If you’re of a “certain age” you may remember the days of long car rides in the back seat or even the back of a station wagon – no seatbelts in sight or in anyone’s mind. Most of us survived, but we now think very differently about how we travel with our children and infants. […]
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I grew up with a Chesapeake Retriever who lived to be 13 years old. She was an outdoor, family/hunting dog whose food consisted of whatever was leftover from supper, the occasional nondescript kibble and Milk Bone dog biscuits from my and my sisters’ hands. She also loved pea pods that dropped when we shucked peas
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Did you know that small dogs have the same number of teeth (42) as large dogs but less space in their mouths to house them? This can make them prone to dental issues which can lead to systemic infections if not treated. Infections can affect your dog’s heart, kidneys and liver, so good dental care
Every breed of dog has their own traits and personalities, and dachshunds are definitely no exception. Their reputation for being stubborn is well known and, in my experience, not misplaced. I do believe that it is misunderstood, however. Dachshunds were bred for independence and for making split-second decisions on their own. Their breeding to chase
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Let me be brutally honest – potty training was (and still can be) rough! Dachshunds, especially miniature dachshunds, are not dogs that train easily. Like any small dog, they take longer to train because of their small bladders. Add a dachshund’s extreme independence onto that, and you have a challenge on your hands . .
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Ahh, the first week with your new puppy. If you’re fortunate, you have some time off to devote to snuggles, play and training, especially potty training at all hours of the day and night. Developing a routine is the most important thing to begin once puppy is home. Let them settle in at their own
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You’ve waited months or even years to finally bring your puppy home, and now they’re here. They’re so tiny, that you’re afraid to squeeze them too hard. I remember being dazed by the number of dogs at the breeder’s when we arrived in South Carolina to pick up Charlotte. There were parents and pups everywhere,
1. Dachshunds don’t potty train in two weeks! I’ll admit, I naively thought I could take a week off of work to train Charlotte and have her potty trained within two weeks. This was my thinking as I prepared for her arrival, already having committed to picking her up from the breeder, until I started
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It’s vacation season, and many will enjoy a road trip with their pup. Wondering how to keep your dog healthy while traveling? There is an alternative to kibble that requires no refrigeration – Dr. Harvey’s dehydrated, just-add-water foods. For complete meal options, check out the Beef & Garden Veggies or Chicken &Garden Veggies recipes, available
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The wait is over, the day has come – Gotcha Day!! Soon you will be meeting, maybe for the first time, the puppy who will become a beloved member of the family. But if you’ll be making a long road trip to bring your puppy home, there are a few things you should pack to
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