For curious dog people
Small dogs.
Big questions.
From toilet training the stubborn sausage to decoding the neighbourhood bark patrol, find answers you can actually use.
Explore the guides
Start with the question
What’s your dog up to?
Friendly, practical reads for the moments every owner recognises.
How to toilet train a dachshund who has other plans
A simple routine, better timing and what to do after an accident.
Read the guide ↗BEHAVIOURWhy does my dachshund bark at everything?
Understand the trigger before you try to quiet the alarm.
Read the guide ↗BEHAVIOURWhy does my dog sleep under the blanket?
A peek into the secret life of a professional burrower.
Read the guide ↗BREED STORYTiny legs. Big attitude.
Why miniature dachshunds act like they own the street.
Read the story ↗DOG CARE · COST GUIDEHow much does a vet visit cost in Australia?
Planning ranges for check-ups, dental care, snake bites, tests and surgery.
Read the guide ↗TRAINING · PUPPIESPuppy training basics: what to teach first
A calm, reward-based plan for the habits that matter most.
Read the guide ↗SEASONAL HAZARDS · AUSTRALIASnake bite in dogs: warning signs and what to do
Why a brief recovery can be misleading—and the steps to take immediately.
Read the guide ↗The breed files
Every dog has a story.
Begin with the dachshund, then meet two famous retrievers and the personalities behind those wagging tails.
Behind the questions
Inspired by life with two miniature dachshunds.
Frankie and his fellow sausage dog supply the daily questions, the comic timing and plenty of material for this growing collection. The care guides are written to help you start with sensible steps and know when to ask a veterinarian or qualified trainer.