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Waste Management Getting Tricky
The crazy Ohio weather is befuddling my furkids. The ice from yesterday melted last night, but high winds are re-freezing what is left. We have a ramp down the back steps to make it easier for the wiener dogs, who … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Schnauzers, Waste Management
Tagged Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, poop, Schnauzers, Winter
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Dogs Don’t Think Ice Is Nice
The furkids’ toenails didn’t help them grip the ice this morning. All three slipped and fell while heading out to potty. No one was injured, and everyone took care of his or her business quickly. Here is how the day … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Schnauzers, Waste Management
Tagged Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, piddle pads, Schnauzers
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Happy Birthday Jake
Jake is 12 or 13 today, which makes him in his 60s if he were human. Our dachshund owners group had its monthly meet-up yesterday, and we brought a cake. Jake did get a few bites of the white cake—no … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Dog Health
Tagged Dachshunds, dog aging, dog health
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Recall of Jr. Texas Taffy Pet Treats
Recall Alert Merrick Recalls Jr. Texas Taffy Pet Treat Because Of Potential Salmonella Merrick Pet Care has recalled the Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat all lots because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. If you have purchased these treats stop feeding them to your … Continue reading
Doggie Mind Games
Jake refuses to fall prey to Windy’s feminine wiles. Or so it may seem. Whenever Windy tries to be sociable by sniffing Jake’s privates, he gives her a soft growl and moves away. When Jake is on my lap and … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Schnauzers
Tagged Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Pack Animals, Schnauzers
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Wiener Dogs Are No. 1 For Many Folks
Whenever we are out in public with the furkids, the wiener dogs always make people smile. Is it because dachshunds are so long, lean and low? Is it because of the spring in their steps? Or is it because Jake … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Schnauzers
Tagged American Kennel Club, Dachshunds, Schnauzers
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Post-Grooming Disaster
The furkids went for grooming appointments yesterday. The wiener dogs don’t need haircuts, but I prefer for someone else to trim their toenails and getting a bath is a plus. I have had the same groomer for 16 years, and … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Fur, Schnauzers, Waste Management
Tagged Dachshunds, Grooming, poop, Schnauzers
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Off To The Vet
The vet technician keeps Jake from squirming while the doctor draws blood. The vet has a cute tattoo of paw prints around her wrist. Jake had a vet appointment today, and he was less than thrilled. He needed his Proheart … Continue reading
Evidence Points To Dogs Being In America At Least 9,000 Years
Archeologists have found a bone fragment from the 1970s in Texas that shows the earliest domesticated dog in America. http://tinyurl.com/4zpc8ef Unfortunately, the scientist found the bone in excrement. Human excrement. It’s a fascinating story the Associated Press is reporting. Humans … Continue reading
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