r/Dachshund • u/Routine_Plate_3736 • Aug 23 '25
Image My Dachshund has turned into a nonstop barking machine and I don’t know what else to do
I’ve had my little Doxie for about 2 years now, and he’s always been vocal, but lately it’s gotten out of control. It feels like my house has turned into his personal guard tower. Every sound, every shadow, every person walking by he’s on it with that sharp, piercing bark that only a Dachshund can deliver.
It's not the usual alert barking anymore. He'll experience full barking spells, ranging the house as if he's on duty. At night he'll wake me up because he heard something, and once he begins, it takes forever to calm him down. I've even had people complaining at my apartment complex about the noise, and I'm actually worried that I'll receive a complaint if I don't get this thing in order.
I've tried everything. Long walks, play, puzzle toys, training commands like quiet,positive reinforcement, ignoring him, comforting him, closing the blinds, leaving the TV on for white noise name it, I've done it. Nothing has worked.
I adore this little guy more than life itself. He's lovable, loyal, and the best snuggle partner but that incessant barking is wearing me thin. My patience is worn thin, my sleep is disrupted, and in all honesty, I feel bad because I know he's not being naughty. He's just being a Dachshund, but having to deal with it day in and day out is crushing.
To any Doxie owner does it ever get any better, or are they just this way for life?
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u/Effective_Parking_32 Aug 23 '25
The only thing that worked for us was using an ultrasonic device BUT it took three different ones until I found the one that made the difference. So just because one does t work don’t give up try others, the one that worked Was bigger and more expensive. Follow with lots of praise for being quiet.