The Dachshund is known to be an intelligent little dog, yet they are not that easy to train thanks to the fact they have a mind of their own and are quite independent by nature. However, in the right hands and when they are given the right amount of positive reinforcement training from a young age as well as a lot of persistence and patience, Dachshunds can be trained although they would never be 100% obedient. The reason being the "hound" in them tends to get the better of these dogs and they are highly skilled at turning a "deaf ear" to a command when they off their leads.
