Dachshund's Best Life

Dachshund's Best Life

Jessica, YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com

Episodes 21
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (7)
Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

Do you love Dachshunds? Do you want to help yours live their best life possible? If so, you're in the right place! DBL shares tips, tools, & stories to help make your Doxie’s life as enriched & healthy as possible while improving your relationship. This podcast is brought to you by Jessica, Dachshund Life Coach(TM) & author of the award-winning educational blog YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com. She's had over 20 years of experience with hundreds of Doxies. When she's not working, you can find her hiking, camping, and traveling with her adventurous wiener dogs Gretel, Summit & Otter.

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20. Big (Good!) Changes Are Coming

Feb 15, 2026 26m

While I've slowly been shedding my identify as a "pet blogger" over the last few years, a few big personal losses, and the realization that I've never held one "career" for 15 years, makes me feel…

19. Pet Grief Update: Is There a Bright Side?

May 20, 2025 19m

It's been 2 months since we said goodbye to Gretel. In this update, I talk about the emotional balance between feeling sad but not too sad. I also explain about trying to find the opportunity in the…

S2E3 18. 10 Things I Will Absolutely Train Every Dachshund That I Own

Apr 13, 2025 57m

Believe it or not, Dachshunds can be trained. What is often interpreted as "stubborn" or defiant is simply a breakdown in communication. Your dog needs to understand what you expect of them and have…

S2E2 17. (TW: Pet Loss) What is a Good Death? Saying Goodbye to Gretel with Compassion

Mar 18, 2025 46m

After an amazing camping weekend, and the the best life I could have given her, I had to let Gretel go to on to her next adventure without me. My whole live has been punctuated by loss and grief. I…

S2E1 16. Go Easy on Yourself. You're Doing the Best You Can

Jan 31, 2025 36m

We all want to give our Dachshunds the best life that we can. However, even I, who left my government job in 2012 to dedicate myself to my Dachshunds and helping others, can't always give 100%. The…

S1E15 15. Can You Have Too Many Dachshunds?

Dec 29, 2024 32m

They say Dachshunds are like potato chips, you can't have just one. These cute, funny, quirky little dogs will snuggle into your heart, and you may want another. Obviously, a person can't really have…

S1E14 14. 25 Dachshund Facts Every Owner Must Know (Part 2)

Dec 15, 2024 43m

(Part 2 of 2) Whether you are a first-time Dachshund owner, haven’t owned one in a long time, or are thinking of getting one, you’ll definitely want to know these 25 important facts about Dachshunds.…

S1E13 13. Holiday Help! Prepare Your Anxious Dachshund for Houseguests

Dec 07, 2024 29m

I'll be back next week with Part 2 of 25 Dachshund facts every owner should know, but I wanted to share a short episode on how to help your anxious Dachshund cope with houseguests. Entertaining…

S1E12 12. 25 Dachshund Facts Every Owner Must Know (Part 1)

Dec 01, 2024 44m

(Part 1 of 2) Whether you are a first-time Dachshund owner, haven’t owned one in a long time, or are thinking of getting one, you’ll definitely want to know these 25 important facts about Dachshunds.…

S1E11 11. 5 Reasons You MUST Crate Train Your Dachshund

Oct 21, 2024 27m

Crate training your Dachshund simply means training your dog to be comfortable in a crate (or small enclosure). While the crate can be used as a tool to help with potty training or as the place your…

S1E10 10. Raw and Real: Senior Dachshunds and End of Life Care

Oct 20, 2024 1h 15m

Today, I talk with Christy Caplan, vet tech, freelance writer, and author of the blog WagAndCluck.com. Christly helped me a lot when I was navigating life with my first senior Dachshund, Chester. In…

S1E9 9. Interview With Dr. Adam Christman - the Dachshund Loving Vet

Sep 22, 2024 29m

I was lucky enough to land an interview with THE Dr. Adam Christman - internet celebrity, vet educator, winner of the 2023 Bright Minds Industry Influencer Award, and Dad to 4 Dachshunds. In this…

S1E8 8. Can A Dachshund Pass the Canine Good Citizen Test?

Sep 13, 2024 51m

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) is a test that "proves" that your Dachshund is well-behaved and resilient when faced with unfamiliar people, dogs, sights, and sounds. Believe it or not, Dachshunds are…

S1E7 7. Puppy Fever! How to Avoid Scams and Puppy Mills

Sep 01, 2024 30m

It's easy to fall victim to puppy fever once you decide that you want a Dachshund. But being emotional about your choice and wanting one right away can mean you ignore red flags! Before you know it,…

S1E6 6. Traveling Full Time with a Dachshund - Special Guest Kerisa Tiongson of @wheretonextbutters

Aug 18, 2024 1h 11m

Welcome to the first interview podcast episode. Today, I talk with Kerisa Tiongson of @wheretonextbutters (Dachshund IG account) and @⁠travelingtiongsons⁠. She has been traveling full-time for…

S1E5 5. 10 Lessons My Dachshunds Taught Me

Aug 18, 2024 55m

Dogs are our teachers. Each of my Dachshunds has taught me something important, and I share those "ah-ha" moments in this episode. Some of what I learned sometimes helped improve the life of my…

S1E4 4. Dachshund Behavior and Aggression: What's Your Dog Telling You?

Jul 09, 2024 50m

Did you know your Dachshund is trying to tell you something with their "bad behavior"? Growling, bearing teeth, nipping, or biting are often labeled as aggression when, in fact, are just "dog speak".…

S1E3 3. Confessions of a Dachshund Sitter: Keeping Everyone Safe and Happy

Jul 03, 2024 39m

Being a Dachshund sitter fun and games, but it's also a lot of work! I take my job very seriously, and I don't think people understand that snuggling lots of weenies is only a small part of what I…

S1E2 2. 5 Doxie Training Revelations That Changed My Relationship With My Dogs

Jun 27, 2024 34m

In this episode, I discuss 5 lessons I learned that have helped me understand my Dachshunds better, improve our relationship, and compel me to train with intention. If you have questions about…

S1E1 1. Caring For Your Dachshund - You Don't Know What You Don't Know

Jun 24, 2024 21m

In this first episode of the Dachshund's Best Life podcast, I discuss learning gaps - you don't know to learn more about something you don't even know exists - and how misinformation about Dachshund…

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