Dachshund-Specific Information and Articles

Although our blog is about hiking with any kind of small dog, I do own Dachshunds so occasionally write about things specific to the breed. I know that a lot of our readers own and love Dachshunds and are sometimes only looking for information about them.

Because of this, I put all of my information specifically about Dachshunds in one place so it was easy to find.

If you are new to Dachshund ownership, or don’t know much about the Dachshund breed, please start with this article:

Top 21 Things Every Dachshund Owner Must Know

Jackets and Outdoor Gear for Dachshunds

Jackets That Fit Dachshunds

The Cozy Hound Fleece Dachshund Jacket Review

Our Favorite for Dachshunds! VelPro Choke Free Mesh Harness

Backpacks for Carrying Dachshunds

Chester and Gretel’s Must-Haves for the Adventurous Wiener Dog

Traveling with Dachshunds

In-cabin Airline Carrier for Dachshunds Under 15 Pounds

The Best Sling Bag for Carrying Your Dachshund or Other Small Dog

Common Dachshund Health Issues – General

Common Dachshund Health Problems: Seizures

Obesity: 10 Ways to Show Your Dog Love Without Making Them Fat

How to Tell if Your Dachshund Overweight or Fat?

How Much Does Cleaning Your Dog’s Teeth Cost?

Dachshund Back Problems and Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD)

There is so many important articles I’ve written on this topic, and so many other resources I want you to know about, that I created a separate page for this.

Please visit my Inervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD) Resources page.

Other Dachshund-specific Articles

Why Won’t My Dachshund Stop Barking?

6 Signs Your Wiener Dog Might Have Wet Belly Syndrome

I can't put into words how much I love her. . In C

<img src="https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="I can't put into words how much I love her. . In Chester's last years, he needed a lot of care. I had to focus so much time and energy on him, which I was absolutely willing to do. Gretel was 7ish and had no health issues so she kind of took a back seat to him. After he passed, I had time to truly "see" her. Her prime years slipped by - she got old. It broke my heart that I didn't fully enjoy them and couldn't get them back. . About 6 months later, we brought a puppy home. Those first months - heck, the first YEAR - were a blur with this crazy, bold puppy. Gretel kind of took a back seat again. . Summit and Gretel have become close friends. Something that her and Chester never were. It brought me SO MUCH joy yesterday seeing Gretel chase Summit around the yard. She's never played like that with any dog! . Since Summit came home, it's mostly been "them". Yesterday, I took Gretel on a solo trip to the beach. I'd forgotten what it was like to focus solely on her. It felt so different. My heart was full and warm. Her calm energy and slow pace brought my anxiety over current events down a couple notches. We just sat. . She is and forever will be my heart dog.">

I can't put into words how much I love her.
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In Chester's last years, he needed a lot of care. I had to focus so much time and energy on him, which I was absolutely willing to do. Gretel was 7ish and had no health issues so she kind of took a back seat to him. After he passed, I had time to truly "see" her. Her prime years slipped by - she got old. It broke my heart that I didn't fully enjoy them and couldn't get them back.
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About 6 months later, we brought a puppy home. Those first months - heck, the first YEAR - were a blur with this crazy, bold puppy. Gretel kind of took a back seat again.
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Summit and Gretel have become close friends. Something that her and Chester never were. It brought me SO MUCH joy yesterday seeing Gretel chase Summit around the yard. She's never played like that with any dog!
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Since Summit came home, it's mostly been "them". Yesterday, I took Gretel on a solo trip to the beach. I'd forgotten what it was like to focus solely on her. It felt so different. My heart was full and warm. Her calm energy and slow pace brought my anxiety over current events down a couple notches. We just sat.
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She is and forever will be my heart dog.

I never did recall training with my first two Dach

<img src="https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="I never did recall training with my first two Dachshunds. . I would only let Chester (my first) and Gretel off leash if we were in a controlled environment and/or if it was wide open enough if I could see and catch them if they ran. Beaches are great for that. . There are still many places we go where I would never let the dogs off leash even if they always came when I called. Places like mountains and lookouts where they could fall and die if they slipped off a cliff. Or trails that are crowded with dogs and people (some of the trails in our state see 100+ people and dogs on weekends). . There are situations though where it would be nice to let the dogs have some more freedom though. I've been slowly working on recall training with both dogs. At 10, I don't expect Gretel to make huge improvements in this area but Summit is only 2 so there is a chance for her. . But I have a question about long-lines. Please check it out in our stories.">

I never did recall training with my first two Dachshunds.
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I would only let Chester (my first) and Gretel off leash if we were in a controlled environment and/or if it was wide open enough if I could see and catch them if they ran. Beaches are great for that.
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There are still many places we go where I would never let the dogs off leash even if they always came when I called. Places like mountains and lookouts where they could fall and die if they slipped off a cliff. Or trails that are crowded with dogs and people (some of the trails in our state see 100+ people and dogs on weekends).
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There are situations though where it would be nice to let the dogs have some more freedom though. I've been slowly working on recall training with both dogs. At 10, I don't expect Gretel to make huge improvements in this area but Summit is only 2 so there is a chance for her.
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But I have a question about long-lines. Please check it out in our stories.

Top of the mountain to ya 😉😂 . When is the l

<img src="https://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Top of the mountain to ya 😉😂 . When is the last time you were able to get out for a hike?">

Top of the mountain to ya 😉😂
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When is the last time you were able to get out for a hike?

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