Life with dachshund Articles

Dachshund Winter Enrichment: 12 Indoor Brain Games

By Pepe J. Hernandez, Ph.D., CPDT-KA, Founder of PJH Dog Training Beyond the Winter Walk - Mental Enrichment for Dachshunds on Cold Days When the temperature drops, many Dachshund owners face the same problem. The walk gets shorter, the dog gets restless, and by...

Dachshund playdates: socializing your wiener dog

Safe dachshund playdates pair your dog with one or two familiar, similarly built dogs on flat, obstacle-free ground, in sessions of 15 to 20 minutes with full supervision. Because dachshunds carry a genetic predisposition to intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) - a...

Dachshund heat safety: how to protect your dog from summer heatstroke

Low to the ground, high risk in summer Dachshunds overheat faster than most dogs their size because of their body shape: short legs and a long body keep their belly and chest just inches from hot pavement, and their compact respiratory system has to work harder to...

How to prepare for a dachshund puppy: everything you need before day one

Preparing for a dachshund puppy means puppy-proofing at floor level, setting up a crate before pickup day, sourcing a ramp to protect their spine, and having an enzymatic cleaner ready before the first accident happens - because it will. Puppy-proofing your home To...