How to Stop a Dachshund Puppy From Peeing in the House
It’s been a while since Molly was a puppy so I’m going from ancient memory and recalling that she was quite easy to house train by following four simple rules. However, I did benefit from training Chloe
How to save $5 on Beggin Strips
We were out shopping this morning and made a quick stop into Target to pick up a few things that we ran out of, you know, the things you don’t want to buy in bulk at Costco but want to a least save a few dollars
Blue Buffalo Health Bars Review
Two out of three Dachshunds prefer Blue Buffalo Health Bars.
About – Your Dachshund Site Host
The owner who looks a lot like "Goofy."
How to Pick Really Good Pet Names
You’ve just brought home a new family member – a kitten or a puppy – introduce it to its new home and you go through the process of trying to figure out what to call it. Sometimes a new pet isn’t planned and
Is Royal Canin a Good Dog Food?
This blog seems to be getting lots of questions that need answering and while I have some time this summer I would like to answer “is Royal Canin a Good Dog Food?” I have to admit that of the dry foods that our
PetFoodDirect Coupon Code
If you haven’t had a chance to read the post about PetFoodDirect Free Shipping, you may want to see if those tips apply to you. It has several ideas on using coupon codes to save you money when buying pet food for
Can Dogs Eat Watermelon?
I asked my wife today if dogs could eat watermelon. Her quick and witty response was “not if I get to it first.” Since our Dachshunds – nor I — probably will ever get some melon scraps from my wife my
Pass Go and Get PetFoodDirect Free Shipping
If you haven’t tried PetFoodDirect.com, I really think you are missing out on some cheap dog food prices and a wide selection of brands that will satisfy your pet’s pallet. But what is fantastic about this company
How to Save Big $$$ with Blue Buffalo Dog Food Coupons
Our Dachshunds were introduced to Blue Buffalo Dog food several years ago by a company representative giving a sales pitch on how superior their food was compared to other brands on the market. The nice sales woman
View from the eyes of a Dachshund
View from the eyes of a Dachshund, a photo by Howard O. Young on Flickr. This weekend I was attempting to pull off a few pictures of my Motorola Droid for my wife that I’ve been taking throughout the year. It seemed
Fiber for Dogs
Adding fiber to diet Like people, dogs need fiber to help in the digestion of their food. More important, the fiber is a bulk-forming laxative which is extremely important for dogs that suffer from an Anal Sac
Dachshund Back Problems
Due to the elongated spine of the Dachshund, there is a good chance that your dog eventually may have back problems. Like in humans, injuries to the back are often very painful and limit the activity of your dog.
What are the Best Dog Food Containers?
Even though we cook fresh food for our Dachshunds, we keep a backup supply of dry food in case of emergencies. You never know when the Big One will hit California and being prepared is always the best especially when
How Long Do Dachshunds Live?
Dachshunds live for a very looooong time! All jokes aside, Dachsunds can well into their twenties, in fact Chanel, a 21-year old Doxie made it into Guinness record book as the oldest live dog. Her fur turned all
Dachshunds Love Home Cooked Dog Food
For the past year I cook the Dachshunds chicken and pumpkin dog food. It is extremely healthy for them and has enough fiber to help with the anal glads which Odie has a problem with. It is a real simple recipe where I
Q: Why Do Dachshunds Shiver?
We receive an email from a reader with a Dachshund that shivers: Is it normal for a dashund to shiver? Not only when it is cold outside but when he’s on your lap. I heard it’s a sign of back problems.
A Dog Seat Belt Just May Save Your Pet’s Life
You never know what’s going to happen when you’re minding your business and all of a sudden you’re broadsided by a SUV and its rear bumper is crunching down on the top of your hood. Miss June bug was
Pumpkin and Chicken Dachshund Food Recipe
We switched our dachshunds over to a new homemade pumpkin and chicken dog food recipe. Chloe – who is very finicky – just loves it. The main reason we switched to this diet is to bulk up Odie’s poops so it will
Dog Coupons
Saving a buck or two isn’t too bad especially when you have three Dachshunds. If you’re like us, and have a few dogs, start cutting those coupons. Don’t have the time to cut coupons, let these people
Trying New Dashund Dog Food
Every six months or so, we stop in Solvang to pick up a few gifts, eat lots of Arnie’s Famous Aebleskivers and stop in next door at Berengaria to see what new Dachshund goodies to buy. Besides the dachshund coffee
Daddy’s Birthday
Today we celebrated my birthday, 6 dog years young and I still feel like a young pup. My wife took us out Hungry Hunter and had a really nice dinner and enjoyable evening. We’re “practicing”
Food Recall … Just the Poop Scoop
I know this is a shameful pug for dog.com, but they are an excellent resource for getting the poop scoop on the dog food recall. If you don’t know if which dog food was recalled, just follow their links to the
Dog Food Recall: Just Cook (for) your Weiners
Like all pet owners, the recent recall of dog and cat food really had us scared. Lucky for our three doxies, their favorite food (Ceasers) was not on the list of recalled dog food. (Dog Thoughts: Bag Means Walkie
Isn’t it strange how dogs associate things? For instance, I’ll go to the kitchen and pull out a plastic baggy and Odie will immediate run to the front door. Either he’s reading my mind that
Dachshund Dog Food
Molly was sick for a few days with diarrhea and vomiting. It started the same night she grabbed a short-rib off my wife’s dinner plate when my wife got up to get a glass of water. The 2x2x1-inch piece of meat was
Take the Pet Fitness Challenge and Come out a Winner
By Laura Kiemele, Veterinarian Technician (NC)-Recent research has shown that when pets and people exercise together, they achieve greater success and are more likely to stick with a weight-loss program. Pet owners can