Double Take Dachshunds

03/06/2024

Great tips for socializing your puppy with other dogs!

By Erin Bock from Delano Doodles The MYTH: My puppy shouldn’t play with other dogs until they are fully vaccinated. The FACT: Puppies should play with older dogs who are vaccinated, healthy, gentle and trustworthy. There are two great ways to socialize your puppy to other dogs. One is merely obser...

01/27/2024

Puppies are 6 weeks old and really starting to get lighter as they get older. This is definitely a beautiful group of puppies. They are starting to explore more showing their individual personalities. Message us for more details about the puppies.

12/30/2023

Great tips on how you can train your puppy using his/her own puppy food.

We use food in puppy training simply because it is very motivating! In order to teach your puppy how to do something we first must have their attention and food is a quick, sure way to get it. Next I ask, how does your puppy get their food each day? I suggest tossing the food bowl for now. Each morn...

10/27/2023

This is so true! They love having compaionions/buddies because ours are always snuggling on top of us or under blankets but they are always together.

10/17/2023

Great tips for Halloween pet safety!

Halloween is quickly approaching and that means candy, chocolate and treats may be taking over a house near you. Keep your puppy safe this holiday season by making sure you keep your puppy away from unsafe foods for them. Training involves lots of food rewards in the beginning and we suggest using k...

10/15/2023

The puppies are getting so big, loving to explore their surroundings. They are being exposed to many different sounds and toys to help make their transition into their new homes easier. They love playing with crinkly toys and soft toys/balls. They are also starting to eat puppy food which they love.

10/09/2023

Great tips on how to to teach your puppy patience.

Puppies are happy, jumpy, playful, mouthy creatures who make us laugh as we watch them awkwardly bounce about. While we enjoy watching them do their puppy thing, we do not so much enjoy the bitey, grabby, pushy behavior so often exhibited when our puppy wants something from us. How do we teach them....

10/08/2023

The puppies are growing so fast! Their eyes are open and they are starting to walk around exploring and playing with one another. They will soon be trying puppy food for the first time. We are finally able to tell which ones are long and shorthaired which you can see in the pictures the difference between each one. Please message us for more information about the puppies.

10/03/2023

Here are some ways to help with housebreaking your puppy.

Effectively housetraining your puppy makes a HUGE difference in the success of you and a dog living harmoniously together. This is a big deal and we want to help you do it right! We start housetraining a puppy one room at a time. The idea is to keep their living space small enough to set them up for...

09/24/2023

The puppies are growing so quickly and some are even starting to open their eyes. Hopefully in the next week or two we will know if the puppies will be long or shorthaired.

09/20/2023

Lady and Dexter's puppies have arrived! Three girls and one boy. We will be contacting everyone on our waitlist once we know if the puppies will be longhaired or shorthaired but wanted to give everyone a sneak peak of the beautiful colors in this litter! Please message us for more information.

05/23/2023

How to use cues with your dog/puppy!

Have you ever given your dog a cue but he didn’t do it? What did you do next? I know this happens to me sometimes and I think, “Oh, he must not have heard me, so I’d better say it again.” Watch out! Repeating cues only teaches your dog to listen the second or third time you say it. So, inste...

05/16/2023

Teaching your puppy how to sit!

GENERALIZING BEHAVIOR Have you ever asked your puppy to “SIT” but instead he looks at you like, “I have no idea what you are talking about!”? Puppies do not generalize well, meaning “SIT” must be taught not only in the living room, but in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, front yard, back ...

04/25/2023

Tips for leash training

While an attention walk with your dog looking responsibly up at you is a great ideal, it takes time and a lot of practice. Many of us get a new puppy and think we need to start walking around the block right away. This may sound crazy to you, but wait. Walks are NOT necessary at such a young age. Pl...

04/17/2023

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Does your puppy LOVE to chew? Chewing is natural dog behavior. In fact, dogs need to chew and to them, everything is chewable. Just like little kids, puppies explore the world around them by putting things in their mouths. It is your job to supervise what your puppy can and cannot put in their mouth...

01/25/2023

Elsa's puppies are full of playfulness. The blue/tan shorthaired has found his forever home but there are still four available for you to meet. They are just a joy to have! If you are looking for a playful miniature dachshund we have them!

01/14/2023

Elsa puppies playing

01/14/2023

Puppies playing!