In This Chapter
Feeding your Dachshund good
people food (occasionally)
Avoiding dangerous people fo...
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Showing posts with label Dachshunds. Show all posts
Ten Dachshund-Focused Books and Web Sites
In This Chapter
Finding a good Dachshund read
Surfing the Weiner ...
Enjoying Your Senior Dachsie and Saying Goodbye
In This Chapter
Defining “senior”
Taking care of an older Dachsie
Watching for illness during the
golden years
Coping with the loss of a ...
Handling Dachshund Health Problems
In This Chapter
Understanding why your Dachsie
may have back problems
Recognizing and addressing disk
disease
Debating paralysis and quality of
life
Reviewing other common Dachsie
health iss...
Healthy Dachshund 101
In This Chapter
Taking steps to ensure good puppy
health
Grooming for better health
Embracing the importance of
exercise
Deciding whether to choose
holistic health c...
Advanced Training and Competing for Fun
In This Chapter
Getting ready for competitions
Shooting for a good manners award
Competing in a variety of shows
and athletic events
Making versatility a priority for
your Dachsh...
Putting Your Dachshund through Basic Training
In This Chapter
Understanding the benefits and
purpose of obedience classes
Teaching your pup the good-dog
basics
Giving leash lessons
Addressing your training problems
Remembering the importance of ...
Teaching Your Dachshund the House Rules
In This Chapter
Housebreaking your Dachsie
Nipping puppy biting and chewing
in the bud
Dealing with that Dachshund bark,
bark, bark
Teaching your puppy not to jump
Working with an old dog on new
tri...
Determining Your Trainer Profile
In This Chapter
Using your personal profile to
understand your training challenges
Getting the scoop on the benefits
of obedience clas...
Taking Charge of Your Dachsie
In This Chapter
Understanding your Dachshund’s
inborn tendencies
Recognizing natural Dachsie
skills
Discovering the power of
Dachshund wi...
Understanding the Defiant Dachshund
In This Chapter
Opening the books on a Dachshund’s
intelligence
Accepting that Dachshunds don’t
speak English
Talking to and understanding the
Dachshund
Relating to your individual
Dachsh...
The First Day: What to Do and What to Expect
In This Chapter
Driving your Dachshund home
Delivering the grand tour
Getting through the first night
Establishing your new routine the
next day
Finding a vet for your Dach...
Purchasing Your Dachshund Essentials
In This Chapter
Finding a den that’s truly home
sweet home
Perusing the must-haves and
why-nots of pet supplies
Picking up grooming tools and
toys
Deciding what to feed your
Dachsh...
Dachs-Proofing Your Family
In This Chapter
Teaching your family about new puppies and special
Dachshund needs
Developing special rules for kids
Making your home truly Dachshund-frien...
Making Your Home Dachshund-Proof
In This Chapter
Acknowledging how your Dachshund
sees the world
Making your home safer for your
Dachsie
Dealing with stairs, beds,
couches, and other dang...
Rescue Me! Adopting a Dachshund
In This Chapter
Weighing the benefits of Dachsie
adoption
Adopting through a rescue group
Finding a Dachshund at the animal
shel...
May the Best Breeder Win: Finding the Dachshund for You
In This Chapter
Taking action to find the right
breeder for you
Distinguishing the good breeders
from the not-so-good
Understanding why you need a
contract
Choosing your pup from the
breeder’s litter
Developing a relationship with
your breeder of choice
Considering buying from a pet
s...
The Long and Short of Dachshund Varieties
In This Chapter
Deciding how much dog you need
Picking out your favorite coat
Settling on a color and pattern
Choosing a boy or a girl (or boy
and gi...
Defining the Dashing Dachshund
In This Chapter
Understanding why Dachshunds look
like they do
Reviewing the Dachsie body
Exploring the AKC’s breed
stand...
Is a Dachshund Right for You?
In This Chapter
Reviewing the pros and cons of Dachshund ownership
Exploring the unique traits that make Dachshunds different
Determining if you’re up to being owned by a Dachshund
Considering the Dachsie back problem
Swallowing the patience and cost factors
Choosing between one breed, two si...
