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Merry Christmas
Jake, Hope, Windy and their furparents wish you a Merry Christmas.
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Toys, Schnauzers
Tagged Christmas, Dachshunds, Schnauzers, toys
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Furkids and Indoor Trees
Sometimes dogs and Christmas trees lead to frustrating situations. I’ve not had a problem for quite some time. On the bottom branches, of my artificial tree, I hang ornaments that are not enticing. No fluffy or stuffy danglers that may … Continue reading
Puppy Mill Girl Shows Her Smarts
In spite of being in an Amish puppy mill for five years, Hope is an intelligent dog. This month we celebrate her being out of the mill for two years, and today she surprised me. We feed the furkids twice … Continue reading
Posted in Dog Behavior, Dog Food, Puppy Mills, Schnauzers
Tagged Amish, puppy mills, Schnauzers
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Dogs Love Disgusting Smells
If an odor is bad, I guarantee it that your furkid will revel in its source. Dogs have millions more olfactory receptors than humans. They can detect multiple layers of odors. This is what makes them ideal to detect bombs, … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior
Tagged Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, sense of smell, yoga
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Sleepy Dogs
The cold, gray days of winter have turned my furkids into little bears. Dogs need more than twice the amount of sleep humans need. Now I am sure Jake, Hope and Windy have surpassed that, which might not be a … Continue reading
Dogs Get Cabin Fever Too
Yellowstone National Park is home to a few hundred wolves. I can’t believe my furkids are their distant cousins. Jake, Hope and Windy are getting cabin fever after a couple days with no walks and quick dashes out to the … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Schnauzers
Tagged National Geographic Channel, Snow, Walks, wolves, Yellowstone National Park
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Dog Hero Receives Stem-Cell Treatment
In time for Christmas, a German Shepherd dog that served in Iraq and stayed with his dying partner is getting a chance at a longer life. Lex, wounded, stayed with Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee after they were hit from a … Continue reading
House Training Tricky in Snow
With about 4 inches of snow and single-digit temperatures, the furkids aren’t too thrilled with going outside to take care of their business. Shoveling the steps, ramp and a potty path are not enough. Carrying Jake and Windy outside the … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Schnauzers, Waste Management
Tagged Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Housetraining Pads, Schnauzers, Snow, Winter
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More Progress for Puppy Mill Girl
Hope, our Amish puppy mill girl, has been free of the mill for two years, after having spent five years in it. Recently, she gave me more anticipation of her becoming a normal dog. Hope loves to go for walks … Continue reading
Posted in Dog Behavior, Puppy Mills, Schnauzers
Tagged Amish, Dog Behavior, puppy mills, Schnauzers, Walks
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More Gifts for Dogs
How many furparents buy presents for their dogs? A recent poll sponsored by the Associated Press and Petside.com shows 53 percent of all pet owners plan to by gifts for their furkids this season. Women are more likely than men, … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Accessories, Dog Toys, Schnauzers
Tagged Christmas, Dachshunds, dog toys, Pez, Schnauzers, Shopping
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