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Need some advice on my mini Dachshund. I have taken in a mini Dachshund who was my sisters mother-in-laws originally. His name is Fritz and a tiny little thing. He was coming to me first cause his owner was elderly and possibly going to be placed in a nursing home. Fritz is 4 years old and came to me sooner then we thought. He was removed from his original home because he had bitten his owner and she had become very fearfull of him. He was always babied and pretty much got what ever he wanted when he wanted it. I have him now about 3 1/2 half weeks. I also have another Dachshund and a Golden. Everything seemed good and I was aware of his aggressive behavior. I was teaching him I was top dog in this house and his behavior would not be tolerated here. I am at a loss because I don't know what to do with him now. He is the sweetest little thing, cuddles, plays like a two year old child just as cute as can be and other time no less then Cujo acts. My older son who is 18 went to take a toy that he had to play and throw it which Fritz loved and Fritz went into attack mode. My son backed off and I went to correct his behavior and take the toy. He ran into the living room and I was very stern and said NO! bad dog. I moved Fritz from the toy pushing him to the side with my foot and took the toy. He then challenged me and I yelled and he charged me and jumped in the air snapping at me. I got a towel and wrapped it around my hands in case he bit and picked him up and crated him. I let him out later and he almost seemed depressed at what he had done. This is the first time I had seen this. In the last week he has attacked my other Dachshund over some food that had dropped and my Golden got into it then. I petted his head while he ate and he went after me then also. And as of this moment my daughter took a toy off him he was ripping up. I went to pet him and he turned around and charged me snapping then calmed down looked at me and bit my finger. He had no warning, no growl he just don't like something and he actually charges you! I have a 9 year old son who just adores Fritz. I am not afraid of Fritz but I do not think his behavior can be corrected. Like I said I am suffering over what to do with him. He is very loveable or very dangerous. I could never live with myself if he took a hunk out of my son. Any suggestions!

>>Need some advice on my mini Dachshund. I have taken in a mini Dachshund who was my sisters mother-in-laws originally. His name is Fritz and a tiny little thing. He was coming to me first cause his owner was elderly and possibly going to be placed in a nursing home. Fritz is 4 years old and came to me sooner then we thought. He was removed from his original home because he had bitten his owner and she had become very fearfull of him. He was always babied and pretty much got what ever he wanted when he wanted it. I have him now about 3 1/2 half weeks. I also have another Dachshund and a Golden. Everything seemed good and I was aware of his aggressive behavior. I was teaching him I was top dog in this house and his behavior would not be tolerated here. I am at a loss because I don't know what to do with him now. He is the sweetest little thing, cuddles, plays like a two year old child just as cute as can be and other time no less then Cujo acts. My older son who is 18 went to take a toy that he had to play and throw it which Fritz loved and Fritz went into attack mode. My son backed off and I went to correct his behavior and take the toy. He ran into the living room and I was very stern and said NO! bad dog. I moved Fritz from the toy pushing him to the side with my foot and took the toy. He then challenged me and I yelled and he charged me and jumped in the air snapping at me. I got a towel and wrapped it around my hands in case he bit and picked him up and crated him. I let him out later and he almost seemed depressed at what he had done. This is the first time I had seen this. In the last week he has attacked my other Dachshund over some food that had dropped and my Golden got into it then. I petted his head while he ate and he went after me then also. And as of this moment my daughter took a toy off him he was ripping up. I went to pet him and he turned around and charged me snapping then calmed down looked at me and bit my finger. He had no warning, no growl he just don't like something and he actually charges you! I have a 9 year old son who just adores Fritz. I am not afraid of Fritz but I do not think his behavior can be corrected. Like I said I am suffering over what to do with him. He is very loveable or very dangerous. I could never live with myself if he took a hunk out of my son. Any suggestions!

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Ask your veterinarian to either discuss this with you or refer you to a veterinary behavior specialist. Your assessment is probably right, but you'll feel better about making a final decision with an expert to evaluate the dog in person and confirm it.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com

My little one year old red isn't anywhere as bad as you have described buy she is aggressive and has bitten people. I've been putting a muzzle on her when ever she shows any sign of aggressive behavior. She really hates the muzzle and it seems to be teaching her a lesson ever so slowly. I take her for walks and to the pet stores to try and get her used to strange people and animals. When ever I get some extra money I’m going to have a behaviorist, recommended by my vet, work with her.

Hi,

i wondered how you are making out w/ Fritz?

I adopted a doxie from a shelter and she behaved this way at first. I once gave her a kiss on the head after she asked me to pick her up and she bit me!
It's been over 5 years now that i've had her and I've learned of what I can and cannot do. I'm now allowed to give her kisses and she gives them back but other things like trying to force a pill down her mouth, cut her toe nails and basically anything she doesn't want done to her she will snip at me for.
I've learned to live w/ her and most of the time she is all talk but I also know my boundaries.
I hope all has worked out w/ you and Fritz. I think he just needs time to adjust and learn to trust you and your son. He was still adjusting at 3 1/2 weeks.