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The Dachshund-based Workout That’s Better Than a Gym Membership

February 12, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Having a Dachshund is like having your own paw-powered obstacle course! Here are 5 "Doxercises" guaranteed to get you in shape (if they don't kill you first).

Boy or girl, which dachshund is right for you?

January 28, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

All dachshunds are wonderful, but there are personality differences between boys and girls. Here are a few things to consider when choosing one versus the other

Puppy-Proofing Your Home for a Dachshund: A Complete Guide

January 16, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Bringing home a dachshund puppy is an exciting time, but before those little paws come through your door, it’s crucial to puppy-proof your house. Here's how:

Remembering Less Squirrely Times

January 10, 2023|

The number of ground squirrels overrunning The Acre this year is astounding. Franzi following the scent of ground squirrel I don’t know if the dry winter let more survive, or if my neighbor’s newly constructed pool drove them out, or if all the good squirrel predators have changed their tastes, but I am literally stumbling over these rodents and their burrows everywhere. I’ve found them wreaking havoc in the vegetable garden, the keyhole garden, and the greenhouse. This morning there was one chowing down on a cherimoya on my back deck. Since March I’ve trapped more than 40, and spent [keep reading...]

Helping Paralyzed Dogs in Need

February 4, 2016|

https://www.gofundme.com/frankiewheelchair We are doing a happy dance here at Joyful Paws headquarters! Why? Because Alex is the 50th dog the Frankie Wheelchair Fund has granted a wheelchair to! Alex is currently with foster, Sandi, with Dachshund Rescue of South Florida. She sent me ths picture of Alex and said, “Here’s a pic of sweet n snugly Alex in his Eddie’s Wheels. He took to his wheels like a duck to water!” Does not surprise me one bit. I’ve seen time and time again how these dogs get on with the joy of living life — now rolling through the grass, [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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