Just over a year ago I was contacted by the loveliest of couples who have the loveliest of dogs, I’d worked with them with their younger...

Interestingly, when they become incontinent with IVDD, the idea they may regain continence seems impossible. There is no advice on this...

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...

I could easily write a very structured "how to" guide on the genetics that influence IVDD, but if I am honest I struggle to read beyond...

I will never forget picking up Fudge…..I will never forget our journey.... I will never forget Fudge. Picture this, a few months prior I...

As we approach Easter the main thing you will see is the list of foods a dog should not eat, but there are other things to consider too,...

I am reeling from the loss of my beautiful old girl Lyka on Friday.  13 years young, and it wasn’t old age that took her, or even...

Barking! There’s more to think about than the noise! Look, if  could tell you how to stop it in one blog, or even 2 I would.  The number...

Teaching a dachshund to walk on a loose lead...the most boring exercise to teach but with one of the highest benefits to both dax and...

A sad read, but if it helps one person through their journey with their own warrior it has served its purpose. We overcame a lot in 2...

BLADDER CARE. No pics for this one. Its an urgent blog to raise awareness QUICKLY! Please share this blog or similar to help people...

Our dachshunds are just little seeds, its our job to help them grow. Spring is here….almost…there’s a cold frost this morning, but the...

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...

As I sit here working desperately hard on procrastination all I can hear its tippy tappy tippy tappy. My brown short legged one is...

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...