We are under a winter storm warning. 4-8 inches expected by 8pm tonight. I think Gidget has the right idea snuggled into her weenie pocket. As for me, well, I’m snuggled in my 10 x 12 writing cottage getting ready to write another chapter for my new book, Joie’s Gift-Finding Purpose in the Pause. Perfect weather to get lost in writing– though Gidget’s plan is a good one, too.
disc disease
Ramp Training for the IVDD Community by Dodgerslist
Today I want to share with you a wonderful video and article done by Dodgerslist for Ramp Training your IVDD dog.
Choosing a Ramp Offering your dog a ramp to assist him on getting onto furniture or onto the bed seems like a simple idea, but actually getting the dog to use the ramp could be more challenging that you may expect.
As a professional trainer and behavior consultant living with several Dachshunds, including some who have suffered back injuries or ailments, I have taught many dogs to use ramps. I am happy to share these ideas with others in hopes that it will help people assist their dogs in becoming accustomed to using these helpful tools.
Read rest of article here.
I’ve Been Keeping a Secret from You..Wait until you hear… and SEE!
Meet Gidget! My New Dachshund Love. And wow, is she a love!
Do you have any idea how hard this was for me to keep from you? I truly thought I was going to burst at the seams keeping this in.
Gidget, already nicknamed Lil’ G by me, arrived in Wisconsin last evening. Now you might think she is a retired showgirl when you hear she came from Las Vegas, NV- but she actually is from a wonderful rescue called On My Way Home Dachshund Rescue . Stephanie, who runs the rescue is a dear, kind, caring, wonderful lady who I will be forever grateful to for delivering my new bundle of doxie love.
Gidget has IVDD, but considered a highly functional case. With therapy she was able to regain walking on her own and walks most endearingly with a little wiggle-wobble-wonk. Like most IVDD dogs, she does need help with her bladder and needs it to be expressed, which as you know, I’ve got some good experience around just that. Because she is an IVDD dachshund, Stephanie, was very cautious making sure Gidget went to the right home. Many people wanted to adopt Gidget and I’m beyond thrilled she chose me and has given me this honor to love and care for Gidget. I can find no words to even express my deepest gratitude for this.
We think Gidget is about 6-years old. Her main color is considered black and secondary merle (blue). But it was those eyes that drew me in. It was this connection n I felt all the way to her soul when I saw her that I just couldn’t deny. I just knew we were meant to be together. Arriving home after 11:00pm last night, it not only felt so good to be home with Gidget wrapped in my arms, but to have my heart completely enveloped in doxie love makes me feel home again too. This is what makes me JOYFUL!
I am head over heels in love!… and it’s official as Stephanie took this photo of Gidget and me declaring me Gidget’s Forever Mom.
Stay tuned as I share more about her in the upcoming days!