LOL. You have 4 dacshsunds? I have 1, a mini...an overweight one at that, trying to make him exercise more...and he freaks out over everything, the washing machine being too loud, a doorbell ringing on the TV, etc. We jokingly say he has PTSD. How do you deal with 4? I love our little dog very much though. We rescued him as he wasn’t wanted and he has been very therapeutic for my husband. :)
We used a "penny can" from the beginning...an empty coffee can with coin change in it. Initially, you drop it on the floor, right near your dog when he barks and you don't want him too. Then, you shake the can when he barks and you don't want him too. Now, all we have to do is say, "Do I need to get the penny can? Stop barking." That helps. Dachshunds are VERY work oriented dogs. By that I mean, a dog's main job is to protect their owners...they take their jobs very seriously. I love them soooo much. We have a great little crew here. NO PEOPLE FOOD - NO STAIRS. James (the oldest) is now 17 yrs and 4 months old!!!