I always fear thanksgiving, cause of those horrible memories from his first back surgery. But he’s doing really good and hes healthy…i couldnt be more thankful!!
I been talking to my friend about her long haired dachshund and comparing different traits. its so funny how most if not all dachshunds have the same personalities! Ive listed some of lucas’ traits….I have some pictures of lucas from this month and a video of him at the end.
Lukies traits:
1.) Dont EVER EVER touch his paws…”ugh..grr” (i havent cut his nails for over a year now…i figured u never really need to….the ‘new’ nail pushes out the ‘old’ nail. i always find broken nails around the house. its better then hearing him scream)
2.) He’s stubborn as a mule…He will NEVER EVER go out when its raining!! NEVER!…He will wait for days to poop before he goes in the rain LOL! but he LOVES the snow!
3.) He gets moody when hes hungry…he’ll bark at his food, or hit his bowl.
4.) if hes done something wrong (e.g. bite u) he will make sure ur okay and try to make it up to u. (he bit me by accident the second day i got him)
5.) You can tell he understand everything you tell him by his eyes.
6.) If i have done something like accidentally step on him…he will want hours of love treatment…expect petsmart, treats, new toys and many kisses. He’s very melodramatic when hes “hurt”.
7.) He enjoys bath time…BUT ONLY if the water is hot, and if im using his favorite baby shampoo.
8.) He enjoys getting his hair cut BUT ONLY if I do it and if i dont get too close to his paws or he wont show himself for the whole night lol
9.) He likes to be around kids but doesnt like to be touched by them…he gets tense when kids touch…*kids always go for the back…and they usually hit…not pet*
10.) He gets moody when hes tired or wants to go to bed. *see video
11.) He likes toys that are squeaky toys…if its not squeaky, dont bother to buy it.
12.) He loves BLANKETS!!! He likes to get his bed and blankets just perfect before he lays down. He also likes to bury his toys under his covers, then trys to ‘save’ them
13.) He’s emotional…which lead him to separation anxiety…When one person leaves the house, and one stays behind…he will just stare at the door until that other person comes back. *his prozac helps a bit tho
14.) Hes very smart…he knows exactly how to work every family member; if its for a treat, or a belly rub…he will get it! Even tho hes stubborn, he knows how to come and sit etc, but he aint doin nothing unless there is a treat involved.
15.) He has an “arm bitting habit”…he nibbles all the time on his paws and even his toys…hes done this from day one…(all medical reasoning’s are ruled out.) Its just a nervous habit, like how i like to click pens all the time. He actually did it in the video…did it to his toy then his arm…weird habit. lol
16.) He’s very good out in public…He esp likes to go to the “trash man” (recycling center) and to lowes. He usually never ever barks in public unless we are at petsmarts…he usually screams/barks/growl when we walk thru the doors, to let everyone know hes there….but he calms down when we get inside. he likes to be center of attention.
17.) There is no hugging nor kissing nor getting too close to another person. He will snap at 2 people hugging or even when u get more then 5 inches too close.
18.) In the car, he likes the air blowing on him or he will throw a tantrum. *tantrums= “ugghhh” “sighhhh” jump in my arms…”aarrrrrrghhh” try to squirm out of my arms.
19.) he also likes to hear music in the car, it calms him and makes him fall asleep…and he will know if u turned it off, he’ll wake up and throw a tantrum, then if u turn the music back on, he’ll calm back down. amazing.
forgot to mention he got an elevated bowl feeder! Every dachshund should own one mainly for their neck and helps them intake their food slower.
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