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    Training older dog to pee pad

    I have 2 older dachshunds -- 13 years old. The Male, Mac, has started having trouble not being able to go as long without being let out to pee. This is no problem when we are home, as we take him out any time he needs. A few times over the last month, we have come home to find one of them...
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    Sick baby

    Our Mac is sick... I suspect pancreatitis.. our last dachshund had it and Mackie's symptoms are similar. It is frustrating because we have been very careful about what we feed Mac and Mia.. not just their food but treats and yet here we are.. well possibly are. Labwork will be back in the...
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    Pumpkin Purée?

    I have read about folks feeding their dachshund pumpkin purée. Wondering the benefit of this. Does it have to be pumpkin? I looked at the grocery store today just to see if we had any and all I could find was sweet potatoes. Barbara C.
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    Harness or collar for a Houdini

    My Mia has broken free from every harness and collar I have tried. That would be a regular standard collar, a chain collar (I though she would hurt herself with that one) and a Harness I forget the name, the hook is under neck instead of on back). Looking for suggestions for a good collar /...
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    Training 2 at same time

    I have 2 mini long haired dachshunds. Both are age 3. Both are trained in a number of ways.. but we have big issues with folks coming to visit and walking on leash. I know they need to walk.. especially my male who has sooo much energy! He actually does well on leash.. not perfect, but not...
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    Hello!

    I am new here but not new to Dachshunds. My father raised pitbulls before I was born and up until I was 9. Our PB died and my mother said "Time for a change!" I am the baby and only girl (3 older brothers.. 9, 10 and 19 years older!). Mom felt it was time for an indoor dog.. something small...
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