Dachshund Life Coaching

Helping you make your Dachshund’s life the best that it can be!

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My Ah-Ha Moment

Not to brag, but I thought I was a pretty great Dachshund owner.

One of my proudest achievements was that I kept Chester at a healthy weight.

I didn’t know any other Dachshunds (this was before the internet was popular) I could compare him to, but he could run with me for 7 miles and he seemed healthy and happy.

Then I saw it.

I had just rescued Gretel and we were visiting my veterinarian for a checkup. As I waited for her to come into the room, I entertained myself by studying the posters on the wall.

That’s when I learned for the first time about something called a body condition score. It was a way to tell if a dog was over or under weight by looking at them and feeling their ribcage. 

I looked at the chart, then back and Chester, then back at the chart and thought, “Oh, boy buddy. It’s diet time for you!” 

It turns out that he was two full categories higher than an “ideal” weight. He was “too heavy”.

I learned that day that I wasn’t the best Dachshund owner I could be so I committed to learning more and doing better.

Now, over a decade later, I’m dedicated to helping other owners discover ways they could do better by their dogs.

How can I can help you?

Book a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call to find out

*consults take place over Facebook Messenger video chat or Zoom.

You Can’t Know What You Aren’t Aware Of

We all like to think we’re making the best choices for our dogs – that’s were the best pet owners. But the truth is, you don’t know what you don’t know.

How do you know what to search for if you don’t even know it’s a thing?

Before the internet and I had a huge group of Dachshund owners to hang out with, I thought that Chester’s behaviors were unique to him.

I didn’t know that some of the very same health and behavior issues he had were common in the breed.

After meeting literally thousands of owners and their Dachshunds over the years, I’ve learned what is “normal”, what to look out for, and a multitude of methods that helped different dogs (and which ones worked the best).

How do you know what information online is trustworthy?

Twenty years ago when I was raising my first Dachshund, we only had books to teach us. Now we can find “answers” to almost anything on the internet.

Unfortunately, there is a lot of inaccurate information out there created by people who don’t even own a Dachshund.

How do you know which information is right? If you already knew the correct answer, you wouldn’t be searching online for answers!

Now, you can connect with other Dachshund owners from around the world through social media who are happy to give their opinion.

But how much experience do strangers on the internet have and how are they getting their information? Who knows!

Hint: They may have not owned a Dachshund for very long, not have experience with many, and they may be a pro at regurgitating inaccurate information that they learned on the internet.

I can help you get the answers that you need

I’ve shared what I’ve learned over 15 years of owning, caring for, and sharing in the lives of Dachshunds a lot over the years.

Dachshund owners appreciate my knowledge and clear, no-nonsense approach.

I help doxie parents sort through information “noise” to find the truth and the right path forward.

If you need help, book a call now.

Talk with me for 60 Min ($45 USD)

*consults take place over Facebook Messenger video chat or Zoom.

I’ve literally dedicated my life to Dachshunds.

I started one of the first Dachshund educational blogs on the internet, I’ve been a Dachshund sitter for 10 years, I founded the largest social Dachshund Club in Washington State, and I’m currently pursuing a dog (Dachshund) training career.

I’ve literally had experience with over 1,000 Dachshunds (and that’s being conservative!).

Add to that, I have a science-forward curiosity (backed up by a degree) and am a voracious learner. Because I run my own business in the pet industry, I’ve been able to pack multiple decades of learning into the past 15 years.

While I will never claim to know it all, I can help you sort through the online noise and bullshit recommendations.

I can steer you towards becoming an even better pet parent and Dachshund guardian.

I can help you give your Dachshund a happier and more fulfilled life!

Book your consult now.

60-Minute Consult ($45 USD)

*consults take place over Facebook Messenger video chat or Zoom.

*IMPORTANT: I AM NOT A VETERINARIAN. JUST A PASSIONATE AND EDUCATED DACHSHUND OWNER* Please consult with your vet or a dog behaviorist if you feel like your pet’s life, or yours, is in danger.

FAQs About My Coaching Consults

In my 15 years working and learning in the pet industry, I’ve learned a little about a lot and taken a deep-dive into several topics. Things I typically help people with include training and behavior issues, IVDD prevention and recovery, puppy care and socialization, potty training, diet, exercise, travel planning, how to start hiking with a Dachshund, and more!

As a certified coach, I will ask a lot of questions. I do this so that I better understand your question or issue and to help lead you do discover your own answers. When you think “I don’t know what to do”, I’ll make recommendations to help you get unstuck or point you in the right direction.

Although I may make a suggestion for how many sessions I think it will take to fully address your issue, there is no commitment to any kind of “package” or number of times that we talk. As long as you feel I am helping you, I hope that you stick around. If you feel like you have learned enough or I’m not the right fit for you anymore, my feelings won’t be hurt if you move on (I will likely even make a recommendation of what to look into or who to talk with next).