Fudge - our April Fool, a cantankerous old g*t who brought so many smiles and tears!
I will never forget picking up Fudge…..I will never forget our journey.... I will never forget Fudge. Picture this, a few months prior I...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Mar 25
- 5 min
Happy Easter - things you may not have considered....besides the chocolate!
As we approach Easter the main thing you will see is the list of foods a dog should not eat, but there are other things to consider too,...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Mar 24
- 11 min
Living with a dog with Pica (eating non food items)
I am reeling from the loss of my beautiful old girl Lyka on Friday. 13 years young, and it wasn’t old age that took her, or even...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Mar 19
- 9 min
Stop Barking!!!! PLEASE!
Barking! There’s more to think about than the noise! Look, if could tell you how to stop it in one blog, or even 2 I would. The number...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Mar 16
- 9 min
"STOP PULLING!"
Teaching a dachshund to walk on a loose lead...the most boring exercise to teach but with one of the highest benefits to both dax and...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Mar 13
- 10 min
A tribute to Popi, living with a progressive chronic illness.
A sad read, but if it helps one person through their journey with their own warrior it has served its purpose. We overcame a lot in 2...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Mar 5
- 6 min
IVDD - It's not all about the legs! The bladder is a priority too!
BLADDER CARE. No pics for this one. Its an urgent blog to raise awareness QUICKLY! Please share this blog or similar to help people...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Feb 25
- 5 min
Spring is here, the season of new beginnings. Its the perfect time to help them with their behaviour!
Our dachshunds are just little seeds, its our job to help them grow. Spring is here….almost…there’s a cold frost this morning, but the...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Feb 3
- 9 min
Belly Bands and nappies and toileting problems?
Yay or nay? Lots to consider! Some toilet training tips at the end too for puppies, older dogs, aging disgracefully dogs and incontinent...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Jan 28
- 4 min
Honey, I shrunk the dachshund! Seeing life from a Dachshunds perspective.
Seeing things from a short point of view. Could understanding your dachshund be as simple as seeing things from their perspective?...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Jan 20
- 8 min
Balls!
Are they great? Or are they a problem? I've posted on them before, and I've included the links to those posts at the bottom of this blog...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Jan 13
- 10 min
This one is for the girls…..and maybe the boys!
As I sit here working desperately hard on procrastination all I can hear its tippy tappy tippy tappy. My brown short legged one is...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Jan 12
- 9 min
Is it just a distraction?
Are spray collars/cans, bark boxes, or any other gadget like this just a distraction? Social media has its strengths, but I worry it is...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Jan 9
- 12 min
Can chronic pain really cause behavioural issues?
It certainly can, and at the least it can exacerbate them! Before we start, I want to say a HUGE thank you to those who have shared...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Jan 9
- 10 min
Moving home? Lots of things to think about....
I had a request….a blog on moving homes. A massively huge thanks to my Barking Course Graduates for sharing their pics and tips! The...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Jan 5
- 9 min
The controversy of collar vs Harness and IVDD.
Its so confusing knowing what to do. Here's my thoughts. With the recent blog shared by Dachshund Health UK on the use of harnesses or...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Jan 4
- 7 min
Lets talk about bottoms.....
They do have the loveliest of rumps don’t they? But I’m not here to talk about those gawgus wiggly butts…..I want to talk about something...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Jan 3
- 9 min
Seeing past the worries about IVDD and enjoying your dachshund.
Its great so many people are aware of IVDD, but its sad that so many are now missing out on so much because they are so worried. I hope...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Dec 31, 2023
- 8 min
Welcome 2024....nearly.
Reflecting on 2023 and thinking about things to come Its New Years Eve! Every year I try and reflect back on the year and think about...
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perfectlypolitedac
- Dec 24, 2023
- 5 min
Wishing you all a peaceful, calm and happy Christmas
Thinking about the Christmas Spirit and what it means. I’ve been trying to write this blog for ages, but I just have a mental block! I...
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