Happy Fourth of July, From Opal

Hi Jake and Josh! We are enjoying Zoey so much. She is playful and sweet. Her coat, colors and markings are gorgeous. She is the light of our lives!

Remington, “Remmie” has taken well to his humans. Thank you.

Hi Jake and Josh. The girls are getting along so well. They played gentle tug of war with the blue dog today. Clover lets Elsa take every toy. They are cute together. They look for each other. It’s amazing how Clover brings Elsa her toys. If Elsa wants it Clover gives it to her. Elsa wants anything Clover shows an interest in. Elsa is very curious about everything. Clover wants in Elsa’s crate. Wants to steal Elsa’s stuffed bed time dog. That’s the only toy off limits to Clover. Clover has a big blue rat in her crate that is her bed time toy and off limits to Elsa. They seem very comfortable together. Played gentle tug with a little blue dog toy today. Clover has been pretty cautious about Elsa. Jumps over rather than run into her. No rowdy play yet. Elsa is too young for that. Clover is a muscular girl. Does not realize her own strength so I am glad she is easy with Elsa. We have a crusoe dog Ramp at the foot of the bed and by the couch. Hospital washable pee pads and toys all over the bed and the couch. Elsa’s crate is on the bed till she is comfortable being here then it will be beside the bed. Dogs rule around here.

She is a dream, daddy’s baby!! Looking forward to another pup from you guys, one pup at a time!!

Hey Jake. The pups are doing fantastic!

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, 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!

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,