Many people don't think that Dachshunds can hike. That's especially true for those that haven't owned a Dachshund. However, I've also heard many stories from other owners over the years about their Dachshund sitting at home. They say they didn't think theirs could hike but want to try it now that they saw us out| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
Over the years, I've probably received 100 messages and emails from people whose Dachshunds are experiencing back problems, neck problems, and trouble walking. Although I've written several articles on the topic, I haven't yet written one that specifically addresses the urgent time right after you discover that your Dachshund's back legs are paralyzed, their front| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
Because you won’t be sure your Dachshund has the disease until an injury occurs, the best thing you can do is commit the warning signs of a Dachshund back injury to memory and get your dog treatment right away if you see them.| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
Dachshunds, as with every dog breed, have certain health issues that occur more frequently within their “genetic pool.” Smart Dachshund owners will educate themselves so that they can recognize a health issue in its early stages. Being aware of common health issues in Dachshunds can equip an owner with knowledge that could help prevent the| For My Dachshund - Dachshund Tips and Advice from an Expert
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 ...
Send Your Dachshund on a Camping Adventure! Whether it's an add-on to a current dog boarding stay, or you want to send your Dachshund to "summer camp" for a week while you are working long hours, I can take your dog camping and walking in the woods. Note: this service is generally available only mid-spring| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
As you know if you're read my blog at all, I am very passionate about making sure a Dachshund gets enough exercise. There are two main reasons for this: It helps to keep them healthy and fit It helps keep their core and back muscles strong so they are less likely to suffer from a| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
Ask if Dachshunds can use stairs, or post a picture of your Dachshund using them, in any breed-specific forum and 95% of the people will scream, “NO!” The belief perpetuated on the internet is that stairs are bad for Dachshunds and using them will cause a back injury and IVDD. However, although the difference between| 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 ...