Our First Heat Cycles

When Luci was about nine months old, she became the first one to go through a heat cycle. Hers ran 3 weeks, from December 23 to January 12, and honestly, it was far more manageable than I expected. We used size‑small washable dog diapers from Wal‑Mart with disposable panty liners, and most days the cleanup was nothing more than a couple tiny spots. Nighttime, however, was a different story. Luci quickly mastered the art of slipping out of her diaper in her crate — a true wee

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May 10

The Covering Ritual: Dolly’s Invisible Dirt Technique

Dolly has a whole routine before she eats, and it’s been happening since she was about five months old. She won’t touch her food until she “buries” the bowl as if she’s covering it with dirt, even though the only thing on the floor is… the floor. This is what she does: Nose‑sweeping nothingness- the floor, the mat, the air-like she’s sweeping imaginary dirt She uses blankets like she’s tucking the bowl in She piles toys on top like she’s building a barricade She’ll wedge the

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May 4

Doxiecontin isn’t just a website about my love of wiener dogs — it’s a community shaped by the people who live with dachshunds every day. These small dogs influence our routines, our decisions, and the way our homes function, and this space reflects that reality.

This blog is where we talk about what dachshund life actually looks like. The patterns you start to recognize, the challenges that come with a strong‑willed dog, and the moments that make you laugh because you know you’re not the only one dealing with them. It’s a place to learn, relate, and understand the lifestyle that comes with owning a long dog.

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