Category: Advice for Dachshund Owners

Summer, Pools and Pups: Safety Tips for Your Dachshund

Spending the summer out by the pool with your pups is a great way to enjoy the season, as long as you take the necessary precautions to protect your pet. When you’re out and about by the pool, not only is it important to make sure that your dog is protected from the sun with… Read more »

Top 5 Best Gadgets For Your Dachshund Puppy This Summer

If you are looking to have some fun in the sun this summer with your adorable Dachshund do we have some treats for your pet. There was recently a special on TODAY, where Animal Planet pet expert Andrea Arden visited and shared some of the coolest doggie gadgets available now. Here are our favorite 5… Read more »

Keeping Your Puppy Healthy And Active During Winter

When the snow starts falling, no one really wants to venture outside for too long. Which is why in the winter, we tend to gain weight from a lack of exercise. It’s chilly, the days are shorter and we all just want to curl up and watch the snow fall from a warm, comfy seat… Read more »

Having A Pet Can Make You More Social With Other Humans

Study after study reports that having a pet provides a rainbow of health benefits from lowering stress and blood pressure levels to improving your mood and outlook on things. Did you know that owning a pet may also have an effect on your social life? Becoming a Social Butterfly Usually when people walk down the… Read more »

Have Yourself A Puppy Party!

Thinking about throwing a party but aren’t sure what the theme should be? Don’t let your indecisiveness stop you from throwing the party of the year, throw a puppy party.   So, what is a puppy party?   Dog breeders or other animal organizations will bring puppies to your party for everyone to snuggle, pet… Read more »

No Place Is Too Far To Travel For A Well-Bred Dachshund Puppy

Finding a lifelong friend is no small feat; the search for a perfect fit is tough. There are so many breeders out there and unfortunately, some who are claiming to be something they aren’t, and without the best interest of the dogs in mind.   When you find a legitimate, caring and educated dog breeder,… Read more »

The Proper Way To Give Your Dachshund Puppy A Bath

Do any pup owners out there have a hard time getting their dog to cooperate during bath time? Do any of those pups just have too much fun, and then you end up the one who gets wet?   Well, regardless of your pup’s quirks during bath time and whether he/she likes it or dreads… Read more »

Potty Training Tips

Dachshunds are an incredibly intelligent breed that can master simple tasks fairly quickly. However, the one exception to this known fact is potty training as dachshunds are notoriously difficult to potty train. It takes a lot of time and patience to get a dachshund to go to the bathroom in designated areas. Some dog experts… Read more »

Most Popular Dog Names for 2014

Welcoming a new dog to your family is indescribable. You have just gained a new friend and member of the family that will bring you endless joy and memories. After you pick up your new dachshund however, he’s going to need a name! So how do you decide? Well why not consider a name that… Read more »