Author: doxiemoxie

Rescuing A Dachshund

Dachshunds can be all about the attitude.  Some people can not handle all that chutzpah!  This means that these bigger than life dogs can end up in rescues and shelters.  Often, the older they...

Adopting A Dog

You feel the time is right for you and your family to get a dog.  You have done the research, found a vet a to consult, and decided to get a Dachshund.  The finest...

How to Discipline Your Dachshund

Ich bin mein Dackel.  This means, “I am my Dachshund,” in German.  If you love a Dachshund, you know what it means to be loved unconditionally.  Dachshunds are super tough on the outside and...

Dog Care on Holidays

The stockings may be hung by the chimney with care, but there are a few more things which need some care during the holidays.  If you are a family with a dog, especially a...

Dogs During Winter

November is usually the month when the weather turns chilly in most of the United States.  Even if you live in the warmer climates, during this time of the year it can still become quite cold, especially...

Halloween with Dachshund

Halloween is a wonderful time of year for children.  However, it can be stressful for a dog, particularly the always alert hunter, the Dachshund.  Small dogs can be overwhelmed by a lot of noise,...

The Loveable Dachshund

Stubborn.  Bossy.  Feisty.  Brave.  Weird.  These are just some of the words used to describe the insanely loveable Dachshund.  There are many more words that apply and if you have one, you have probably...

Please Don’t Eat The Poop

Coprophagia is a condition in which dogs eat their own feces or the feces of other animals. Although this activity is considered normal behavior among dogs, it does not make it any less disgusting...