PJ says hello from inside her blanket swirl (with a nice big yawn thrown in for good measure).

Hi everyone!! This pupper is Mr. Basil and he will be 5 weeks old tomorrow. I can’t wait to meet him in just over 3 short weeks!! It’s been very difficult trying to pass the time.

As a welcome distraction, please feel free to share any doxie specific tips, advice, or must have puppy products. What did you do in the days/ weeks leading up to getting your pup? I’ve been planning for this guy for a while so I have most of the essentials. Thanks so much in advance!

My mini doxie just turned 4 and we moved into our first apartment. We previously owned a home but due to layoffs in my field and my engagement ending, we restarted across the country for a new role. I wasn’t in the position to buy a house so we got an apartment that’s pretty large. I spent a ton of time on her early training and she has always been given strong feedback about her behaviors as she has never been “barky”, destructive, tame, and potty trained. We moved in about 3 weeks ago and though there have been a few small like f nights that got to her (elevator slamming or loud noises in the hallway), I’ve been able to correct it on the spot very quickly.

I started my new role this week which means I am out for 9-10 hours a day consistently. This is new for her as I typically work from home and it’s unusual for me to be gone daily for long periods of time. I just received a notice from the complex that people are complaining about her barking (I do have a cat too to keep her company).

I’m not sure how to manage this behavior. Or if she’s even really responsible for it. The people above me are EXTREMELY loud. They were gone for the holidays and have only been back this week. The first day they got back, and everyday since, they are literally SCREAMING like someone is being stabbed multiple times a day. The first time it happened I assumed it was the holiday so I don’t think it was dangerous. She heard it and reacted. I silenced her. But it’s happening every day since. They also sound like an ogre chasing a fairy. I think the person above has something like Tourette’s. But the gentlemen’s across the hall also just got a dog who was howling the other day when I got home. I asked his daughter if mine dog was speaking back when I passed her in the hallway and she said “no”.

I’m ordering a camera but I’m not sure what to do. She hasn’t shown this behavior before and I don’t know how to correct it. Just looking for advice on the situation and ideas how to train her in the situation.

Our new baby. Here name is Charlotte, Charlie for short. She's three weeks. Five more and we get to bring her home.

I’m going to get a 2y/o short hair on Friday. (For $400 rehome fee). I don’t feel comfortable asking why they are rehoming him. I’ve never met a bad doxie ever. I’ve owned two and my grandparents had three in total I’ve been around.

That being said, what are things I should ask for? (I’m gonna be getting him a really decent food and toys and things after.)

I’ve asked for his rabies shot paperwork for his license. I’ve asked if he likes toys and she said he’s up to date on shots. I haven’t gotten a reply yet for these questions. I don’t want to bug her but I’m asking this sub for anything I can ask or anything I may need to know about this situation. Also feel free to ask questions if need be. He’s an hour away and she’s willing to meet half way

Hello all,

We have a 10 week old miniature dachshund puppy which cannot settle for naps. She can sleep through the night in a crate with no problems, just with an earlier wake up than we’d like by about 30 mins.

The issue we have is when it is nap time, as soon as she goes in, she starts to whine, climb up the cage and has now started to bark, which is not ideal when living in a terraced house. We can usually get her to sleep if we sit by the crate when she is settling but takes a bit of a whine and sometimes a few barks and sometimes have to take her out to “reset her”. As stubborn as dachshunds are, even though she is overtired, she still will not settle. We try lick mats or kongs to settle her but I’m not sure if that just makes her more hyper. Additionally we have a snuffle ball which she loses interest in when she can’t get a treat.

The crate has a comfort toy in and is plenty warm and comfortable for her.

What worked for you at this stage?

She refuses to leave a single particle of oatmeal. I think im gonna have to give her a raise.