Ferdinand is a total lovebug who came in to Rescue with his friend, Elsa. They were obviously breeders in the past not mistreated but not given much attention because they cant get enough loving and are so eager to please, they would love to have a lap available 24/7!!  Ferdinand is still in the macho guy phase after his neuter and still marking some but we are working on it and he has finally decided he doesn't have to be aggressive around my boys, i know my big group was a little overwhelming for him at first but he has settled down, Ferdinand doesn't need to be with an aggressive male but he does fine with other dogs.  They have learned to be in a crate here at my house and they get a treat when they go in it when I ask, so definitely that should be continued as they look for their treat, they have slept in their crate since they have been with us.  They are both house trained IF they are taken out on a regular basis as any dachshund, they are not a breed to hold it very long, they will not use their crate!!!  The only bad habit that we have come across is their trying to dig out, they found two ways here at my dachshund proofed yard( I thought) to try and get out luckily I know that the first few weeks in a new home you have to constantly keep an eye on them outside, now they have decided that one, they cant get out or they don't want to leave!!!!  They were obviously constant companions when they were found.