor pad is not a backup, it is the primary plan during Calgary winter.

4. Small bladder and easy distraction

A mini Dachshund weighs 8 to 11 lbs and a standard 16 to 32 lbs. Either way, the bladder is small relative to the long body. Puppies need a break every 60 to 90 minutes. Adults can hold 3 to 4 hours during the day. Distraction is the second half of the problem. A scent-driven hound dog smells something interesting in the yard, forgets why they came outside, comes back in, and pees on the rug 5 minutes later. The fix is staying outside until they actually go, not just hoping.

5. Owners punish, which makes it worse

Punishment is the single biggest reason a Dachshund never fully housetrains. The independent breed shuts down when scolded rather than comply. Yelling, rubbing the nose in the mess, and scolding all teach the same lesson: peeing near a human is dangerous. The dog learns to hide behind furniture, in a closet, or under the bed instead. Now the human cannot catch and redirect, and the cycle worsens. Force-free training with rewards on the pad or outside is the only method that works on this breed.

The realistic timeline: 4 to 8 months

Most breeds reach reliable housetraining in 4 to 8 weeks. Dachshunds need 4 to 8 months at best, and 6 to 12 months is common in real owner reports. Here is what each phase looks like.

Weeks 1 to 4: Foundation

Strict schedule, pee pad always available, outdoor trips every 1 to 2 hours (weather permitting), reward heavily on success. Expect 1 to 3 accidents a day. Enzyme cleaner ready at all times. No punishment. Goal: dog uses pad or outdoors 50 to 60% of the time. Slower start than other breeds is expected.

Months 2 to 3: Habit forming

Accidents drop to a few a week if the schedule holds. Dog starts giving clearer pre-potty signals (a sniff at the baseboard, a circle, a pause near the door). Outdoor success rises in mild weather. Indoor pad still required for winter weeks, evenings, and missed cues. Goal: 75 to 85% success.

Months 4 to 6: Reliability building

Accidents become rare (1 to 2 a week, often weather or stress related). Dog may start asking to go out by standing at the door or whining softly. Indoor pad still recommended as a backup. Many owners stop here and call it good enough. Goal: 90 to 95% success outside extreme weather.

Months 7 to 12: Reliable

30 consecutive days without an accident is the true milestone. Many Dachshunds hit this between months 6 and 12. Some never fully drop the indoor pad for winter, and that is fine. A Dachshund that uses an indoor pad reliably is a successfully housetrained dog, not a failure. Many Reddit owners report 6 to 12 months total. That is normal for this breed.

A small Dachshund standing on a fresh pee pad in a Calgary apartment, with a treat being offered as a reward for using the pad correctly — Reward only on the pad or outdoors. A high-value treat within 2 seconds of finishing builds the habit faster than any other technique for this stubborn breed.

Indoor pee pad protocol

Pee pads are not a fallback for Dachshunds, they are a real training tool. Done properly, they work all year and bridge the Calgary winter gap.

Introduce on day one

Place the pad in a low-traffic, easy-access corner near where the dog naturally rests. Avoid the food and water area. If you have a puppy or new rescue, use an exercise pen with the pad on one side and bedding on the other. The dog learns the pad is the bathroom because no other floor surface is accessible.

Reward immediately and heavily

The instant the dog finishes peeing on the pad, deliver a high-value treat (small piece of cooked chicken, cheese, or freeze-dried liver) within 2 seconds. Praise warmly but quietly. Timing matters more than the treat itself. A reward 30 seconds late teaches nothing. Doxies respond well to food rewards, often better than to praise.

Never punish accidents

If you catch the dog mid-accident, a calm “ah-ah” and immediate carry to the pad is the maximum response. No yelling, no rubbing the nose in it, no scolding after the fact. The dog cannot connect punishment to an act that happened 30 seconds ago. All the dog learns is that you are scary and unpredictable. Stubborn breeds like Dachshunds shut down further when scolded.

Move the pad toward the door slowly

Once the dog reliably uses the pad in its current spot, move it 6 to 12 inches toward the door once a week. If accidents increase, move it back and slow down. Over 2 to 4 months the pad reaches the door, and you can offer outdoor trips first with the pad as a backup. Some Dachshunds eventually drop the pad entirely. Some keep it forever in winter.

Pad brand matters less than consistency

Most Calgary pet stores carry adequate pads (PetSmart, Pet Valu, Costco, Amazon). Look for a leak-proof backing and an attractant scent. Reusable washable pads are an option if you do a lot of laundry. Replace disposable pads at least daily, or sooner if soiled. A wet old pad smells like a no-go zone to the dog, and they will pick a fresh floor spot instead.

Outdoor potty in Calgary (April through October)

Outdoor training is realistic for roughly 6 to 7 months of the Calgary year. Here is how to use those months well with a Doxie.

Same spot, every trip

Pick one grass or gravel patch close to your door and use it every single time. The scent builds up and triggers the dog to go faster. Dachshunds are especially scent-driven, so this works better for them than for many breeds. Constantly trying new spots resets the learning each time.

Use a verbal cue

As the dog starts to pee, say a consistent word (“go potty,” “bathroom,” whatever you pick). Reward on finish. Over weeks the dog associates the word with the act, which lets you cue them on a rainy walk or before bed.

Stay outside until they go

Doxies get distracted by every smell. Bringing the dog back in before they pee teaches them that the trip outside ends in coming inside, which loses the connection. Wait 10 to 15 minutes if needed. If nothing happens, return inside, watch closely, and try again in 15 to 20 minutes. Do not let them roam the home freely after a failed trip.

Avoid stairs for puppies and IVDD-risk Doxies

If your potty path involves stairs, carry the Dachshund up and down. Repeated jumping on stairs is a known IVDD risk factor in this breed. A ramp at the back door is a worthwhile upgrade for any Calgary Doxie household. Stair-restricted potty trips are slower but protect the back.

Calgary winter strategy (November through March)

For four to five months of the year, outdoor potty is unreliable or impossible for most Calgary Dachshunds. Lean on the indoor option without guilt.

Indoor pad is primary, not backup

Set up two pads in winter. One near the door (for dogs that may still go out occasionally) and one in their main living area. Refresh both daily. A Doxie that uses pads reliably all winter and switches to outdoor in spring is a successfully housetrained dog. Stop treating the pad as a failure.

Offer outdoor on warm days

When Calgary hits -5C or warmer and the sidewalks are not freshly salted, offer an outdoor trip with a coat and booties. Some Doxies will go. Reward heavily. Do not force on cold days, you will just teach door avoidance. Many Dachshunds will absolutely refuse to step into fresh snow, and that is not training failure, that is the breed.

Watch for salt and ice burns

Calgary sidewalks use calcium chloride and salt. Both crack and burn small paw pads within minutes. Booties or paw wax are essential below freezing. Dachshunds also drag their bellies in deep snow, which can cause cold burns on the underside, so a full-coverage coat is more important than for taller breeds. Rinse paws and belly with warm water on return to prevent licking salt, which causes vomiting.

A heated indoor potty area helps

Some owners build a small indoor potty zone with washable artificial grass over a tray. It mimics the outdoor feel and transitions back to outdoor easier in spring. PetSmart Calgary and Amazon carry small indoor grass potties for $30 to $60. Place it on a hard floor (tile, vinyl) rather than carpet for easy cleanup of overshoot.

Schedule: every 1 to 4 hours plus trigger moments

The schedule is the foundation. Miss it and the Dachshund has no chance.

Puppies (8 to 16 weeks): potty trip every 60 to 90 minutes, plus all four trigger moments below.
Puppies (4 to 6 months): every 2 to 3 hours, plus trigger moments.
Adults (6+ months): every 3 to 4 hours, plus trigger moments.
Overnight adults: 6 to 8 hours is the maximum healthy stretch. Cut water 2 hours before bed.

The four trigger moments (always offer a potty trip):

Immediately after eating (within 5 to 15 minutes)
Immediately after drinking water (within 10 to 20 minutes)
Immediately after waking from a nap
Immediately after active play

Missing these four moments causes about 70% of accidents. A timer on your phone for 2 hour potty checks plus reflexive trips after meals and naps is the single highest-leverage tool in housetraining a Doxie.

Crate training as a housetraining aid

Used properly, a crate accelerates Dachshund housetraining because most dogs will not soil their sleeping area. The catch is that Doxies are prone to crate-related crying and separation anxiety, so introduction has to be slow.

Size the crate correctly

The crate should be just big enough for the dog to stand, turn around, and lie down. Too much extra space lets them pee in one corner and sleep in another. For mini Dachshunds a small crate (22 inches long). For standards, a medium crate (24 to 30 inches long). The long body needs length more than height.

Build positive association slowly

Feed meals in the crate, toss treats in throughout the day, leave the door open so the dog can choose to enter. Never use the crate as punishment. The crate should be a den, not a jail. Dachshunds are prone to crying and pawing at the crate door, especially early on. See our crate training guide for the full desensitization protocol.

Crate time limits

A Dachshund puppy under 4 months should not be crated more than 2 to 3 hours at a stretch. Adults should not exceed 4 to 5 hours during the day. Overnight 6 to 8 hours is fine once mature. A dog crated longer than they can hold will be forced to soil the crate, which breaks the housetraining benefit.

Pair crate with pad nearby

When you let the dog out of the crate, carry them directly to the pad or outdoors. Do not let them walk through the home first. The bladder is full after crate rest and will empty within 60 seconds. That first post-crate trip is the highest-reward training moment of the day.

Marking, submissive urination, and other special cases

Marking (mostly intact males)

Intact male Dachshunds mark furniture, walls, and corners with small territorial pees. Doxies are especially scent-driven and mark more than many small breeds. Neutered males do this far less, females rarely. Belly bands (washable wraps) reduce indoor damage while you address it. If marking starts in a previously trained dog, look for a trigger: a new pet, new visitor, smell of another dog on shoes, or a stressful event. Calgary rescues often note marking history in the foster profile.

Submissive and excitement urination

A shy or anxious Dachshund may dribble urine when greeted, picked up, scolded, or excited. Young Doxies under 12 months are especially prone. This is involuntary and not a training issue. Punishment makes it worse. The fix is calm low-key greetings (no looming, no high-pitched voices), greet outside or on the pad if possible, and let the dog approach you. Most submissive urination fades by 12 to 18 months as the dog gains confidence.

Adult-rescue regression

Adult-rescue Dachshunds often regress for 2 to 4 weeks after arrival, even if they were housetrained in their previous home. New environment, new smells, new schedule, separation from familiar humans. Restart from week 1 of the protocol. Do not assume previous training carries over. Most adult rescues return to reliable housetraining within 4 to 8 weeks if the schedule and rewards are consistent.

Enzyme cleaners: the most underrated tool for Doxies

Once a spot smells like urine to a dog, it becomes a permanent bathroom in their mind. Dachshunds are unusually scent-driven (badger-hunting heritage), which makes complete odour removal more important for this breed than most. Vinegar, soap, and standard carpet cleaners do not remove the uric acid crystals that hold the smell. Only enzymatic cleaners break those down.

What to buy in Calgary:

Nature's Miracle Advanced Stain and Odor Eliminator (PetSmart, Pet Valu, Tail Blazers, Amazon, $15 to $25)
Anti-Icky-Poo (Amazon Canada, $30 to $50, stronger for chronic spots)
Rocco and Roxie Professional Strength Stain and Odor Eliminator (Amazon, $25 to $35)

How to use: blot the spot dry, soak with enzyme cleaner (not spot-treat, soak), let air-dry for 24 to 48 hours, do not vacuum or rub. The enzymes need time to work. Use a UV black light at night to find every old urine spot in your home, and treat all of them. Until odour is fully gone from every spot, those spots remain re-pee targets, and a scent-driven Doxie will find them all.

When to see a vet (sudden accidents in trained dogs)

A previously housetrained adult Dachshund that suddenly starts having accidents needs a vet visit, not more training. This breed has one extra cause that other dogs do not.

The top medical causes:

IVDD (intervertebral disc disease): the Dachshund-specific concern. Back pain can affect bladder control and posturing to pee. A Doxie with subtle IVDD may dribble or refuse to squat. Any sudden potty change in a Dachshund warrants an IVDD check, especially if paired with reluctance to jump or climb stairs.
Urinary tract infection (UTI): very common in small female dogs. Symptoms include frequent small accidents, straining, blood in urine, and licking the genital area.
Bladder stones: Dachshunds are prone to calcium oxalate and struvite stones. Symptoms include painful urination, blood, and small frequent accidents.
Kidney disease: common in seniors. Symptoms include increased water intake, larger urine volumes, and weight loss.
Diabetes: increased thirst plus increased urination is a red flag. Dachshunds have a higher diabetes risk than many breeds.
Cushing's disease: older Doxies. Causes excessive thirst and urination.

Behavioural causes (only after medical is ruled out): household stress (new pet, baby, move), schedule disruption, fear of a specific area, or marking after a new dog moves into the home.

Vet timeline: book within 1 to 2 weeks of the first sudden accident. Bring a fresh urine sample if possible (collect in a clean container). A urinalysis runs $50 to $100 at Calgary vets. Do not assume the issue is behavioural until UTI, stones, and IVDD are ruled out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Dachshunds so hard to potty train?

Independent decision-making (bred to hunt badgers underground without handler input), strong scent attraction to old spots, cold and rain refusal, small bladders, and easy outdoor distraction. The breed was selected for centuries to think for itself, which is the opposite of what housetraining requires. Calgary winter adds a layer because Doxies physically refuse snow, salt, and ice. Each piece is fixable. Stacked together they earn the breed a top-3 hardest reputation. Force-free patience and a Calgary-realistic indoor pad plan are the only path.

How long does Dachshund potty training take?

Plan for 4 to 8 months of consistent work, with 6 to 12 months common on Reddit threads. Most breeds reach reliable housetraining in 4 to 8 weeks. Dachshunds need significantly longer because of breed temperament, bladder size, and Calgary weather. Some pick it up in 3 to 4 months with strict scheduling. Others, especially shy adult rescues, take a full year. Reliable means 30 consecutive days without an accident, not “mostly good.” Setbacks during weather changes, stress, or schedule disruption are normal.

My Dachshund refuses to pee outside in Calgary winter. Help.

Completely normal for the breed. Dachshunds have thin coats, low bellies that drag through snow, and short legs that sink into drifts. Calgary sidewalk salt cracks paw pads in minutes. The fix is not to force outdoor trips. Use indoor pee pads as the primary winter option, layer two pads (one near the door, one in the main living area), refresh daily, reward heavily on use. Offer outdoor trips on warmer days (-5C or above) with a coat and booties, and resume outdoor-primary in April when sidewalks dry out. A Doxie that uses pads in winter and grass in summer is a successfully housetrained dog.

Are pee pads or outdoor training better for a Doxie?

A combined approach is most realistic for Calgary. Indoor pad always available, outdoor practice in mild months (April through October), pad gradually moved toward the door over weeks. Pure outdoor-only fails because of winter. Pure indoor-only works but means cleaning pads forever, which many Doxie owners are fine with. The indoor pad also helps during IVDD recovery when stairs and outdoor trips are restricted by the vet. Decide what works for your household and commit to one plan rather than switching back and forth.

How often do Dachshunds need to pee?

Puppies under 16 weeks need a break every 60 to 90 minutes. Older puppies (4 to 6 months) every 2 to 3 hours. Adults every 3 to 4 hours during the day, 6 to 8 hours overnight. Always offer a potty trip after eating, drinking, waking from a nap, and active play. Those four trigger moments cause about 70% of missed accidents. A Dachshund holding 6+ hours during the day is either dehydrated or has a urinary issue.

Why does punishment fail for Dachshund housetraining?

Dachshunds are stubborn by design. When scolded, they shut down rather than comply. The breed was selected to make independent decisions underground, so they do not have the people-pleasing wiring that responds to punishment. Yelling or rubbing the nose in it teaches the dog to fear peeing near a human, not to hold it. The dog then hides behind furniture, in closets, or under beds to pee. Force-free training with high-value rewards on the pad or outdoors is the only method that works on this breed. Accidents are cleaned silently with enzyme cleaner, with no reaction toward the dog.

My adult Dachshund suddenly has accidents. What now?

Sudden accidents in a previously trained adult are a medical signal, not a training failure. Top causes are urinary tract infection, bladder stones, kidney disease, diabetes, Cushing's disease, and critically IVDD pain affecting bladder control. A Dachshund with subtle back pain may dribble or refuse to posture to pee. Any sudden potty change in a Doxie warrants an IVDD check, especially if paired with reluctance to jump or climb stairs. Behavioural causes only apply after medical is ruled out. Book a vet visit within 1 to 2 weeks with a urine sample.

What enzyme cleaner should I use?

A true enzymatic cleaner, not vinegar or general carpet cleaner. Enzymes break down uric acid crystals that hold the smell. If smell remains, the dog re-pees in the same spot. Dachshunds are unusually scent-driven, which makes complete odour removal more important for this breed than most. Calgary options include Nature's Miracle Advanced (PetSmart, Pet Valu, Tail Blazers, $15 to $25), Anti-Icky-Poo (Amazon, $30 to $50, stronger), and Rocco and Roxie (Amazon, $25 to $35). Soak the spot, do not just spot-treat, and let it air-dry for 24 to 48 hours. Use a UV black light at night to find every old spot and treat all of them.

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