Recent content by WillysMama

Willy still jumps too. But I think he's beginning to realize that it's much easier to take the ramp up. He's your typical stubborn doxie. :)

Hmmm, I think my profile pic says it all. :) Seriously, that was his halloween costume. I took him to PetSmart one year for their Halloween costume contest. Other than that, I have a cute little rain coat for him complete with a hood that I'll put on him when it's raining really hard. And...

Just an update in case this may help anyone, I did end up getting a ramp I found on eBay. There is a guy who makes them, his name is Chris Gentry. The ramp is just wonderul and very reasonably priced. Willy is using it more and more. We just have to break him of the habit of leaping onto the...

Wow they are really cute!!

Those are great ideas Pongo! I am going to try them. I'm glad to see that my dachshund isn't the only one who totally destroys any and all toys. The only toy that has remained intact is a black and white stuffed cow we got from Chick fila a few years ago. He's so bad, we have to hide his...

OMG... that is SO sweet!!

Hi Nessa! What a sweet story and wonderful pics. Junior is a very lucky boy to be a part of your family!

Thanks for your reply! I really like the ramp idea. That did occur to me but since I'm planning to use it in the living room with the couch I didn't want something too big. I ended up ordering a 3-step thing I found on Amazon. It has good reviews so I'm hoping it will work. By the way, Milo...

Hello. I want to buy a step stool or ladder type of thing for Willy to use getting up and down the couch. He's always been a jumper and we're trying to get him out of the habit. Does anyone have any recommendations? I want something that is soft with a removable cover that can be washed...

Hi everyone. Just wanted to finally log in and say hello. I've been browsing these forums for awhile and finally took the plunge! Willy is my 9 1/2 yr old long haired miniature dachshund. He has been my best friend and just the light of my life! He has been really healthy all of his...

My 9 yr old mini also has "buffalo fur". We noticed it after his first winter. I thought it was just his winter coat but it never changed. His ears are nice and sleek and he has a beautiful tail but when his fur is long, it stands on all ends and looks really funny. A few years ago we started...