https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education and Inspiration Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:03:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-YDWWYW-2023-favicon-1-32x32.png https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com 32 32 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-importance-of-being-a-good-houseguest/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-importance-of-being-a-good-houseguest/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=1420 When you stay at someone else’s house with your dog, it’s important to be a good houseguest. If you aren’t, your host may take to cringing every time you want to stay or not invite you back. I’ve been traveling and staying at other people’s house as a guest for over 20 years. Below are...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-importance-of-being-a-good-houseguest/feed/ 6 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-friendly-does-not-always-mean-dog-friendly/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-friendly-does-not-always-mean-dog-friendly/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=6642 When I first started traveling with my dogs, I was repeatedly surprised and perplexed by places labeled “pet friendly”. Frequently, I was disappointed. It turns out that there is a big difference between let and allow – between pets allowed vs pet friendly. UPDATED: originally published June 2013 Pets Allowed vs Pet Friendly So what...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-friendly-does-not-always-mean-dog-friendly/feed/ 65 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/driving-with-dogs-the-100-mile-road-trip-game/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/driving-with-dogs-the-100-mile-road-trip-game/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=8756 Taking road trips with my dogs is one of my favorite things to do with them. We’ve driven over 4,000 miles from Seattle to Arizona, Driven 3,00 miles to southern California, driven to Colorado to hike some 14ers, gone on multi-day road trips in Washington State, and taken hundreds of other short trips. Taking a...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/driving-with-dogs-the-100-mile-road-trip-game/feed/ 47 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/best-websites-for-planing-a-dog-friendly-vacation/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/best-websites-for-planing-a-dog-friendly-vacation/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=9024 I rarely travel without my Dachshunds Summit and Gretel. I’ve taken them on a 4,000 mile road trip from Seattle, Washington to Phoenix, Arizona. I took them on a “tour” along the west coast in April 2022, driving over 3,000 miles and holding several Dachshund meetups along the way. UPDTATED: Article originally published August 2014....]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/best-websites-for-planing-a-dog-friendly-vacation/feed/ 20 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-friendly-road-trip-traveling-to-canada-from-the-us/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-friendly-road-trip-traveling-to-canada-from-the-us/#comments Sun, 05 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=8347 I haven driven across the Canadian border from the United States several times with my dogs. People know I like to travel to Canada with my dogs so they often ask me questions like: “Can I take my dog to Canada?” “How hard is it to cross the US-Canadian border with my dog?” “What rules...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-friendly-road-trip-traveling-to-canada-from-the-us/feed/ 54 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/essential-dog-beach-safety-tips-for-your-small-dog/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/essential-dog-beach-safety-tips-for-your-small-dog/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2022 14:30:57 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=21377 I love visiting the beach with my small dogs. Some of my favorites to visit are Seaside Beach, and Cannon Beach, on the Oregon coast and Kalaloch Beach in Washington State. The beach is wide open and we often seek out secluded ones. Because of this, it’s one of the few places I feel comfortable...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/essential-dog-beach-safety-tips-for-your-small-dog/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/5-benefits-of-traveling-with-a-small-dog/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/5-benefits-of-traveling-with-a-small-dog/#respond Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:00:37 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20681 Some people wonder if you can travel with a small dog. Or why you might want to. Besides the many benefits of traveling with your dog, traveling with a small dog, specifically, has several advantages. When you compare a big dog vs a small dog, here are the reasons I think traveling with a small...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/5-benefits-of-traveling-with-a-small-dog/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-travel-essentials-printable-checklist-for-a-pet-friendly-vacation/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-travel-essentials-printable-checklist-for-a-pet-friendly-vacation/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:09:58 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20722 I travel a lot with my dogs. So much that I’ve been able to refine my list of dog travel essentials over time and for different scenarios. To make taking a vacation with my dogs easier, and to make sure I don’t forget anything, I created this pet travel checklist for when I stay in...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-travel-essentials-printable-checklist-for-a-pet-friendly-vacation/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/10-ways-to-make-your-dog-comfortable-in-a-hotel-room/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/10-ways-to-make-your-dog-comfortable-in-a-hotel-room/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:37:44 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20724 I travel with my dogs everywhere. It’s one of my favorite things to do! But I don’t want my happiness to be at the expense of theirs. I do my best to respect their preferences and make them as comfortable as possible. I find that one of the most stressful travel experiences for my dogs...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/10-ways-to-make-your-dog-comfortable-in-a-hotel-room/feed/ 4 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-keep-your-dog-calm-when-traveling/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-keep-your-dog-calm-when-traveling/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2020 21:32:32 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=19500 Taking your dog on vacation with you can be a really fun and memorable experience.  However, if your dog is not used to traveling, it may not go as smoothly as you anticipate.  Dogs new to traveling may find it stressful at times. Whether travelling by car, train, bus, or airplane, dogs can quickly become...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-keep-your-dog-calm-when-traveling/feed/ 4 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/10-surprising-benefits-of-traveling-with-your-dog/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/10-surprising-benefits-of-traveling-with-your-dog/#comments Thu, 01 Aug 2019 10:00:28 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=18379 There are a lot of benefits of traveling with your dog. Some are obvious and some are not so obvious. The more obvious benefits, which most articles about traveling with your dog mention, include: Your dog gets to experience sights and sounds that are different than around home You don’t have to miss them You...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/10-surprising-benefits-of-traveling-with-your-dog/feed/ 5 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-visit-national-parks-with-your-dog/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-visit-national-parks-with-your-dog/#comments Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:00:26 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=17077 Planning to visit a National Park and bring your dog along? Do you know that there are a lot of rules about what you can and can’t do with your dog in National Parks? While your dog is allowed to visit the park with you, they aren’t allowed to hike or visit most of the...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-visit-national-parks-with-your-dog/feed/ 1 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/tips-for-flying-with-your-dog-in-cabin/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/tips-for-flying-with-your-dog-in-cabin/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:00:11 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=17733 The thought of flying with your small dog for the first time may send shivers down your spine. No doubt you’ve heard more than a few terrifying tales of fellow dog owners who’ve had disastrous experiences taking their pups along with them. Whether you are moving overseas, or are fortunate enough to take your pooch...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/tips-for-flying-with-your-dog-in-cabin/feed/ 6 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/essential-items-to-bring-on-every-adventure-dachshund/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/essential-items-to-bring-on-every-adventure-dachshund/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=17897 I’ve been hiking, camping, and traveling with my Dachshunds over 15 years. I love dog gear but, over time, I’ve found that there are several essentials I take with us every time we go on an adventure. My dogs may be small but I know my must-have list would be the same even if I...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/essential-items-to-bring-on-every-adventure-dachshund/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/3-crucial-things-to-know-when-visiting-a-national-park-with-your-dog/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/3-crucial-things-to-know-when-visiting-a-national-park-with-your-dog/#comments Sat, 13 Oct 2018 10:00:34 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=17179 You’ve been eyeing the beautiful pictures on Instagram or online for a long time and you’re finally going to visit that National park this summer. And, of course, because you hardly do anything without your furry sidekick, you’re dog is coming with you. Then you find out that dogs aren’t allowed in National Parks and...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/3-crucial-things-to-know-when-visiting-a-national-park-with-your-dog/feed/ 41 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/etiquette-mistakes-get-you-kicked-out-dog-friendly-restaurant/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/etiquette-mistakes-get-you-kicked-out-dog-friendly-restaurant/#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2018 10:00:27 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=17170 We are lucky to have a lot of dog-friendly restaurants in Seattle. Not only are there restaurants where you can sit on the patio outside with your dog, but there are a few that allow you to actually eat inside with your dog! I love taking Gretel with me to a local pub or cafe...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/etiquette-mistakes-get-you-kicked-out-dog-friendly-restaurant/feed/ 25 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/9-things-to-remember-when-planning-a-road-trip-with-your-dog/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/9-things-to-remember-when-planning-a-road-trip-with-your-dog/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2018 10:00:01 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=16841 Taking a your dog on a long car ride to visit a new destination is definitely an awesome and an unforgettable experience. Taking a road trip with my dogs is also one of my favorite ways to put some adventure in your lives when the weather is less than favorable. But there are also times...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/9-things-to-remember-when-planning-a-road-trip-with-your-dog/feed/ 6 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/9-tips-surviving-new-york-city-with-a-small-dog/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/9-tips-surviving-new-york-city-with-a-small-dog/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2015 07:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=11641 I visited New York City for the first time last month. I heard it could be pretty crazy there but I’ not one to shy away from adventure, so I decided to take my small dog, Gretel, with me. Adventure is what I got too. People warned me before I went that it might not...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/9-tips-surviving-new-york-city-with-a-small-dog/feed/ 13 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/protect-your-car-from-muddy-paws/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/protect-your-car-from-muddy-paws/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=8324 You would be really surprised how dirty a 10 lb Doxie can get. After 12 years of hiking and walking in the rain with a Doxie, I am still surprised. I swear it’s their paddle feet that flip mud and dirt on their bellies when they walk. I didn’t care so much about my old...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/protect-your-car-from-muddy-paws/feed/ 11 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/9-lessons-learned-while-flying-with-a-dog-in-cabin/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/9-lessons-learned-while-flying-with-a-dog-in-cabin/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:00:33 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=9522 UPDATED: October 21, 2018 I’ve flown with my dog Gretel 4 times. I don’t claim to be an absolute expert on flying with a dog in cabin but I am pretty savvy when it comes to traveling with a dog and I learn fast from experience (plus our Facebook followers gave me a bunch of...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/9-lessons-learned-while-flying-with-a-dog-in-cabin/feed/ 100 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/flying-with-a-dog-getting-ready-for-takeoff/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/flying-with-a-dog-getting-ready-for-takeoff/#comments Fri, 26 Sep 2014 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=9263 The first time I flew with my small dog, I did a lot of research about how to prepare for the flight. I wanted to write everything down since I don’t fly with my dog often and would probably need to review the information in the future. I hope it helps you prepare to fly...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/flying-with-a-dog-getting-ready-for-takeoff/feed/ 8 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-adventurous-dog-parents-pack-for-a-road-trip/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-adventurous-dog-parents-pack-for-a-road-trip/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=7189 Whether you are traveling with a puppy, a dog that is not fully potty trained, an anxious peeer, or an incontinent senior dog, it’s a good idea to bring a dog diaper bag. UPDATED: July 7, 2021 Bringing a doggie diaper bag is important because you never know when your dog may make a mess...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-adventurous-dog-parents-pack-for-a-road-trip/feed/ 22 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/make-a-pet-first-aid-kit-for-your-car/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/make-a-pet-first-aid-kit-for-your-car/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=7186 I have  first aid kit for hiking and overnight backpacking with the dogs. These kits are human first-aid kits with extra pet-specific stuff thrown in. When I am carrying the kit in a pack, I need to conserve weight so they are combined. I carry a human first aid kit in my car. It doesn’t...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/make-a-pet-first-aid-kit-for-your-car/feed/ 30