Dachshund is a German name that means “badger dog” and indeed, the Dachshund that we know of today is originally the chaser and capturer of the ferocious badgers. The Dachshund is irregularly long and narrow in body and oddly short in legs but these differences are what make it a superb under and above the ground hunter. In Germany where it began, this dog expertly and easily crawled in to the burrows of pesky badgers and other small animals; and the result, a good game of below the ground hunting.
Tag Archive: dog training myths
Apr
18
Learn How To House Train Your New Dog
Puppies are so adorable; everybody loves them. They are cuddly, fun, playful and curious and we tend to love every aspect of having a new puppy until they do their duty in an inappropriate spot and then we have to contend with the biggest problem and difficulty of owning a new puppy, puppy house training.
Apr
16
Senior Golden Retrievers for Adoption
If you would really love to own a Golden Retriever but are hesitant about taking on a puppy, then adopting an older Golden may be the answer. These lovely dogs when they are mature settle in very easily to a new home and they do not need nearly as much attention as a puppy as they like to have some time to themselves. Regardless of their age you will find that your new friend very quickly becomes a welcome member of the family.
Apr
15
How To Train Your Dog To Play Fetch
Most dog owners love their dogs very much. If you’re like any other dog owner, you will likely want to have as good a relationship with your dog as possible. Something that really strenghtens the bond between you and your doggy, is playing fetch.