If you’ve lived with a Dachshund for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed them stopping mid-activity and lifting one front paw off the ground. To people new to the breed, it can look a little odd or even concerning. But for Dachshunds, it’s a very common behavior. There are several possible reasons your Doxie... The post Why Dachshunds Lift a Front Paw: Decoding the Behavior first appeared on YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com.| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com
Every Dachshund owner knows that you can’t go to the bathroom alone! But why is that? Is your Dachshund worried that you might fall in? That there is a boogeyman hiking behind the shower curtain? Or that you might not “do it” right? In all seriousness, there are logical explanations for why your Dachshund follows... The post Why Are Dachshunds So Clingy? first appeared on YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com.| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com
Like most of you, I believed that the Dachshund is a scent hound. After all, the American Kennel Club (AKC) classifies them as one, it sounds like there is “hound” in the name, and they love to follow scents with their nose like a hound. Then my my mind was blown! I learned that some... The post The Dachshund is a Hound, Right? Maybe Not first appeared on YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com.| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com
The question I get asked most often by prospective Dachshund owners is, “Do you think a Dachshund is the right breed for me?” Dachshunds have been my life for the last 20+ years. To say I am obsessed with them is an understatement. I likely will never own another dog breed in my life. Or... The post 20 Reasons Why a Dachshund Might Not Be Right For You first appeared on YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com.| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com
I assume, like myself, most people join Dachshund-related groups on Facebook to learn. But how do you know that the advice from other Dachshund owners is correct? I used to think when I saw a comment multiple times in many places, that it was probably true. But we’ve all learned in the recent years that... The post Wrong Answers I See Most Often in Dachshund Facebook Groups first appeared on YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com.| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com
If you have a Dachshund who likes to rip apart their stuffed toys, then you understand what an expensive habit it can be. Like me, you have probably bought every "toughest" toy on the market, only to find it didn't last more than 15 minutes. I've spent up to $25 on "invincible" plush dog toys| YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com - Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education ...