Love Dog

In This Chapter Defining “senior” Taking care of an older Dachsie Watching for illness during the golden years Coping with the loss of a pet Whether your Dachsie has been your best friend for years or you’ve just adopted an older Dachshund, life with a senior Dachsie isn’t exactly like life with a puppy. Your…

In This Chapter Understanding why your Dachsie may have back problems Recognizing and addressing disk disease Debating paralysis and quality of life Reviewing other common Dachsie health issues In general, your Dachshund will probably stay pretty healthy throughout most of his life. But every dog can fall prey to an occasional health problem. In this…

In This Chapter Taking steps to ensure good puppy health Grooming for better health Embracing the importance of exercise Deciding whether to choose holistic health care Your Dachshund is the very picture of health. You find it difficult to imagine that your bouncing bundle of energy could ever get sick or injured. However, it’s precisely…

In This Chapter Getting ready for competitions Shooting for a good manners award Competing in a variety of shows and athletic events Making versatility a priority for your Dachshund Wow! It turns out that your Dachshund is great at this training stuff (see Chapter Putting Your Dachshund through Basic Training). He loves to learn new tricks,…