A dog is a "den animal" by nature. Left to it's own devices, a dog will seek out a "den" of some sort to make into a home. A crate provides this "den" for your pet.   A crate is security, home and comfort to a dog who has been properly introduced to it. If there is initial resistance, it is because YOU have selected the dog's den for him, and he may not recognize it as such. Your newly adopted Dachshund has been accustomed to being crated during the time they spent with us. We suggest that you continue this habit when you are not present to monitor the dog's activities.  Sometimes, out of boredom, or for spite, an otherwise well-behaved dog will destroy something or soil the house during your absence. It is not pleasant (for the dog or the family) to come home to such "surprises". During your absence, your pet could also injure itself by jumping off the couch, chewing through an electrical cord or chewing on its toys and choking on a chewed off piece. All of these catastrophes can be avoided by a dog being safely crated while you are unavailable to supervise it. Do not, however, abuse the dog by asking it to remain in a crate for extraordinarily long amounts of time.  Eight hours is the absolute maximum amount of time you should reasonably expect the dog to stay in a crate without complaint. Sometimes it is necessary to go a little over this length of time, but it is best if you don't. Housebreaking will also be easier to manage by using a crate. It will be best if the dog sleeps at night in the crate. Immediately upon arising, let him outside to eliminate. You should supervise the dog while outside to be CERTAIN that he has fully eliminated.   Be sure to give lots of effusive verbal praise while the dog is eliminating so they will be certain to understand that this is a GOOD thing. Once you are certain that bladder and bowels have been emptied, the dog can be brought back into the house. It will be best at first to confine the dog to a small non-carpeted area; a baby gate enclosing the kitchen area is usually ideal. This will make "accidents" easier to find and easier to clean up. At first, make it a point every few hours to take the dog outside for a "potty trip". Be certain you are being VERY lavish in your praise whenever the dog eliminates outside. When an accident occurs in the house, take the dog to the offense, lower the dog's head to the offense (it's not necessary to rub the dog's nose in it...just be certain it is aware of the "mess") and in a very loud, GUTTURAL, disapproving tone of voice repeat NO! NO! NO!.   You will have to be the judge of your dog as to the dog's " stubbornness level". For some Dachshunds, this amount of punishment will be enough, for others, you may have to progress to "scruff-shaking " the dog, others will require a sharp swat on the rump (on the fatty hip, NOT on the back!).  You will have to learn exactly what it takes to correct the behavior. After the correction, put the dog outside for a few minutes.  Carry the dog back into the house; The dog has now has lost house privileges and should be put into the crate for a few hours. Be sure to clean the spot with a product especially designed to eliminate dog odors.   After a few hours, when let out of the crate, immediately take the dog outside for a few minutes. If you will be CONSISTENT with this schedule, you will be able to crate-train and housebreak your new friend.   Dachshunds, as a rule, are very stubborn dogs. If the dog resists your training efforts, you will have to match the dog's stubbornness level!   Consistency is the key to winning the battle.