Dachshund's Best Life

Jessica, YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com

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.

  1. Feb 15

    20. Big (Good!) Changes Are Coming

    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 like the time for true change is now. I'm going to double down on personal connection with you and shift my primary focus from the blog to this podcast and YouTube. Thanks for sticking with us. Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dachshund educational blo⁠⁠g⁠⁠⁠

    27 min

  2. 05/20/2025

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

    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 hole left in our lives. Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dachshund educational blog⁠⁠

    19 min

  3. 04/13/2025

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

    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 the skills to do the right thing. These 10 things made living with my Dachshunds easier, , improved my relationship with them, and allows me to successfully manage up to 6 Dachshunds at a time in a 650 square foot home as a dog sitter. If you have questions about your Dachshund's behavior or training, ⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for a consult with me⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you live in Washington State, and want your Dachshund to come stay with me at "Adventurewiener Camp, you can find more information HERE. Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dachshund educational blog⁠⁠

    57 min

  4. 03/18/2025

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

    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 think it's something that needs to be talked about more openly - especially pet loss when so many people don't understand that pets are family. Sometimes, the loss of them hurts even more. In this episode, I read a letter I wrote while I was still reeling from the loss. I also discuss what giving your pet a good death means, because I truly believe giving them the best life includes what happens at the end. That stepping out of your own despair to do what is best for your dog is the last, best, most compassionate gift you can give them. Gretel is the reason that I started our blog back in 2010, when blogs were the social media of the day. That blog, and Gretel, totally changed my life. This is the end of a 14 year chapter for me. Near the end of this episode, I also discuss ways I am considering to keep Gretel's memory alive so she can continue to help improve Dachshund's life forever. When I had to let my first Dachshund Chester go due to advanced dementia, I wrote this letter to him the same morning. I mention it in this episode and it will give further insight into how I view saying goodbye to a pet in the most compassionate way... and the negative thoughts that I struggle with. Love and Loss: Letting Go of My Dog With Dementia Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dachshund educational blog⁠⁠

    47 min

  5. 01/31/2025

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

    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 fact is, life is crazy, unpredictable, and emotionally draining at times. At the same time my senior Dachshund was experiencing a health issue, two of my most important family members were in health crisis too. Sometimes, we simply can't do the "best", and instead, have to do the best that we can for our dogs. I recorded this to remind myself but also in hopes of helping others not feel so guilty when they are forced to shift priorities. We are all doing the best that we can. Be kind to yourself. If you need help with your Dachshund's behavior or training, sign up for a consult or training plan with me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dachshund educational blog⁠⁠

    36 min

  6. 12/29/2024

    15. Can You Have Too Many Dachshunds?

    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 ALL THE WIENER DOGS, but how many could you realistically own? In this episode, I discuss all of the things you should consider when the urge strikes to rescue another or get another puppy. For more information about some of the things that I mention, check out these blog posts: How Much Does It Cost to Feed a Miniature Dachshund? How Much Does Pet Insurance Cost? Should I Get a Third Dachshund? If you need help with your Dachshund's behavior or training, ⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up for a consult or training plan with me⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dachshund educational blog⁠⁠

    32 min

  7. 12/15/2024

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

    (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. I wish I knew some of the things I know now from the beginning so I am going to share them with you below. Knowledge is power and it makes for a happy healthy life for both you and your Dachshund. In this episode, I go through the rest of my list, which includes other common health issues in Dachshunds, behavior, and a couple fun quirks the breed. You can read the list of all 25 things in ⁠this article on my blog⁠. If you need help with your Dachshund's behavior or training, ⁠⁠⁠sign up for a consult or training plan with me⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dachshund educational blog⁠⁠

    44 min

  8. 12/07/2024

    13. Holiday Help! Prepare Your Anxious Dachshund for Houseguests

    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 friends and family may bring you joy, but those occasions can be some of the scariest times of the year for your Dachshund. I'll share three of the biggest keys to helping your dog have a good time too. If you need help with your Dachshund's behavior or training, ⁠⁠⁠sign up for a consult or training plan with me⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dachshund educational blog⁠⁠

    29 min
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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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  • Creator
    Jessica, YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Jessica, YouDidWhatWithYourWiener.com
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    Dachshund's Best Life