If you’re owned by a dachshund then you know exactly what the term “selective listening” is. And incase you’re unfamiliar, here’s a fun video of my selective listening skills in action…
What can I say, if you want me to do something it better be worth my while!
Does your dog have selective listening skills too?
Since today is the start of a long holiday weekend for Independence Day so I’m taking off early! You better believe I’ll be doing a whole lot of this too…
Don’t forget to save some hot dogs for me!!
Happy Long Weekend Everyone!
As you read this I’m off on a week long road trip with my family as I head to Nashville Tennessee for this year’s BlogPaws Conference!
I’m excited to hit up some interesting places along the way like the Shenandoah National Park, the Great Smoky Mountains and so much more! While I won’t be blogging the rest of this week, you can still check in with me on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter as I’ll be sharing lots of the fun as we go!
Find out where I got my awesome travel bag.
And before I head home, I’ll be attending the Red Carpet ceremony at the BlogPaws Conference as I’m up for the Best Dog Blog & Best Pet Photo awards. Paws crossed I win, and if you want to check out all the fun you can watch the live streaming event on Youtube!
Watch on the BlogPaws YouTube channel: beginning at approximately 7:00pm CST, followed by closing remarks.
And that’s not all, since I felt bad about not blogging the rest of the week while I was traveling, I decided to add some fun adventure goodies to my shop!
From pocket mirrors…
…buttons…
…and even magnets!
Check out my online etsy shop, Flying Hero to grab all these goodies and more! (please note items purchased this week will ship the first week in June).
So friends, I’m signing off now, because as always Adventure Awaits!
Disclaimer: This post and giveaway is brought to you by the Savvy Dachshunds Boutique. All opinions are my own, and I only share products I think my readers will love.
Recently I was introduced to the Savvy Dachshund Boutique and their fun line of custom made clothing to fit the unique shapes of the hard-to-fit Dachshund shape. Now if you are owned by a Dachshund, then you probably know it can be such a pain to find outfits to fit our long bodies and big chests.
Well at the Savvy Dachshund Boutique you can order custom handmade clothing in your own dog’s size and a variety of fun styles.
This cute little wool tweed jacket I received was super stylish, and even though it’s probably not the ideal jacket for on the farm (since the hay and horse hair would stick to this in seconds), I couldn’t help but take it for a spin in the snow. Mostly because I look darn good in the snow with a tweed jacket on!
This coat would be fantastic to strut your stuff on your evening walk (and would be sure to make all the other pup’s jealous!).
And really, fireside lounging never looked so good when you’ve got on a tweed jacket!
The prices for jackets at the Savvy Dachshund Boutique range from $20 – $38, so you can be sure to get something special for your dog at a great price. They also come with a handy hole in the back to snap onto a harness or collar to make walking extra easy!
I also took this Navy Plaid Jacket for a spin. The inside is lined with soft fleece with velcro closures on the chest and belly and it even had functional pockets on both sides! I can’t decide if I want to stuff them with cookies or bully sticks – it’s a tough call.
This jacket even has a cute little matching snood. For $12 these fleece Snoods can be made to match any jacket you order and is a great addition to keep your little pup’s neck warm.
So if you’re looking for some custom clothing to fit your Dachshund be sure to check out the Savvy Dachshund Boutique and as a bonus you can use code 87879 for FREE SHIPPING on your order!
And now for the best part…
ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL WIN A COAT FROM THE SAVVY DACHSHUND BOUTIQUE
*coat will be the same style as the one pictured above
Here’s HOW TO WIN:
To enter use the Rafflecopter widget below. Winners will be chosen at random and you will be contacted via e-mail to claim your prize. All the winners will also be announced on this blog post once the giveaway ends. Open to USA residents only. Winners must claim their prizes within 48 hours of being notified or prize will be forfeited. Good luck!
You may have caught my post last month on the saga that is the Dachshund Life Struggle. And if you follow along with me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, then likely you may have already seen many of the Dachshund Life Struggles.
Being a Dachshund is so-dang-hard that you didn’t think it would end right there now did you? No, the struggle continues – and something tells me there are even more to come!
P.S. This one required a video to go along with it, and you can check that out on my youtube channel.
In case you missed last month’s struggles, be sure to check them all out on my blog. You can keep following along with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to see more #dachshundlifestruggle and if you’ve got a struggle to add be sure to let me know!
P.S. Don’t forget to share my struggles with all your friends…..we have to spread the word about how hard it is to be a dachshund these days!
If you follow along with me on Facebook or Instagram, then likely you may have already seen my most recent endeavor, the Dachshund Life Struggle.
Now you might be wondering, what exactly is a Dachshund Life Struggle? Well my friend, simply put – it’s all the things that make being a Dachshund so-dang-hard. The struggle is real my friends, and in order to bring awareness to all the very very hard things us dachshunds have to deal with on a daily basis I’ve started compiling a list.
So without further ado, here’s my list so far….but don’t worry, there are many many more things to add to it!
So as you can see, being a Dachshund is definitely not easy!
Keep following along with me in Instagram and Facebook to see more #dachshundlifestruggle and if you’ve got a struggle to add be sure to let me know!
P.S. Don’t forget to share my struggles with all your friends…..we have to spread the word about how hard it is to be a dachshund these days!
While I know not everyone who reads my blog owns a dog of the long and short sausage type. But I think it’s safe to say that a lot of you probably do. So in an effort to help out my fellow short legged/long backed friends out there I gathered up a few of my favorite sweaters that work well for dachshunds! Mostly because fall sweaters are just so much fun!
And even if you don’t have a dachshund, many of these would work on lots of other breeds as well!
10 Sweaters that Fit Dachshunds
1. Warm Weenies
Handmade in Missouri, I personally have owned one of these handmade sweaters – and it looks like they now sell patterns so you can make your own too!
While not specifically designed for dachshunds, the sweaters at My Fabulous Puppy seem to fit quite well – with many of their up-cycled designed geared towards the longer bodied dogs.
With lots of fun, handmade cable knits this sweater remains one of my favorites!
While I haven’t specifically tried these fleece sweaters, it looks like they are the perfect fit for Dachshunds!
These noodle and friends fleece sweaters are the perfect thing to lounge around the house in and are also great for layering under heavier jackets when it gets really cold.
This fleece sweater is great because it’s adjustable so it’s perfect for a growing puppy or a dog who’s weight may fluctuate.
While I’ve never tried any sweaters from this line, it looks like they have the long-backed dogs in mind!
8. Voyagers K9
These custom fleece sweaters can be made to fit any sized dog, and mine has lasted me for many many years!
I’ve never tried the line of sweaters from Dachshund Delights, but they do look especially cozy!
10. Puppy Love
Again, not one I’ve personally tested, but these sweaters look oh-so-snuggly and the perfect fit for wiener dogs!
So what do you think, ready to wrap your wiener dog up in something warm? Any sweaters to add to my list?
Looking for a winter coat for you pup? Check out my list of 10 winter coats that fit dachshunds.
On Sunday I celebrated my 6th Birthday, yay! And as a special adventure mom and dad decided to take me to the Yuengling Oktoberfest Dachshund Races in Bethlehem, PA.
Last year I attended the races and came up just inches short in the final race, taking home the reserve champion prize. So seeing as how it was my Birthday – I figured luck had to be on my side this time!
Before the races began I mixed and mingled (and sniffed a few butts) with the other racers. I even had fun meeting some of my fans!
But once it was time for the races to begin I put my game face on. Check out the video below to see all of my races…
That’s right, you’re looking at the 2014 Yuengling Oktoberfest Dachshund Race Champion right here! I won all 5 of my preliminary heats to make it to the final against a super fast weiner, Max!
I am so excited that I get to call myself Champion! The best part was when the crowd sang me Happy Birthday (sadly I couldn’t catch it on video).
And if you think these dachshund races look like fun, you can catch them again this upcoming weekend at the Bethlehem Steel Stacks. While I won’t be in attendance, you can still mix and mingle with lots of other lightning fast wieners!
Stay tuned, tomorrow I’ll be back to share all the Birthday goodies I received!
I stumbled across the Little Barkster on Etsy and thought their line of plush dog toys was oh-so-fun. These handmade toys look totally nibble worthy. Too bad my powerful choppers would for sure devour them in seconds, but they would be pretty while they lasted!
You can fetch these fun toys and more from Little Barkster on Etsy.
Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post, nor do I own any of these products. Just wanted to share my latest find!
This post is sponsored by PawCheck and the UGODOG.
You guys, do you believe that I’m 5 years old and I have yet to ever go to a baseball game! Well all that changed last weekend…..because this dog went to the ballpark!
Last Saturday the Wilmington Blue Rocks Stadium opened their stands to dogs of all shapes and sizes for the Dog Days of Summer – and I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to check out my very first baseball game.
It was a beautiful night at the ballpark, and I had heard rumors that they have peanuts and cracker jacks! I’m sure you can imagine my excitement.
Mom and Dad bought me some pretty sweet seats to watch the game from – and of course I made sure to wear my fancy bow tie for the occasion.
Before I knew it, the first batter was up!
I was pretty enthralled with the game – at least after I got a chance to sniff all my neighbors properly.
Since it was Dog Day at the park, many of my neighbors in the stands were of the 4 legged variety. Like these cute Basenji pups.
I was quite intrigued when mom told me that they don’t really bark, instead they yodel! Unfortunately I didn’t hear any yodeling this day, so I’ll believe it when I hear it!
I also spotted a few other dachshunds at the park.
These girls kept checking out my bum every time I turned my back.
I see you peekin!
Of course the main reason I agreed to go to the ballpark….was to get a taste of a ballpark! Baseball hot dogs are the best after all!
So after my very first Baseball Game I’ve decided that I’m officially a baseball fan. Although I did have to share my destain when I heard that dogs aren’t allowed in the ballpark all year round!
What the what!? How am I supposed to get my peanuts and cracker jacks?
Has your pup ever been to a baseball game?
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