Jake is a special Dachshund. He's intelligent, engaging, and adorable. He expects a lot of attention and is readily willing to give his back. He wants to be number one and is not too happy having to share the limelight with other pets.   He may pick fights with other dogs in order to assert his superior position.   He likes being next to his caregiver on the couch or in the bed, and tolerates being carried around pretty well. He has had basic obedience training and did well. There's probably little limit to how far he could go training-wise. He understands the nuances of what he should do and will perform if he knows it's to his advantage -- like there's a treat in the offing.   He frequently does not obey if there's no benefit to him.   He's not destructive of household items other than leather shoe laces which he can't resist.   He enjoys walks and is always eager to go.   He likes to stop and investigate often and always barks at dogs he meets along the route.   He has good stamina. Jake would fit perfectly into a household with no other pets and where he was not left alone for other than short periods of several hours.   He is house trained but has occasional accidents if left alone unconfined too long.   Because of his intelligence he thrives on stimulation and activity.   He does love being in his crate; however, so he can adapt to some periods of aloneness.