There are many benefits to keeping weiner dogs up to date on their flea, tick, and heartworm (mosquito) medication. Some diseases contracted by your dachshund puppy can become very serious and even fatal if not promptly treated. The importance of being up to date on their medication greatly outweighs any costs related to the medications. It will actually save you money in the long run, preventing your weiner dog from these diseases. Heartworms can be very dangerous and even fatal to dachshund puppies. If your dachshund puppy is not on a monthly heartworm preventative medication, the risks of contracting this potentially fatal disease are significantly increased. It only takes one ‘heartworm-carrying mosquito’ to infect your dachshund puppy. Even worse, adult heartworms can survive in dogs for up to seven years. You can greatly reduce your weiner dog’s risk of contracting heartworm disease by having him tested annually for heartworms and by giving him monthly heartworm prevention medication. It is very important to consistently give dachshund puppies heartworm medication at the same time each month, as this may considerably reduce your pet’s risk of disease. Mosquitoes are especially prominent during the summer, so it is very important to medicate your dachshund puppy against heartworms. Learn more tips to for healthy weiner dogs, just click here…Healthy Dachshund Pups
If you notice that your dachshund puppies is portraying shyness, the best thing to do is to slowly build its confidence. If your weiner dog needs help overcoming his shyness you should start off in a safe place where your dog feels comfortable, like your home, the backyard, or any other space where your dachshund feels comfortable. If your dachshund pup is uncomfortable or shy around other animals, you should introduce a small, friendly and non-threatening animal first. A small and friendly dog can definitely help your weiner dog overcome his shyness. Be sure that when you make these introductions, start with a few minutes of interaction at a time. Start off slowly and build up the amount of interaction as time goes on. You will be pleased that your shy dachshund will slowly come to see that there is nothing to be afraid of, and your dachshund puppy will find confidence that will begin to build. To learn more about training dachshund puppies, just click here…Weiner Dog Socialization
This is part two regarding dachshund puppies from quality breeders. It is ill advised to get dachshund puppies from puppy mills as you have learned in part one below. Their parents are not screened for things like hip dysplasia or eye problems, so the poor dachshund puppies are more likely to develop these poor genetic conditions. Also, the overcrowded conditions at puppy mills can lead to respiratory problems and pneumonia in weiner dogs. Dachshund pups born in puppy mills are usually not properly socialized because they are left in their cages until shipped off to the point of sale. This unfortunately can result in dachshunds that are more likely to be aggressive and they may also have a pretty tough time getting along with other dogs in the family. Be sure to do your research so that you are not getting a poor dachshund puppy that was born or raised in the harsh conditions of a puppy mill. More tips and quality breeders, just click here…Dachshund Puppy Breeders
Dachshund Puppies are seem cute and irresistible but you have to take your decision to raise a dachshund puppy seriously. You should never get your dachshund from a puppy mill. You need to be cautious about weiner dogs that you buy from pet stores as well, as a lot of these poor dachshund pups come from puppy mills. Any dachshund puppies that survive their horrible beginnings at dachshund puppy mills are generally sold to pet stores to be passed on to customers who do not know any better. As the dachshund puppy mill dachshund pups grow older, they are likely to display the results of bad genetics. Learn what to look for when considering the very important decision of owning a dachshund puppy, just click here…Dachshund Breeders
Dachshund puppies normally respond pretty well to crate training. You do have to be mindful of your Dachshund puppy feeling abandoned while left in a crate for extended periods of time. Dachshund puppies have a temperament that requires them to have a desire for constant attention. They are known to become lonely if left alone in their crate for too long. With this in view, it is recommended to approach crate training with caution. Being confined in a crate for too long of a time can incite a Dachshund Puppy to develop destructive behavior an behavioral problems. Buy a crate that is big enough for your Dachshund puppy but make sure it is not big enough that they will have extra space to go to relieve themselves. Making your Dachshund puppies crate comfortable is a big key to a successful crate training program. Place bedding material to cover all of the crate’s floor. Especially at first, dachshund puppy crates should have bedding that carries the dachshund’s scent. A big important tips is to never use the crate to punish your dachshund pups with confinement as this will make crate training your dachshund very unpleasant. Pick up some more tips and tools to successfully crate train your dachshund puppies, just click here…Dachshund Puppies Training
Dachshund puppies require the proper socialization just as any other breed of dog. If the breeder that your are purchasing your dachshund puppy from will allow it, you can even bring a dog you already own to the kennel for the introduction. Meeting the dachshund puppy in a neutral environment will lower your existing dog’s territorial instincts and let them focus on getting to know your new dachshund puppy faster. Socializing your Dachshund puppy around children and other pets is very important and should begin as soon as possible. Although a lot of exercise is not needed, daily walks are important. Just be sure to always keep your dachshund on a leash because they are natural born chasers! If this dachshund puppy sounds appealing to you, and you want a best friend for life, then a Smooth Haired Dachshund just might be the perfect fit for you and your family. It’s hard to own just one dog and many owners quickly realize they have a few dachshund puppies. More socialization tips and tools, just click here…Weiner Dog Socialize
Bathing your dachshund puppy is a necessary part of caring for him and doing so correctly will make bath time a lot more enjoyable for the both of you. You should use mild dog shampoo to prevent your dachshund puppies skin from drying out. It is very important that you are careful not to get water in his ears or shampoo in his eyes. Speaking gently to your weiner dog will help keep him calm, as bath time can be a stressful time. After you shampoo your dachshund pup, it is very important that you rinse out all of the shampoo thoroughly. Take particular care to check the areas where his legs join his body, as this is a place that is often overlooked. Be sure that the water is free of shampoo suds and runs clear, as shampoo can cause dry, itchy skin, and can even lead to hot spots if not completely rinsed. Lastly, wrap your dachshund puppy in a towel and gently squeeze the water out of his coat, especially his tail and feet. After all of this, your dachshund puppies will probably be ready for a nap. For tips on the proper way to care for your a dachshund puppy, just click here…Healthy Dachshund Puppies
Diarrhea in your dachshund pup can be very dangerous due to dehydration, so here are some tips on how to treat it. The first thing you should do is cut the amount of fat and foods that can cause further upset in your weiner dog. You can use the BRAT diet on your dachshund puppy for a day or two, which stands for bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. If you keep your pup on this diet for more than 48 hours, you may want to add some boiled chicken to provide the needed protein. You should know that for the first day or two, your dachshund puppies stomach is likely to be upset; therefore he may not have much of an appetite. You should never force feed your dachshund pup, and if you have more than one dog, it is smart to feed your sick dachshund puppy in another room so he won’t eat just to prevent the other dog from eating his food. The most important thing is that your weiner dog is drinking water. As long as he’s doing that, you shouldn’t have anything to worry about. As his stomach heals itself and the body rids itself of toxins, your dachshund pup will begin eating again in a few days. However, if your weiner dog stops drinking water or develops signs of dehydration, it is time to call your vet. Your vet may recommend prescription medications or may have you give your pup over-the-counter human remedies to stop the diarrhea. Never give your dachshund pup over-the-counter medicines without your vet’s approval first.
Parvo is a very dangerous disease for dachshund puppies and can be life threatening to your dog, so preventive measures should be taken. The number one and most important thing you can do to prevent parvo in weiner dogs is to get your dog vaccinated. Vaccinations are vital in maintaining your pups health. It is important to know that puppies are the most common victims of dog parvo symptoms, due to the antibodies the dachshund puppies receive from their mother’s milk interfering with the vaccines commonly given to puppies. Unfortunately, vets do not know exactly when the passive immunity from the mother dog stops, allowing the vaccine to begin creating active immunity. Because of this uncertainty, dachshund puppies should be vaccinated between 6 – 8 weeks and then again every three or four weeks until the pup reaches about 4 months. These repetitive vaccinations allow at least one of the vaccines to reach the pup at a time when the passive immunity has worn off. This will prevent your dachshund pup from getting this deadly disease. Your dog should then receive a booster shot yearly to maintain the immunity. Vaccination is the key to prevention, so be sure to get your dachshund puppy vaccinated and keep him up to date on his shots. They depend on us to keep them healthy to ensure a long lasting life for your dachshund puppy…More Dachshund Health Tips
Dachshunds puppies need some work to be good with other dogs. Dachshunds puppies have been known to take on a challenger that is a little to big for what dachshund pups should handle. Dachshund puppies are not known to be real quite dogs. They tend to be high energy dogs that have a need for exercise. If apartment living is the environment that your dachshund puppy is living in, regular walks will be best. If you new dachshunds are going to be let outside in an fenced in yard, you will want to make sure that there are no low loose boards. You do not have to worry about wholes or broken planks at the top of the fence with a dachshund puppy, especially a mini dachshund. The fence should be strong and many diligent dachshunds pup owners will use some black or brown chicken wire and have it extend 6 inches down in the dirt. If you have owned weiner dogs before, you know they love to dig and anything can be a taken as a challenge that need to be beat for dachshund puppies, for more training tips just click here…Dachshund Pup Tips
