Sampson says: Bigger isn’t necessarily better! Did you know that even us little dachshund dogs can make humans feel safe? We can be great guard dogs. We dachshunds in particular are great protectors. We are the first to bark out warnings of someone nearby! With our super sensitive sense of Dachshund smell and hearing, we…
If your Dachshund has ‘separation anxiety’, here are some suggestions that may help. Whether you have a Dachshund puppy or a Dachshund that is ‘new to you’ one way to stop separation anxiety is to train your Dachshund to be alone. Just as you would potty train your puppy, starting right away with separation training…
Separation anxiety or distress can be a normal but undesirable behavior in young Dachshunds, particularly Dachshunds that are ‘new to you’. Pretty much any puppy will experience separation distress or anxiety. How you handle the situation will determine how long your Dachshund will have separation anxiety. A Dachshund that’s ‘new to you’ may also experience…
Since we have had several large dogs in the past, we have learned that having a Dachshund means a completely different set of games to play and rules to follow. Our mini Dachshund, Sampson, enjoys the game of hide and seek. This game is so easy to play, especially with a mini Dachshund. Hide and…
Are you thinking about getting a Dachshund? Why not rescue a Dachshund who’s only crime was not coming from a loving home? There are many reputable independent rescuers throughout the country. I fact, many of these experienced, independent rescue people, got together to form a network throughout the United States and Canada called the DRNA…
Sampson says: This is from my good friend Theodore. I really liked it and wanted to share it with all of you. Please remember it now, not only because April is Prevent Animal Cruelty Month, but remember it all the time! Dog’s prayer: “Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in the entire…
Dachshunds have some unique behaviors to their breed. But what do they mean? I’ll start by saying that many of these behaviors can be traced back to the fact that Dachshunds were bred to be hunting pack dogs. Dachshunds Love to Lick Your Face Why do Dachshunds love to lick your face? In an…
April 14, 2011 ~ afternoon Hello Everyone! It’s me, Sampson the lovable mini Dachshund. I must tell you that today was a very high anxiety day for this mini Dachshund. Mommy had to go to the doctor today. The doctor……that’s the same thing as the vet!!!! Do you know what they do when you go…
April is Prevent Animal Cruelty Month. What can you do to help? Educate. Teach Your Children One of the most powerful tools we have in preventing animal abuse is education. The education of other adults, but most importantly the education of children. Nurturing kindness and compassion toward animals is a great way start. If you…
April is Prevent Animal Cruelty Month. What can you do to help? Animal abuse, neglect and mistreatment is just not necessary. Did you know that many people are unaware that abuse and neglect happens? Many people turn a blind eye and just ignore it thinking there is nothing they can do to help. Well there…