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Category Archives: Dog Behavior
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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Puppy Mill Girl Still Anxious
Hope has been free of the Amish puppy mill for almost two years. She has lived with us for nearly 15 months. Hope has improved greatly. She never goes into a crate, will let you pat her on the head … Continue reading
Posted in Dog Behavior, Puppy Mills, Schnauzers
Tagged Amish, Dog Behavior, puppy mills, Schnauzers
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Rainy Days Aren’t Dog Days
It’s going to be a four-pad day. Early this morning Jake, Hope and Windy went out to the backyard. They were hesitant because they saw it was wet, but I convinced them it was not raining. For the rest of … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Schnauzers
Tagged Dachshunds, piddle pads, Schnauzers
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Lazy Dog
Windy is trying to become a con artist. On days I work at home and need to pass through our bedroom to get to the bathroom, Windy will follow, plop down, roll over and wag her tail—all the while … Continue reading
It’s a Mystery
Out neighborhood has many dog lovers, most of whom are responsible. The problem is with the lax ones. A few days ago I was putting a flowerbed to rest for the winter. I knew I had to patrol the yard … Continue reading
Posted in Dachshunds, Dog Behavior, Waste Management
Tagged Walking Dogs, Waste Management
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Cuddle-Bunny Dogs
Jake is my first dachshund. When my father died, there was no question Jake would have a home with us. We had a dachshund-terrier mix, who showed us some lovely wiener-dog traits, but Jake opened our eyes to all the … Continue reading
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