Recent content by emmyloo85

I posted on here a few weeks ago that I was getting a puppy mill dachshund. His name is Spec, and he's 6 years old. He's been at the Kentucky Dachshund Rescue for a couple of years and before that, who knows. I just know he's never been in a home and has not had consistent potty training...

I've had Speck for 5 days now and I LOVE him. He is so obedient and he really wants to be loved. He follows me everywhere I go. I just finished doing the dishes and I turned around and he was sitting behind me, staring at me. He is so cute! He is a happier dog than I thought he would be. He...

he was around lots of dogs at the rescue and he seemed pretty laid back around them. I'm getting him Monday, I will try different things and see what he likes/how he reacts. I'm excited!

Thank you for all of the input, this is very helpful. Speck does not appear to be overly fearful - just sort of disconnected and dreary. I hope that by being loving and playful toward him he will open up and learn to be social and happy. :)

Thanks for the reply. I have no intention of returning him if his personality doesn't change - I can love him just like he is, and dogs with his background are exactly the reason why I started looking to adopt rather than buying a puppy from someone. I just want to be informed on what to expect...

I just visited a Dachshund rescue shelter and met a puppy mill rescued dachshund named Speck. He's been at this location for 3 years and has never had a true home. He seems extremely mellowed out. He doesn't bark and doesn't seem to get excited about anything. I assume he's probably beat down...