Tag Archives: ivdd

It’s Not About the Color of the Dachshund

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Barbara Techel

Joie loves the basket on my bike! When I got Frankie in 1999 I had my heart set on a red Dachshund – smooth coat – I would have no other. Well, as we all know, it was destined to be that I found her, the last one of the litter. This was planned long [...]

The Life of a Dog Wheelchair

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Barbara Techel

For those of us who have been blessed with a dog who gets around in a wheelchair we know what those wheels have meant for our dogs. Freedom. Quality of Life. More time on earth to smell the flowers. Chase bunnies and squirrels. Smell all the funkiness of spring. Plow through fluffy snow. Go for walks parading down [...]

On Wisconsin: Elkhart Lake woman races to rescue of disabled dachshunds. A Feature in Wisconsin State Journal!

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Barbara Techel

Photo courtesy of Barry Adams and Wisconsin State Journal I was so thrilled when reporter Barry Adams of the Wisconsin State Journal contacted me a few weeks ago to do a story on Frankie, Joie and me. I’m so happy with the wonderful article and his help in spreading the positive message about IVDD dogs [...]