Dachshund Enrichment

7 Interactive Toys My Dachshund Actually Loved — Breed-Specific Guide

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This article contains affiliate links. Why Most “Small Dog Toys” Fail a Dachshund Dachshunds were bred to crawl into badger dens and fight a 30-pound animal with claws like fishhooks. That heritage sits inside every wiener dog — including mine. When I brought home my first dachshund three years ago, I bought a cute squeaky toy labeled “small breed.” It lasted 12 minutes before the squeaker was excavated and stuffing was scattered across my living room. And I realized then: dachshund toy shopping isn’t the same as toy shopping for a Maltese. You need toys that respect three things: ...

Interactive Dachshund Toys: 7 Tested Picks That Entertained

Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Interactive Dachshund Toys: 7 Tested Picks That Entertained By DachshundOwner | Updated July 30, 2026 My wire-haired dachshund, Piper, has this thing where she’ll stare at a new toy for about thirty seconds, sniff it from every angle, then decide if it’s worth her time. Nine times out of ten, it isn’t. She walks off to her bed, and I’m left with a $12 felt thing she’ll never touch again. ...

Dachshund Nose Work & Scent Games Guide — How I Channel My Doxie's Hunting Instinct Into Games He Actually Loves

Disclaimer: I’m not a certified dog trainer — these are games I developed with my dachshund Oscar based on what worked for us. Always consult your vet before starting any new activity routine, especially if your dog has back or respiratory issues. Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. If you sign up through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Zuke's Mini Naturals — Level 1 high-frequency scent game treat KONG Classic Small — Level 2 frozen stuffed puzzle station Ruffwear Front Range Harness — IVDD-safe outdoor tracking harness KONG Wubba Friend — Grass-scent drag toy for tracking trails Bil-Jac Little Jacs — Jackpot trail completion reward I spent the first year with Oscar trying to train his nose off. “Leave it.” “No sniffing.” “Heel.” Every walk was a tug-of-war between his nose and my patience. I thought I had a stubborn dog. ...