Dachshunds

Chapter 1. Why I Adore My Dachshund

Form Follows Function

One Breed, Many Looks

Dachsie Traits and Personality

Chapter 2. The Stuff of Everyday Life

Baby Gate

Bed

Collar

Crate

Exercise Pen

Food and Water Bowls

Grooming Supplies

Identification

Leash

Toys and Chewies

Chapter 3. Good Eating

Food for Thought

Commercial Dog Foods

Noncommercial Diets

Feeding Schedules

Feeding Guidelines

Slim and Trim, or Canine Football?

Chapter 4. Looking Good

Grooming Supplies

Coat and Skin Care

Nail Care

Ear Care

Eye Care

Dental Care

Anal Sac Care

Chapter 5. Feeling Good

Finding the Right Veterinarian

Vaccinations

Parasites

Health Issues in Dachshunds

Other Canine Health Problems

Emergencies

Alternative Therapies

Chapter 6. Being Good

What Is Dog Training, Anyway?

Training Tools

Socialization

Crate Training

Housetraining

Basic Obedience Lessons

How to Find a Good Obedience Instructor

Chapter 7. In the Doghouse

Barking

Chewing

Digging

Jumping Up

Nipping and Mouthing

Potty Problems

Chapter 8. Stepping Out

Wherever You Go-Travel Tips

Competitive Activities

Noncompetitive Activities

Resources

Index