As you know, I'm all about hiking with dogs. I believe that almost any dog in good health can do it. However, it IS true that not all dogs can go the same distance or over the same terrain. If your dog has never been hiking before, you should start them slow on easier trails| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...
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 ...
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 ...
