Grooming

Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links below are affiliate links — if you buy through them, I earn a commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products my own dachshund has actually used. Products mentioned in this guide: Product Link Price (approx) Dremel PawControl 7760-PET Nail Grinder Check price on Amazon → $49.99 Zuke’s Mini Naturals Training Treats (Peanut Butter) Check price on Amazon → ~$8 Bil-Jac Little Jacs Training Treats (Chicken Liver) Check price on Amazon → ~$10 Ruffwear Front Range Harness, Small (Red Canyon) Check price on Amazon → ~$35 KONG Classic Small v2 Stuffable Toy Check price on Amazon → ~$10 JOEJOY Hooded Cave Bed Small (Grey) Check price on Amazon → ~$21 The first time I tried to trim Oscar’s nails, I held him like a baby — belly up, legs dangling. He squirmed, I slipped, and the clipper caught the edge of his quick. He yelped like I’d betrayed him. ...

Disclosure: I may earn a commission if you purchase through links in this article (at no extra cost to you). I only recommend products I’ve personally used with my own dog. See my full affiliate disclosure. When I brought home Oscar, my smooth-coated dachshund, I thought grooming meant a weekly brush and a bath every few months. Three ear infections and one expensive vet visit later, I realized I had no idea what I was doing. ...