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December 29, 2021|

How do I keep my Dachshund entertained?Dachshunds need exercise, mental stimulation and fun so we're going to give you some ideas for keeping your little Doixe dog happy at home....This is how you entertain your dachshund when it's raining: Play interactive games. Teach new tricks. Play ball. Doggy play date. Change the view. Hide and seek. Chew toys.

Happy Birthday!

September 5, 2016|

Happy Birthday! It's Mr. Rommel's 13th birthday today! Wow, how time flies. It seems to me he was only a puppy the other day. Rommel is my very first dachshund and I love him so much. I always wanted a dachshund and I feel lucky to have him live with us. My husband got him for me for our 15th wedding anniversary. I had picked his mane out years before I got him. I’ve been happy with him ever since. I should have known the first day when he came home, what a ball hound he is. Rommel loves to [keep reading...]

Donation to the Frankie Wheelchair Fund

February 4, 2016|

DONATE to THE FRANKIE WHEELCHAIR FUND! http://nationalwalknrolldogday.com/donate-to-the-frankie-wheelchair-fund/ Thank you for your consideration of helping us with our mission to help disabled dogs in need of a wheelchair to give them the gift of mobility. There are several ways in which you can help: MONETARY DONATIONS You can make a donation now by clicking on heart below which will take you directly to Paypal where you can pay with your Paypal account or credit card. If you prefer you can mail check to: 304 Kettleview Court, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020. Please make check out to The Frankie Wheelchair Fund. *please note [keep reading...]

Bloodhound Sneaks Out of Yard to Run Half Marathon and Finishes 7th!

February 3, 2016|

Bloodhound Sneaks Out of Yard to Run Half Marathon and Finishes 7th!http://www.akc.org/news/bloodhound-sneaks-out-of-yard-to-run-half-marathon-and-finishes-7th/ Participants of a half marathon in Alabama were given a run for their money by a dog last week. Just before the Trackless Train Trek Half Marathon began in Elkmont, April Hamlin let her Bloodhound, Ludivine, outside to go to the bathroom, Runners World reported. Ludivine wandered off the property and joined the runners lined up at the starting point of the race. In spite of some distractions (a dead rabbit, a dog in the cheering area along the course, a field of livestock) along the way, she [keep reading...]

Lovesick dog walks 10k to see Naples sweetheart

December 1, 2015|

Lovesick dog walks 10k to see Naples sweetheart The Dachshund travelled 10km to be with his love. Photo: Scott Beale Lovesick dog walks 10k to see Naples sweetheart They say love knows no distance, but when hearts are yearning, sometimes the only option is to bridge the gap: that’s exactly what Toto, a Dachshund, or sausage dog, did when he dodged traffic to cross two Campania provinces in search of his love. Toto who lives in the town of Scafati, in Salerno, met Lilly, a fellow Dachshund, this summer when their respective owners struck up a friendship while on holiday. [keep reading...]

Homemade Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Treats

November 25, 2015|

Makes 2 dozen Ingredients: 1 banana, peeled 1 cup oat flour 2/3 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup dried parsley 3 tablespoons peanut butter 1 egg, beaten Method: Preheat oven to 300°F. Put banana in a large bowl and use a spoon or potato masher to mash it thoroughly. Add oat flour, oats, parsley, peanut butter and egg and stir well to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes. Roll mixture into 24 balls, using about 1 tablespoon dough for each; transfer to a large parchment paper-lined baking sheet as done. Use the back of a spoon or the heel of your [keep reading...]

How to know if your dog has Cushing’s Disease and Diabetes

November 7, 2015|

How to know if your dog has Cushing's Disease and Diabetes. What is Cushing's Cushing's Disease (or syndrome) occurs when the adrenal glands produce excess amounts of cortisol, also known as cortisone. Cushing's is also known as hyperadrenocorticism. Hyper = above normal; adreno = relating to the adrenal glands; corticism = relating to the cortex & cortisol production. So, Cushings is a disease of elevated cortisol production by the adrenal cortex. Cushing's is much more common in dogs than in cats, so this page focuses on Cushings in dogs. Dogs have two adrenal glands, which are are small pea-sized glands [keep reading...]

How to Hold a Dachshund Properly

September 1, 2015|

http://www.wikihow.com/Hold-a-Dachshund-Properly Edit Article How to Hold a Dachshund Properly Two Methods:Holding a Dachshund SafelyKnowing What to Avoid Dachshunds (also known as "wiener dogs") are known for their long body, short legs, and floppy ears. While these adorable dogs make great household companions, their unusual proportions can make them delicate — their long spines are especially sensitive. This means that extra care must be taken to support the dog's back as you pick it up, hold it, and set it back down.[1] Method 1 of 2: Holding a Dachshund Safely Hold a Dachshund Properly Step 1 Version 2.jpg 1 Place one [keep reading...]

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