Whether you are a first-time Dachshund owner, haven't owned one in a long time, or are thinking of getting one, you should be prepared with this list of 14 rules Dachshunds have for you.
As the saying goes, "Dachshund train you; you don't train them."
#1 The Dachshunds are not allowed in the house.
![two Dachshunds sleeping soundly in their bed](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dachshund-dogs-5.jpg)
#2 Okay, the Dachshund is allowed in the house, but only in certain rooms.
![Dachshund lying on the zebra printed bed](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dachshund-dog-1-9.jpg)
#3 Okay, the Dachshund is allowed on all furniture, but is NOT allowed to sleep with the humans on the bed.
![Dachshund on the couch with its feet placed on the arm of the couch while staring with its begging eyes](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dachshund-dog-2-10.jpg)
#4 All right, the Dachshund is allowed on the bed, but ONLY by invitation.
![Dachshund on the bed while looking down](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dachshund-dog-3-9.jpg)
#5 The Dachshund can sleep on the bed whenever he wants, but NOT under the covers.
![Dachshund lying on its side on top of the bed](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dachshund-dog-4-9.jpg)
#6 The Dachshund can sleep under the covers every night.
![Dachshund snuggled with blanket on the bed while staring with its adorable eyes](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dachshund-dog-5-7.jpg)
#7 Humans must ask permission to sleep under the covers with the Dachshund.
![Dachshund snuggled up in blanket on the bed](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dachshund-dog-6-4.jpg)
#8 Leave one pair of shoes out per day for me to chew on.
![Dachshund lying on the grass while biting the lace of the shoe](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dachshund-dog-7-4.jpg)
#9 Socks… Kids slippers… Sweatshirts…
![Dachshund lying down on the ground with black thing in its mouth](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dachshund-dog-8-4.jpg)
#10 Leave incredibly annoying squeeky toys!
![showing a yellow duck stuffed toy to a Dachshund lying on the bed while staring with its adorable eyes](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dachshund-dog-9-4.jpg)
#11 Leave empty plastic water bottles!
![Dachshund running with a plastic bottle in its mouth](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dachshund-dog-10-3.jpg)
#12 Leave rope toys!
![Dachshund on the floor with a rope in its mouth](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dachshund-dog-11-3.jpg)