I’ve been a Dachshund sitter for 10 years. While I occasionally watch other small dogs, I choose to specialize in this specific breed. Why? Well, there are many reasons, but it’s primarily because: Dachshund owners are often very apprehensive about leaving their dog with a sitter and are nervous that their dog is doing ok... The post 5 Things Your Dachshund Sitter Probably Isn’t Telling You first appeared on YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com ..read more

I just brought home my third Dachshund, so I am re-examining how much it cost to feed my dogs. When I only owned one or two Dachshunds, I didn’t care how much I was spending on their food. But now I have three mouths to feed. I did the math and Yikes! Feeding three Dachshunds ..read more

I bought my first dog stroller in 2016 when my miniature Dachshund Gretel suffered a back injury and was diagnosed with IVDD. Since then, I have owned several dog strollers and have tried many more at pet industry trade shows. In this article, I share some of the criteria I use to evaluate strollers for ..read more

I am a huge fan of natural chews for Dachshunds, and I give one to my dogs on a daily basis. Natural chews are: I get a lot of questions from followers about them, so I’m providing a list of my top 7 favorites and where to get them. But, first, why do my dogs ..read more

I ventured into the raw feeding world around 2013, when my first Dachshund was about 9 years old. I’d given my dogs a little raw food here and there, but not noticed the health benefits that a lot of raw feeding devotees claimed that I would. However, once I switched his diet to 100% raw ..read more

I ventured into the raw feeding world when my first Dachshund, Chester, was 8. I’d given Chester and Gretel a little raw food here and there and not noticed the differences that a lot of raw feeding devotees claimed they saw. However, once I switched his diet to 100% raw, I did see a change ..read more

I don’t always make Halloween dog treats but when I do, I want them to be easy and simple to make. I mean, I like to have some fun with the dogs, but I don’t like to cook and don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen. Here are 3 of my favorite Halloween ..read more

I’ve been hiking with my Dachshund for over 15 years and one of the most important first aid considerations for me is how I will get my dog out if she can’t walk out by herself. That’s why I always carry some type of dog emergency rescue sling. In this article, I discuss the importance ..read more

It’s difficult to find the right jacket for a Dachshund due to their unique shape, and finding a raincoat for your Dachshund is no exception. Dachshunds have a longer back and shorter legs than most dogs for the same ribcage circumference. There are also a few other considerations when searching for a Dachshund raincoat, which ..read more

Dachshunds are prone to several neurologic disorders, including seizures and epilepsy. Earlier this year, My Dachshund Summit’s breeder messaged me and said that one of Summit’s siblings just has a seizure. She was letting me know because the cause can be genetic. I tried not to worry – Summit hadn’t shown any signs and she ..read more