This is a common dilemma.  Often people are completely confident in the introductions, and sometimes people are less so. Having taken on...

Sleep is often taken for granted.  We assume because they’ve slept through the night that they’ve had enough…..but have they? Like with...

Puppy Blues?  It’s a thing! I want to talk about puppy blues and share some tips to help you through.  It really is a thing.  Sadly many...

Sometimes toilet training doesn't seem to happen. Dachshunds have a bad rep, but usually its something we've done (or not done) that's...

First in a series of toilet training blogs. First....the basics... Whilst I am going to refer to a puppy here, I always treat a dog...

The great crate debate. Do we? Don't we? How do we do it. There has been a lot of posts recently discussing the use of crates. I've...

Yay or nay? Lots to consider! Some toilet training tips at the end too for puppies, older dogs, aging disgracefully dogs and incontinent...

Seeing things from a short point of view. Could understanding your dachshund be as simple as seeing things from their perspective?...

Are they great? Or are they a problem? I've posted on them before, and I've included the links to those posts at the bottom of this blog...

Are spray collars/cans, bark boxes, or any other gadget like this just a distraction? Social media has its strengths, but I worry it is...

It certainly can, and at the least it can exacerbate them! Before we start, I want to say a HUGE thank you to those who have shared...

What do I do and what does that mean? A lot of people will say “oh it’s a fear stage” or be more technical with it’s a “secondary fear...

The dream vs the reality....hopefully this gives you all a giggle, some of you reasurrance and all of us a reminder that puppy's are hard...

What I would be looking for when looking for a new companion..... In anticipation of releasing some new dates for my popular online puppy...

SPRING IS HERE Let’s talk socialisation.....what is it? Does it mean exposing them to everything? Letting everyone touch them? Cuddle...

- Slowly introduce your puppy to the world. Do not overwhelm them. Keep their world small to start. - Sit in the front garden with your...

First of all - Health testing IVDD Screening It is becoming more an more evident that IVDD is more than a BIG problem affecting our breed....