It's not uncommon for Dachshunds to get less exercise than they should. Common reasons I've seen that many owners aren't able to exercise their Dachshund enough are: They think their Dachshund doesn't need much exercise They under-estimate how much exercise their Dachshund is physically capable of They think potty-break walks (on a leash or in| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
One of the most common question I receive when post pictures of my small dogs hiking is, "How far can they hike?" I recently announced plans for a 4-day backpacking trip. I will be hiking with my 11 lb miniature Dachshund Gretel for 7 – 10 miles a day. Someone left a comment on that| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
You may be wondering how much exercise your Dachshund needs. Specifically, how often you need to walk your dog per week and for how long. The short answer is that it varies by each particular Dachshund. Factors like age, health, mobility issues, and fitness level must be considered. Another thing to reflect on is their| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
If your dog suffers from an injury to a joint or ligament, they will most likely be prescribed crate rest during the recovery process, whether as a primary course of treatment or after surgery. Crate rest, when used in lieu of surgery, is another name for conservative treatment since, although conservative treatment encompasses many modalities,| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
I didn't always know a lot about back problems in Dachshunds. I was still pretty clueless even after owning my first Dachshund Chester for 8 years. It wasn't until I adopted my second Dachshund Gretel in 2010, and started this blog, that I really started researching and learning as much as I could about the| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
I’ve spent the last 20 years studying the Dachshund breed and there are 10 common behavior problems I see most often. Now, some of these aren’t “problems” per se. They may just be behaviors owners are shocked or surprised by because they didn’t fully understand the Dachshund breed before they got one. Although my experience| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...