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About a month ago we brought home a 9 month old male wire hair dachshund. He immediately bonded with me and within hours of bringing him home he became my instant best buddy. However when my 19 year old daughter walks into the room, he just wants to bark at her, and is very timid an reserved when she pets him. He does the same thing with my wife, but doesn't bark as much and warms up to her after a few minutes. My daughter just can't seem to bond with him though. She is 19, and 6'3", and quite loud so she may be scaring him, but I'd like to see him become comfortable with her. Any tips? He does seem to be more timid around women so we wonder how he may have been treated by the women he was around while very young.

These three articles that I wrote will help:

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=1811&S=1&SourceID=47

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=1612&S=1&SourceID=47

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=1669&S=1&SourceID=47

This dog is at a stage critical to adult development. If he's not neutered, get it done very soon. If the articles don't get things going very well, very fast, ask your veterinarian to recommend a local behavior specialist--someone who will use only positive handling, not punishment.

Dachshunds may look small, but they are a lot of dog! Get those ladies on the right track, and I expect this dog will be okay. But do not delay!
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47

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Your dog is new so he is still in the adjustment stage. I suggest you give him more time to adjust to his new world. Also, talk to your daughter and wife to not give up to the dog during this stage. Let them be the one to give him water and food. Let them take the dog for a walk. Simple bonding moments that will surely capture your dog's heart.
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Nancy, newbie yet soon-to-be expert about Bloodhounds training

Oh and let him sleep between you and your wife. That's a sure ball bonding!
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Nancy, newbie yet soon-to-be expert about Bloodhounds training

I suggest you lessen the loudness and try to be very gentle. Dogs are very much scared of loud noises and big individuals.
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Nancy, newbie yet soon-to-be expert about Bloodhounds training