We have a dachshund (mini- 7) and golden mix (6). We recently adopted another dachshund (standard – 2). We have invested a ton of time and $ training our other dogs and ensuring they're healthy and were excited about welcoming another dog into the home. They all play and snuggle and get along well!
The new addition we have had for 4 months. Adopted from a reputable rescue, he is so adorable and we do love him. We did 8 weeks of group training with him and his resource guarding, leash manners, and general training are much improved.
HOWEVER. He is almost constantly whining and barking. It seems like he hardly sleeps compared to our other two dogs. As I said he is a dachshund, he was overweight so he is on a vet recommended diet. He gets 3-4 walks a day, enrichment activies (lick mats, snuffle mats, occasional chews).
We have taken him to the vet multiple times and they don't see anything wrong.
I don't know if he misses his family, or if we just aren't giving him enough but he keeps us up at night (doesn't need the bathroom) and seems general miserable with his constant crying. Maybe he is upset that he is on a diet and whining for more food? Maybe some 2 year old dogs are just wild?
Please any help is so appreciated, we can't continue like this if it is not in his best interest.
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