Are you making an attempt to teach your Alpine Dachsbracke to sit? The talent of sitting up is quite easily taught to very small dogs, though much larger canines are another story. It is difficult for them to maintain their balance.
Teach Your Alpine Dachsbracke to Sit: Anticipation
Sitting up is one of the 1st techniques that should be taught to a Alpine Dachsbracke and is the groundwork for countless other techniques.