https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com Improving Dachshund's Lives Through Education and Inspiration Mon, 29 Jan 2024 01:21:06 +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-to-socialize-an-unvaccinated-puppy/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-socialize-an-unvaccinated-puppy/#comments Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=82016 Socializing your puppy before vaccinations are completed is crucial to creating a happy, confident, friendly dog. Many people don’t let their puppy outside, or let them meet new dogs and people, until they are fully vaccinated because they fear them catching parvo or some other potentially deadly illness. This is a problem, though, because the...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-socialize-an-unvaccinated-puppy/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/potty-training-a-dachshund-15-tips-and-protocol-for-success/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/potty-training-a-dachshund-15-tips-and-protocol-for-success/#comments Tue, 04 Jul 2023 17:18:08 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=82723 If you have heard that potty training a Dachshund is difficult, or you feel like your current potty training efforts are just not working, don’t despair! My puppy Summit came to me potty pad trained and she was 100% house trained (taught to only go outside) within 3 months.  She is 5 years old now...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/potty-training-a-dachshund-15-tips-and-protocol-for-success/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-do-dachshunds-sit-up-on-their-hind-legs-and-is-it-bad/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-do-dachshunds-sit-up-on-their-hind-legs-and-is-it-bad/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:20:58 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=82511 One of the peculiarities of Dachshunds that has puzzled dog lovers for years is their tendency to sit up on their hind legs like a prairie dog. If you’ve ever owned a Dachshund, you’ve probably witnessed this behavior firsthand.  Your furry little friend might suddenly pop up onto his hind legs, with his front paws...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-do-dachshunds-sit-up-on-their-hind-legs-and-is-it-bad/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/new-dachshund-puppy-essentials-checklist-what-to-buy-and-do/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/new-dachshund-puppy-essentials-checklist-what-to-buy-and-do/#comments Mon, 13 Mar 2023 02:17:22 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=82439 Are you getting a new Dachshund puppy? Congratulations! This is an exciting time but also a busy one as you prepare for the arrival of your newest family member.   There is a lot to consider when making sure that you are ready, including purchasing the must-have supplies, puppy-proofing your home, finding a local veterinarian, and...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/new-dachshund-puppy-essentials-checklist-what-to-buy-and-do/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-raise-a-calm-friendly-dachshund/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-raise-a-calm-friendly-dachshund/#respond Fri, 20 Jan 2023 03:00:27 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=82014 While it’s true that each dog is different when it comes to being calm and friendly, in general, most Dachshunds are not naturally that way. These feisty dogs are natural born hunters prone to anxiety so you have to create a calm, friendly Dachshund. The way to do that is through socialization and confidence training....]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-raise-a-calm-friendly-dachshund/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/most-common-dachshund-behavior-problems-what-to-do-about-them/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/most-common-dachshund-behavior-problems-what-to-do-about-them/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2023 23:14:21 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=82004 I’ve spent the last 20 years studying the Dachshund breed and there are 10 common behavior problems I see most often. Now, some of these aren’t “problems” per se.  They may just be behaviors owners are shocked or surprised by because they didn’t fully understand the Dachshund breed before they got one. Although my experience...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/most-common-dachshund-behavior-problems-what-to-do-about-them/feed/ 6 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/should-i-use-a-bark-collar-on-my-dachshund/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/should-i-use-a-bark-collar-on-my-dachshund/#respond Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:40:39 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=81926 Every now and then I get a message from a reader who is facing getting evicted because of their Dachshund’s excessive barking or who is considering surrendering their Dachshund to a shelter because of it. They ask me, “Should I Use a bark collar for my Dachshund?” My thoughts and opinions on bark collars have...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/should-i-use-a-bark-collar-on-my-dachshund/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-were-dachshunds-bred-for/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-were-dachshunds-bred-for/#respond Fri, 13 Jan 2023 19:20:06 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=81914 The Dachshund breed was originally bred for hunting. A lot of the Dachshunds breed traits and characteristics are because of their original purpose. Although Dachshunds are not typically used for hunting anymore, at least not in the United States, people around the world have fallen in love with this quirky breed with a unique look....]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-were-dachshunds-bred-for/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-wont-my-dachshund-stop-barking/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-wont-my-dachshund-stop-barking/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=10215 Dachshunds are notorious for barking all the time. I frequently see comments, and get messages from readers, asking what they can do to reduce or eliminate their barking Dachshund’s behavior. In many cases, their Dachshund is constantly barking while they are gone, disrupting their neighbors, making the neighbors angry, and putting at them at risk...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-wont-my-dachshund-stop-barking/feed/ 60 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-is-pooping-in-the-house-season-and-what-can-be-done-about-it/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-is-pooping-in-the-house-season-and-what-can-be-done-about-it/#respond Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:26:36 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=22738 You’ve worked hard and, finally, your small dog is totally potty trained. It’s been months since your dog pooped in the house. Then the leaves start to turn, the weather turns cold, and rain and snow start to fall from the sky. You tried to take your dog outside to go potty – they have...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/what-is-pooping-in-the-house-season-and-what-can-be-done-about-it/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/puppy-blues-how-to-handle-post-puppy-depression-regret/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/puppy-blues-how-to-handle-post-puppy-depression-regret/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2022 23:51:59 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=22532 You might have wanted a puppy for years, perhaps ever since you were a kid, and now that it is finally here – you don’t feel the way you thought you would. You feel stressed, sad, and depressed, and you find yourself wondering if you have made a terrible mistake. You did everything to prepare:...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/puppy-blues-how-to-handle-post-puppy-depression-regret/feed/ 4 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/my-dachshund-wont-potty-outside-in-the-rain/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/my-dachshund-wont-potty-outside-in-the-rain/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:48:56 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=22013 When I brought my Dachshund puppy home to the Pacific Northwest, it was September. That’s the beginning of the rainy season for us and I thought, how in the heck am I going to potty traing a Dachshund when it’s cold and rainy outside?? I’ve heard so many stories about Dachshunds who were perfectly housetrained...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/my-dachshund-wont-potty-outside-in-the-rain/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/tips-for-training-a-dachshund/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/tips-for-training-a-dachshund/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:24:07 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=21962 Many people believe the sterotype that Dachshunds are too stubborn to be trained. But that couldn’t be further from the truth – Dachsunds are not hard to train! I’m not pointing fingers because I used to beleive the sterotype too. This belief kept me from even trying to train my first Dachshund. But I learned...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/tips-for-training-a-dachshund/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/are-dachshunds-hard-to-train/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/are-dachshunds-hard-to-train/#respond Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:10:19 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=21954 Do you beleive the myth that Dachsunds are stubborn and impossible to train? If so, you'll want to read this.]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/are-dachshunds-hard-to-train/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-you-should-teach-a-dachshund-to-leave-it-and-how-to-do-it/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-you-should-teach-a-dachshund-to-leave-it-and-how-to-do-it/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:10:32 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=21766 Basic obedience shows your dog how to be a polite and well-behaved member of the family.  But when you teach a Dachshund to “leave it”, you’re also taking an important step towards keeping your dog safe.   I’m not a dog trainer but I do wish to have a well-behaved Dachshund so I’m learning. For a...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-you-should-teach-a-dachshund-to-leave-it-and-how-to-do-it/feed/ 3 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dachshund-breeders-in-washington-state/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dachshund-breeders-in-washington-state/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2022 21:32:50 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=21792 If you are looking for a Dachshund breeder in WA state, you have come to the right place. I’m a local Dachshund lover who runs a 2,000 member Dachshund club – the Adventurewiener Club – and many of our members have purchased Dachshund puppies from breeders in Washington State. A few breeders are actually club...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dachshund-breeders-in-washington-state/feed/ 10 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-training-doesnt-have-to-look-like-obedience/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-training-doesnt-have-to-look-like-obedience/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:42:17 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=21621 “Dog training doesn’t have to look like obedience”. This was the response of a dog trainer friend when I commented on her Instagram Reel the other day. Her Reel was about the importance of training small dogs and I commented, “I admit I never trained my first Dachshund, but he was also a pretty chill...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/dog-training-doesnt-have-to-look-like-obedience/feed/ 1 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/is-my-dachshund-a-mini-or-standard/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/is-my-dachshund-a-mini-or-standard/#comments Thu, 12 May 2022 20:34:18 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=21473 When you adopted your Dachshund, or purchased him or her from a breeder, you were probably told whether your Dachshund was a miniature or standard. But when you made some Dachshund friends, you noticed that your Dachshund was larger than other miniatures or smaller than other standards. You began to wonder if what the breeder,...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/is-my-dachshund-a-mini-or-standard/feed/ 15 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/pupford-making-dog-training-easy-and-guilt-free/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/pupford-making-dog-training-easy-and-guilt-free/#respond Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:40:07 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20981 When I brought puppy Summit home, I was committed to training her. I wanted to have the best behaved Dachshund around. But I quickly became overwhelmed. Our lifestyle, and my interest, didn’t allow for an hour of training a day. A lot of online dog training videos made it seem complicated. Add to that, I felt...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/pupford-making-dog-training-easy-and-guilt-free/feed/ 0 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/reasons-your-dachshund-is-peeing-in-the-house/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/reasons-your-dachshund-is-peeing-in-the-house/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:21:55 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20668 There are several reasons why your Dachshund may be peeing in the house. Some are under their control and some aren’t. Some are under your control and some aren’t. Below, based on my personal and shared experience, are the most common reasons Dachshunds pee in the house. UPDATED: December 31, 2022 Possible Reasons Your Dachshund...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/reasons-your-dachshund-is-peeing-in-the-house/feed/ 6 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/do-dachshunds-like-to-swim/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/do-dachshunds-like-to-swim/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:17:06 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20002 While the majority of Dachshunds do not naturally like water, some love to swim, either naturally or after they are taught to like it.  Swimming can be great exercise and is an essential safety skill for a Dachshund to have if they are going to participate in water-related activities. Pools and other bodies of water...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/do-dachshunds-like-to-swim/feed/ 1 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-size-debate-what-is-considered-a-small-dog/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-size-debate-what-is-considered-a-small-dog/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:13:16 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20153 There’s an age-old debate about what size is considered a small dog. Confusion tends to swirl around this topic because it can be open for interpretation. There does happen to be a professional opinion on how much a small dog weighs, and we’ll cover that in this article. Not only do we discuss the typical...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/the-size-debate-what-is-considered-a-small-dog/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-are-small-dogs-aggressive/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-are-small-dogs-aggressive/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2021 17:40:24 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20628 It’s a common belief that small dogs are aggressive, misbehaved, angry, and are always trying to prove themselves to big dogs by barking, lunging, and sometimes even biting. Collectively, this behavior is often referred to little dog syndrome, small dog syndrome, or a “Napoleon Complex”. But is it true? Are small dogs more aggressive? And...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/why-are-small-dogs-aggressive/feed/ 5 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/your-dachshund-may-not-be-peeing-in-the-house-for-the-reason-you-think/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/your-dachshund-may-not-be-peeing-in-the-house-for-the-reason-you-think/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2020 18:01:43 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20259 If your Dachshund is peeing in the house, you might think your dog needs more potty training. But do you know that your Dachshund may not be peeing in the house for the reason you think? I’ve seen a significant uptick of people posting in Dachshund Facebook groups about their dogs peeing on the rug,...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/your-dachshund-may-not-be-peeing-in-the-house-for-the-reason-you-think/feed/ 6 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-train-your-small-dog-to-hike-off-leash/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-train-your-small-dog-to-hike-off-leash/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2020 15:57:38 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=19729 Off-leash dogs are a controversial topic.  Some pet owners despise the idea of dogs running around off-leash, while others prefer the freedom that being off-leash provides their dog.  I see more big dogs hiking off leash but it can be done with small dogs too as long as you train them and take precautions. In...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-train-your-small-dog-to-hike-off-leash/feed/ 2 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/help-my-dachshund-wont-come-when-called/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/help-my-dachshund-wont-come-when-called/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2020 16:03:09 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=20019 Dachshunds are natural-born hunters. They are more inclined to chase something they believe to be prey rather than listen when you attempt to call them back. It is possible to improve a Dachshund’s reliability with recall. Teaching them to come when called will help ensure safety, and allow you to walk with them off-leash in...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/help-my-dachshund-wont-come-when-called/feed/ 8 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/reasons-your-dachshund-will-love-hiking/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/reasons-your-dachshund-will-love-hiking/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2020 19:00:30 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=19627 Believe it or not, most Dachshunds love hiking. That is my experience anyway. I founded a Dachshund club in 2010 to help people get active with theirs and many times a Dachshund has come to our hikes that has never done it before. The owners are shocked how their Doxie takes to hiking right away...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/reasons-your-dachshund-will-love-hiking/feed/ 4 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/genetic-traits-that-make-dachshunds-great-hiking-companions/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/genetic-traits-that-make-dachshunds-great-hiking-companions/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:00:23 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=19630 Hiking with small dogs is becoming more popular and Dachshunds are one of the best small breeds that make great hiking partners. Originally bred to be hunting dogs, their athletic ability and tenacity was bred into them. Dachshunds also have several physical characteristics and traits that allowed them to excel at their job of hunting...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/genetic-traits-that-make-dachshunds-great-hiking-companions/feed/ 6 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-to-get-your-dachshund-to-walk-in-a-harness-or-jacket/ https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-get-your-dachshund-to-walk-in-a-harness-or-jacket/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:18:44 +0000 https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/?p=19341 There are many reasons a Dachshund may refuse to go for a walk. Two of the most common scenarios I see are related to a harness or dog jacket. If your Dachshund is used to walking on a collar, and you are trying to switch to a harness because you learned it’s safer your dog...]]> https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-to-get-your-dachshund-to-walk-in-a-harness-or-jacket/feed/ 6