Easter is just a few sleeps away with all the fun of the feast and, if your house is like mine, there will be chocolate eggs a plenty. And with every scrumptious egg being unwrapped, there will be a pooch with a 'Me too, please' expression on their face.

There are eight common parasites which could inflict your dachshund, according to the Australian government.

Dachshund owners who have lithe, spritey pups probably won't take kindly to seeing their beloved dachshund breed listed on lists of breeds that are 'most likely to be obese'. Technically, of course, it isn't true.

Hiccups are a common thing that can happen to humans as well as dogs and puppies. Although, many of you who are avid dog lovers tend to get worried when you see your puppy having hiccups, no matter how cute it may look.

There's no doubt we love our animals, and with a high proportion of Australians living with a dog rather than with children, splurging on clothes for going walkies and even outfits for special occasions is now common. There are doggie birthday parties and other social events organised, which make the parents just as happy as the dogs.

Dachshunds are cute, loyal, loving and highly intelligent - but they can also be quite vocal! As a professional dog trainer, the #1 request Dachshund owners come to me with is to stop the incessant barking habits their dogs have. Once this behavior gets ingrained, it takes consistency and the right approach to teach your dog to quiet down. Today I will share my best tips for addressing excessive barking, so that you can get your Dachshund to stay calm.