Newton's new family, and LD Weihl Sassy.

Newton found his forever home yesterday!!!! Things have been going very well in his new home. He is an only dog (though I thought he'd be more than okay with this, the leader-type he is) and has been doing well with their two cats. I was very pleased to hear that he is settling in well and his family seems to really enjoy him! I'm very happy and proud of him!!!The same day Newton went home, "Sassy" came home with me as a replacement foster. Sassy came right off the track last weekend and was adopted the same day. However, her family had a very skittish 6 month old kitten, and while Sassy initially tested cat-workable, they didn't utilize...

Got a pal? Life is good.

^How they look most of the time.This week has been so exceptionally crazy with work (seven days in a row with no breaks), that I've not even had an opportunity to detail more of Ferguson's progress in alone training since foster brother Newton arrived. As I expected, as long as there is another pup, Ferg has been a-ok. What has also helped is that my schedule, as much as it sucked this week, was more more regular for him and there is a more rigid routine to follow. That means that while he was left more, it has been more clear to him what to expect, which I do think was a fairly significant contributing factor to his issues. With the other...

Newton

Well, he kind of fell into my lap, but say hello to my GEGR foster, Superior Newton. The best way I could describe him would be "Humble." To avoid being redundant, Newton has his own blog that I will proceed to update until he is adopted (hopefully in early December). Feel free to visit here. He is a cutie, and will make someone a greyt hou...

The Sleepover: What We've Learned

Overall, it was a good weekend. We learned so much, both about having two greys, and about Ferguson! Specifically, I understand now why the adoption group thought that Ferguson could be an only dog; he is confident and fearless with everything, especially compared to poor timid Walter. Big noisy truck goes by? Ferg doesn't bat an eye. People coming in and out of the house all the time? Nothing but a tail wag. Have to walk near things he's never seen in his life? He takes it in stride. In fact, pretty much the ONLY thing Ferg is afraid of is being left alone, and he turns to a sad whimpy puppy. But, as we confirmed, as long as he has a...

Ferg's First Sleepover

It's been a long week. Ferguson has been on Fluoxetine for over a month now, yet still seems anxious...it's driving me crazy. But, I've been configuring a different set up that might make his improvement more noticeable. For one thing, we're going to set up an ex-pen in the family room after disposing some trash-quality furniture left by previous renters (so it's space no one was using anyway). I think part of the problem is the amount of negative associations Ferguson has had upstairs, so if we move him downstairs where he can see more going on, I can begin without flaw the step-by-step guide that is in the book, "I'll Be Home Soon." Additionally,...

RIP Gerta (aka, Gert the Flirt)

May 5th 2008 to December ? 2010?I loved you sweetheart, and am glad I didn't see you being anything other than happy, bouncy, and the puppy I knew, adored, and cherished. Always in my heart you will be <...

CP Dog Park Visit

Ferguson's official "membership ID" tag came in the mail, so we are now free to use the normally deserted dog park whenever we'd like! This afternoon, just as I suspected, no one was there, so we were free to use the park in peace. Ferguson had quite a nice time; I love to watch him run. (if the link doesn't work, you can also view the video here: http://youtu.be/nkFehXACYtA ). In the above video, he'd already run somewhat before I remembered I had my Ipod. Next time I'll try to get his first initial sprint. A few other photos we took while visiting:As I mentioned before, I'm hoping that more frequent trips to a large open running space...

Country Piebald

While perusing the pages of the new November, 2011 issue of Country Living, your Long and Short of it All host Joey let out a couple of big woofs when he turned to page 101 to discover a beautiful Piebald Dachshund named 'Dot' gracing the pages.  "Woof Woof!"  said Joey.  That means "Dot's Hot!"  Above, Dot lingers below a Pottery Barn clock in the family's mudroom.  Here, Dot lounges on an estate-sale bench covered with oilcloth.  "I'd like to snuggle up next to her," Joey was heard to exclaim.  See more of Dot's Mission Hill, Kansas 1930's Colonial Home in the November issue of Country Living.  Dachshunds...

Saturday Night Special: Dachshund Dragulous

The Unconditional Love of a Dachshund  Vintage photo circa 1920s(?!) - source unkno...

Still Whining and Panting....

Don't Cry Ferguson...My friends and I went out to eat this evening, leaving poor Ferguson for his first official trial run. I did everything by the book: extensive exercise first, leaving him for 20 minutes, k9 lullabies, right next to the DAP, etc. I recorded him with my webcam, and though I can't see him (it got dark quickly), I could hear him. He was a little better than he's been in the past; that is, in the past, he would outright back for hours the entire time I was gone. Today, he panted excessively and would have episodes of whining occasionally. Because I think putting the video up would be pointless, it went something like this:Ferg: *pant pant pant hrrmmmm hrrrooommm pant pant pant* silence for 30 seconds-2 min. Repeat. Additionally, our room always smells of poo when we...

Those Special Dachshunds: Meet Charlie!

Deep ThoughtsThanks so much to Stephanie Rand for writing in with the tale of her beloved handsome 'Charlie.'  Boy was he lucky to find such a wonderful home with his new human.  She writes:Dear Joey and Rowdy,First welcome Rowdy! You're adorable and I look forward to getting tomeet you and see you grow-up with your new pal Joey.I have been reading your blog on a daily basis since adopting Charlie,my older rescue Dachshund, on December 4th of last year.I was thinking of adopting a dog for about a year prior to findingCharlie - I did my research and found him on Petfinder. A lady - whousually rescues cats - was forwarded an email saying...

Teresa Berg/DFW Dachshund Rescue on CBS News!

(If you can't see video embedded here, click the title of this post to view)This was on CBS Sunday Morning News a few days after our Maggie's passing when we were taking some time off the blog, but thanks so much to reader Jo Anne for writing in to remind us to post this!  It's awesome!   She writes:Hi Joey and Rowdy!I'm just one of your many loyal blog followers and I came across a really neat video about a lady using her skills to increase adoption rates. I had never thought of doing so before, and after watching the video I sure want to follow in her footsteps!We have featured Teresa Berg's work here in the past, and...

Dachshund Humor

Smiles everyone, it's Friday!  Thanks so much to 'Tootsie,' the Bicontinental Dachshund for writing in:Dear Rowdy & Joey,We were so saddened by the passing of Maggie. I have loved reading your blog with my humans since they rescued me.And welcome, welcome Rowdy to the able companionship of the J-man.I think your rowdiness, dear Rowdy, has already inspired much fun. We love your posting about the Wiener bitch.To welcome you, I herewith enclose one of my cartoons from my own dog blog.We look forward to many more barks!In admiration,TootsieMake sure and check out Tootsie's adventures on her blog!  She's an American by birth and a naturalized...

Vintage Dachshund Pride

Up on a pedestal - where every Dachshund belongs.  Aren't you proud of your Dachshund?Vintage photo circa 1910 - source unkno...

Fun Stuff

Ferguson and I went to Greyt Expectation's Fun Run in Herndon VA, and he looked greyt! We got there a bit late so only had time for the last run, but BOY did he like it! He took it so seriously; someone was standing at the other side of the indoor field squeaking a squawker, and though the other three dogs he was with went in the complete opposite direction, he saw, focused, and RAN, all on his own at top speed! He made me so proud :). I think he would make a very good lure courser...Unfortunately, while I was attempting to take pictures my camera decided its battery was low and turned off before I could do anything (of course, once I get...

Dachshunds in New Scorsese Film: HUGO

Watch closely Dachshund fanatics, and catch Martin Scorsese's first 3D movie, Hugo, an adaptation of the childrens book "Hugo Cabret," this Thanksgiving.  Thanks to our good friend Jerry for sending this in.  Will the Dachshunds be even longer in 3D?  Can't wait to find o...

Dachshunds in Politics: Westminster Dog of the Year Contest 2011

The 2011 Westminster Dog of The Year competition took place in Victoria Tower Gardens on October 13, 2011 in London, England. The annual competition was won by Conservative MP for Tiiverton and Honiton Neil Parish with his Labrador 'Wilberforce,' who was among the 15 Conservative MPs to enter versus only two Labour MP entrants.  Politics may be a dog-eat-dog world, but for one day at least, the dogs were cute and cuddly.  Above, Harriett Baldwin MP stands in sight of Parliament with her English Cream Dachshund 'Poppy' during the competition.  Sour...

Day 15

Ferguson continues to do well with our rehab alone training. He has been panting a lot less, and seems more compliant about the prospect of going into his kennel. He randomly gets tasty treats, and the length of time he spends in there varies drastically, so he never quite knows what to expect, but that it's really not that bad. Something else I've recently learned about him is that he appears less stressed when left with his muzzle on, both in and out of his crate. I recorded him while I left the room (leaving him out and muzzled), and while he seemed to miss me, he didn't pant, and seemed more able to settle himself than before. Of course,...

I Have My Morning Coffee In My Bed

Do you prefer the German or the English version? By youtuber Detlef Cordeswho notes: Dachshund Hella having her morning coffee in bed.&nb...

Feeling Rowdy

Apparently your new co-host at The Long and Short of it All isn't the only one who's feeling a bit disorderly and a little boisterous.  Meet Rowdy!   Thanks so much to his human, Kris Wilson, for writing in:Dear Joey and Rowdy,I've been reading your delightful blog since shortly after our dachshund joined the family, about a year and a half ago.  I was so sad to hear of Maggie's passing and so glad to hear about your rescue Rowdy.  I love the name as you can tell from this guy -- this is our own sweet Rowdy taken when he was about 6 months, one of my favorite pictures.  He looks all black but in the sunlight...

Who Could Blame Her?

bitch [bich] noun 1. a female dog: The bitch won first place in the sporting dogs category. 2. a female of canines generally.This is a dog blog!  Viral photo source unkno...

Wiener Racin'

It's our favorite time of the year - Dachtober! - and all the Dachshund events are in full swing around the country and the world.  We're not so sure where these Wiener Races were held, but the light-hearted video will kick off your week with a smile.  By vimeoer Backyard Auter who notes:  After breakfast today I saw a bunch of people walking dachshunds around downtown. I was informed that it was an annual wiener dog race. I quickly drove home and grabbed my GH2 and came back to catch the acti...

Video Progress

(or, if that doesn't work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed-JfzrvZl8 )Here's Ferguson practicing alone training for about 5 minutes. We've been practicing frequently and will continue to do so to help him get more comfortable. Nothing really happens in the video, though the power did go out, so you see his ears perk up and look a little confused for a moment. He just lays there and pants, but recently I've had a difficult time figuring out if he's stress panting or if he's really truly hot...actually, pretty sure I'm driving myself insane with the concept. I guess we'll figure it out in the winter when our room becomes freezing. *sighs*In any case, this video is 2 days shy of 2 weeks being on fluoxetine. I've not seen any dramatic changes yet more than what I would assume if we were...

Please Welcome Your New 'Long and Short of it All' Co-Host!

Who, Me?We're pleased to announce that the exhaustive search for your new 'Long and Short of it All' co-host is now over.  Ladies and Gentlemen, please put your hands together and give a warm welcome to.....black and tan wirehaired 'Rowdy!'  Yep, things are about to get a lot more "wirey" around here!  And the search wasn't really that exhaustive - we weren't looking for a new Dachshund, but Hot Toddy (his foster name), appeared on our MidWest Dachshund Rescue facebook feed, and we immediately fell in love with his soulful little eyes.  We can't thank MidWest Dachshund Rescue enough for all that they have done to bring some...

Money Not Blown

I did not spend as much as I could have in merchandise, which is good, considering I had to pay for a tank of gas, food, and Ferg's licence before anything else. So, my spending was limited to:^This cute shirt that Eric liked (he said it made sense, since I own a "golden" grey)and ^Some really adorable stationary cards that reminded me of Ferguson.All in all, I think if I were to go again next year, I'd definitely go ahead and arrange to stay for the whole weekend. Because of the lack of structured events, it was mostly just a collective place to veg with your hound on the beach while also doing a bit of shopping. It was lovely getting to...

Beach Photos

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