https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education and Inspiration Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:23:38 +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/how-much-should-a-dachshund-eat/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-much-should-a-dachshund-eat/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2023 22:26:07 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=82844 The trite answer to the question of how much a Dachshund should eat is not so much that they become overweight and not so little that they become unhealthily skinny. But you probably landed on this article because you want to know the actual amount your Dachshund should eat a day. It is important to...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-much-should-a-dachshund-eat/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-many-calories-should-a-dachshund-eat-a-day/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-many-calories-should-a-dachshund-eat-a-day/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:56:20 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=82828 The most accurate way to make sure your Dachshund doesn't become overweight is to calculate the number of calories they need a day.]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-many-calories-should-a-dachshund-eat-a-day/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-help-your-dachshund-lose-weight-and-what-to-feed-them/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-help-your-dachshund-lose-weight-and-what-to-feed-them/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:56:15 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20479 Maybe you didn’t realize how chubby your Dachshund was getting until yesterday because you didn’t know what your Dachshund should weigh or were in denial.  Or maybe you knew but weren’t ready to do something about it until now. Maybe it’s because you are in a panic because you just found out being obese can...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-help-your-dachshund-lose-weight-and-what-to-feed-them/feed/ 12 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/lets-get-real-is-your-dog-fat/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/lets-get-real-is-your-dog-fat/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:00:14 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=5151 We love our Dachshunds with all of our hearts and want them to be with us as long as they can. You may be wondering how long that is though. There are a lot of factors that influence a Dachshund’s lifespan. One of them is how overweight they are. Article originally published December 6, 2012...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/lets-get-real-is-your-dog-fat/feed/ 50 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/signs-your-dachshund-isnt-getting-enough-exercise/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/signs-your-dachshund-isnt-getting-enough-exercise/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2020 23:03:58 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=19407 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: If your Dachshund has a lot of pent-up energy, they may actually be trying to tell you. The key is learning to recognize your dog’s particular signals. Below...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/signs-your-dachshund-isnt-getting-enough-exercise/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-long-should-i-walk-my-dachshund-each-day/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-long-should-i-walk-my-dachshund-each-day/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:21:48 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=19405 Determining how long to walk your Dachshund can be a challenging dilemma. You may not even know how far a Dachshund is capable of walking. There are a variety of factors to take into consideration such as age, weight and overall lifestyle. UPDATED: October 5, 2023 In this article, we’ll help you decide how far...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-long-should-i-walk-my-dachshund-each-day/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-many-times-a-week-should-i-walk-my-dachshund/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-many-times-a-week-should-i-walk-my-dachshund/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:07:24 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=19376 You may be wondering how much exercise your Dachshund needs. Specifically, how often you need to walk your dog per week and for how long. The short answer is that it varies by each particular Dachshund. Factors like age, health, mobility issues, and fitness level must be considered. Another thing to reflect on is their...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-many-times-a-week-should-i-walk-my-dachshund/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-much-exercise-does-a-miniature-dachshund-need/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-much-exercise-does-a-miniature-dachshund-need/#comments Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:00:21 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=17349 I see it time and time again: People saying they think Dachshunds don’t need much exercise or that they are not capable of doing much because their backs are fragile. It frustrates me though because I see so many Dachshunds that are overweight and I’m sure it’s the misconceptions about Dachshunds and exercise that significantly...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-much-exercise-does-a-miniature-dachshund-need/feed/ 21 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-should-my-dachshund-weigh/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-should-my-dachshund-weigh/#comments Sat, 17 Sep 2016 01:00:58 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=9099 I get a lot of questions about the Dachshund breed, and, because our blog is one centered around being active with your Dachshund, one of the common question I hear is “Do you think my Dachshund is fat?” I’m not a veterinarian, but I’ve owned Dachshunds for 20 years, I’ve blogged about them for almost...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-should-my-dachshund-weigh/feed/ 61 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/show-your-dog-love-without-treats-making-them-fat/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/show-your-dog-love-without-treats-making-them-fat/#comments Fri, 17 Jan 2014 05:45:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=7736 People often show their love through food. Some mothers love to cook for their kids and encourage them to eat up. When someone has a Birthday people often take them to dinner, bake them a cake, or buy them some nice candy. Valentine’s Day is all about couples going to dinner and the exchange of...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/show-your-dog-love-without-treats-making-them-fat/feed/ 30 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/will-the-real-obie-post-please-stand-up/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/will-the-real-obie-post-please-stand-up/#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:55:40 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=5045 Obie the obese Dachshund shot to startdom in 2012 when we became known as the fattest Dachshund, possibly in the world. How this came to be, and what ensued after his fame, is not something a lot of people know about. Most of you have only heard of Obie’s before and after weight loss journey....]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/will-the-real-obie-post-please-stand-up/feed/ 4