Dachshund Toys

Don’t be fooled by a Dachshund's small size. This bite-sized bundle of energy is all about exercise. Dachshunds need a minimum of 2.5 hours of daily exercise - both physical and mental. Dachshunds enjoy playing with toys, running, swimming, agility, and digging. In order to keep their paws off the flower pots, it is best to have a designated digging box for them.

You can choose to add toys and treats to this box to make it fun and challenging. Digging is both physical and mental exercise for Dachshunds - a perfect two-in-one combo. In addition to this, you could also work your Dachshund’s brain by giving them puzzle toys of different challenge levels. Nobody likes to be bored, especially if you’re a Dachshund! 

Here are some of the best types of Dachshund dog toys for your pooch - 

Squeaker toys 

Squeaker toys mimic the sound of scared prey and are therefore instantaneously liked by dogs with a high prey drive, like Dachshunds. Squeaker toys are also an excellent way to grab a dog’s attention which makes them great for training and obedience. 

Plush toys

Plush toys, like the name suggests, are to offer comfort and security. Whilst adult Dachshunds enjoy plush toys, it is the puppies who care for them the most - you’d most often see puppies napping with a plush toy because it gives them the same sort of comfort that they received from their mother. As they grow into adults, it is often the same plush toys that are played with. 

Rope toys

Rope toys are for a great game of tug-of-war at the beach, park, or almost anywhere outside. They’re also great for fetching and chewing. Rope toys are often used to calm hyperactive behaviour by directing the dog’s focus and energy onto chewing and holding the toy instead of channelling energy onto destructive or negative behaviour such as destructive chewing, howling, pacing, barking etc.

Fetch toys

Ah, the good ol’ fetch! Dogs like Indies have a very high prey drive, and enjoy chasing things on end - which is why balls are an excellent addition to their stash of go-to toys!

Puzzle toys

Often known for their unmatchable intelligence, Dachshunds enjoy puzzles - it gives them something to positive focus on rather than stare listlessly out of the window or at the door waiting for you to come back. Besides, puzzles toys are excellent to stop destructive behaviour, aggression and separation anxiety. An excellent way to challenge your Dachshund’s mind is through scent work - have a designated ‘digging box’ filled with sand/mud, then hide treats in the sand and watch your dog sniff out every one of them!

Chew toys

Like it or not, Dachshunds will chew. The question is - what are you giving them to chew? Part of this non-stop chewing stems from the breed’s boundless energy that isn’t channelled to good use. As a result, you got yourself a dog that won’t stop until he/she has chewed the whole house. The solution? Chew toys. Chew toys re-direct negative behaviour onto positive chewing that helps with dental health, mental stimulation, and boredom-busting.