Happy Fourth of July, From Opal

Good Afternoon, Penny is doing amazing; it’s crazy how smart she is (when she wants to be). I keep thinking how big she’s getting relative to when we got her but everyone else says how cute and small she is. I had two questions I would appreciate a response to if I may ask. 1. Penny is 6 months old today. If memory serves, you suggested getting her spayed at 6 months and not waiting for her first heat or did I get this backward? Our vet is after first heat but will do it before if requested. I just wanted to confirm your thoughts. 2. Second, do all dachshund’s like to bring sticks inside and chew them?!? It’s one of Penny’s favorite things to do; next to me chasing her for the stick. I do get the connection but even if there’s no chase, in they come. Hope everyone is well.

Hi Jake and Josh, Just wanted to send you a quick Casper update. He is doing really great in his new home and has completely taken over our hearts. He loves playing with his toys and then napping for hours, preferably on one of us, but he’ll settle for his bed if he has to. :) Here are a couple of pictures. Will send more as he gets bigger! Thanks again for everything – we couldn’t be happier with our sweet puppy.

Hello Jake, I hope you and your family are doing well. I wanted to share a few photos of Ollie. He has been such a blessing to us. Hope you got our small thank you package. Have not taken him out on the kayak yet but he has had on his life jacket, and has been on the kayak in the garage. I am sure once we are allowed to go out more people will be asking me where I got him from do you want me to let me know about your puppies or adult dogs? He will have his first vet visit this Friday.

Hi I got my red “Pistol Packing Pete” from you , and boy was he ever named the right name. I love my with all my heart, even accused of loving him him more than my husband and kids. Truth be known, I do. lol. Thank you for your time happy holidays to you also…

Hello Jake Returned home to Oregon yesterday after visiting family in the San Jose area. Alice is doing great. Thanks for everything!!

Hi Jake and Josh – wanted to say hi and send some pics of Zoey! She is just the best! She loves to play and give kisses, she loves treats and showing her belly when she’s excited :). She and her brother Dario became very fast best friends and they love to play. She has seen the vet twice and is well taken care of :). Hope you both and all the Dachshunds are doing well! Happy holidays,

Dear Jake, We just cannot believe our little girl Buttercup turned one this month! It seems like yesterday that we picked her up from you at age 8 weeks. She has grown into a simply gorgeous little girl, and as sweet and good as ever. As you can see, she is quite the cuddler, and also a little clown! She has brought more love and joy to our lives than you can imagine. Thank you again!

Hi Jake, Just sending some recent pictures of Leon. He is approaching 10 months and is growing beautifully. He is such a sweet and cuddly little guy. Thanks again for such a loving boy. Hope all is well.

Hi Jake, Luis is doing great! He’s incredibly smart and catching on so quickly. He’s well on his way to being house trained (no accident in a week and he’s potting on a cue word!), he already knows hit Sit, Down and Come commands. He’s a bit nippy with the kids. Gets very excited with them almost immediately and starts biting for fun. We need to work on that:) He’s hilarious while chasing his own tail (which I remember my family doxie used to do as well, and it’s the funniest thing ever). He’s getting his booster shot this Friday, so we can start venturing out a bit more. I’m attaching a photo where he jus learned that he can actually lay down and sleep outside of the crate too on his favorite toy:) Hope you are well!