22. DachSand Bound! Where to Find Us and What I'm Looking Forward To
DachSand is the largest weekend beach festival for wiener dogs on the west coast. Last year, over 400 Dachshunds showed up!The event is put on by Doxies of PNW Club and it's their biggest annual fundr...
9 Sep 22min
21. Off-Leash Dogs: Advocating For Your Space
Last week, we encountered an off-leash dog that wouldn't leave us alone. My initial subtle "scram" signal didn't work, and the owners either didn't try to recall their dog or the dog wasn't listening,...
30 Aug 33min
20. Big (Good!) Changes Are Coming
While I've slowly been shedding my identify as a "pet blogger" over the last few years, a few big personal losses, and the realization that I've never held one "career" for 15 years, makes me feel lik...
15 Feb 26min
19. Pet Grief Update: Is There a Bright Side?
It's been 2 months since we said goodbye to Gretel. In this update, I talk about the emotional balance between feeling sad but not too sad. I also explain about trying to find the opportunity in the h...
20 Mai 202519min
18. 10 Things I Will Absolutely Train Every Dachshund That I Own
Believe it or not, Dachshunds can be trained. What is often interpreted as "stubborn" or defiant is simply a breakdown in communication. Your dog needs to understand what you expect of them and have t...
13 Apr 202557min
17. (TW: Pet Loss) What is a Good Death? Saying Goodbye to Gretel with Compassion
After an amazing camping weekend, and the the best life I could have given her, I had to let Gretel go to on to her next adventure without me. My whole live has been punctuated by loss and grief. I th...
18 Mar 202546min
15. Can You Have Too Many Dachshunds?
They say Dachshunds are like potato chips, you can't have just one. These cute, funny, quirky little dogs will snuggle into your heart, and you may want another. Obviously, a person can't really have ...
29 Des 202432min
